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Nissan 83 280zx Coupe Series II T-Top/ T5

Sale price: $10,000.00 make an offer

Seller's notes: "Nissan 1983 280zx Coupe Series II. T-Top. T5 Turbo Trans 5-Sp 12k Total Restore. * Vehicle & Upgrades:* Following items have been Powder Coat: Wipers (Black) Front & Rear Glass - License Plate Frame Holders(Black) Front & Rear - Wheels (Slvr/Gold)- Rear Hatch Louvers (Black) - Road Guard (Clear).* Radio/Digital FM/AM/Cassette (Working) has been refitted to accommodate MP3 w/ new in-Dash Bose Speakers.* 130 MPH Instrument Cluster (85 MPH Instrument Cluster Optional) * New Engine (non-turbo) Long Block 12k miles* New Fuel Injectors* M5 Turbo 5 speed transmission w/ turbo drive train (Axles/Rear Differential) * New Drive Shaft* New Clutch* New Front Rack/Pinion Steering * KYB Struts/G2 Shocks* New Brakes* New Tires/ Toyo* New OEM Paint/Color w/ BASF/Clear* OEM Upholstery/Carpet* US CA Smog Certified* US California Vehicle (no rust)* see X-Tra's"

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Model:
280ZX
Year:
1983
Mileage:
12,500
Engine:
6
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Nissan 83 280zx Coupe Series II T-Top/ T5 for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.15) based on 517 votes
Owned for nearly 15 years and primarily driven to shows. this vehicle is presented by the owner of Z Car Classic Parts & Restoration located in California USA. and is presented for world wide sale. We're offering this car as no-one in the world can offer.

Please note this sale is not by choice but by cause of physical illness.
Consequently the business is for sale as well. Furthermore there's a “Bonus for the purchase of both items.

The Company: $500k Value
* 2 Stores: E-Bay & Domain (Matching)
* Mail Accounts (Matching)
* Inventory Value (OEM) : $300k
* Photo Catalog of Inventory
* Business Training: During Transition of new Buyer
Consequently the business is for sale as well.    Furthermore there's a “Bonus for the purchase of both items.
                                                                                                                                         
The Company: $500k Value
* 2 Stores: E-Bay & Domain (Matching)
* Mail Accounts (Matching)
* Inventory Value (OEM) : $300k
* Photo Catalog of Inventory
* Business Training:  During Transition of new Buyer

Please see photos and additional information regarding this very special limited addition Nissan 280zx Series II Coupe with T-Tops.

Vehicle
comes with many x-tra items to maintain  the vehicles up-keep and value for years to come as an “Affordable Classic Car. ” (For full asking price: Dashboard. Panels. nbsp;  Gauges. Relays. Sensors. Components. T-Tops.

Kiplinger & Hagerty ~                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

~ The “Z” has an enduring value
 ~ Deemed as an Affordable Classic Car (under $30. 00)
~ A design of integrity and finish which is today recognized as a “Classic Automobile


Original
Sale Price/ 1983 = $14. 00
Inflation Adjusted/ 2014 = $35. 43


Yes it's nice to have all original with 30+ year old parts still holding on. but it's better if all has been replaced to new.
Last of the Best and Best of the Last

As we say with all of our classic "Z" parts. nbsp;"Parts like these don't grow on trees and their value will never go down. JUST UP".   …. and this car is no exception!

Nissan 1983 280zx Coupe Series II. T-Top. T5 / (Turbo Trans) 5-Sp  12k Restore  Break-in miles (barely)                                                                                                                                        You will see Black. Red. Blue and White which are the more common colors as hard-tops. This factory OEM color is extremely rare and unique in its production as Champagne (Reddish Beige Metallic) as well as a limited edition with T-Tops.

Best of Both Worlds
This "Z"
is thee best combination of the Nissan 280zx.   The reliability of the standard "Z". without the headaches of the turbo model.  (oil cooled turbo. special computer. and other special components as well as poor gas mileage). while able to match the speed of the turbo model instrument cluster with no fear of damage or harm to the vehicle as these cars as they were manufactured can exceed a 500k mile life expectancy.

