1978 datsun 280z kelley blue book

Emissions regulations resulted in a slow degradation of performance and drivability after 1972, but this was addressed in 1975 with the introduction of the fuelinjected 280z. Collector car indices, including affordable classics, blue chip and muscle cars and more. Copart or autobidmaster makes no representations as to the validity or. History of the 19751978 datsun 280z datsuns brilliant 240z was really the car that its designers wanted it to be for just the first two years of its fouryear run.

The company rewrote the book on sports car value with the firstgen z, and also introduced the term dealer. See good deals, great deals and more on a datsun 280zx. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on datsun 280zx listings. To comply with us federal safety laws, nissan fitted the car with an impactabsorbing bumper. Unique to north america, the 280z nameplate was sold as the fairlady z in japan. The 280 was the final iteration of the venerable s30 line of datsun sports cars.

Nissan used to called their cars datsuns in america and when the first z car was introduced, we dubbed it a 24 ounce datsun. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 respected auto dealers and find the perfect vehicle. Listings will vary depending on condition of the vehicle. Priced to move 1,200 below kelley blue book carfax 1owner, excellent condition, hendrick.

The cars also did not get a fullsize spare tire and instead had a space saver spare and a larger fuel tank. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Datsun 280zx classics for sale classics on autotrader. The information provided here was known to be true at when the vehicle was manufactured. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. This 1973 datsun 240z is available in its original color mexican orange with a black interior.

History of the 1975 1978 datsun 280z datsun s brilliant 240z was really the car that its designers wanted it to be for just the first two years of its fouryear run. Hemmings works with hagerty insurance to help give you the best information regarding the current pricing of classic cars. Paint and interior are original even has original stripes. The car was bought as an investment in 2012 and i have the clear title. A feature listed may no longer be available on the vehicle or features may not be working. How to find classic car blue book values it still runs. Due to demand, a year later kelly blue book rated the value of a used 240z at. Ride by kelley blue book, pelican auto glass repair, platinum. Nissan had also been datsun here in australia until the early 70s, the 260c had a datsun badge on the left side of the bootlid trunk and a nissan badge on the right, transitional period perhaps. The original owner at the time of purchase had everything rust proofed.

Most of you know us as porsche eccentric, but at the end of the day were all car guys. The body and paint is in excellent condition but there is one small area that is damaged that you can see if the pics. The 510 is a car that truly punched above its weight. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This 1978 datsun 280 z has 12,781 original miles and a 5speed manual transmission. The previous answer is correct that kelly blue book doesnt go back to 1979. Sports cars dont come much more sporting than the datsun zcar, and this 1982 datsun 280zx is an i. Welcome to zedd findings zedd findings is the producer of the replica datsun z floor systems and front frame. Nov 26, 2010 the previous answer is correct that kelly blue book doesnt go back to 1979. The car was painted in 1994 and the motor work was done in 2004.

You might say we literally wrote the book on car values. By selecting the make, year, and model of vehicle, and the optional equipment, a list of values is populated along with the original msrp, if available. What the different vehicle conditions mean for cars on. The nissan zcar is a sports car which has been manufactured by nissan motors ltd, in six generations, since 1969. Its said to be rust free, but i see a fender that doesn. The 280z was essentially a 240z with big impact bumpers and fuel injection. All types of new and used cars, muscle cars, race cars hybrids and suvs. Since kelley blue book doesnt seem to publish a value for cars earlier than 1986 on their web site, i dare say there is no true blue book value for the car. Finder car research top 10 cars car financing car subscriptions kelley blue book values. This vehicle is excellent running condition with current tags and a clear title. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Buy datsun auto parts online or call us at 8888443393 and order a new or original equipment oe replacement part for your datsun model today. Wick humble discusses the pluses and minuses of frameup or staged.

Find new and used datsun 280z classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Kelley blue book doesnt provide price information for cars in poor condition. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Fueltech usa, staffordshire police, datsun 280z morphs into a. In the american market, the 280zx was sold as a datsun and in other markets it was badged as a nissan. One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the cars competed headtohead with established european sports car makers.

