Vehicle Description
The Z-car is rocketing up in the classic car ranks, and it's not
hard to see why. It combines vintage good looks with Japanese
sensibility. So a car like this 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 is not only
attractive for its value price, but also its numbers-matching
motor, four-speed manual transmission, and complete packaging that
reminds us why we love a good Datsun. This one in particular is a
one-owner vehicle so you know it has been pampered its whole
life.
Datsun took their time developing this car. They saw all the
elements we love in a sports machine and made it their own. The
long hood, Coke-bottle curves, flared fenders, and fastback rear
deliver a timeless appeal. The 2+2 is the more practical version of
the 280Z, but they really knew how to add the extra size within the
sleek style. There have been additions along the way, like a
respray and new wheels, but you can tell this one really has an
overall style of a well-preserved machine. So you can chose to
drive it as a survivor-style today, and its completeness means its
ready when you are if you ever want to do a proper restoration.
Another reason why the first-generation Z cars were so good was
because Datsun understood how to build a sports car around the
driver. You get high-back bucket seats, grippy three-spoke sports
steering wheel, a trio of auxiliary dials are right at eye-level,
and the speedo and tach are set into twin round pods. 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.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 2.8-liter motor.
Datsun/Nissan's stout reputation and the inherent smoothness of an
inline six motor combine for a great powerplant. And factory fuel
injection only heightens the desirability. You have complete
control over this with a four-speed manual transmission. The fully
independent suspension makes sure this Z-car lives up to its sporty
good looks. Add in power brakes w/discs up front, and you have an
all-around nice driving classic.
This is the first-generation Z that has added practicality and
stick-shift appeal. So you know it's a terrific deal at this price.
Call now! A one-owner vehicle of this vintage is harder and harder
to find every day.
