In the dynamic landscape of the eighties, Japanese automakers embarked on an era of producing captivating automobiles we Americans were fortunate recipients of their brilliance. Nissan, under the Datsun banner in the United States, gifted us the iconic 280ZX Coupe, a legend that spanned from the late Seventies to the early Eighties. A prized gem from that era, the 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe emerges as a rare find in 2023, boasting 128,600 miles, equipped with power features, and having undergone meticulous repairs to preserve its intended performance. For aficionados of classic Japanese sports cars from the Eighties, this is an invitation to automotive paradise.
The allure of the 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe lies not in flashy paint codes but in its elegantly understated silver hue. The design itself speaks volumes, and the car is perched on quintessential alloy wheels, a hallmark of the Eighties, showcasing impressive condition considering its vintage and mileage. The Datsun 280ZX badge on the liftback carries a subtle 'By Nissan' script, a gentle reminder of its maker's identity. Now, let's venture inside and explore the cabin's offerings. Within the two-seat confines of the 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe, a symphony of black, blue, and gray hues greets you. The cabin generously accommodates a luggage area just behind the seats and beneath the expansive glass liftback. The delight of twin T-tops awaits, granting the pleasure of an open-air experience at your command. Creature comforts like air conditioning and power windows elevate the driving experience. Notably, a new Sony tape deck adorns the dash, ready for a future CD changer addition. The instrument cluster adheres to a Japanese tradition of clear, pragmatic design, with a prominent 85mph speedometer, a nod to U.S. regulations, alongside the tachometer.
Beneath the sleek hood, a soulful 2.8L in-line six-cylinder engine resides, channeling its prowess to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. The current owner's meticulous care has introduced a new muffler, fuel pump, airboot, and oil pump, while the rebuilt alternator ensures continuous power flow, preserving the spirit of this automotive gem.
This 1982 Datsun 280ZX presents as a uniquely customized example of Nissan’s beloved long-nose grand tourer, wearing bright red paint paired with a fully reupholstered two-tone blue & black interior. As part of the final years of the first-generation ZX, this model blends classic 1980s Japanese sports-car styling with a comfortable GT character, and this particular car adds its own personality through aftermarket touches such as chrome wheels, updated audio, and vibrant cabin accents. With its naturally aspirated inline-six and rear-wheel-drive layout, it stays true to the original driving spirit that helped the Z-car lineage become iconic among enthusiasts.
Japanese classics have taken the automotive world by storm and for good reason as well. Browse through the interwebs and you are greeted by a host of Japanese classics that look the part, have performance to match their looks and even have massive aftermarket support for one to build the way they like and as much as they like. Present today is a rarity, a blank canvas that can be left the way it is or built to your liking and takes shape with this 1981 Datsun 280ZX. With a reported 155,036 miles on the clock, this Japanese classic is a low mileage beauty that is in its original form and looking for its new custodian.
The 1980s was a lovely time to be alive, especially if you were a petrolhead. What made the '80s so iconic? The shift from analog to digital saw massive growth; cars no longer felt and looked older, and this generation brought about major design changes in how cars were designed and built. With some smooth synth on the radio, creative outfits, and funky hair do's being the norm; it's time you relived the '80s and drove off in a true icon — this lovely 1982 Datsun 280ZX Coupe we have today. With a reported 89,000 miles on the clock, this factory-fresh performance machine is a time capsule and is built to ensure you live classic car ownership to its fullest.
The 1972 Datsun 240Z represents one of the most important Japanese sports cars ever produced, blending European-inspired styling with reliability and affordability that reshaped the performance market in the early 1970s. Lightweight, balanced, and powered by Nissan’s smooth L24 inline-six, the 240Z earned immediate acclaim for delivering genuine sports car dynamics at a fraction of the cost of its European rivals. This example retains its naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-six paired with the factory 3-speed Jatco automatic transmission, offering a relaxed and approachable driving experience. Finished in red over a black interior, this 240Z captures the clean, purposeful design that made the model a global success and laid the foundation for decades of Z-car heritage.
Toyota’s Celica is one of those legendary Japanese cars that was widely sold in the United States too. That’s why we’re proud to present this sixth-generation, 55,000-mile 1997 Toyota Celica GT Liftback for sale from Phoenix. With its Fiesta Blue Metallic paint job, convenient liftback body style and the Fabric Sport Package, this one-owner Japanese classic even rocks some niceties such as the Premium 3-in-1 Audio System upgrade, a power moonroof and more. For those who want a Celica in their life, this 2.2-liter powered machine is ideal, especially if you didn’t learn how to drive stick, thanks to its automatic gearbox.
It’s David from David and Goliath here today with us. This gutsy little Matte Gray 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI packs a punch that can literally take down giants from several classes above. But that’s been the Subaru Impreza WRX STI’s forte since it launched way back in 1992. Today’s example comes with some superb modifications that really take it into a new level of performance. The current owner reports that the car is a garage kept, single owner car with all records and paperwork available. This includes records of not only oil changes and maintenance items, but all the mods done to this 143,000-mile machine from Cary, North Carolina. Oh, and dyno tests reportedly show nearly 500 horses at the wheels! Could you ask for more Japanese hot hatch perfection? We doubt it…
Remember Need For Speed Underground? The time when this famous racing franchise shifted gears and focused on the whole street racing scene? Well, one of the cars in that game was the Nissan 350Z. A fine sports car, it was highly sought after by players, and could be massively upgraded in-game, just like in real life. If you grew up playing NFS Underground and dreaming of a 350Z in your life, that time has come. Say hello to this 2006 Nissan 350Z from Chino. It’s done 73,000 miles and comes with some rather nice upgrades, including a shift towards forced induction! Better yet, the car still maintains a rather stock outlook on the exterior. So, you can either keep it as the sleeper it is, or give it a new look – the choice is yours once you take over this car.
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