The nissan s30 sold in japan as the nissan fairlady z and in other markets as the datsun 240z, then later as the 260z and 280z is the first generation of z gt twoseat coupes, produced by nissan motors, ltd. I purchased the car from the original owner two years ago. The datsun 280z is known for being mechanically robust, reliable and simple vehicles to own. As a huge fan of the z platfrom, a nostalgic car was an easy decision. The vehicles current condition may be different than described. Like anything else, however, all good things must come to an end and by the late 1970s the original concept was beginning to run its course. By 1972, emission controls had started to affect drivability and by 1973, the z was not quite the drivers car it had originally been. Examples of vehicles in poor condition are ones with severe mechanical issues, substantial cosmetic defects, a branded title such as salvage or flood and so on. One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the trendsetting s30 was designed by a team led by yoshihiko matsuo, the head of nissans sports.

Retail automobile values may be obtained from kelley blue book and many other sources on. It was built as a replacement for the 280z, a complete redesign keeping only the l28 engine and a few other mechanical components. See more ideas about datsun 240z, nissan z cars and nissan z. It was built as a replacement for the 280z, a complete redesign keeping only the l28 engine and a few other mechanical. Cars in louisville, kentucky at classifieds used car classifieds across kentucky. New battery, what is it worth, may 2018 sold at auction. Introduced in 1975 as the successor of the 260z, the datsun 280z was the final version of the 1st generation z sports car. The 260z was offered in model years 19761978, with a fuelinjected 2. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 datsun 280z and assess the current state of the classic car market. Datsun quickly realized that they had hit the mark with the modern. Search from 7 datsun 280zx cars for sale, including a used 1981 datsun.

Interior parts for 1983 datsun 280zx for sale ebay. Popular nissan datsun vehicles 2020 ford edge 2020 ford f. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. He makes his living as a freelance automotive journalist and is the author of six books on. Up for auction is a 1978 280z black pearl edition with 96000k miles, speed manual. Recapture the excitement and value by restoring your z to likenew condition using the detailed restoration procedures given in this book. If you dont already know about it, read up on its epic transam racing history. Find 1977 datsun 280zs for sale on oodle classifieds. Datsun 280z classics for sale classics on autotrader.

Up for sale this week, canyon state classics brings to market a ultra low mileage, 1 owner, 1978 datsun 280z in a hard to come by color combination. Datsun nissan 7083 professionally polished valve cover. Nadaguides has a classic car valuation search that can be quite useful in determining the value of your classic vehicle. See good deals, great deals and more on a used datsun 280zx. We offer aftermarket datsun parts, oem replacement, and new datsun car parts. We supply listing data to hagertys valuation team to help for the most complete available picture of pricing available. The new project ended up being this lovely datsun 280z. Based on the vehicle condition, there are three ranges of values. Popular nissan datsun vehicles 2020 ford edge 2020 ford f150 2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 2020 ram truck 1500 2020 gmc sierra 1500 2020 toyota. In the event of a claim, the guaranteed values on your policy declarations page is the amount your vehicles is covered for, even if the value displayed here is different. This number is presented for informational purposes only. An affordable wellengineered package with lots of aftermarket support. The cars came with an optional 5speed manual transmission, 4speed manual.

Retail automobile values may be obtained from kelley blue book and many other sources on the web. Check out 280zhab 1978 datsun 280z in tampa,fl for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow 280zhabs 1978 datsun 280z for updates at cardomain. Cars for sale in louisville, kentucky buy and sell used. Datsun 280zx for sale test drive at home kelley blue book. If you would like to discuss your hagerty insurance policy, please call us at 8779229701. Since 1926, kelley blue book has been one of the most trusted names in the auto industry. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program all vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. Datsun z from fairlady to 280z hardcover july 21, 1998 by brian long author visit amazons brian long page. Listings will vary depending on condition of the vehicle, mileage on the vehicle, and location of the vehicle. At the end of the 1978 model year, the 1st generation z was discontinued and replaced by the 1979 280zx. When i asked why a 280z vs the everpopular 240 or 260, her decision was mostly based on color and some unique styling cues the other two s30s do not possess. Learn how kelley blue book determines vehicle price information. Yamaha rd400 1977 1978 1979 new never used fuel tank with chromed cap red n. The datsun 1600 engine was a copy of the 1960s sixcylinder merced.