Help! information on a 76' Datsun 280z.

[Cathy]

I just inherited a 1976 Datsun 280z, and know basically nothing about it. The car is in great condition, and has low miles. What can you tell me about this car, what is it worth (considering it is a classic today...or so we're told). I have driven it once and liked it, but would like to have information on this car. Thank-you..

If you want to Email me, my address is

Buzzbee916@aol.com

I'll check back for your guys' imput.

Cathy

[2ManyZs]

As far as it being a collector item, the 75-78 280's aren't getting the interest that the earlier 240's have. The 76 production numbers were in excess of 45,000 cars for that year which is considerably more than the 70-71's. A few more years and the 280's will probably increase in value as there will be more and more of them succumbing to the "rust monster".

If it is a low mileage car, and is in very good condition it is possible it could still bring a price nearly that which it sold for new. If you take car of it and make sure it doesn't rust away, you could see the prices go up for the 280's in the next 5 years as the car will then be over 30 years old and who knows what the market for old Z cars will be at that time.

If it is in as good condition as you describe, I would hang onto it, take care of it, and drive it and enjoy the ride!