- 1980 MY Datsun 280ZX Coupe
- Current owner reports rebuilt alternator
- Current owner reports new muffler
- New tapedeck
- Current owner reports new fuel pump
- Current owner reports new airboot
- Current owner reports new oil pump
- T-tops
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Power features
Japanese automakers were pushing out some really exciting cars in the Eighties, and we Americans were lucky to get a taste of some. You can thank Nissan for bringing over its iconic 280ZX Coupe in the late Seventies through to the early Eighties for us to enjoy Stateside. Sold under the Datsun brand in the United States, examples such as this 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe aren’t that easy to find in 2023. That’s why this 128,600-mile car stands out with its power features and running repairs conducted to keep it moving the way it was intended to. If you’re a fan of classic Japanese sports cars from the Eighties, we’ve got just the ticket to automotive nirvana for you.
Exterior and Interior
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe doesn't use outrageous paint codes to stand out. No, its relatively straightforward silver color is more than enough when you've got the design doing all the talking. The car rolls on a set of quintessential Eighties alloy wheels and appears in excellent condition given its age and mileage. The Datsun 280ZX badge on the car’s liftback has a small ‘By Nissan’ script, reminding you of who is responsible for this car. Now, let’s go inside and see what the cabin offers. You'll find shades of black, blue, and gray within the two-seat cabin of this 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe, with its amply spacious luggage area directly behind the seats and beneath the large glass liftback. You’ll also appreciate its twin T-tops that allow you to enjoy an open-air experience when desired. Creature comforts aboard this car include air conditioning and power windows. We’re also told that there’s a new tape deck sitting in the dash, which is a Sony unit that offers CD changer control, too, should you decide to fit a CD changer in the future. The car's instrument cluster is typically Japanese in its no-nonsense, clear, easy-to-read presentation, and you’ll notice the US-mandated 85mph speedometer sitting directly next to the tachometer.
Engine
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX Coupe has a soulful 2.8L in-line six-cylinder engine under its shapely hood, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. The current owner of this car says that it’s received a new muffler, fuel pump, airboot, and oil pump. Furthermore, the alternator is said to have been rebuilt.
The 280ZX represented the evolution of Nissan’s legendary Z-car formula, blending the sporty character of the original 240Z with greater comfort, refinement, and everyday usability. This 1982 Datsun 280ZX GL Coupe shows 76,838 miles and is equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual transmission paired with Nissan’s proven 2.8-liter inline-six engine. Finished in a vibrant orange custom paint job over a beige interior, this coupe stands out from the crowd while retaining the timeless styling that has made the S130-generation Z a favorite among enthusiasts. Combining classic Japanese sports car appeal, rear-wheel-drive dynamics, and a manual gearbox, this 280ZX offers an engaging driving experience that continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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 280ZX represented the evolution of Nissan’s legendary Z-car formula, blending the sporty character of the original 240Z with greater comfort, refinement, and everyday usability. This 1982 Datsun 280ZX GL Coupe shows 76,838 miles and is equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual transmission paired with Nissan’s proven 2.8-liter inline-six engine. Finished in a vibrant orange custom paint job over a beige interior, this coupe stands out from the crowd while retaining the timeless styling that has made the S130-generation Z a favorite among enthusiasts. Combining classic Japanese sports car appeal, rear-wheel-drive dynamics, and a manual gearbox, this 280ZX offers an engaging driving experience that continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Introduced for the 1970 model year, the Datsun 240Z forever changed the sports car market by delivering European-inspired styling, engaging performance, and impressive reliability at a price that enthusiasts could actually afford. Widely regarded as one of the most important Japanese sports cars ever built, the 240Z helped establish Nissan’s reputation in North America and laid the foundation for generations of Z-cars to follow. This 1972 Datsun 240Z shows approximately 66,059 miles and presents in a timeless White over Red color combination. Enhanced with desirable upgrades including Konig Rewind wheels, 240Z side stripe graphics, an aftermarket front air dam, and a reupholstered interior, this classic Z retains its vintage character while offering tasteful enhancements that complement its iconic design and driving experience.
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.
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