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Driveable/rebuildable on 2040-cars

US $1,500.00
Year:1978 Mileage:15810 Color: Primer Grey /
 Black
Location:

Nampa, Idaho, United States

Nampa, Idaho, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6-cyl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: HLS30457563 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: DATSUN
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 280Z
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: 5-speed Manual
Mileage: 15,810
Sub Model: 280Z
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Primer Grey
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

You are bidding on a 1978 Datsun 280Z. It's been a good daily driver car. Perfect for driving it as you are restoring it. Although the 5-digit odometer reads 15810, I imagine the actual mileage is 115,810.

First the good:

Engine and transmission are great. The engine starts every time by just barely turning the key. Runs very smooth. The transmission is also very smooth shifting and no grinding. A new clutch has been installed with less than 500 miles on it. A new rear main seal in the engine was also installed at that time. It has new rear brake cylinders, brake pads and outside u-joints. All the gauges work, even the clock. The light switch and turn signal levers are also new. All the glass is good. I have two extra doors with glass, interior door panels and all mechanicals. The console is good and the rear cargo area cover is there. It also has a working Stereo with CD player. All  exterior lights are operational.

Now, the not so good:

The engine leaks oil around the pan gasket because of how old the car is. Just a few drips. The rear end mount needs replaced. The radiator petcock valve leaks a bit as well, nothing major. There is rust through behind each wheel where it usually is. Both floorboards need replaced. The hood is dented in the center. The interior needs redone. The headliner is still in pretty good shape though. The muffler is rusted out and there are a few rust spots on the body here and there. Both bumpers are OK, but not perfect. All the weather seal should be replaced and the passenger side wiper is missing. Tires are about 40%. And finally, it needs painted.

I am selling this car because I have no time to restore it as I had planned. I have too many other projects, and I am no longer interested. I have tried to list all issues I can think of. Please email me with specific requests.

Buyer is responsible for pick-up and/or shipping of the vehicle.

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Nissan's plan for its reborn Datsun sub-brand just got a shot in the arm, as the emerging-market manufacturer has unveiled its first concept car since its resurrection back in 2012. Called the Redi-Go Concept, it looks like a high-riding version of Datsun's recently launched Go hatchback that's been fitted with a few concept car cues (not a bad thing).
The Redi-Go packs LED taillights, Datsun's "D-cut grille" and LED running lights into its Go-inspired body. Funky two-tone 15-inch wheels add a bit of cheek to the overall design, and in our minds look quite good, despite being so small. The ruggedized front and rear bumpers, as well as the sill and wheel arch surrounds add to the Redi-Go's rough-and-tumble aesthetic. We like that Datsun has kept the overall package short, giving the Redi-Go a 92.5-inch wheelbase, rather than creating a lifted version of the upcoming Go+. There are no specific mentions of the Redi-Go's mechanicals, although we'd wager that a production model might share the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual found in the standard Go.
While it might be easy to dismiss a concept like the Redi-Go in America, there's no denying its importance to the Indian market, which is decidedly more limited when it comes to available bodystyles. "If we were to make a car like Datsun Redi-Go Concept it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence," said Vincent Cobee, the global head of Datsun.

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