Datsun often claimed that the Jaguar E-Type did not influence it when designing its Z-Car range, although a brief look at the styling and engineering makes that statement hard to fathom. They shared many of the same styling cues,… more»
Datsun 280Z
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1977 Datsun 280Z
35 years in the garage! That’s impressive by most any standards, but that’s how long the seller of this 1977 Datsun 280Z claims this project car has been locked up for. The 280Z looks just about perfect as far… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Affordable Project? 1976 Datsun 280Z
In some instances as car models age, sort of like people, they become larger, heavier, and technologically more adept. A case in point is this 1976 Datsun 280Z. It still looks basically like the original Z car incarnation, the… more»
Feb 7, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V8 Power! 1975 Datsun 280Z
There’s not too much remarkable about a 1975 Datsun 280Z. We have covered Z cars many times here on Barn Finds and it seems that the earlier variants, like the 240Z, are where the real interest lies. Don’t get… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Thirty Year Garage Find: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Considering all of the financial angst that Nissan is encountering these days, it makes one wonder if they wish they could return to the days of the “Datsun” nameplate when they had selling power and market share. And part… more»
Jun 20, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1977 Datsun 280Z
As the final first-generation Datsun Z models, the 280Z is the least expensive route into owning this seminal sports car, but they are rising in value quickly these days. Like most sports cars, spotless and well-kept examples are hard… more»
Feb 17, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Up for sale is a wonderful 1978 Datsun 280Z that is located in Woodbury, New Jersey. These cars are becoming increasingly popular and that is very evident by the 69 bids that have been placed for this car. What… more»
Mar 30, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rust-Free Z Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z
This 1976 Datsun 280Z basically appears to be a solid car that the new owner could drive and enjoy as it is. However, I’m pretty sure that they will probably want to undertake some restoration work fairly quickly to… more»
Jan 6, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean and Original: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2
The owner of this 1976 Datsun has referred to it a number of times in the advertisement as a 280ZX, but it is a 280Z, as the ZX wasn’t introduced until 1978. Regardless, this is a fairly clean car,… more»
Aug 26, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Hiding in the Shrubbery: 1977 Datsun Z Series
Located in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, and listed for sale here on eBay is this 1977 Datsun 280Z. The car has a clear title and is listed with a BIN of $1,800, but there is the option to make an offer.
Aug 19, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Amazing Datsun: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Barn Finds reader Michael has located this 1978 Datsun for us and I owe him a huge thanks for that. Not only do I really love these (and have always wanted one) but it brings back memories of the… more»
