Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale is proud to present this very
desirable 1978 Datsun 280Z coupe, known to collectors as a "Black
Pearl Edition". Powering this Z is a L28 I6 Cylinder that will
really get this 280Z for sale down the road, backed by the rare 5
speed manual transmission makes for the perfect pare. This one is
unique for several reasons, and it's a beautiful example of the "Z"
series from Datsun, they were entering the sports car arena
beginning in 1970 with the 240Z. The 1978 280Z models were the most
refined of all the Z-series cars to that point. This year, the
manual five-speed transmission was first available in North
America-bound cars. Very few 5-spds were ordered from the factory;
most were 4-spds. This was also the first and only year for black
being an available color on Z-cars. They were known as "Black Pearl
Edition" models. Additional refinements can be found in convenience
options like air conditioning. 1978 was the first year that it was
an integrated system, not a "hang-on" type installation. Sharp-eyed
Z-car enthusiasts will immediately notice the factory aluminum road
wheels, considered to be the single rarest option for these cars.
These wheels, like the rest of this stunning automobile, were
restored to a condition that is as new as could be done. Because
this example has all four options, it truly makes this one of the
most desirable Datsun Z-cars on the market today. In addition to
the afore-mentioned options, this sports car also which includes
black sports mirrors, rear window louvers, and red/silver tape
stripes on the hood and. Many 4-spd cars were retro-fitted with
5-spds once they arrived in the US. While staring at that sexy
Black Pearl you can dream of the plush black leather bucket seats
that are meant to give you comfort and the feel of a race car. The
car was completely restored to as close to its original condition
as possible after spending much time researching everything
thoroughly. "BPE" black hue was so well-received that black was a
regular production option on the new 280ZX models. Options on this
1978 Datsun 280Z include: AC, Cruise Control, AM/FM.CD player,
Power Brakes, Leather Interior and Performance Radial tires that
are Wrapping those beautiful Aluminum Alloy wheels. To see 100-plus
pictures of this 1978 Datsun 280Z, please visit
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/56/1978-Datsun-280Z and for
more information or to schedule an appointment to view this vehicle
in person, please call the Scottsdale showroom at 623-900-4884 or
email us directly at
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