This would make a great addition to a sports car collection or could be a really nice daily driver. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. This particular 1977 datsunnissan 280z is a singleowner car, currently daily driven, belonging to a gent who is not now and never was into. Americans got the l28e with the 280z, japan got it for their market with the chassiscode s.
I purchased it about 5 years ago from the 3rd owner. The original owner had it for 9 years then traded it to a cadillac. What that means is with proper maintenance, a datsun will be fine as a daily driver. May 10, 2018 in my neighborhood popped a ttopped 280zx. Fastforward to 2011ricks project goal was to find a rustfree 280z and repurpose the car into a daily driver and weekend racer. The nissan s is a sports coupe produced by nissan in japan from 1978 to 1983. No rust underneath, but it does have light surface rust in the normal places. If the 280zx was as terrible as its wordofmouth among enthusiasts, why did it sell so well. The datsun 280z came with two manual transmission options in its lifetime. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used datsun 280zx classics for sale near you. Heres why i fell in love with the datsun 280z petrolicious. Datsun used cars for sale bellingham milford automall sales. Datsun 280z restoration and general datsun adoration one day at a time.
That being said both pale in comparison to any new car today. Despite being 36 years old, this particular z had been driven for only four years. Any car can be used as a daily driver, some are more practical than others. Of course daily driving a classic car is definitely possible, but an affirmative. Ls1, ls6 and ls2 engine parts needed to swap your datsun 240z, 260z, 280z and 280zx to a v8 engine. What to look for in a datsun 240z, 260z, and 280z hagerty media. I never really had a problem dding the z or the zx. It is far easier to just purchase a z32 or m3 to fill the role of daily driver and leave the s30 as that raw canvas with all its character. This 1983 nissan 280zx for sale in our orlando florida showroom would make a great daily driver or a really fun show ca. The perfect, original oem finishing touch on a prized daily driver 7778 year 280z or restoration. This car is ready to roll as a daily driver or would be the perfect candidate for a full restoration or custom race car. Welcome to you must buy, our daily look at the cars you really should be buying.
This might be the wrong subreddit for this, but i want to ask the very broad and circumstancespecific question. Would you suggest an old b310 210 datsun as a daily driver. Hi everyone, im a 25 year old working professional thinking about getting a classic, or modern classic, to use as a semi daily driver. Datsun 280zx classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Of course daily driving a classic car is definitely possible, but an affirmative answer of yes, you can daily drive one certainly comes with some. Drove it home 34 hours on the freeway, and it did brilliantly. Joshs first build, this now lsa powered 280z, was originally intended to be a daily driver. We have come to the conclusion that we are just getting too old for a project that involved, as well as manage a job, family, property and other smaller hobbies. I know it depends on many things, like condition of the car, mileage, etc. Whats hot and whats not for these 9 vintage nissans and. It was sold as the datsun 280zx, nissan fairlady z and nissan fairlady 280z, depending on the market. She let me drive her 280z a few months after we started dating, a fact we. The engine compartment is very clean and the ttops are crack free. I purchased the car out of the seattle washington area in 2014 from the second owner.
And after driving the 4geared 77 280z for nearly two years, im kinda at that point. Ricks masterpiece ls3 swapped 1977 datsun 280z the. Datsun wasnt even on my radar as a choice, but ive always been a fan of the style, ever since i was a little kid, and this car looks pretty dang good for its age. Daily driver to obscure or exotic, if it has wheels were probably interested in it. Any questions are welcome and if you would like specific pictures taken feel free to message me, but only for serious inquiries.
I was thinking 17s around and staggered once the wheels are on ill buy lowering springs so the car will sit right with the new wheels. That is the next thing i want done on the car, but i just started uni so money is very tight. This 1983 nissan 280zx for sale in our orlando florida showroom would make a great daily driver or a. Mar 31, 2020 a question i commonly see floating around the internet is whether or not it is possible to daily drive a vintage z car such as the 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx, or 300zx. Until recently, my yearround daily driver had been a twoseat, rearwheeldrive sports car designed in the late 1960s. This 1982 nissan 280 for sale in our nashville tn showroom would make a great daily driver. The first thing youll notice is the stylish grey and blue twotone paint. It was the second generation zcar, replacing the nissan s30 in late 1978. Apr 25, 2017 daily driver to obscure or exotic, if it has wheels were probably interested in it. What you have to understand is that most datsuns, if not all of them, are designed to be driven.
