Clean, 2-owner, no accidents
Sale price: US $13,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1976 |
| VIN : | GHLS30034923 | Mileage: | 149000 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Engine: | L26 |
| Model: | Z-Series | Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Power Options: | Air Conditioning | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Drive Type: | 4-speed | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Interior Color: | Black | Exterior Color: | Light Blue Metallic |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Trim: | 2+2 Coupe |
| Body Type: | Coupe | Options: | Cassette Player |
| Make: | Datsun |
Grapevine, Texas, United States
Vehicle description
For sale is a 2-owner 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2 with original 4-speed MANUAL transmission. This coupe was purchased from its first Californian owner 5 years ago and shipped to Texas in a covered trailer. Since then, it"s always been garaged. The Z has not seen any precipitation under my ownership, but it was also barely driven- just not enough time to enjoy it.
The Z remains mostly original except for period-correct modifications either imported from Japan or refinished. No expense was spared when sourcing and upgrading parts. The headlight covers, fender mirrors, and wood steering wheel are ORIGINAL Datsun parts. The RARE single-knob rally date/clock has been updated to quartz movement by Z-Clocks and is in WORKING condition. The wheels are retro SSR Longchamp XR-4 15"- staggered 8-inch rear/7.5-inch front- WITH center caps, and 90-5% tread remaining on Yokohama AVID Touring 205/60R15 tires. (The bolts have been refinished in yellow zinc.) The engine bay is clean, and the engine inspection light works. The seats are original with NO TEARS , and the rear seat has been fitted with a RARE AMCO pull bar. The rear louver has been repainted and includes the key for locking the shade. The hatch sits on top of Euro/JDM taillights. The undercarriage shows very little surface rust, as all suspension had been replaced in June 2019 by a Z specialist shop in Ft. Worth- polyurethane bushings on Eibach Progressive springs and KYB struts with wheel alignment. The air filter and oil filter are OEM Datsun. In fact, everything was restored, installed, or modified by either a professional mechanic or body shop.
The body was repainted in its original color- light blue metallic (paint code 305) by the original elderly owner, and all of his service records were meticulously documented in a large binder to be included with the sale. Also included will be all the ORIGINAL parts: left-side mirror, USDM taillights, steering wheel, 4-speed shift knob with green shift pattern, and all "Datsun" and "2+2" emblems. The 280Z emblems still show the orangish red epoxy, and I"ll even include another set of 2+2 quarter panel emblems (imported from Japan) with full orange/red epoxy. There is also an unopened box of COMPLETE weatherstrip kit from Z Car Source that will be included. The bumper is the large DOT-mandated chrome, but the black rubber bumper trim are all in GOOD condition with minimal cracks. It even has the ORIGINAL spare tire and tool bag.
There are only a couple of issues I know of: 1) All the interior and exterior lights work (including center console) but the hazard light does not flicker. I have another hazard switch that I"ll include; 2) The motorized antenna works, but does not go down completely- 6 inches remaining. The fenders are not cut (too clean), and the Retro-Spec "victory" wing was attached with 3M double-sided tape. The louvers also slide under the weatherseal so the hatch is intact. The only part of the body that was modified was where the fender mirrors were installed. But the left side mirror hole was paint-matched and covered by the body shop. AC works but is R12. It does have a full dash cover and the radio was replaced by the first owner.
The Z starts rights up with a single turn. Sure, it"s a 2+2 and over 40 years old. But there are some neat additions (not all listed), and it"s the cleanest one for sale. The car sits lower, shifts smoothly, brakes are tight, and the engine is responsive. It"s been really fun to own and show. Now it should go to someone who will drive it more. This Z is also being advertised locally and with the Z car club, and I"ll remove this listing if it"s sold before the end of auction. Message me if you have any questions or want more details.
The Z remains mostly original except for period-correct modifications either imported from Japan or refinished. No expense was spared when sourcing and upgrading parts. The headlight covers, fender mirrors, and wood steering wheel are ORIGINAL Datsun parts. The RARE single-knob rally date/clock has been updated to quartz movement by Z-Clocks and is in WORKING condition. The wheels are retro SSR Longchamp XR-4 15"- staggered 8-inch rear/7.5-inch front- WITH center caps, and 90-5% tread remaining on Yokohama AVID Touring 205/60R15 tires. (The bolts have been refinished in yellow zinc.) The engine bay is clean, and the engine inspection light works. The seats are original with NO TEARS , and the rear seat has been fitted with a RARE AMCO pull bar. The rear louver has been repainted and includes the key for locking the shade. The hatch sits on top of Euro/JDM taillights. The undercarriage shows very little surface rust, as all suspension had been replaced in June 2019 by a Z specialist shop in Ft. Worth- polyurethane bushings on Eibach Progressive springs and KYB struts with wheel alignment. The air filter and oil filter are OEM Datsun. In fact, everything was restored, installed, or modified by either a professional mechanic or body shop.
The body was repainted in its original color- light blue metallic (paint code 305) by the original elderly owner, and all of his service records were meticulously documented in a large binder to be included with the sale. Also included will be all the ORIGINAL parts: left-side mirror, USDM taillights, steering wheel, 4-speed shift knob with green shift pattern, and all "Datsun" and "2+2" emblems. The 280Z emblems still show the orangish red epoxy, and I"ll even include another set of 2+2 quarter panel emblems (imported from Japan) with full orange/red epoxy. There is also an unopened box of COMPLETE weatherstrip kit from Z Car Source that will be included. The bumper is the large DOT-mandated chrome, but the black rubber bumper trim are all in GOOD condition with minimal cracks. It even has the ORIGINAL spare tire and tool bag.
There are only a couple of issues I know of: 1) All the interior and exterior lights work (including center console) but the hazard light does not flicker. I have another hazard switch that I"ll include; 2) The motorized antenna works, but does not go down completely- 6 inches remaining. The fenders are not cut (too clean), and the Retro-Spec "victory" wing was attached with 3M double-sided tape. The louvers also slide under the weatherseal so the hatch is intact. The only part of the body that was modified was where the fender mirrors were installed. But the left side mirror hole was paint-matched and covered by the body shop. AC works but is R12. It does have a full dash cover and the radio was replaced by the first owner.
The Z starts rights up with a single turn. Sure, it"s a 2+2 and over 40 years old. But there are some neat additions (not all listed), and it"s the cleanest one for sale. The car sits lower, shifts smoothly, brakes are tight, and the engine is responsive. It"s been really fun to own and show. Now it should go to someone who will drive it more. This Z is also being advertised locally and with the Z car club, and I"ll remove this listing if it"s sold before the end of auction. Message me if you have any questions or want more details.