Anyone looking for a new 280ZX Turbo?

[Carl Beck]

Here is one for a Collector. A 1982 280ZX Tubo, 5sd. with 1,415 miles. Starting Bid $22K and Buy-it-now for $29K.

Anyone that has attempted to restore an older Z, knows that you could not duplicate this car without spending twice that amount today.

E Bay Item Number: 300195233750

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-1982-DATSUN-280ZX-TURBO-5-SPEED-1-410-MILES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQihZ020QQitemZ300195233750QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

FWIW,

Carl B.

[ncolz]

Restoration isn't always about the money spent, it's about the process. For me, I have a hell of a lot more fun spending a weekend in my shop rebuilding sections of a car, cussing about a broken bolt, trying to find the correct replacement part, etc. than I do driving virtually any 'new' anything.

Then again, driving one every now and then would be a lot of fun.

Glen in Colorado

(2) 1970 240Z

1971 240Z

1973 240Z

1974 260Z

1982 280ZX convertible

2006 GMC Sierra

2006 BMW X3

dog, cat, horses

and a VERY understanding wife

[DougN]

Saw this car last night in person, what a beauty! Car is every bit as nice as described in the ad. Definately a unique car with only 1400 miles!

[MikeW]

That's funny, I saw it in person last night as well.

I'm not a big fan of the 280ZX but it's quite amazing (along with the rest of the collection, of course).

[cunniwj]

Wow that's unreal if it is what he says, I wonder if the warrante is still good,just kidding. Does anyone know what the sticker price of that model was in 82?

[sblake01]

Original MSRP: $17,299

[justin260z]

Well, MSRP was $13,850 - $14,300 for a 1980 10th anniversary 280zx, so I would guess a little more than that.

whoops, you beat me!

[SteveJ]

There is something strange about the description. To quote: "I JUST HAD A TOTAL SERVICE PERFORMED ON THE CAR. ALL FLUIDS & FILTERS WERE CHANGED, VALVES CHECKED, TIMING & DWELL, BELTS INSPECTED, ETC."

Could someone tell me how you check the dwell on an electronic ignition?

[MikeW]

I wouldn't be too concerned about that particular part of the description. I suspect it was copied and pasted. After seeing this car and many others (9 immaculate 240Zs - 4 of which are "vintage" Zs) I have absolutely no doubt about the authenticity and quality of the car. Here's a picture that I took less than 24 hours ago right after the eBay add was posted.

[SteveJ]

Mike, I wasn't trying to imply that the auction was fraudulent. I just thought it was humorous that he said the dwell was checked/adjusted. Perhaps he did pay for someone to do that...

[Carl Beck]

Could someone tell me how you check the dwell on an electronic ignition?

Dwell angle - reflects the number of degrees of distributor shaft rotation during which the points are closed, and the coil is energized. If the mechanical points have been replaced with either a magnetic or LED sensor it really doesn't change the need for the proper dwell angle to be present.

You check the dwell angle with a digital meter. The dwell can be out of spec due to the distributor shaft/bearings being worn, sensors for the LED or magnet being improperly aligned etc.

Although it is doubtful that it needed to be done on a ZX with 1400 miles... ;-)

FWIW,

Carl B.

[Mike B]

Looks like someone bought it with the $29k buy-it-now.

-Mike