1978 Datsun Z-series 280z Black Pearl on 2040-cars
Valley Ford, California, United States
This is a SUPER RARE 1 Owner Low Mile 280Z BLACK PEARL EDITION in incredible RUST FREE ALL ORIGINAL condition
including paint!! Do your research on the limited edition Black Pearls... roughly 1000 were produced... 1978 only.
This rare Z was in loved by a single enthusiast owner and meticulously maintained with extensive original
documentation! The car is fresh out of 25 year storage... completely unmolested... fully serviced, itlooks runs and
drives excellent. It retains its unmodified matching numbers drivetrain, body panels, and original paint and
interior... all in excellent condition It retains the majority of its factory parts and factory undercoating. Super
straight and clean. It is an excellent runner/driver with no squeaks, rattles or funny business!. I am a serious Z
collector... It is extremely RARE to find an all original Black Pearl in this condition. I have never seen one as
original and clean as this one. Unused jack and spare... all original window sticker and dealer invoices... keys,
etc etc... this in as investment grade car. This little Z would be an awesome weekend cruiser, daily driver, or
addition to any collection.
The body is completely rust free and straight. Frame, floors, and chassis are totally solid... underside is super
straight and retains most of its factory undercoating. Paint is all original except for the drivers headlight
bucket from a crack repair and the hood from chips... it presents amazingly well with some minor blemishes and a
bit of patina... rear hatch has some fading but for a 40 year old all original paint Z the car is fabulous.
The interior is exceptionally clean... panels, carpet, and trim all look great... Dash has 1 minor crack... I have
a full face molded cover I will install if wanted. Drivers seat has just a little stress. Gauges, lights, and
electronics all work properly INCLUDING the clock!! Dealer installed cassette deck still works great as does the
power antenna , warning lights, buzzers, etc.
Original L28 motor was removed and professionally rebuilt with warranty... I installed a spare motor in the
meantime to shake down all the other service issues from being in storage so long. I will have the original engine
reinstalled in a detailed engine bay or buyer can have the car as is with the original motor on the side. Currently
the car starts idles and runs fantastic... has great power and sounds good. 5 speed Trans shifts smooth and strong
through the gears!! Suspension feels tight and provides excellent ride and brakes stop straight and sure. Strong,
powerful, and reliable... freshly serviced and tuned... ready to roll.... definite daily driver capable.
Overall this is an incredibly rare limited edition Z in superb original condition all around. I am a Z collector.
This one makes a great investment and/or Awesome Weekend Cruiser, daily driver, or whatever you like. Great for any
enthusiast, collector, or anyone looking for a cool and unique Vintage sports car at a great price.
Datsun Z-Series for Sale
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Autoblog Podcast #339
Tue, 02 Jul 2013Farewell, Zach Bowman; Pikes Peak 2013; Datsun; 2014 Ram lineup
Episode #339 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and it's the last rodeo for Zach Bowman before he departs for other pastures. The crew this week consists of Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross, who talk about the astounding records set at this year's Pike's Peak hill climb, the return of the Datsun brand name and the recently-announced 2014 Ram truck lineup. Of course, we start with the garage and end with your questions and comments. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #339:
Subaru Legacy pitted against Roadkill project cars
Fri, 05 Sep 2014There's an evergreen debate among auto enthusiasts about whether they would prefer to have the latest and greatest car of today or a certified classic from yesteryear. What if you had to further define that, though, and the choice was between a brand new 2015 Subaru Legacy or a turbocharged Datsun 240Z with a hatch that wouldn't close? Roadkill aimed to find out that and more in one of its best videos to date.
According to the hosts, Subaru came to them, handed over some money and challenged Roadkill's project cars against its latest Legacy. The result is every bit as good (or better) than any automotive-themed show you could find on television.
Things start simple with a figure-eight race in a rodeo arena with the Subaru taking on Roadkill's 1968 Ford Ranchero, originally built for ice racing. From there the Legacy races a 1968 Dodge Charger with no windows around and off-road rally stage. Finally, the Subie goes head-to-head against the Rotsun, the aforementioned turbocharged 240Z, through an abandoned neighborhood. Plus, there's a bonus drag race challenging them all.
This father and son duo terrorize the UK countryside in Datsun 240Z pair
Wed, 12 Nov 2014The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in the US, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There's already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek's garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn't fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it's mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel's son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat course exhaust note that's intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there's some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.