1977 280z

[Cobra427]

Hey .... Just registered here but I found a White 1977 280Z for sale for $1800 ... I just wanted some info on them ... like 0-60 ... top speed .... reliability and such ..... I havent really checked it out yet as whenever I stop nobody is home ... but it says it doesnt need much to be on the road... Is it worth $1800?

I really dont know anything about Imports .... I just know it looks cool and will look nice next to my other toys

[southern 280Z]

Once you can get closer to car,drive ,inspect etc. Go for it,

[DatsunZsRule]

Welcome,

You won't be disappointed with a Z. The L Series motors are bullet proof motors. I've seen a lot of them go 300,000 easy if well maintained. Plus they are great performers on the street and are a blast to drive.

Is it worth $1,800.00? It depends Rust is the major issue. Look it over very good. It's already been said on here many times about where to look for rust. Here is a quick list.

-Floor pans

-Frame Rails

-Spare Tire Well

-Battery tray

-Rockers

-Front Cowl area

If all these areas are severely rusted then keep looking. If rust is minor and can be repaired then Yes, It's worth $1,800.00

Best of luck in getting a hold of the seller. Hope it all turns out good for you.

[Cobra427]

Not sure about the batt tray or spare wheel but I found no rust on it when I checked before ... it has 79k miles on it if I remember right ... The doors were locked but from what I could see the int was not too bad ... Would have liked to see the gauges and if it was an Auto or Manual ... If it is a Manual I will learn fast

It did appear there was some bodywork but I am no expert .... I have contacted the seller by Email and I am in hopes that my dad will go check it out as he knows alot more than I do .... He should know something by now ... was a mechanic/custom car builder/Drag racer for almost 40 years if not more

Fogot to mention there is a pic

[DatsunZsRule]

Looks very nice from a distance Hope she's as good as she looks in the photo

Best of luck. Let us know how it turns out.

[Cobra427]

OMG!!!!!!!!!! my dad and i just checked it out ... its been sitt'n there for a few years now btw .... and now we know why .... its a BONDO buggy ... bondo everywhere on that car and the rockers are ruster and so is the hatch ... and it needs a serious tune up and nobody around here has the ability to tune it

guess its back to looking for me half the fun is finding the perfect one

[Arne]

"Bondo buggy!" I love it!

[Cobra427]

thats what my dad calls them guess it rubbed off on me I would rather egt an old 240 anyway i like carbs much much better

the guy who did the work did a lousy job .... i didnt notice it cause i just dont have an eye for that but my dad was still in my car when he noticed alot of bondo

it could be restored if someone had the time and money but i dont as i was trading my daily driver for it in hopes it would be drivable and presentable

[DatsunZsRule]

Sorry to hear that. Glad you were able to take a closer look and find the problems.

Good luck in your search.