Make:
Datsun
Model:
280zx
Year:
1980
Mileage:
66700
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Illinois
City:
Chicago ,IL
Zip:
60623
1980 Datsun Z-Series 280zx 10th Anniversary Edition
For sale is a unique piece of Datsun Z-car history: my rare authentic Red and Black 10th Anniversary Edition 280zx with only 66,700 original miles. One of only 500 red/black produced, my car is series number 698 of the total 3,000 AE’s made. I am the second owner of this beautiful car, and it has been proudly owned and maintained by both.
This is an all original 280zx. It has not been restored; it has not been repainted; it has not been re-upholstered. It is a true survivor in every way, and the condition of the vehicle speaks to the care it has always received.
Unlike most Z-cars of the era, this car has no rust. Not only is the body rust-free, there is no obvious/visible rust on the underside (undercoated when new). The car has always been stored indoors, and the original paint has been preserved very well. The interior is equally nice, featuring burgundy leather seats, a clean, stain-free interior with no smoke or pet smells, and a crack-free original dash with functioning gauges. The seats are soft, and the interior pieces have not been baked by the sun. The electronic functions work properly (power windows, power antenna, radio, etc.), and the A/C blows cold. Since it never comes out in the rain, I have literally never even tried the wipers but I assume they work too.
The Z runs and drives beautifully. It has recently been gone over by a reputable shop to ensure ideal driveability. Items addressed include: rear hatch struts, spark plugs, wires, distributor, belts, fuel filter, oil pan gasket, coolant temp sensor, oil & filter change, and MAF and timing adjusted. The car idles, accelerates and stops as it should. The 5-speed transmission shifts smoothly, and the steering is tight. The car tracks straight with no pulling to either side. The tires are excellent with lots of tread-depth and no defects. The wheels are in excellent condition and show no oxidation or curb rash.
This is a great looking and driving car that attracts attention whenever it leaves the garage (good weather only). It is 40 years old, however, and it has been driven in the real world, so it is not perfect. Some items to note are: The front end of the car has its share of tiny chips in the paint. They are not really visible from 10 feet away, but they are present – primarily on the hood, with a few inside the red headlight scoops. There are a few other minor paint imperfections around the car, such a couple small paint chips in the passenger side mirror cover, and a very small blemish on the driver’s door - otherwise the paint is in very, very good original condition. Typical of these cars, the gold-colored hood and rear hatch emblems have some flaking issues. There is some slight wear on the driver’s side seat bolster from 40 years of sliding in and out of the seat which can easily be color-corrected by an upholstery shop. The headliner sags a little, but it has not shrunk nor has it actually come out of the ceiling moldings. It is barely noticeable, and a simple fix with glue. There is a small hole in the carpet in the driver’s side foot-well beneath the floor mat. There is a very very slow oil drip from the front of the car which my mechanic believes may be from the rear main seal. It is so slight that I took his recommendation and left it as is. Having listed these points, I will accommodate a vehicle inspection as best as I can. Overall this is an absolutely beautiful original AE 280zx with a few minor imperfections which do not detract from the overall aesthetic or driveability of the car. With very little effort the car could easily be a “10”.
Of course this baby is equipped with all the trimmings that a 280zx from 1980 should have, like side moldings, mud flaps, raised white letter tires, factory pin-stripes and removable T-tops. Who needs a Delorean to go back in time when you’re cruising in this time-capsule?!
For sale is a unique piece of Datsun Z-car history: my rare authentic Red and Black 10th Anniversary Edition 280zx with only 66,700 original miles. One of only 500 red/black produced, my car is series number 698 of the total 3,000 AE’s made. I am the second owner of this beautiful car, and it has been proudly owned and maintained by both.
This is an all original 280zx. It has not been restored; it has not been repainted; it has not been re-upholstered. It is a true survivor in every way, and the condition of the vehicle speaks to the care it has always received.
Unlike most Z-cars of the era, this car has no rust. Not only is the body rust-free, there is no obvious/visible rust on the underside (undercoated when new). The car has always been stored indoors, and the original paint has been preserved very well. The interior is equally nice, featuring burgundy leather seats, a clean, stain-free interior with no smoke or pet smells, and a crack-free original dash with functioning gauges. The seats are soft, and the interior pieces have not been baked by the sun. The electronic functions work properly (power windows, power antenna, radio, etc.), and the A/C blows cold. Since it never comes out in the rain, I have literally never even tried the wipers but I assume they work too.
The Z runs and drives beautifully. It has recently been gone over by a reputable shop to ensure ideal driveability. Items addressed include: rear hatch struts, spark plugs, wires, distributor, belts, fuel filter, oil pan gasket, coolant temp sensor, oil & filter change, and MAF and timing adjusted. The car idles, accelerates and stops as it should. The 5-speed transmission shifts smoothly, and the steering is tight. The car tracks straight with no pulling to either side. The tires are excellent with lots of tread-depth and no defects. The wheels are in excellent condition and show no oxidation or curb rash.
This is a great looking and driving car that attracts attention whenever it leaves the garage (good weather only). It is 40 years old, however, and it has been driven in the real world, so it is not perfect. Some items to note are: The front end of the car has its share of tiny chips in the paint. They are not really visible from 10 feet away, but they are present – primarily on the hood, with a few inside the red headlight scoops. There are a few other minor paint imperfections around the car, such a couple small paint chips in the passenger side mirror cover, and a very small blemish on the driver’s door - otherwise the paint is in very, very good original condition. Typical of these cars, the gold-colored hood and rear hatch emblems have some flaking issues. There is some slight wear on the driver’s side seat bolster from 40 years of sliding in and out of the seat which can easily be color-corrected by an upholstery shop. The headliner sags a little, but it has not shrunk nor has it actually come out of the ceiling moldings. It is barely noticeable, and a simple fix with glue. There is a small hole in the carpet in the driver’s side foot-well beneath the floor mat. There is a very very slow oil drip from the front of the car which my mechanic believes may be from the rear main seal. It is so slight that I took his recommendation and left it as is. Having listed these points, I will accommodate a vehicle inspection as best as I can. Overall this is an absolutely beautiful original AE 280zx with a few minor imperfections which do not detract from the overall aesthetic or driveability of the car. With very little effort the car could easily be a “10”.
Of course this baby is equipped with all the trimmings that a 280zx from 1980 should have, like side moldings, mud flaps, raised white letter tires, factory pin-stripes and removable T-tops. Who needs a Delorean to go back in time when you’re cruising in this time-capsule?!
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