Honestly comfort should be one of the last things on your mind when shopping for one of these old zs. Ive got both a 280z and 300zx and drove both daily for roughly 8 years. I drove it every day until i bought my 83 280zx, now i dd that car. A question i commonly see floating around the internet is whether or not it is possible to daily drive a vintage z car such as the 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx, or 300zx. Datsun 280z denver 2 datsun 280z used cars in denver. Datsun 280zx classics for sale classics on autotrader. This vehicle is not in perfect condition but can be a daily driver and was for me for more than 6 months when i owned it the first time.
This is a very clean and rust free 1979 datsun 280zx coupe. Jun 20, 2018 and from the purity of the 63 datsun 1500 roadster to the advanced technological trickery of the 1990 nissan 300zx, theres plenty to enjoy at a price just about any collector or enthusiast would find reasonable. The first thing youll notice is the wonderful blue paint. So new to my aggenda is a z31 to do most of my driving in. I was recently in a pretty serious car accident and my everyday car is likely totaled thankfully, i walked away from it. Heres the scoop on whats hot and whats not in the world of datsun and nissan. Overall, this is a great looking fastback 6 cylinder turbocharged gt for not a lot of money. Mar 23, 2017 the guys have driven many z cars, but never an original 240z. Many of you have been keeping up with my for sale thread, and i received a lot of advice on freeing up my seized engine. Petersburg, fl, this vehicle has always been in florida. This 1983 nissan 280zx for sale in our orlando florida showroom would make a great daily driver or a really fun show car. The car is a perfect starter project car for the winter months and get it ready for a spring drive around your favorite country. Buy used 1976 datsun 280z classic california car with 5 speed.
These are becoming much more appreciated and a low mileage example is seldom seen. In japan, it was exclusive to nissan bluebird store locations. Hey guys, i realized i had totally forgotten about this site. Ill definitely want to catch up with the owner when we get a chance. Our nashville showroom digitally showcases this 1982 nissan 280zx. This datsun 280zx 10th anniversary edition is incredibly clean. Classic 77 datsun 280z 4speed in excellent mechanical condition. Description add to watchlist 1983 280zx coupe for sale. His desire is to explore, drive, love and touch the series 1 car as it was back in the day. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller. The seller claims its been used as a daily driver, and with much of the original components still attached, from the hubcaps to the factory ac, thats an impressive accomplishment. Car also has a brand new exhaust system and all the lights work. I have owned 3 datsun zs at various times in ontario, and used them as a daily driver, even in the winter. The 300zx is a bit more cush which will be comparable to the 280zx you have while the 280z is not as cush.
I had an account here a while ago, i dont even remember the screen name but i figure i would post up a build thread of sorta. He is also a purist of sorts, not wanting large wheels and tires, a highpower engine or fancy brakes. Datsun 1979 280zx 76,000 miles clean everyday driver. Fuel injection retrofit kit fast efi 280z 280zx zcar. Longtime viewer james offered up his inprogress 1973, and the guys drove it.
Our featured zcar of the month is this orange 1972 datsun 240z with black interior on. I met my wife when we were both freshman at college, and found out pretty quickly, that her daily driver in high school was a 1977 280z. This particular 1977 datsunnissan 280z is a singleowner car, currently daily driven, belonging to a gent who is not now and never was into cars. It definitely has one of the best sounding exhausts ive ever heard and yes even with the 225. The engine is very reliable, until its old enough to run into piston ring issues, then you are going through more oil and a bit of smoking. This 1978 datsun 280z is for sale on ebay esd may earn commisions when a product is purchased from this link in denver, colorado. Mar 28, 2019 this datsun 280zx 10th anniversary edition is incredibly clean. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1979 datsun 280zx and assess the current state of the classic car market. Jpg yea the 280zx makes for a good daily driver, but even that is getting to the point where i dont want to drive it that often to preserve it. The guys have driven many z cars, but never an original 240z.