Vehicle Description
1983 Datsun 280ZX
Although the old guard won't enjoy hearing it, Japanese cars are
becoming collectable. We're already seeing spikes in prices of cars
like the Datsun 2000 roadster, the Toyota 2000GT, and the early
Mazda Cosmo, so there's no sense in fighting it. The Datsun/Nissan
Z-car now has a history that's nearly as old as some of our beloved
American iron such as the Camaro, Firebird, and Dodge Challenger.
And for a generation that grew up in the 70s, the Nissan 280ZX was
something we eagerly read about in the pages of our favorite car
magazines.
The American iron muscle had plenty of power which is indisputable,
but Datsun, (soon to be Nissan), with their Z series, had decent
power for their size, but has a one up on the Americans...handling!
This was nowhere more evident in the class ranks of the SCCA, where
the Z's were in the same class as the ponies. Down the straight it
was the Americans, however they were quickly caught in the curves
and out handled which made for interesting racing on all
configurations of tracks. And now for consignment, we give you this
1983 version of the Datsun 280ZX...read on!
Exterior
A super shiny Thunder Black paint job adorns this sports car from
Japan. A nicely curved front spoiler curves around to meet the
front quarters which frame 15-inch black spoked wheels sporting
shiny chromed dish edges. Some extra fairings are on the rockers
and the rear of this car sports a spoiler at the end on a long
sloping rear hatchback lid. Removable smoked glass T-top panels
trimmed with edge chrome add a nice highlight to the top of this
sportscar and allow filtered light to enter the cockpit. A
triangular smoked glass B pillar window is seen. On the back some
snappy orange over red taillights within a black horizontal grid
bezel, a black bumper bowl and a shiny muffler with dual exhaust
tips peek out from the bottom. With the extra fairings, neat wheels
and smoked glass with chromed surrounds this car links like a
bottle of lightning!
Interior
A swing of the door to leap inside to an inviting very good
condition interior, reveals 2 leather tan colored covered bucket
seats all original. Comfortably seated, one can reach out to the
original steering wheel, gearshift and gaze upon the clean original
dash. The dash is all made up of brown molded textured plastic. The
dash display is digital which adds a techno look when turning the
key. In the center is a trio of molded circles which have gauges
embedded within these circles and are aimed at the driver for easy
glancing to see what's up. Carpeting covering the floor is gold
tone and has a few areas of minor soiling. The rear hatchback cargo
area carpeting is very clean and has a nice thick pile. Also noted
on the convenience side are power windows, remote controlled
mirrors, an aftermarket AM/FM/CD MP3 digital radio is now within a
wood fabricated panel below the temp sliders. Some extra speakers
have been mounted behind the buckets. On top of the dash is a
mounted aftermarket backup camera display
Drivetrain
Flipping the long, long hood forward reveals an original unrestored
engine bay which presents very clean. Shoehorned into this space is
the L28E inline 6-cylinder engine with fuel injection. This will
produce 180hp and has a turbocharger attached for the extra ommph.
Bolted on the back is a T5 5-speed manual transmission that not
only provides great acceleration in lower gears, but great gas
mileage in overdrive. This works with a 3.54 rear axle to spin the
tires.
Undercarriage
Shades of some patina show here with little to no surface rust,
(although it has been sprayed with undercoating), a solid frame,
good mechanicals, and overall, very clean condition. All
independent suspension is seen as well as power disc brakes on all
4 corners.
Drive Ability
No complaints from this car as it fired right up and ran
beautifully. All functions were in working order, and it presents
nicely to the eye for the interior and exterior. Exhaust sound
relates to the impending storm that is forming and this car is
looking for a challenger, possibly even some American Pony
Muscle.
Prior to Nissan-this Datsun 280ZX BY NISSAN..has bells and whistles
that the regular Z did not have. It is also a slightly larger car,
fuel injected, and has overdrive. Overall, this is a very nice car,
well maintained with diligent replacement of any parts that were
not up to complete perfect snuff (fuel pump, etc). An original car
for consignment here at Classic Auto Mall will have you tearing
down the road, making lots of zzzzzzzzz's!
VIN DECODE
JN1CZ04S9DX751662
J-Japan
N-Nissan/Datsun
1-Passenger Car
C-Turbo L28E
Z0-S130 Model
4-Coupe
S-2 Seater
9-Check Digit
X-Nissa Assy Plant
751662-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.