Was the 280Z the last great Z car? Or was it great at all? In the beginning, Datsun tried very hard to read the room when it introduced the 240Z, engaging in a long development period geared toward meticulous… more»
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Rotisserie Project: 1976 Datsun 280Z
The Datsun Z-cars have long held a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts, blending affordable performance with timeless styling. Today, finding a solid example of a 240Z or 280Z has become increasingly difficult due to rust issues and… more»
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ExZotic! 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Replica
Before road-going Ferraris evolved into street-legal spaceships, mid-engine masterpieces with launch control and active aerodynamics, the 1962-’64 Ferrari 250 GTO ranked among the world’s premiere grand touring masterpieces. With genuine GTO prices as high as $50 million, some of… more»
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Solid Project: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Datsun demonstrated with its Z-car range that it could produce more than reliable and inexpensive small cars. Vehicles like this 1978 280Z are genuine sports models that have developed a strong following in the classic world. This one requires… more»
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Parked Thirty Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Coupe
What’s your favorite Z-car? Do you like early 240s? The cushy 280ZX? Or is the very most modern Z Performance more up your alley? Every car has its fans, and it looks like this 1978 Datsun 280Z coupe here… more»
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Small-Block Update: 1975 Datsun 280Z
There is no denying that tightening emission regulations during the 1970s impacted vehicle performance, and Datsun’s Z-Car range wasn’t immune. These cars could still accelerate relatively well, but the company achieved this feat by offering ever-larger versions of its… more»
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77k Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers torn. What is the most appropriate course of action? Should such cars be treated to a faithful restoration, or is preservation a better option? Those are the questions facing the new owner of… more»
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Fire Survivor: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Survivors are typically cars that have managed to get through life without any modifications or restoration. However, this 1976 Datsun 280Z wears that title for a different reason. Years ago, it suffered an engine bay fire that could have… more»
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Single-Year Color: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Datsun’s First Generation Z-Car range graced American showrooms from 1970 until 1978, with the company offering buyers a choice of twenty-nine paint colors during the production run. However, the Black Pearl cloaking our feature car’s exterior was a one-year-only… more»
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Recently Revived: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Datsun always claimed that it didn’t draw inspiration from the Jaguar E-Type when designing its iconic 240Z and its successors, but few believed that. From the long nose hiding a six-cylinder engine to the rear hatch, the similarities are… more»
Sports Car Opportunity: 1978 Datsun 280Z
One of the earliest sales successes that Nissan Motors had in the U.S. would be the Datsun 240Z. It was a 2-seat sports coupe designed to compete with similar cars coming out of Europe. It sold quite well throughout… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project
On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z Car had a fairly long first-generation lifespan, beginning in 1969 and going until 1977 without any significant body changes unless you count the stretched 2+2, which made its debut in 1974. The first run cars included… more»
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Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2
The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles. It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate. One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars. While… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of 1970s Z Cars
Nissan followed up with the successful Datsun Fairlady roadster (or Sports in the USA) with the Fairlady Z, a small enclosed coupe that won the hearts of Western buyers. Better known in the States as the 240Z, 260Z, and… more»
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Rust-Free Classic: 1976 Datsun 280Z
UPDATE – The seller has just lowered his asking price to $16,500! So be sure to take another look at this beautiful Datsun. Datsun’s Z-Car range is one of the most iconic selections of production cars to emerge from… more»
