Vehicle Description
You're looking at the last year for the original Z-car. So this
1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2 has the iconic design we all love and all the
best updates learned over this model's run.
The Z cars defined 1970s motoring in America, and that's best
represented in one color: Gold Metallic. It's that perfect hue that
seemed as disco-friendly as the leisure suit forty years ago, and
it's still an attention getter today. But really the reason why the
color still works so well is because the original color was given a
professional respray later in life to keep this precious metal hue
glowing. Plus, this has a nice aggressive streak with the black
hood stripe that continues up the roof and ends across the hatch.
This styling element coordinates nicely with the bumper caps,
tinted windows, and wheel covers to give this one a full black and
gold coordinated appeal. More than just this cool look, there's a
fundamental desire that comes from the first of the great Japanese
sports cars. The design borrowed the best elements from around the
world with the long front end, vented hood, sleek profile, and an
overall timeless appeal that is becoming more and more appreciated
by the day.
This is believed to be under the care of one family for most of its
life, and so the interior is highly original. These 2+2s were a
handy addition where the rear seats could hold others in a pinch,
and they were especially nice to fold down a get extra cargo space
for long trips. In fact, this is set up to be a nice grand touring
machine with high-back bucket seats, armrest center console, and
AM/FM/cassette stereo. Plus, we all love the look of the gauges set
into twin round pods for speedometer and tachometer. Auxiliary
readouts are placed on a trio of dials set high on the specially
contoured dash. This is a look that became so iconic, it was used
for the modern Z as part of its retro-style.
Under the hood is a correct 2.8-liter inline six. This was the
largest of the original Z-series, and so you'll love the extra
power. And fuel-injection just increases the desirability and
drivability of these classic Z-cars. This motor just seems to be
tidier than most with a handsome paint package, which reinforces
the idea of a cherished single-family coupe. Out on the road, you
really feel how a this is a great grand touring comfortable classic
with features like the three-speed automatic transmission, power
steering, front disc brakes, and the fully independent
suspension.
This is a well-coordinated classic in a rapidly appreciating
market. So don't look too long at the last of the great Z-cars, or
it might be gone. Call now!