1976 Datsun 280Z

1976 Datsun 280Z The Nissan S30 was produced and sold in Japan under the name Nissan Fairlady Z. As with many exports these same cars would be rebadged so in America these are called the Datsun 280Z. These 2 seat sports cars were produced from 1969 to 1978. They were conceived by the President of the Nissan Motor Corporation USA and designed by the head of Nissans Sports Car Styling Studio. They are often referred to as Japans halo car as it broadened the acceptance of of the Japanese car into other markets. This 1976 is a nice car and painted in its original Red paint. It was inherited by the current owner from his father who purchased it from the original owner in 1991. As was common for this time, exported vehicles had to comply with US federal requirements so these cars were sent over with impact absorbing bumpers. Those were a combination of smooth surface chrome blended into rubber extensions where mated to the car. Those are both in place and in good condition. The glass on the car is in good shape throughout with no issues. The car wears all of its standard 280Z badges which are nicely mounted in place. It rides on a set of original 4 spoke wheels and the tires are in good condition. In an effort to keep the 280Z as sporty as before despite growing strict US emissions requirements the motor size was increased to 2.8 Liters and a Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system was added. The motor is original to the car and runs well. It is paired with a 4 speed manual transmission that moves through the gears smoothly. The front ball joints have been replaced with all other mechanical work being maintenance. The interior features its original Black upholstery but the seats have OEM covers which look great and factory. The high back bucket seats sit to each side of the original console with manual console shifter. The original Black dash does have a crack but has a nice OEM cover so you cant see it. The dash itself has all of its original gauges, controls, etc. In front of the driver sits the original 3 spoke steering wheel with Datsun horn button. Being a hatchback, behind those bucket seats is a large storage compartment that is all carpeted in Black. These are very unique cars that have a large following. Scoop it up while it is still available! This classic is all yours for $24,500.00! This vehicle is located in Snohomish, Washington.