Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely barn-fresh
(garage really!) find of this rare original southern California
owner 1981 Datsun 280ZX GL 2+2 Coupe with its original 2.8L 6
cylinder engine with 50K original miles, desirable 5 speed manual
transmission, T-Bar Roof with sunshade windshield, air conditioning
with auto temperature feature, original cloth velour 6-way power
seat with lumbar adjust, AM/FM stereo/cassette with power antenna,
alloy wheels with 'Z' inserts, power assisted 4 wheel disc brakes,
power steering, power windows amp; cruise control! The Datsun 280Z
was built between the years 1975-78 and was the latest incarnation
of the 240/260Z with the 240Z having been voted by 'Sports Car
International' the number two car on the list of the 'Top Sports
Cars of the 1970's'! One of the most appealing Japanese cars ever
produced, the later 280ZX model which was built until 1983 had a
longer stroke of 2.8L from its predecessors. This is a rare all
original and stock example with it's original engine and with all
of it's original factory specifications and options intact! Always
primarily serviced at either Nissan dealerships or 'Z' specialists
since new with original sales documentation from it's original
southern California owners who purchased the car at 'Miller
Imports, Inc', the Datsun dealership of Van Nuys, CA on 2/19/1981.
The car had been garaged parked for several years until we
purchased it and got it running. The car has been well cared but
does have some cosmetic imperfections from use over the years.
There are some minor dings and scratches etc and we would consider
the car a good running project for either the 'Z' enthusiast to
restore further or simply a fun driver for anyone as it is. It has
a new clutch, starter motor, and all the fluids and oils have been
changed. The car has a straight body with very nice paint and no
signs of any major accidents or bondo. The car has it's original
factory cloth/velour interior which is also in remarkably good and
original condition throughout. The engine is extremely strong and
the transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, a simply
lovely car to drive.This is a rare opportunity to own a very rare
and internationally desirable 1981 legendary Datsun 280ZX, - owned
by obviously only very mature southern California family owners
since new and with only 50K original miles with the highly
desirable 5 speed manual transmission!