General Overview & Upgrades
   * US California Vehicle (no rust)                                                                                                                                                                                             *Following items have been Powder Coat:  Wipers Arms/Blade Holder  (Black) Front & Rear Glass  - License Plate Frame Holders(Black) Front & Rear - Rear Hatch Aluminum Louvers (Black) - Rocker Guard (Clear) - Wheels (Slvr/Gold) * New Centerforce Clutch  * K&M Air Filter  * New Drive Shaft  * New Front Rack/Pinion Steering* New Tires/ Toyo  * KYB Struts/G2 * New Brakes * HH-4 Type Headlamps   *New OEM Paint/Color w/ BASF/Clear  * Dash Cover  * Remote Alarm System   * Nissan 79-83 280zx OEM Floor Mats* UV Glass Tint  * OEM Upholstery/Carpet  * New Mounts & Bushings  * US CA Smog Certified   * New Muffler & Cat. Convrt. * 130 MPH Instrument Cluster (85 MPH Instrument Cluster      *New Fuel Injectors. Sensors and Air-Flow Meter   * Classic T-Top Locks w/ “ZX” insignia (Security tumbler * Radio/Digital FM/AM/Cassette (Working) has been refitted to accommodate MP3 i-Pod Adapter w/ new in-Dash Bose Speakers   * New Engine Model L28  (non-turbo) Long Block 12k miles (Stock with no overbore)  * T5  5 Speed Transmission w/ turbo model drive train  & Short-thro shift linkage Shift(Axles/Rear Differential) ( BombProof)    Note: Borg-Warner T-5 transmission was specifically  engineered and designed for Nissan/Datsun  to accommodated the torque ratio out-put of the turbo model        *see X-Tra's at our stores

What's a 280zx “Series II” ?


The 1982-83 “Series II
” by the factory had distinguishing characteristics with aerodynamics in mind.   Overall. the new body design gave better fuel economy and high speed stability (one of the known issue from the first generation Z-car). This was accomplished through redesign of suspension. braking system performance and other improvements.                                                                  

Nissan's Face Lift 1982–1983
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This face lifted model has since come to be called the "Series II" 280zx. with reviews confirming that the 1982-83 280zx as the most sporting Z-car since the original 240Z of 1970. although the birth of the 240Z was in 1969. with numerous advancements amid the models of production.  

The “Face Lift continued to the core w/ (1983 model 280zx was the final production year of this model                                                                                                                                           *Semi-trailin-garm independent in the rear* Engine Auxiliary cooling fan * Revised B-pillar garnish*Revised NACA ducting in the hood * New pin-stripe style rear tail-lamps * A new improved 4-way disc brake system *Rubber bumper over-riders replaced the earlier model's chrome/ rubber  items * Spring rates and sway bars were revised addressed the handling nervousness of the early 280zx  * 1982 model was the first year to offer the popular voice warning system (that's the girl in the car)* From wind-tunnel testing. nbsp;drag coefficient was reduced from 0. 467 to 0. 385. and the lift coefficient from 0. 41 to 0. 14 * A new power-assisted rack-and-pinion replaced the recirculating-ball steering system for the 1981 Turbo. available on models the following year ----- (The280ZX initially offered unassisted rack-and-pinion 

Nissan in World Class Competition is Legendary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Motor Trend Car of the Year
IMSU GTU Championship
C Production Category (Bob Sharp Racing 280ZX
IMSA GTU Championship Datsun  280ZX
IMSA GTO Championship (Electramotive Datsun 280ZX  
Pocono Raceway ~  Don Devendorf  in standing quarter mile was record breaking driver in his 1983 280zx.

