$35,350 for a 119,000(?) mile 78 280Z isn't bad.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-78/

I can hardly ever figure out your sarcasm Zed Head. I'm glad I don't work for you.

 

8 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

I can hardly ever figure out your sarcasm Zed Head. I'm glad I don't work for you.

I was serious, I thought it was about right.  An old refurb'ed 1978 280Z, mid 30's price.  Seems right.  I still think that other guy should have taken the $111,000 for the 240Z.

And, no offense, or sarcasm, I'm glad you don't work for me too.  I sense trouble... 😦

8 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Sounds like a salesman...

Haha! Agreed about it sounding like salesman. Best year for the EFI? What is about 78 that makes it so much more refined? My 77's feelings are hurt.

And the dash... So he installed a new repro from the guys that are making them. HIS supplier.

I mean, it's well written sales literature. It's just a little over the top for me.  

16 hours ago, Zed Head said:

280ZX https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-datsun-fairlady-280z/

Is this correct?  The 280ZX in Japan was called a 280

 I doubt this is a 280z...  It's a s130 chassis so it's a zx..

What's funny.. and seldom people see that.. the Z on the bonnet... eh.. hood is put back after paintjob upside down!  🙂  Also i think when i see all the mess inside the car it drove 172,000 km  not 72000km...

I bet the tag under the hood says: s130 nissan 280zx.. or it no longer has that tag.

17 hours ago, Zed Head said:

280ZX https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-datsun-fairlady-280z/

Is this correct?  The 280ZX in Japan was called a 280Z?

This is correct. No 'X' on Japanese market S130 models:

*FAIRLADY Z ( S130S ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-L ( S130 ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-T ( S130J ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z 2 by 2 ( GS130S ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-L 2 by 2 ( GS130 ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-T 2 by 2 ( GS130J ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-L ( HS130 ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-T ( HS130J - BC ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-L 2 by 2 ( HGS130 ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-T 2 by 2 ( HGS130J - BC ) - L28E engine

17 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

And the dash... So he installed a new repro from the guys that are making them. HIS supplier.

Pretty sure that Hung Vu will sell to anybody.  If you can figure out how to reach him.  Doesn't seem to have a web site.

http://vintagedashes.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Automotive--Aircraft---Boat/Vintage-Dashes-1868865246759772/

https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61331-vintage-dashes-280z/

 

Edited November 11, 20204 yr by Zed Head

Another 78.  One family owned, 75k miles shown.  Factory tool kit!!!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-79/

Edited November 12, 20204 yr by Zed Head

On 11/5/2020 at 10:59 PM, siteunseen said:

It annoys me when people in my life say I should sale my Zs while the market's up like it is. They look at BAT and ebay then advise me about cars I know better than they know their kids. 

 

 

lol. value will only go up in the long run..

19 hours ago, HS30-H said:

This is correct. No 'X' on Japanese market S130 models:

*FAIRLADY Z ( S130S ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-L ( S130 ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-T ( S130J ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z 2 by 2 ( GS130S ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-L 2 by 2 ( GS130 ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-T 2 by 2 ( GS130J ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-L ( HS130 ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-T ( HS130J - BC ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-L 2 by 2 ( HGS130 ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-T 2 by 2 ( HGS130J - BC ) - L28E engine

When I talk to older people here, they always confuse the 280zx with the 280, this might have something to do with it, or maybe not lol

 

20 hours ago, HS30-H said:

This is correct. No 'X' on Japanese market S130 models:

 

 

*FAIRLADY Z ( S130S ) - L20E engine

 

 

*FAIRLADY Z-L ( S130 ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-T ( S130J ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z 2 by 2 ( GS130S ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-L 2 by 2 ( GS130 ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY Z-T 2 by 2 ( GS130J ) - L20E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-L ( HS130 ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-T ( HS130J - BC ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-L 2 by 2 ( HGS130 ) - L28E engine

*FAIRLADY 280Z-T 2 by 2 ( HGS130J - BC ) - L28E engine

Very.. Very nice List!  only the:  BY  should be a PLUS or:   "+"  then it's a perfect list of 280z/zx's  delivered only in Japan. (as i understand now!) Thanks for the list HS30-H !!

I know that the L20E was a 2 ltr engine for the s130 it had to do with high taxes in Japan if your car had more than 2.0 ltr engine..  so there are probably few 2,8ltr 280z/s130 cars?

25 minutes ago, dutchzcarguy said:

Very.. Very nice List!  only the:  BY  should be a PLUS or:   "+"  then it's a perfect list of 280z/zx's  delivered only in Japan.

No, again, Japanese market had its own ideas. 'G' prefix in the S130-series denoted '2/2' ('2 by 2') model and appropriate emblems, just as it did in the S30-series.

The '2 by 2' name was used extensively by Nissan in its sales and advertising for the cars. No '2+2' / 'Two plus Two' in the Japanese market. Export markets only.

Factory sales brochure. These are for the S30-series, but S130-series followed suit:

Edited November 12, 20204 yr by HS30-H
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