Description

This 1977 Datsun 280Z was sold new in Pennsylvania and remained with the original owner until 2002, when he traded it in to a Nissan dealership in Pennsylvania. The second owner kept service up to date and had a repaint performed in the original color. The third and last owner acquired the car after the second owner’s passing in early 2015, and has added about 850 miles to the odometer while driving during warmer months in Colorado. Power comes from a 2.8-liter inline-six backed by a 4-speed manual gearbox, and a tune-up was recently performed as detailed below. This 280Z is now being offered with service records back to 2000, an owner’s manual, warranty booklet, a clean Colorado title and European import documents stating all import duties are paid. German registration can be provided without an additional cost.

A $2,650 repaint in the original Light Brown Metallic (301) was commissioned by the second owner in 2004 at the Pennsylvania Nissan dealer. Some minor flaws in the finish are detailed in close-up photos below. The seller notes a spot of rust on the exterior of the driver-side floorboard, which has not rusted through but appears to be deeper than surface rust.

No modifications have been made to the suspension system, and the aluminum lips on the 14″ steel wheels show some curb rash in various places. The wheels have been fitted with Kumho Radial 771 tires.

Brown upholstery and carpets are complimented by a black dash, steering wheel, and center console. A few small scuffs are present on the inboard upper bolster of the driver’s seat.

An original Datsun AM/FM radio is still in place and works, though the clock in the instrument cluster above it is not functional. The lighting and gauges are said to be functioning as they should, and the 65,077 miles indicated on the odometer are considered accurate by the seller.

The 2.8-liter L28E inline-six utilizes Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and was the model’s final engine update before the debut of the 280ZX. The engine is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission, with both units reportedly being original to the car. In February 2016, the car received new NGK plugs, distributor cap and rotor, ignition wires, fuel filter, fuel lines, air filter, PCV valve, and valve cover gasket, while a compression test reportedly showed 125-130 psi across all cylinders. The seller serviced the car in October 2017 with a tune-up that included a new thermostat, exhaust manifold gasket, fan clutch, valve clearance adjustment, lube, and oil/filter change.

Numerous photos showing the condition of the undercarriage are featured in the image gallery below.

Service records from the previous owners document maintenance back to 2000 and show that the work was performed by Nissan certified Fred Schuler’s Automobile City in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Receipts for work completed under current ownership are also included along with the original owner’s manual, Datsun warranty booklet, factory service manual, two keys, spare, jack, Datsun inflator, and tool set.