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Datsun Z-Series (1977)
for sale

Price: US $17,995.00

Description:

1977 Datsun 280Z
48, 000 well documented original miles. I have a notebook with all the original receipts for service work, etc. that documents the history of the car and the mileage. I even have pictures of the car when it was brought home by the original owner in 1977. All documentation will come with the car.
Color 411 Sun Yellow
L28 2.8L Engine , 5 speed
Decals
The decals are exact replicas of the original ZZZap decals. I had considered putting on the options package so I purchased a set of new decals for $425. The new set of decals are exact replicas of the original and to my knowledge these decals are no longer available. I looked for months before I found the last set.
**I received an email from someone saying the decals are available from some place here in the US. The decals I have are not the thin craft-type decals like the ones they gave me the link to. As I said above, I think the type I have were no longer produced at the time I got them, and to my knowledge, they still are. I supppose it is possible someone has started producing something like them since then. I was told by the installer (a professional in this field for 20+ years) that the decals could be professionally removed if desired.
Just as an added note: When I decided that I liked the look of the decals, I went to Nissan Corporate Offices for information. I had met so many 'experts' on Z cars that I was confused, and I am no expert, so it seemed like Nissan was a good source. It seemed like there were so many people telling me different things that I thought it best to go to Nissan and ask them what was the best and closest thing to what was original on this car. A very nice man by the name of Rodriguez spent time researching their information for me. They told me the car was a 'stripe delete' (a term I had never heard!) by the vin number. I know these are not the original decals, and I have said so in my ad, but I tried to keep the car as original in nature as possible. Thanks!
The ZZZap
Exact number of ZZZap cars is unknown, but it is estimated that about 1, 000 were delivered to the US. It is important to note that some people told me this was not a ZZZap car because it did not have the options package put on in 1977. I contacted Nissan’s corporate office and it was confirmed that the 1977 Sun Yellow, 5-speed L28 was marketed as the ZZZap, and with the options package (stripes, louvers, dual mirrors) it was marketed as the “Z with more ZZZap”. In the car’s documentation notebook there are original advertisements that also confirm this. The paint is the original color of 411 Sun Yellow, and is documented properly on the front by the radiator ( as it should be) to verify a ZZZap car. I’m sure someone somewhere with differ with me on this, but I was given this information by the source; Nissan Corporate office.
Engine/Trans
Within the last 100 miles all 6 fuel injectors have been replaced and the engine was thoroughly tested and given a clean bill of health. New plug wires, fluids changed, even the charcoal filter has been changed. The engine runs strong, shifts with no problems, the car starts immediately, no smoke, no pulling when driving. Everything on this engine is clean, maintained and does it job correctly! Car does not leak any fluids. I have no problem having this car verified by a mechanic. I replaced some of the hose-type clamps on the engine and I saved the original hose clamps. I had planned on having them refurbished and had planned on then putting them back on, but I did not get around to doing yet. The original hose clamps will come with the car. It would complete the ‘original’ look to the engine to replace them, , and that is what I had planned on doing since this is an unmodified car. This car is amazing. It will start with just a touch of the key (I have a video) even after sitting for weeks. I have never owned a car that runs so consistently as this one does (and I have owned A LOT of cars!)
*It also has a brand new Sears Gold Battery that was purchased about 2 months ago. I have the receipt in the book with all the other receipts for the car.
Tires/Rims
The car has a set of new Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP tires. The Tiger Paw AWP tires are the better grade Tiger Paw tires for a more comfortable ride and durability. Tirebuyer.com rates these tires with their highest rating of 10 for comfort, and 9 for durability. The rims and decorative hubcaps are the original ones that came with the car. Within the last month the hubcaps have been restored to their original soft silver powder coating. On two of the outside decorative rims there are a couple of small ‘curb rash’ marks.
Paint/Carpet
There are a couple of very small paint dings that are not noticeable until you get down within a few inches of the area. The carpet is the original carpet and within the last month it has been re-dyed so it is a dark black. It was not stained or torn but there were a few really small areas by the back window that were slightly sun damaged and showed a small amount of discoloration where the luggage straps were laying on the carpet. That is why I did the carpet. I spoke to the original owner and was told the car was repainted about 1987. The weatherstrip was removed, windows out, all the trim pieces were removed etc. before painting.
Interior
All original interior and it looks like new. Dash is like new and does not show any wear, and especially NO cracks or sun damage. 1977 Datsun 280z radio. Electric antennae works, all gauges work, small things such as back defroster, cigarette lighter, map light, etc. work. The only thing that I know of that does not work is the clock. All of the rubber on the doors and windows is like new. It is a very ‘tight’ feeling car when you close the doors. All interior components like steering wheel, shifter knob, leather shifter cover, etc are original and are near perfect. The cigarette lighter and ashtray have never been used. All of the glass is the original glass and is not cracked or chipped. The front windshield does not have any rock dings at all! I have had so many people tell me how incredible the interior is in this car. They cannot believe it has not been restored.
Body
This car has all of the original parts and has not been ‘put together’ with parts from other cars. This car is pretty much like it was when it came from the factory. All of the documentation proves this.
No accident, no rust car. This car was not driven in rain, snow, or wet conditions so it has a very clean undercarriage and no rust. I have a lift in my garage and will put it up on the lift so you can see the underside.
Documentation
I have all of the paperwork from delivery date until now, and I mean everything. The owner’s manual, service records, any items purchased for the car, and even the original window sticker. Because this car has been cared for and only driven as a pleasure car, each owner was meticulous about its care and documentation. All of the documentation will come with the car.
Misc.
The original tire, jack, flat tire fix etc. are in the car. The original Owner’s Manual and Service Manual are in the documentation. The mileage is well documented and this car has a Title A registration showing that the car’s mileage of 48 thousand is the original miles.
The car was named Sammy by its former owners, and I have kept this name for the car. The car has a personality all its own. This is a rare and well documented car and a piece of history for Datsun. I have lots of pictures of this car including close-ups of interior, exterior, and engine. If you are interested call or text me at (520) 818-8425.
Please read this. Thank you.
I know I am asking more for this car, and I know everyone says their car is ‘pristine’, but this car is truly a unique and incredibly preserved car, and that is why I am asking for this price. People who have seen this car are amazed. It has been a pleasure to own it and it will be hard to sell it.
Jaye
**note: on my answer below the year the car was repainted was 1987 not 1984. I was tired after work and made a typo!!
I've added some youtube links if you want to see some close ups of the car. I'm not a great video maker so please understand! If you have any questions, please ask. I tried hard to point out any place on the car where even the smallest dot or ding so there are a lot of close ups on the video. A couple of them I made at the request of the person who kept asking for more pictures and they wanted to see specific things, but those videos will also give you additional info. Thanks!
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