Vehicle Description
T-tops, a loaded A/C interior, and a terrific color combo - this
1981 Datsun 280ZX already has an attractive performance classic car
pedigree. So it's quite alluring even before you fully see the
ideal mix of preservation and restoration that comes on this
one-family owned coupe.
Red is always a great way to present a sports car. Of course, it
also helps that there was a professional respray in 2015 to make
sure it has a nice gloss in the sunshine. This is a one-family
owned car where the father passed it to the son. So while the
odometer reflects the car's actual mileage, the exceptional
presentation of this forty-year-old classic is the real telltale
sign of its respected life as a member of the family. We are really
beginning to appreciate how sporty these second-gen Z-cars look
with their sharper edge profile and NACA scoops in the hood. It
also really gets its details right with the pieces like the full
rocker trim, and we especially love how the correct Z-car alloys
have custom red accent paint to go with the car.
The bold red attitude continues inside. You get a pair of plush
velour seats with a center console in-between. The sports steering
wheel is on a tilt column, and it gives you a clear view to the
large speedo and tach. So this is a great place for grand touring
comfort. A premium sports car like this came with plenty of factory
options like power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise
control, and AM/FM/cassette stereo. There's a ton of originality in
here. It makes for a particularly attractive setup for those who
love survivor style, because after all, it can only be original
once. So it's exciting to see something that's so correct, loaded,
and functional. In fact, you may not see any upgrades, but there is
one that you will feel. The factory air conditioning is now blowing
cold with modern R134a refrigerant. So feel free to enjoy the drive
with the T-tops out long into the summer season.
The fuel-injected 2.8-liter motor is why this one is always calling
for the open road. This engine has a legendary smoothness and
rev-happy nature that helped establish Datsun/Nissan as an exciting
brand of cars. Since this has remained in the one family all its
life so far, it's easy to believe the claim that this is the
original motor. And there have been the right investments to keep
this a strong runner. It includes a Koyorad aluminum radiator
w/electric fan, NKG plug wires, and a performance ceramic coated
header feeding the newer Magnaflow exhaust. It fires up with the
eagerness that a well-respected FI machine should, and there's
silkiness you'll love from the inline-six setup. Out on the road,
you experience the harmony of the three-speed automatic
transmission, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel disc
brakes.
A car with this kind of history also comes with excellent
paperwork. It includes the original warranty card, owner's manual,
service manual, and long record of maintenance receipts going back
to 1981. This is your opportunity to join the emerging class of
Japanese classics in a bold coupe that also has a story to tell.
Call today!!!
