Specifications[edit]

Engine: 2.8 L (170 cu in) L28E I6, cast-iron block, alloy head, seven-bearing crankshaft, single overhead camshaft
- Displacement: 168 cu in (2753 cc)
- Bore: 86.1 mm (3.39 in)
- Stroke: 79.0 mm (3.11 in)
- Fuel System: Electric fuel pump, Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
- Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
- Power: 170 hp (127 kW) at 5600 rpm
- Torque: 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) at 4400 rpm
- Transmission: Four-speed manual, Five-speed manual, or three-speed automatic
- Final Drive Ratio: 3.55:1

This early collectible S30 Z is one of the nicest I've own and driven over the years. It is a previously two owner car, with the second owner having owned it since early 90s. Has original owners manual/service manuals and a stack of service records.

It has original matching numbers. It has 123K original miles since left the factory. A fresh repaint done in 2005 in factory original color, white. The mechanics are excellent. The engine runs perfect. The 4 speed original transmission shifts precisely and smooth. Recent Valve cover removal reveal healthy internal valves and engine. The ride height is original with O.E.M setup giving it a comfortable sporty, not bouncy ride. Just like the way the original designers built them from the factory. There are no shakes or rattles either from front or rear suspensions.

This car retained original headers.

Recent routine maintenance and new parts include:

- New starter motor

- New battery

- New clutch along with master and slave cyclinder

- New brakes

- New set of 4 tires ( in hard to find period correct size) bought in 11/2013

- K&N air filter plus intake

- All new high performance yellow plug wires

- New set of Spark plug (NGK)

- New burlwood shift knob

- All emblems have been restored to original with factory sets

- Oil and fluids with filters changed routinely

- New radiator and coolant

- New vintage style yellow rally fog lamps installed

- JDM Fairlady fender mirors

- New front air dam

- 432 rear tail

- Vintage period exhaust made by famous Stebro ( hard to find)

Gives car a smooth and deep but tasteful sporty sound

- New Valve cover ( painted in high temp. nissan Red )

- New valve cover gaskets

The interior is above average. The carpet shows nice with a nice vinyl leather center console showing very nicely. The seats on passenger are in very good shape. The driver seat is covered in brand new leather factory matching made Datsun seat covers. The dash is in good condition concidering the age with some minor cracks beginning to show. I have a dash cover made by manufacture that specializes in perfect fit reproduction for early Z dash molds and will come with the sale. Currently have early wood steering wheel from a 240z installed. Will have original steering wheel with car. Original factory radio. And the radio still works perfect. Has factory A/C and heat. Although the belt to pull compressor was cut and delete from previous owner. May have to re-charge system. As an enthusiast, I have been driving without any A/C to improve HP and enjoyability. All controls and factory dash settings still there should buyer wish to restore it.

The body: The overall condition of the exterior is quite nice, considering alot of these cars have mostly rusted or rotted away. This car is beautiful and shows well. The doors shut with a solid THUMP! The car is solid and does not show any signs of any accidents. Previous owners states no previous damage and it really shows. It did have a new fresh respray paint job and although it shows well and shines up nicely after detail, it is not concourse to my concerning eyes. Of course with all early Zs there are some under surface rust but on this vehicle it appears minimal. It has been garaged mainly and enjoyed and fair climate.

This car gets alot of attention. It gets photographed alot at Vintage car events, such as Cars & Coffee and concourse d'elegance, etc..

It currently has some vintage late 60s early 70s race inspired removeable vinyl decals. I had it entered in some vintage classic car shows. It also wears some rare hard to find "432" emblems in honor of the successful early nissan factory team racers.

This is a rare opportunity to own an appreciating entry level collector classic. Values keep climbing and projected to continue to climb. Please see what Hagerty has to say about early Datsun S30 Zs.

History of the 1975-1978 Datsun 280Z

Datsun’s brilliant 240Z was really the car that its designers wanted it to be for just the first two years of its four-year run. By 1972, emission controls had started to affect drivability and by 1973, the Z was not quite the driver’s car it had originally been. The carbureted 1974 260Z, (which gave a 200 cc bump in displacement) was only a stopgap solution.

The real solution to emission laws came with the introduction of the fuel injected 280Z in 1975. The addition of a license-built Bosch L-Jetronic injection to the inline six-cylinder engine, plus a displacement increase of 200 cc, returned the Z car to roughly 1970 levels of performance. The 280Z would have performed even better had federal impact bumpers and additional equipment like air conditioning not added weight.

