Posted March 7, 201411 yr comment_442917 "78 Datsun 280Z 5spd w/ A/CComes with tarp and bands to cover leaky area.Apologies if this car is a member's. It's a 78. Even the 240Z classics are't getting close to $10,000. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/48714-1978-280z-just-interesting-to-look-at-why-a-z-is-not-an-investment/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 201411 yr comment_442928 19k in parts and that doesn't even buy a carpet kit and rear window gasket?"thick stack of receipts and labor" He's getting an education in car restoration. When you pay for expensive labor charges you only get pennies on the dollar back.I bought a 78 that came with over 20k in receipts. I paid 4800 for it and it was in much bettershape than this one. One receipt was for 4K at the datsun dealer. They replaced all seals in the motor and replaced the fuel injectors. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/48714-1978-280z-just-interesting-to-look-at-why-a-z-is-not-an-investment/#findComment-442928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 201411 yr comment_442935 I doubt that he will get anywhere near that in Portland but who knows he may find a (insert your own description here) who will part with that kind of cash for this car. I doubt he will be very busy giving test rides though.Mark in Portland Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/48714-1978-280z-just-interesting-to-look-at-why-a-z-is-not-an-investment/#findComment-442935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 201411 yr comment_442959 I've got pretty much the same car, runs good just needs a paint job, with only $3,000 out of pocket and $20 of that is in Band-Aids and Neosporin. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/48714-1978-280z-just-interesting-to-look-at-why-a-z-is-not-an-investment/#findComment-442959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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