1979 Datsun 280ZX
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Vehicle Specifications
- VINN/A
- Classic Car ID102781406
- Stock NumberN/A
- CategoryImport Classics
- Body StyleCoupe
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage120,760 miles
- Engine6 Cylinder
- ConditionVery Good
- Doors2
- Drivetrain2 wheel drive - rear
- SuspensionAftermarket shocks & coils
- Transmission5 Speed Manual
- Exterior ColorSilver
- Custom ColorZXR Decals - Light Blue, Dark Blue, & Black
- Interior ColorBlack
- Seat ColorBlack
Classic Car Overview
1979 VIN: HS130127146 (with 120K mi)
1979 VIN: HS130127020 (with 252K mi)
Only 1009 280ZXR's were produced over a 4 year period. Both of these cars serial numbers are in the BleechZee's database at https://zhome.com/History/ZXRVINlisting.htm
The 79 with the original stock ZXR decals has 120k miles.
The ZXR with the black decals has 250k miles, consider it a parts car or a rebuild candidate.
There is a new set of ZXR decals that come with the purchase.
Motors are both stock L28 inline 6 with manual 5 speed transmissions.
1979 280ZXR details:
120760 miles
Very clean interior.
Has a K&N cold air intake.
Riken 15" alloy 5 star wheels
Fresh NGK spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, & coil.
New Yokohama Avid Ascend GT tires.
New 12V battery.
New fuel pump.
New A/C system, compressor, drier, condensor, evaporator, & flexible lines. Still has original copper lines that don't go bad.
Aftermarket mirror top sunroof.
Period correct 80s Alpine cassette deck 4 speaker sound system.
New crankshaft seal
New transmission rear seal
New differential seal
New vacuum hoses
New PCV
New Fuel injector harnesses (6x)
Fresh synthetic engine oil, synthetic rear differntial grease, & synthetic transmission fluid.
No leaks
You could daily drive this classic if you wanted to.
Known defects:
Has a defunct Alpine security alarm with no key fobs.
Paint chips.
1979 280ZXR Details:
252579 Miles
5spd manual trans
Missing 1 hub cap & battery
Stock everything
Ran when parked, hasn't been run in a long time, definately has bad fuel.
This is a package deal & a bonus if you ever need parts, as they're extremely hard to find these days.
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