1977 Datsun 280Z For Sale

Step back in time with this stock looking 1977 Datsun 280Z, but appearances can be deceiving! Coated in an eye-catching Porsche Guard red exterior, this beauty is sure to turn heads wherever it goes & is guaranteed to get major attention once that LT1 Chevy V8 fires up! Under the hood, you'll find a Big Stuff Gen3 Pro SEFI fuel injected LT1 V8 engine, sourced from a 1997 Camaro SS that offers an impressive blend of raw power and break-neck performance, and paired with a T-56 manual transmission from the same SS Camaro, this Datsun 280Z delivers a driving experience that's both exhilarating and smooth. The LT1 has been ported & polished, a mild cam & roller rockers were added & also has the Big Stuff engine management & an MSD crankfire set up, ensuring this American powered Japanese beast is always at peak performance! With 320RWHP pumping into the 3:70 LSD rear end, this is a nicely balanced rocketship. This build has over 20k miles on it, so it is a proven product. This classic 280Z is equipped with a number of features designed to enhance your comfort and handling. The air conditioning system is sourced from the same 1997...

The engine block is stamped 'L28-123326' which matches the chassis plate shown in the gallery. The window sticker shows delivery to Leo Adler Datsun and lists options, standard equipment, and a total price of $7,609. This 1977 Datsun 280Z was sold new by Leo Adler Datsun of Farmington, Michigan, and is said to have remained with the original owner until 2014. It subsequently spent time in Texas before being acquired by the seller recently. The car is finished in Light Blue Metallic (305) over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a fuel-injected 2. 8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a retractable antenna, air conditioning, a 240Z woodgrain steering wheel, a wooden shift knob, and a Hitachi AM/FM radio. This 280Z is now offered with factory books and tools, a window sticker, original purchase paperwork, spare parts, and the removed steering wheel and shift knob. The car is finished in Light Blue Metallic (305) and features chrome bumpers with rubber end caps, a contrasting gray tail panel, a retractable antenna, and a black driver-side mirror. A collection of paint meter readings can be seen in the gallery below. The 14 steel wheels wear silver Z-branded covers and...

This 280Z is a stunning example of automotive history, boasting a sleek repainted gray exterior (resprayed in 1997) that complements its original black vinyl interior. Under the hood, you'll find a fuel injected 2. 8L Inline 6 engine with new spark plug and spark plug wires, new fuel filter, fuel sending unit, oil bypass system, intake and exhaust gaskets, injectors & exhaust system, all paired with a smooth shifting 5-speed manual transmission with new clutch, throw-out bearing, offering a driving experience that's both engaging and exhilarating! This Datsun 280Z is not just about looks and performance, it's also equipped with features that enhance your comfort and safety. Stay cool during those summer drives with the included air conditioning system. The aluminum wheels wrapped in radial tires add...

The 280Z was the second update of the original 240Z. The most notable changes included a 2. 8-liter electronic fuel-injection engine, an updated interior, a bigger gas tank, and different taillights. The updated interior 280Z is a very nice upgrade over the 240Z, along with the L28 motor. The fuel-injection system is a Bosch L-Jetronic system seen on Alfa Romeos, BMWs, Fiats, and Lancias. The real solution to emission laws came with the introduction of the fuel-injected 280Z in 1975. The addition of a license-built Bosch L-Jetronic injection to the inline six-cylinder engine, plus a displacement increase of 200 ccs, returned the Z car to roughly 1970 levels of performance. However, the 280Z is much closer to the original 240 than most people realize, and it's undoubtedly a more sporting car than the 280ZX of 1979, with which it often...