Saw this ad and did a few double-takes when reading through it.  Kind of funny.  Sorry if you're a member here.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5808738675.html

'77 Datsun 280Z with Track Car Potential, Needs Motor, New Exhaust Sy - $7000 (Portland)

This Z is a head turner, and is perfect to be built into a fun track car (for open track day, not racing). It needs a new motor due to a connecting rod coming loose. The car has a 3-speed automatic transmission but, again, ripe to be rebuilt for the track. 

Despite the current motor issue, this car is otherwise in great condition:
gold with black racing stripe
virtually rust-free 
109,547 mph
new exhaust system (see below)
tight handling and suspension
dent free body
seats in very good condition
good brightwork and glass
working CD player and custom speakers, digital audio input
heat works, A/C does not
glass/door sealing done recently to prevent fogging

Datsun Type HLS30

VIN: HLS30366369

Engine details: L28, a 2,753 cc (2.8 L; 168.0 cu in) 12-valve engine. Bore is 86.0 mm and stroke is 79 mm. The basic L28 is carburetted. 

Chassis No. HLS30 -- 366369

Max. HP/RPM: 170 HP/560 OR PM (SAE)

The entire exhaust system was overhauled in 2014 by a Z car master, Vinny Bedini of Bob Sharp Racing in Connecticut. (Vinny is mentioned on this forum http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/294382-bob-sharp-33-wheels.html and there's more info on Bob Sharp Racing here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Sharp_(racing_driver).) Vinny also replaced the wheels allowing for slightly larger than the original tire size. So the wheels, tires and exhaust system are all new and built by a Z master.

$7K for a car that needs a motor?  CL is kind of a dumping ground for used car dreamers.  But hey, it'll be great for the track!

Cheap for a car with a claimed top speed of 109,547 mph.    Faster than anything NASA has ...

from Portland. that explains everything

The wierdest carburettors I have ever seen. Well Ill be damned, I thought I had efi on my 77.

"The basic L28 is carburetted."
 

I wondered about the Vinny Bedini comments.  He was before my time but there was some overlap, with Kathy & Rick comments.  I've only had my Z for about five years but a lot of people that were deep in to the cars are moving on to other things.

 

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36343-bob-sharp-racing/

http://forums.ctzcc.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8221

http://www.wolfcreekracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=12

http://www.ctzcc.com/images/bedini.pdf

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinny-bedini-b8716923

Price cut in half. $3500 now - http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5808738675.html