Vehicle Description
The Atlanta Showroom is offering this 1978 Datsun 280Z. Sales of
the Nissan Z Car started in October 1969 (for the 1970 model year),
with separate versions for the Japanese and US markets. The
Japanese Fairlady Z featured a 2.0L SOHC L20A inline-6 producing
130 hp, while the US 240Z featured a 2.4L L24 inline-6 with twin
Hitachi SU-type carburetors that produced 151. In Japan, the Z was
still known as the Fairlady to keep the car in line with the
previous generation Datsun Sports roadster. However, Yutaka
Katayama ensured the American version had all Nissan, Fairlady Z,
and 432 badging replaced with "Datsun" and prevented all dealer
shipments until they were replaced. The 240Z was released in
America on October 22, 1969. Combining good looks, and powerful
performance, it sold over 45,000 units through the 1971 model year
and over 50,000 and 40,000 in 1972 and 1973, respectively. The 280Z
was released in 1975 in North America, not to be confused with the
280ZX, which is a second-generation Z-car, and featured another
engine displacement enlargement to 2.8 L. A major change was the
introduction of Bosch fuel injection, replacing the previous SU
carburetors. This resulted in a power increase to 170 hp offsetting
increased weight from added luxury features and an enlarged bumper
that met US Federal regulations. Export markets outside North
America continued to receive the Datsun 260Z until the introduction
of the Datsun 280ZX at the end of 1978. This 2+2 is a good example
of this sports car that has been touted as one of the best sports
cars ever built. A new clutch was put in about two years ago to put
the power out to the rear of this 5-speed transmission. This gold
exterior and white interior sets this "Z" car apart from the crowd.
Options include: AC, power brakes, power steering, wipers, horn,
seat belts, gauges, AM/FM, radial, clock, radial tires, and turn
signals. To view the car in greater detail, including 100+ HD
photos and HD video, please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For
more information please call the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833
