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1977 Datsun 280z Zap Edition Yellow Original 80k Miles Nissan Extra Set Decals on 2040-cars

Year:1977 Mileage:80025 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8 Liter
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1977
Number of Cylinders: Six
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: Zap Package
Options: ZAP Package, Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 80,025
Sub Model: ZAP
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Original 1977 280z with EXTRA SET OF ZAP DECALS. Car is a Survivor and has been well maintained. Original paint/decals. Decals show small cracks(rear one repainted) Replacement carpet kit. Dual mirrors, Louvre powdered coated 2011. Michelen Z-rated tires excellent condition. Minor body work done on one fender and touch up paint to preserve the car. 80K original miles/ Strong Engine, matching numbers. Receipts for all types of maintenance and repairs done last seven years, including but not limited to, new shocks, suspension rubber replaced where needed, carpet kit, brake power booster, master cylinder, new pads, muffler, valves adjusted and redone R12 AC(2013). Body is solid/ original molding. Rust area int left fender (non structural/treated) near the radiator that looks like it leaked at some point. Floorboards solid. Dash has small cracks with clean non glued cover. Clock and Voltage meter stopped. After market AC switch for compressor. Transmission Smooth. Daily Driver"

This is a rare original 1977 Datsun Special Edition 280Z  with 80K of which around 1000 were produced. I am the third owner and have owned this car for seven years. The car was in the arid climate of Brownsville, Texas for 30 years and moved to Austin, TX 7 years ago.
Datsun called it the "ZZZap Z". Offered only in Bright Sunburst Yellow paint with special decal package, rear window shade and dual racing mirrors and side stripe decals. The Zap Z model  was used as the pace car for the 1977 Long Beach Grand Prix.
The ZZZap Z also received "Top", "Side" and "Deck" stripes, and I have an EXTRA SET OF DECALS/STRIPES (see Photo) to go with this car. I chose to keep the car as a "Survivor" with original paint (slight  normal fade, please see photos) and decals, but with the extra decals you could make like brand new if you choose. The decals are from a set of 12 made a few years ago by an after market dealer.


Car has a strong Engine that runs smooth with matching numbers and Automatic Transmission.  The car passes Texas inspection every year without a problem.

I have maintained the car as a survivor and have only done things that preserve it's original condition including over the last seven years: most of the work was performed by the renowned Z Clinic in Austin, TX.
Valves adjusted/sparkplug wires/cap, R12 AC new compressor (Blows COLD) and muffler (2013) 4  like new Michelin Z-rated tires with low miles  (2011) Minor Body work and paint where necessary to preserve including rear deck decal. Carpet Kit with original 280Z floor mats. New shocks and suspension rubber replaced where needed. Brake booster and master cylinder replaced, wheel cylinders rebuilt and new brake pads. Valves adjusted/sparkplug wires/cap.
In addition:
Had dual mirrors and Louver powdercoated in 2012
I have an EXTRA set of matching hubcaps I will include with the car.
The car still has its original spare tire (never used) and jack with air can in back.
Working AM/FM cassette (auto reverse) period radio with original speakers.
Working Power Antenna 
EXTRA set of 280Z ZAP decals in excellent condition.

This is an amazing hard to find collectible survivor 1977 280Z ZAP. Only a few have come to market in the last few years and only a couple with this low mileage and condition. It is a blast to drive in the city and on the highway. Everywhere I drive it, someone will come up and start a conversation about how cool it is.

I am selling this car as is and representing it's condition as clearly as I can. I have made a video of the MY ACTUAL CAR over audio from a 1977 280Z commercial for you to see the car in action. Please cut and paste this link:  http://youtu.be/MqVhIB3-dQg 
Please feel free to contact me with questions or if you need me to send you a link to the video.
Buyer is responsible for picking up and shipping the car from Austin, Texas.




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