Richpoor

[Richpoor]

Hi,

I have a 1980 ZX with 201k and it is in good shape. Can anyone tell me about the limited edition models? Mine is #1591 of 3000. My car has alittle rust at vents near windshield. I was wondering if I should replace this metal panel or ???. Thanks for your suggestions and information.

[zbane]

Can you tell us a little bit more about your car? What identification/badges does it have? Auto or stick-different packages, etc.

PS-are you in the Marina, CA that is mixed in with Monterey, Carmel, Sand City, and Pebble Beach with Laguna Seca just a few miles down the road towards Salinas?

[Virto]

The only limited edition I know of in 1980 was the 10th Anniversary ZX, usually referred to as "Black Gold" due to it's paint scheme. There came almost entirely optioned out (so lavishly appointed, there are virtually NO options, was the ad-speak).

Another, much less common anniversary color scheme was available, black and red. There were 3000 Black Gold's made and I think less than 2000 Black and Reds...based on that, it's undoubtedly a Black Gold 10th Ann car. Options were the same other than the color. I THINK all 10th's were 5-speeds...but don't quote me on that.

The only other limited edition that came to the 280ZX was the ZX-R package, which was made to legalize a new whaletail spoiler for racing. 10th Anniversarys aren't so uncommon, and mint examples don't usually sell for impressive figures. ZX-Rs are less common but the 280ZX in all its forms really doesn't attract high prices.

Engine output was the same with your car, Bane. It wasn't until the turbo that there was really a difference beyond options and colors.

It's probably on here somewhere, I but have a clip of the Super Bowl commercial when the 10th Ann was launched I can email you. The car in that ad is 2543/3000. Let me know. It's worth it for the guy's mustache alone.

[beandip]

Hi,

I have a 1980 ZX with 201k and it is in good shape. Can anyone tell me about the limited edition models? Mine is #1591 of 3000. My car has a little rust at vents near windshield. I was wondering if I should replace this metal panel or ???. Thanks for your suggestions and information.

Welcome to the ''club'' , if you can describe the rust damage a little better , or include a picture or two , this would be of great help. It may not be as bad as you think. My roof on my 240 was badly dented from the PO sitting on it and I thought I was looking at a replacement . Now it is perfect and was all straightened and saved in a matter of several hours of working the metal. So don't be ready to cut into the car . Gary