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»
280Z
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
May 2, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Sep 20, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Sep 20, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Like many people, I view any classic with an ultra-low mileage claim with some suspicion. That is especially true with five-digit odometers because it is easy for owners to be less than 100% honest. However, I don’t believe that’s… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Drop Top! 1977 Datsun 280Z Cabriolet
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but the early Datsun “Z” cars were all over the place in the 70s and 80s where I grew up. Nowadays, I can’t remember the last time I saw one… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Datsun 280Z
There is a great deal of satisfaction to be had in bringing a car that was destined for the scrap yard back to life, but there is certainly something to be said for a beautifully preserved classic that needs… more»
Jul 23, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
27k Original Miles: 1977 Datsun 280Z
While it was initially introduced into the American market to compete head-to-head with the MGB-GT, the original Datsun Z-Car range drew more comparisons with the original Jaguar E-Type. It is easy to see why, because it shared many of… more»
