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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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When Nissan revived the Datsun brand name, it essentially hit the "undo" button on the rebranding it undertook decades ago. But this time, the Datsun name is being used solely as a budget brand for developing markets. The reborn marque 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 back again with the new On-Do sedan.
Launched in Moscow by CEO Carlos Ghosn, the On-Do was designed and engineered in Japan specifically for the Russian market - Nissan's fifth largest worldwide - where it will be built at the AvtoVaz plant in Togliatti. Decidedly budget-oriented, the Datsun On-Do is a four-door, five-seat econo-box measuring 172 inches long, 67 inches wide and 60 inches tall with an 18.7 cubic-foot trunk which Datsun describes as class-leading. Punctuating an otherwise bland shape is a large front grille and lighting front and rear that looks (and very well might be) bigger than the wheels.
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