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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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37K miles in a 1967 Datsun Roadster

Tue, 11 Mar 2014

When we think of comfy, long-distance road cars, there are a few obvious choices. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Bentley Continental GT or, assuming fuel efficiency isn't paramount, a Range Rover are all good options for a road trip. But what if that road trip was 37,000 miles? Maybe something more reliable but still comfortable, then, like a Honda Accord. What about a 1967 Datsun Roadster?
As insane as it sounds, Scott Fisher is doing just that, running a Datsun 1600 Roadster across North America and racking up 13,500 miles in his first three months on the road. His total journey will see him pile over 37,000 miles on his red convertible. The car is lightly modified, but most of the work is for the sake of reliability and comfort, with a five-speed manual 'box, an upgraded radiator and electronic ignition.
Fisher's trip hasn't been all smooth, with a few typical bits of trouble. He also ran into some deer in Utah, quite literally, clipping one of the animals, which delivered quite a bit of damage to the passenger's front fender (hence the rear three-quarter view in our lead shot). Still, the car seems to be holding up well, as shown in this latest video from Petrolicious.

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.

Roadkill pits every project car against each other

Sat, 22 Feb 2014

The guys behind Motor Trend's monthly Roadkill series have collected nine of their favorite project cars from their videos and pitted them against each other in a battle royale to determine a winner. It's 44 minutes long, but it's completely worth the investment of time.
The cars run the gamut from a 1973 Chevrolet Ramp Truck, a 1975 AMC Pacer and a legitimately impressive 1967 Chevy Camaro, and they are pitted against each other to see which is the fastest around an autocross course. The drivers include Roadkill's two hosts and Motor Trend's Johnny Lieberman and Carlos Lago. It's reminiscent of the best episodes of Top Gear and worth a watch.
So it's the weekend - the perfect time to relax. Grab your preferred beverage, get comfortable and enjoy 44 minutes of some seriously ratty but utterly cool project cars as they are throttled within an inch of their lives (or past it). Scroll down to check out the video.