1978 Datsun 280z (nissan), Only 60k Miles, Excellent Condition on 2040-cars
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L straight 6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: Std
Options: Cassette Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Mileage: 60,700
Exterior Color: Silver
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
1978 Datsun 280Z in excellent condition. Only 60,700 miles. Six cylinder, 5 speed. Body is perfect - no rust or bodywork.Very clean interior. Car was repainted the original color (over $4000 paint job). Everything works, including the AC. New rear brakes (drums, shoes and wheel cylinders), tires have lots of tread. Original owner's manual and window sticker.Transmission has been rebuilt. In the interest of full disclosure, I will also share the negatives. The dash has a cover, the headliner adhesive let go so it's held up with braces (see photo), if you shift quickly from 1st to 2nd you get a slight synchro grind (I researched this and it appears to be solvable by a different gear lube but it's not been a big enough issue to me). There is a small crack in the exhaust manifold. I have a new manifold but haven't installed it because it's not noisy.
I just took it on a 500 mile trip and it did great. Overall, a beautiful, reliable classic.
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Autoblog Podcast #339
Tue, 02 Jul 2013Farewell, Zach Bowman; Pikes Peak 2013; Datsun; 2014 Ram lineup
Episode #339 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and it's the last rodeo for Zach Bowman before he departs for other pastures. The crew this week consists of Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross, who talk about the astounding records set at this year's Pike's Peak hill climb, the return of the Datsun brand name and the recently-announced 2014 Ram truck lineup. Of course, we start with the garage and end with your questions and comments. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #339:
Datsun officially reborn with Go model for India [w/video]
Mon, 15 Jul 2013In March of 2012, Nissan announced the return of its historic Datsun brand. Datsun used to represent the Nissan brand in a number of markets, but its badge hasn't been worn on a new model since 1981. In 2013, though, it has been relaunched as the Japanese manufacturer's budget offering in the emerging markets of India and Russia.
The model that will lead that charge, at least in India, is the Go, a car that pays tribute to the very first Datsun, the DAT-GO.
The operative term with the Datsun brand is: "budget offering." Don't step inside the Go and expect beautiful hides or brushed metals (it's being sold in India, after all). The instrument cluster features a simple speedometer, while the five-speed manual and the center stack above it are rather barren. It's not without luxuries, though, as iPod-style connectivity is available through a Mobile Docking Station.
Datsun previews new budget sedan for Russia [w/video]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014Nobody 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."