Datsun : Z-Series 2 Door, 4 Seats, T-Top

Hi. my family has owned this car since 1983. We are the only owners and absolutely adore it. It is in exquisite condition and is a total gem with all original parts and accessories. We unfortunately have decided to sell because we're getting a little older. it's time for someone else to cherish it.

I have tons of pictures of the car now and dating back to 1983. Happy to share if you like.

The car has always been well maintained. and is licensed and insured as a classic car. Odometer Reading 86. 000 KM = 54. 00 Miles Year 1983 Convertible T-Top Vehicle Color(s) Silver/Grey Restoration History Unrestored Condition of Exterior Beautiful Seat Material Leather Accessories and Customizations Air conditioning Alarm Cruise control Custom stereo Power brakes Power steering Power windows Tilt wheel Heated Mirrors Radio and Tape Deck Condition of Interior Excellent Engine Configuration Inline 6 +Turbo Engine Features and Modifications Electronic Ignition Fuel injection Engine History Original Engine Condition Excellent Transmission Type Manual Drive Train Rear-wheel drive Looks a lot like this one. but no after market parts. all original including the key chain and backup air.

Great info on the history of the 280 ZX Turbo: History of the 1978-1983 Datsun 280 ZX The Datsun 240 Z was a game changer when in debuted in late 1969. Reliable. fast. and a bargain. the Z instantly redefined what a sports car could be. For British and Italian competition. it was like the comet that killed the dinosaurs. Like anything else. however. all good things must come to an end and by the late 1970 s the original concept was beginning to run its course. The 280 Z was essentially a 240 Z with big impact bumpers and fuel injection. Datsun needed something newer and flashier.

Enter the Datsun 280 ZX in 1978. Sports car purists who watched the Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) Datsuns clean up were horrified. The ZX was a GT for the disco era with two-tone paints. T-tops. velour seats. and fancy stereos. It was certainly softer and less sporting. but it filled a niche well and like the 260 Z and 280 Z was available in a 2+2 body. which the ZX seemed to fill out better than the previous cars. Ironically. the 280 ZX was raced successfully too in some cases by actor Paul Newman.

With added weight. performance predictably suffered. In order to deal with this. Nissan offered a turbocharger option starting in 1981 that raised power output from about 140 hp to 180 hp. Brakes and suspension were subsequently improved in 1982 making the last two model years of the turbo the most performance oriented of the 280 ZX.

The last two years of the turbo in particular can be terrific cars for the money.

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