Probably the worst Datsun ever made

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 06/12/2019 at 16:13 • Filed to: Found on Spokompton Craigslist

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Clean title 280z for sale. Car only has 140k miles. Ran absolutely great 6 yrs ago when parked. Now wont start. Has been sitting out in the sun last 6 years so it has so clear coat coming off. A few small blemishes but all easy to fix. Would make a great and easy project car for someone. Call or txt works best. 509 8six9 9559

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BeaterGT > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:21

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Wish there was a CL ad for the 280 near me, $2500 for a lot of rust and very little car.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > BeaterGT 06/12/2019 at 16:23

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A clean 280z should set you back $ 6k -$ 8k. A really nice one will be >$ 10k.

For Sweden > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:23

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That’ s in Spokane yo

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > For Sweden 06/12/2019 at 16:24

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Close enough, closer than Bozeman.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > For Sweden 06/12/2019 at 16:25

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Edited the tag!

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:27

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dude working in the shop next to mine has one.... got a baffling color scheme going

matte black everything chromed hood

everytime i see it i think... mate.... you want that the other way round

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 06/12/2019 at 16:28

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Wow, I thought they were rare in europe. 

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:33

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could be ive misidentified it

ill try n snap a pic when i see it next

i think its a 280 tho

lone_liberal > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:41

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Did they even use base/clear paint in 1978? Or is that a respray?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > lone_liberal 06/12/2019 at 16:44

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My 1970 doesn’t have a clear coat... but really I don’t know, so many of these cars were repainted. 

lone_liberal > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:51

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You were on the Spokane Craigslist and failed to mention the single most awesome car on there?

A 1964 Hillman!

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 16:52

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I have a friend that would probably love to buy that car. He had a 280Z 2+2 in HS, and like a lot of us, wants to regain his youth by buying a similar car today. I don’t think his was an autotragic, however.

I’d venture to say that the 260Z was probably  worse, although I know a lot of people despise the 2+2 just because it’s the 2+2.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 06/12/2019 at 16:55

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True Datsun fans despise the 2+2, then to add to the travesty it has an automatic. T he 280z from 1978 could be had with a 5 speed.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > lone_liberal 06/12/2019 at 16:56

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I just did a search for “Datsun” and it had to pull from surrounding areas...

benjrblant > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 17:18

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I had a ‘78 280z! I miss that car dearly.

2+2 and a slushbox is an amazingly effective way to ruin such a great car.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > benjrblant 06/12/2019 at 17:32

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My neighbor had a 4 speed 1978 280z, i t was very nice. Not as peppy as my 240 but better for putting down the miles.

Nauraushaun > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 19:12

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I like them once the t-tops start. So for me this probably is peak bad Z.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Nauraushaun 06/12/2019 at 19:17

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IMO T Tops equals 280zx. 

M.T. Blake > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 19:20

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I’ll sell you a 76' 260z for much cheaper. It’s been under a cover in the backyard of a family member’s house for the last 20 years. Original owner, stock.

Nauraushaun > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 19:35

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I think you’re right. That’s where it begins for me.

I think it’s also where the turbos began ;)

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 21:08

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The automatic transmission is certainly a buzzkill.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > M.T. Blake 06/12/2019 at 21:32

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If it’s not rusted through you could have $10,000 sitting there.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Nauraushaun 06/12/2019 at 21:37

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The published times are 7.2 sec for the zx. Turbo and 8.6 sec for the 240z (0-60). I will say that the 240 is a very visceral experience.

M.T. Blake > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/12/2019 at 23:05

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A super clean one sold on BaT really cheap. Plus 76’ is the first year of smog in CA. 

Thomas Donohue > benjrblant 06/13/2019 at 00:28

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Ditto.  Other than rust, my 78 280Z was great.