The most defining driver
to be associated with the car was actor Paul Newman. An American Academy Award winning actor. film director. entrepreneur . humanitarian. professional racing driver. auto racing team owner and racing enthusiast. Newman helped put Datsun/Nissan in the lime light and forefront early on with several national championships as a driver in Sports Car Club of America”. with his road racing team. winning several championships in Open Indy Car racing. Paul Newman began racing on and off for Bob Sharp Racing team 1977. Bob Sharp Racing in 1966 was probably the single most successful Datsun racing team of all time. taking the G and F production races at the SCCA National Championships.   Newman assisted previous Sharp Driver Elliot Forbes Robinson in a successful run in a Budweiser sponsored Can Am racing team. Newman in 1978 drove to division championships. In 1979 Newman took control of a Z car for BSR. winning 8 races in the same car while winning the regional title. Newman went on in 1985 to win the GT1 Challenge. Newman's 4th National Championship. In addition from the race track was Don Devendorfs' 280zx wins at the IMSA GTUtitle. tromping 9 wins in 13 races w/ 1983 IMSA  GTO Championship. and actor Paul Newmans'  winners circle in taking the C production Championship.

Numerous magazines
have high-lighted the “Z' such asRoad & Track. Motor Trend. Vintage Motorsportand many others. At the Japanese Classic Car Show. JCCS. in Long Beach. California at the waters edge along side of the infamous Queen Mary. these cars are always head-liners and head-turners including the Z Clubs from around the world.

These “Z” cars have a history
of characteristics that are well known and established for its Build Quality. Reliability. Seat Comfort. Handling and Control. These traits have been recognized by Motor Trend Magazine and referred to as “Legendary”and“Import Car of the Year”.   Road & Track Magazine has also recognized the “Z” as” All Time Greatest Enthusiast Car” and “1 of the 10 Best Cars in the World”. “Z”z  have starred in a series of commercials and participated in command performances in key feature films such as Terminator Salvation. nbsp; 2009 . nbsp;Great Cars. 2003 Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982. Also in TV series such as Moonlighting. 1985-1989 . nbsp;T. J. Hooker1982-1986. nbsp;Wonder Woman. 1976-1979 and many more.

Please note the business is for sale as well.

Why soo cheap is the obvious question ?


Business value is $500k. Original asking price was only $250k. Negotiated sales price was $240k with balance due within 90 days. Since the purchase. the buyer has presented personal/ domestic issues with his future x-wife and has declined to go forward with the completion of the business purchase. Following through with the sale of the business. due to physical issues. we are now only asking for $40k to complete our original asking/ sales price.

The Bonus ~ If you purchase both the company and the 1983 Nissan 280zx. we will consider an asking price of only $50k.


Kiplinger ~
Classic cars and their parts are being chased because its now "safe" in terms of investment fundamentals
Hagerty ~ Deemed Investment Grade
Our OEM Inventory of Classic “Z” car parts has increase 35% in value over the past 3 years out performing “Hagerty Market Trends of Affordable Classic Cars Index - 14%”                          (see
Hagerty Market Trends of Affordable Classic Cars Index  graph in “Business For Sale”  Listing)                                                                                                                                                                         

 "Parts like these don't grow on trees and their value will never go down. just UP !"   

Company
: Z Car Classic Parts & Restoration
* 2 Stores: E-Bay & Domain (Matching)

* Mail Accounts (Matching) 

* Inventory Value (OEM): $300k (Appreciating Value Yearly)
* Photo Catalog of Inventory 
* Business Training: During Transition of Buyer

* Active or Passive Income
* Great for Investment
* Revenue Builder
* Client Following
* Product Demand
* Tax Incentives
* Running Stores 
*Web Domain 24 hr
* Professional Design 
* Fun. Family. Friends 
* Business Re-locatable
* Educated Market in Place
* Market Place Easily
* Daily Expense: $1. 50 per
* Expand Your Existing Inventory
* Not Limited by Regional Effects
* Be your own Z Club with your own Z Parts Store
* Appreciating Inventory for Pennies on the Dollar
*All Profit with no loss (especially at our asking price)
* Reputable sales world-wide as a seasoned selling quality OEM classic parts 



If not interested in the purchase of the business. with enduring value. enjoy the ownership my 1983 Nissan 280zx Series II 5sp with T-Tops for many years to come

THIS TRANSACTION VIA BANK WIRE AS WE WILL ASSIST TRANSFER FOR EXPORT Via Long Beach. Los Angeles. Ca

SALE AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THIS MEDIA

                                                                   
      

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