1980 Datsun 280ZX 2 Seater

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£5,000 - £7,000

1980 Datsun 280ZX 2 Seater

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Manufacturer:Datsun
Model: 280ZX 2 Seater
First Registered:1980
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Mileometer:117,000
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Colour: Red
The Datsun/Nissan 280ZX in was first introduced in 1978. The only thing left unchanged from the previous 280Z was the 5-speed manual transmission and 2.8-liter L28 inline-6 engine, while the entire car overall was made more luxurious to meet growing consumer demands. Major changes for this new generation of Z-cars include t-tops, a turbocharged model complementing the naturally aspirated 2-seater and 2+2 models. Coupled to either a 3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission, the turbocharged model was capable of 180 bhp and 203 lbf·ft of torque, over the 135 bhp and 144 lbf·ft of the non-turbo engine.
The 280ZX was wildly popular, and went on to set a Z-car sales record of 86,007 units in its first year. While on the one hand it received praise for taking the Z-car to further levels of comfort and performance, many enthusiasts also lamented the further emphasis on luxury over driving fun. This would continue with the third generation of Z-car, with a clean-sheet redesign that would take the Z-car to further heights.

This 280ZX 2 Seater, has just completed a Full Restoration to the very highest standard, including an Engine Re-build by a Z Car Specialist. The car has been owned by a lady for the last 20 years. The car is finished in Solid Red with Black Velour interior, and this Very Rare 2 Seater example is in fantastic order having undergone a the full Restoration which was done in 2014. The car has covered 117k in total, but literally only a few hundred miles since. This work has been completed to a very high standard and has cost vastly more than the figure being asked. This example is Very Rare and in Stunning condition throughout. A large file is Provided with Many invoices, Receipts and Photographs

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