All things considered, however, the 280Z is much closer to the original 240 than most people realize and it’s certainly a more sporting car than the 280ZX of 1979, with which it is often confused. Aside from the big bumpers, the coupe is a direct descendant of the 240Z, with little changed in the interior except for a fully integrated and effective air conditioner which replaced the original Z’s dealer installed piece. The electronic fuel injection makes cold starts a snap and offers excellent drivability. A five-speed transmission became available in late 1977 but most 280Zs are four-speeds with the occasional automatic showing up most commonly on the stretched 2+2 model.

The earlier cars might be slightly more desirable with better colors and simpler bumpers, and often carry a slight premium in price. Plastic wheel covers were a carryover from the 240Z and 260Z with 1977 and 1978 cars receiving a nicer design. Factory alloy wheels are rare.

Any Z is a mechanically simple and robust car with good parts availability, and a lot of fun to drive. Bodies that are especially rust-prone are the Z cars Achilles heel, but high production numbers mean that there are still plenty of rust-free examples available. All of these factors help keep Datsun 280Z values in the affordable range, and make the car a great candidate for an entry-level collectible car.

The car has a free and clear title. Buyer can inspect vehicle at anytime prior to

purchase. Shipping is responsible by the buyer but I will help assist.

Additional pics can be requested and provided. Also I may be able to make a video to

serious inquirers.

All offers will be considered.

Car comes with hard to find factory set of early 240z wheel cap covers included in

sale. The steel wheels were repainted in black and brand new set of chrome lug sets

giving a refreshing new look.

The factory bumpers were removed but can accompany the sell should buyer chose.

please note: The windshield as well as all glass on vehicle are in excellent shape.

All of the gauges including fuel, temperature, tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure,

voltage meter, as well as even the clock all work and function normally.

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Datsun debuts new seven-seat Go+ in Indonesia [w/video]

Wed, 18 Sep 2013

The Datsun name may have long since been replaced by Nissan, but the old brand is making a comeback - in certain markets, at least. Nissan relaunched the Datsun brand in July as its new budget brand for developing markets with the debut of the Go hatchback, and has now followed up with the addition of the larger Go+.
Set to be built in Indonesia at Nissan's plant in Purwakarta, the Go+ debuts today in the capital of Jakarta as the second model in the new Datsun lineup. The seven-passenger minivan features flexible seating in a compact form 13 feet long, powered by an unspecified 1.2-liter engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Nissan isn't saying much else about the model, but hopes the new Datsun twins will account for half of its sales in Indonesia within three years. The low price target for both models - set to come in at less than 100 million rupiah ($8,700) - ought to help it get there. The lineup is then scheduled to reach other markets, starting with India, Russia and South Africa next year.

Datsun previews new budget sedan for Russia [w/video]

Thu, 13 Mar 2014

Nobody does cars on the cheap quite like the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The former part of the equation already has its Dacia brand of cost-effective, no-frills vehicles that have become a favorite of Top Gear co-host James May, and last summer, the latter revived its Datsun nameplate for a budget brand of its own.
The reborn Datsun launched in India this past July with its Go hatchback, returned in September with the Go+ minivan and revealed the Redi-Go concept just last month. And now it's given us our first look at an upcoming budget sedan developed specifically for the Russian market.
The as-yet unnamed vehicle (which we'll bet will incorporate the word "go" into its nameplate somehow) is set to debut on April 4, where it will launch the Datsun brand in Russia. Few details are available at this point, but the low-cost sedan was designed in Japan to offer Russian drivers "an engaging driving experience, peace of mind ownership and accessibility at the right and transparent price, with a competitive Total Cost of Ownership."

First new Datsun in decade sketched, set for Indian reveal

Mon, 01 Jul 2013

Nissan's Datsun nameplate revival will begin with two models bound for the Indian market. Nissan has released sketches of a five-door hatchback based on the Micra (codenamed K2) and a top-down view of a hood that could potentially be from a sedan.
The company's press release says all will be revealed on July 15 in New Delhi, India. The Datsun lineup will be first offered in 2014 to that country's ride-deprived residents as well as Indonesia and Russia. Later in 2014, South Africa will join the list.
We've heard Nissan plans for Datsuns to share platforms with company-owned Lada. In January, we heard the projected price tag could be around $3,000 USD to compete with Chinese imports. The official press release (which can be read in full below) says nothing about either of these reports, however.

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