280ZX Coupes in Oz?

[260DET]

The two seater coupes, not the 2+2 station wagon :tapemouth Many around? Thinking about one for my next project, stick a turbo V6 in it, do the suspension, wide wheels..........

Wouldn't want a really nice one because it would be modded but one with a decent body and interior. My general impression is that most ZX's are used and abused until they are worth nothing, parked in the sun and rain until the interior falls apart, paint goes, rust takes over.

The alternatives are to get one from the US or Japan. Any suggestions?

[Alfadog]

You could do..... something a little like this :cheeky:

Never seen one in Aus, but I'm sure there is one or two imports. Probably be best to import one from Japan and don't worry about the new engine! L28 Turbo mmmm...

[Zedrally]

Something in the back of my mind tells me that 2 seater zx's weren't imported into Aus.

All Ozzie examples are 2+2.

MOM

[Alan Pugh]

I believe Mike is right about the 2+2 being the only 280ZX delivered to Aus, and Lachlan is right about Japan and the L28 Turbo, price could be an issue with that option.

Hate that pink car by the way.

Alan.

[wedgey]

hi

i think you are correct about the 2+2

carlos from sportsclassic in sydney

rallies one and has another parts car there

his is up for sale at the moment

rob

[260DET]

He wants 20 biggies for that rally coupe, think its been smashed too :eek:

No, I'm just interested in a project coupe, there were a few unofficially imported hence the topic.

[Zedrally]

Any idea how much longer/shorter the coupe is compared to the 2+2?

[HKSZ]

I've raced a standard 280zx 2+2 on dirt and it was gun,

think about it 4w disc, P/S, fuel inj.

Other than Carlos I've only seen one other 2 seater advertised in the last 10 years

Best thing would be chasing panels etc.

I can't give away the 280 parts filling up my shed :ogre:

[Alfadog]

A bit more info about the 2+2 thing, no 2 seater S130's, Z31's or Z32's were sold in Australia.

[Mr Camouflage]

You could do..... something a little like this :cheeky:

Never seen one in Aus, but I'm sure there is one or two imports. Probably be best to import one from Japan and don't worry about the new engine! L28 Turbo mmmm...

Woah, Mad Maxine!

A bit more info about the 2+2 thing, no 2 seater S130's, Z31's or Z32's were sold in Australia

Not true. True that none were sold by Nissan, but some came over to Australia in the mid 80's as second hand imports and sold through second hand car dealers (much the same way as R33's and Z32's are today). We got heaps of 2+2's, rx7's cordias, and the odd R30 Skyline coupe, over here in WA. My mum almost bought a R30 Skyline coupe, but got a corona coupe instread because it was an auto, and the R30 was a manual. :stupid:

So they are available. I know someone that has one. And there was one in the Pizza movie. Very rare though.

[Alfadog]

Not true. True that none were sold by Nissan, but some came over to Australia in the mid 80's as second hand imports and sold through second hand car dealers

Never said they weren't available, just that they were never sold here, new being inferred.

[Mr Camouflage]

Never said they weren't available, just that they were never sold here, new being inferred.

riiiiiiiiight.