Datsun 280Z 2.8L Inline 6 1977
General description :
1977 Datsun 280Z
Spent most of its life in arid New Mexico
Restored by previous owner and was always garage-kept
Original 2.8L inline six-cylinder engine with a cam and performance modifications, including three side draft Weber carburetors and Mallory ignition
Four-speed manual transmission
Power four-wheel disc brakes
Recaro bucket seats
Included with receipts and restoration notes
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If you’re a Japanese vehicle collector and you like your Z cars leaner and meaner, you should come by MotoeXotica Classic Cars to check out this 1977 Datsun 280Z that is rocking three 40 DCOE side draft Weber carburetors! This car spent most of its life in dry New Mexico, was restored by its previous owner who always kept it in a garage.
Dressed in black, the car’s paint and trim are in overall very good order with only minor imperfections. The car’s windows are in very good order, clear and crack-free, including the rear window with its electric defroster. The car’s lights are intact and haze-free, including the scalloped-out headlights.
The car’s bodywork is straight and solid, the car’s bumpers fit well to the body, the engine bay is extremely tidy, the battery looks good and the cargo area is in great shape. This Z car rolls on Goodyear Eagle GS radials, size P195/60R15 in front and P215/60R15 in back. Each tire surrounds a DP five-spoke black aluminum wheel. The wheels and tires are in great condition.
Resting under that forward-hinged hood is the original L28E 2.8L straight six-cylinder engine. This motor has cam and other performance modifications, including a triple 40 DCOE Weber carburetor setup and Mallory ignition. The L28E is the engine that was produced from 1975 to 1984 equipped with dish-top pistons from 1975 to 1978. Mated to this engine is a four-speed manual transmission. Driver convenience features include power four-wheel disc brakes and air conditioning. However, there is no air-conditioning compressor.
Inside, the car’s Recaro black seats are in great condition while the matching carpet and headliner are in satisfactory condition. The car’s three-spoke steering wheel, inner door panels, instrument panel with full array of gauges, center console and shift lever are all in great shape. Completing the interior is a Kenwood AM/FM stereo with a CD player and four speakers, one each in the doors and one each behind the seats.
Nineteen seventy-seven Datsun models received bumpers with recessed channels added to the faces of the bumpers themselves, that blended into corrugated or accordion style black rubber extension trim. Also new for the 1977 model year, 280Zs no longer received the full size spare tire, and instead had a “space saver” spare and a larger fuel tank.
Nineteen seventy-seven also saw an update from the charcoal painted hubcap style (with a chrome Z floating in the amber center emblems) to a hubcap that resembled an alloy wheel, bearing a center cap with a chrome Z floating in a black circle.
Competition to this Datsun in 1977 included the Avanti II and Chevrolet’s Corvette.
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 1,002 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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1977 Datsun 280Z 2.8L Inline 6 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $18900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Datsun Model : 280Z Model Version : 2.8L Inline 6 Engine size : 2.8 Model Year : 1977 Sub type : Coupé Location : Fenton (St. Louis)
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About Datsun
Once upon a time in the mystical land of Japan, there was a small, unassuming car company called Datsun. Legend has it that the name "Datsun" was created when someone dropped a bunch of Scrabble tiles and thought, "Sure, that'll do!" Datsun started with small, quirky cars that made you wonder if they were more suited for a toy store than a car dealership.In the 1950s, Datsun had a brilliant idea: "Let's try our luck in the American market!" They shipped over the Datsun 1000, a car so tiny that even a clown could drive it comfortably. Americans scratched their heads but soon fell in love with its compact cuteness. It was like adopting a small, four-wheeled puppy.
As the '60s rolled in, Datsun unveiled the 240Z, a sports car that could outrun a samurai in flip-flops. It had the speed of a cheetah and a design that turned heads faster than a ninja on roller skates. The 240Z became an instant classic and showed that Datsun was more than just quirky little cars.
In the '70s, Datsun dropped the 510, a sedan with the agility of a ninja and a suspension so smooth, it could make you believe you were floating on a cloud. Families across America hailed it as the car that could carry everything – from groceries to grandmas – without breaking a sweat.
But the real magic happened when Datsun revealed the Datsun 510 wagon. It was like Mary Poppins' bag, fitting more stuff than seemed humanly possible. This wagon was an enigma, a mystery, and America couldn't get enough.
Then, in the '80s, Datsun pulled a fast one and changed their name to Nissan, leaving us all a bit befuddled. But they continued making fantastic cars that were zippier than a sushi chef on a Saturday night.
And that's the whimsical tale of how Datsun – or should I say, Nissan – took over the American market, one quirky yet lovable car at a time.
As for the most influential Datsun models and their specs:
Datsun 240Z: The 240Z was a sports car sensation. It featured a 2.4-liter inline-six engine, producing around 150 horsepower. With rear-wheel drive and a sleek design, it was a blast to drive and a style icon of its time.
Datsun 510: The Datsun 510, available as a sedan and wagon, was loved for its handling and durability. It typically came with a four-cylinder engine, producing around 96 horsepower, and was known for its agile suspension.
Datsun 510 Wagon: The Datsun 510 Wagon was like a Tardis, with a deceptively spacious interior. It shared the same engine as the sedan and provided exceptional versatility for families on the go.
These Datsun models left an enduring legacy with their quirky charm, performance, and practicality, making them cherished classics in the hearts of car enthusiasts and families alike.
Oh, one more thing...years after BMW made a copy or the 510 and decided to call it e30. Strange world!