We have a 1983 280 ZX (naturally-aspirated) with about 180K miles on it, not currently running. It has a 5-speed stick, leather/embossed suede interior, electronic dash, T-tops. I needs restoration. The exhaust manifold has a crack and we have a replacement used part for it. It sounds like a throw-out bearing needs to be replaced. The clutch is new. Body is straight but needs paint. All the glass is intact and not leaking. The car is nearly all-original, including the wheels, and has always been in California.

Can anyone give us a ballpark figure or what it's worth? Thanks everyone!

-Louie

Here's a helpful web site - http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars

Not much, there are running turbo cars in that condition going for around $1500, so I would put yours under a grand.

......not currently running.........

It sounds like a throw-out bearing needs to be replaced........

If it isn't running, how would you know what the throwout bearing sounds like?

If it isn't running, how would you know what the throwout bearing sounds like?

My son stopped driving it when a loud knocking sound was heard when the car was idling in neutral and the clutch was not engaged. A friend who knew Zs said it was likely the throwout bearing.

I agree with 5TH. If it isn't running you are almost going to pay someone to come get it.