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1981 Datsun 280zx Coupe 5300 Mile Mint Original As-new on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:5349
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Recently discovered still in possession of the orignal owner, ths 280ZX has to be one of the finest unmolested original examples in existence. Authentic documented 5300 miles from new and perfect storage conditions over the cars 33 year life result in this time capsule find. A very recent total service has just been completed and this runs, drives and performs as good as it looks. Still riding on the orignal raised white letter Bridgestone tires that show minimal wear from their 5300 miles of use. This car was always covered in a climate controlled environment so all of the rubber and plastic trim has no damage or deterioration whatsoever. The leather is soft and supple showing no wear or damage and absolutely has no dye work ever done. Carpets are flawless. Dash pad, switch gear, console controls and steering wheel appear as brand new. All Weatherstripping is pliable and shows no age deterioration. Every single gauge, light, accessory and option operate properly as you would expect. The cars mechanical condition is commensurate with the cosmetics. It runs smooth and quiet, good performance, no leaks or other issues are present, Gearbox and clutch operate properly and brakes are fully functional. We would advise caution for excessive speed on the original 33 year old tires but they appear fine and were off the ground in the cars long term storage. The chassis componentry and underhood pictures should demonstrate how well this car was cared for over the years. Very dry storage prevented any oxidation of all of the aluminum and plated pieces and as you see the car appears both underhood and underside to be a near brand new car. There are absolutly zero modifications from factory build on this car. It is 100% bone stock original.  photo 2014-07-29105907_zps87d70fc3.jpg  photo 2014-07-29105915_zps5edb4a04.jpg  photo 2014-07-29105930_zpsf2fb2b0c.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110013_zps2be1aac4.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110023_zpsb0ff8ea7.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110046-2_zps23371ad1.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110101_zps62bf99e0.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110119_zps1f8b8716.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110134_zps296f489f.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110143-2_zps3ba9fe72.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110154-2_zps9715f9e3.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110207-2_zpsf6675591.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110215_zpse779f17c.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110226_zpsbdb0a981.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110255_zpsc71171f1.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110307-2_zps89e9de86.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110338_zpsc29adfad.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110347_zps296c40f1.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110455_zps2ec1bc1f.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110522_zpsae18d968.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110529_zps50c2a70d.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110556_zps92287b0b.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110628_zps223f841e.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110635_zpsf819d978.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110642_zps2a6a46e9.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110652_zpsd153fcce.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110700_zpsf4911ce6.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110708_zps39f63ee7.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110721_zps5f36eba0.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110736_zpsb88955be.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110746_zps8bd56276.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110804_zps50c207b5.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110938_zps12dc84f0.jpg  photo 2014-07-29110946_zps8ab7b798.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111002_zpsb62e9b64.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111021_zpscfe1a656.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111040_zpsf6826f00.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111059_zps369ca883.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111115_zps37c64d3e.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111138_zps26054259.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111258_zpse1b11715.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111312_zps626dbd7f.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111512_zpsb6205cd1.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111529_zps0fc55090.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111554_zps5c4fc9a0.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111603_zps0c0c4876.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111616_zps560a2328.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111628_zps566a645c.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111658_zpsd52605ed.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111903_zps3c038a27.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111929_zps283d22af.jpg  photo 2014-07-29111942_zps76a396f8.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112744_zps1f757f98.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112758_zpsd8148c02.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112812_zps5b5f83e9.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112824_zps381741d9.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112842_zps6e46c73a.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112850_zpsb8f8525d.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112907_zpsebd1592d.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112931_zps3f4b98dd.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112942_zps0843f417.jpg  photo 2014-07-29112952_zps3475c900.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113001_zps836d03c5.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113019_zps3b8b087e.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113043_zps7016b966.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113105_zps9b4a2cef.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113122_zpsfe538036.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113139_zps7e03f623.jpg  photo 2014-07-29113212_zps55f22394.jpg  photo 2014-07-29105907_zps87d70fc3.jpg

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Datsun expands low-cost revival with new Mi-Do in Moscow [w/video]

Fri, 29 Aug 2014

Those who were disappointed when Datsun changed its name to Nissan over three decades ago may have been pleased to see the marque revived last year, even as a budget brand. Nissan's counterpart to its ally Renault's Dacia budget brand, Datsun has been steadily expanding its lineup of low-cost transportation for developing markets with the debut of the Go hatchback in India, the Go+ minivan in Indonesia and the On-Do sedan in Russia. And now it has returned to Moscow to reveal its fourth model, the Mi-Do.
Based closely on the On-Do sedan (which itself is based on the Lada Granta) the Mi-Do takes on a five-door hatchback bodystyle but with no more frills. It uses the same front-drive chassis with the same wheelbase as the sedan, but its chopped tail makes it a good foot and a half shorter overall. Into that compact shape, Datsun has fitted dual airbags, ABS and... well, that's about it. It's got a 1.6-liter, eight-valve inline-four kicking out a grand total of 87 horsepower to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Bare bones, this is.
While delivery of the first On-Do sedans commences next month (with the first example going to an IT specialist in Omsk), the Mi-Do is set to begin delivery early next year. Scope out the video and press release below from the Mi-Do's reveal at the Moscow Motor Show.

Autoblog Podcast #339

Tue, 02 Jul 2013

Farewell, 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!
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Datsun reveals new On-Do budget sedan in Russia [w/video]

Tue, 08 Apr 2014

When Nissan revived the Datsun brand name, it essentially hit the "undo" button on the rebranding it undertook decades ago. But this time, the Datsun name is being used solely as a budget brand for developing markets. The reborn marque launched in India this past July with its Go hatchback, returned in September with the Go+ minivan and revealed the Redi-Go concept just last month. And now it's back again with the new On-Do sedan.
Launched in Moscow by CEO Carlos Ghosn, the On-Do was designed and engineered in Japan specifically for the Russian market - Nissan's fifth largest worldwide - where it will be built at the AvtoVaz plant in Togliatti. Decidedly budget-oriented, the Datsun On-Do is a four-door, five-seat econo-box measuring 172 inches long, 67 inches wide and 60 inches tall with an 18.7 cubic-foot trunk which Datsun describes as class-leading. Punctuating an otherwise bland shape is a large front grille and lighting front and rear that looks (and very well might be) bigger than the wheels.
Not that the Datsun On-Do needs a big contact patch to transfer power to the road: motivation is provided by a 1.6-liter engine with a grand total of - wait for it... wait a little longer - 87 horsepower. Which might strike you as a reasonable amount of muscle, considering the 400,000 rubles Datsun is getting for the On-Do (but consider that translates to about $11,300). That's a couple grand more than what Nissan gets for the Micra in that other giant northern country, or about the same amount it gets for the Versa in the US (which sells in Russia for 499k in rubles) - both of which are powered by what is in all likelihood the same 1.6-liter four but producing 109 hp. Of course Russia has different tax rates than the United States or Canada, but with such little power, the Datsun would fall into Russia's lowest tax bracket.