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1981 Datsun 280zx - Almost Rust-free Ca Car, Runs Well on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:155000
Location:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6-cylinder
VIN: jn1hz04s2bx413555 Year: 1981
Drive Type: Automatic
Make: Datsun
Mileage: 155,000
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 2-door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Power Options: Power Windows
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:"This car runs WELL and is super reliable, but the inside has plenty of wear. Has a dent on the right rear side, seats have some wear and tear, tail light has minor cracks, passenger side door only unlocks / locks from the outside, A/C needs freon, upper roof upholstery is pretty so-so, wiper blades have become a little slow, washer fluid no longer squirts out, there is wear and tear on the inside of the hatchback area, and the hatchback area carpet is just so-so. So the car definitely has some minor annoyances, but overall this car is super-solid, mechanically. It was my every-day driver for almost ten years, and I think it's still ready to be an every-day driver. Even with the flaws I mention, if you look at the pictures of the insides, it still looks overall decent and clean. The hood is slightly sun-scorched, but nothing terrible at all. Cleaned up, this car still looks sharp. As far as rust, there is only a very tiny spot of rust along the bottom of the front windshield."

This car runs WELL and is super reliable, but the inside has plenty of wear.  Has a dent on the right rear side, seats have some wear and tear, tail light has minor cracks, passenger side door only unlocks / locks from the outside, A/C needs freon, upper roof upholstery is pretty so-so, wiper blades have become a little slow, washer fluid no longer squirts out, there is wear and tear on the inside of the hatchback area, and the hatchback area carpet is just so-so.  So the car definitely has some minor annoyances, but overall this car is super-solid, mechanically.  It was my every-day driver for almost ten years, and I think it's still ready to be an every-day driver.  Even with the flaws I mention, if you look at the pictures of the insides, it still looks overall decent and clean.  The hood is slightly sun-scorched, but nothing terrible at all.  Cleaned up, this car still looks sharp.  As far as rust, there is only a very tiny spot of rust along the bottom of the front windshield.   I have never seen anything else.

I am the third owner.  Before me, an old lady almost never drove it, then a tug boat captain bought it and continued to take great care of it.  So most of the wear you see came from me, as I used the car for work in the movie business for almost a decade.  If you happen to be a fan of the TV show "The Office," you would probably want to know that this car can be seen in the parking lot all the time in seasons 3-5.

I will only accept cash or postal money orders.  After auction end, we can meet up in a grocery parking lot or something and I will take you for a spin, before we finalize the deal. 

Great car.  With some love, it should still have a lot of life left in it.  Good luck!

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