1978 Datsun 280z 29k Miles, 2 Owner, 5spd

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CLICK THE VIDEO TAB. THERE IS A THOROUGH WALKTHROUGH. 1978 Datsun 280z 29,585 Mile Survivor 2.8L L28E & 5-Speed Manual 2 Owner – P.O. Owned Since ‘94 Just Serviced RUST FREE Final Year of the S30 Body Style ***eBay photo uploader will not upload all 110 photos; for a walkthrough of the underbody please see the video of the car we've provided*** VIN: HLS30-422565 Paint: Wine Red Metallic (#611) Built: August, 1977 Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1978 Datsun 280z! What We Know: This car has been in the Midwest since new; it was sold new at Russ Darrow in Wisconsin, then remained with the original owner in Wisconsin until 1994, when it was then sold to a gentleman in Illinois. Earlier this year we purchased the car from him. He stored the car under a cover in his 2-car garage, and drove it sparingly throughout the 1990s, before parking the car indefinitely in the early 2000s. Since taking possession of the car, we have gone through it in its entirety to get the car back to its former glory; this car is now mechanically well-sorted, and in outstanding cosmetic condition. The services we’ve performed at our shop, Albany Auto Chicago, since purchasing the car are as follows: - Drain and refill fuel tank - Replace fuel injectors (6), injector seal kit (6), fuel filter - Replace spark plugs - Replace air filter - Replace clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, bleed clutch - Replace tires with new Cooper CS Touring 195/70R14, mount and balance - Clean and lubricate front brakes, clean and adjust rear brakes - Change oil and filter - Thorough cleaning inside and out. Buff, polish, and wax exterior. We love Datsun Zs around here, and have had a few of them. We find this car so interesting because the last Z we had was an early 240z, a bare-bones, minimalist car. This one is the polar opposite; this car was optioned with just about everything. The sunroof was dealer-installed, and this car has rear and side louvers, air conditioning, cruise control, mudflaps, body-colored door trim, wheel well trim, passenger mirror….it sure seems as though every available option was opted for when this car was ordered new. The Exterior: Wine Red Metallic paint is original everywhere except for the hood and very top of the front fenders, as confirmed with an elcometer. Paint gauge readings show 3.5-3.8 all around, with the aforementioned areas reading 6.2-7.0, which would indicate a respray. Wine Red Metallic is a gorgeous color in person, and suits the car perfectly. Metallic sparkle is nice and subtle. There are very few blemishes or signs of age; blemishes include a handful of small chips that have been touched up and are barely visible. One of these chips is on the passenger’s side of the hood, and there are a couple more tiny chips along the rearward driver’s door crease. There is also a visible shadow on the rear deck lid, left by the Russ Darrow dealer sticker that the car was originally sold with. All chrome is in excellent shape; the big impact-bumpers present as-new, with no scrapes, discoloring, oxidation, or anything of the sort. Weatherstripping is in fantastic shape, as is all window and wheel-well trim. Hubcaps are as-new, and tires are brand new Coopers. There are no dents or dings on this car and absolutely no rust bubbles or corrosion on the body panels, this car is bone-dry and the body is in excellent shape. The Interior: While we love how this car looks from the outside, the interior is the real highlight of the car. It’s a true time-capsule. Black seats are leather with cloth inserts, and are in extremely close to new condition. On both driver and passenger sides there are no scrapes, scratches, creases, or signs of wear at all. Even the driver’s outer bolster is free of scuffing. Original wheel is in great shape, dashboard is perfect. No discoloring, cracking, or damage. All gauges are functional, as are all powered systems. This includes R12 air conditioning, fan, heat, front and rear defrost, power antennae, original Hitachi radio, cruise control, wipers, all dash lights, fog lights, analog clock, lights and signals. Shift knob shows no wear. All glass and lights are clear and crack-free. Sills show no damage and shine bright. Odometer reads 29,585 and is accurate and functional. Overall, the interior is in extremely impressive shape throughout. Under the Hood / Under the Car: The underbody is in great shape. With the exception of some very light surface rust, primarily on the exhaust, the underbody shows no rust or damage. There are no leaks either; the floor under the car in our showroom has stayed nice and dry, and the underbody shows no signs of dripping fluids. Floors and frame rails are rock solid. There is no corrosion whatsoever, not even on the inside of the lower corners of the rocker panels. This car is phenomenally well preserved and retains all of its original metal. The car is very clean under the hood as well, with no dry, cracked hoses or anything of the sort. On the road, the car feels excellent. It truly feels like a new 280z. It starts right up first turn, idles cool and steady, stops great, tracks dead straight under both acceleration and braking, and is actually pretty quick. While the handling is part of what makes these cars so enjoyable to drive, it is not at the expense of ride quality. This car is very forgiving, and can handle Chicago’s pothole-ridden streets without any fuss at all. Sound deadening is quite good, this car is nice and quiet at speed. Pedal feel and clutch grab are exactly as they should be, and make this car very easy to drive well. Shifts are smooth and quick. There are absolutely no tendencies or noises of concern; this is a very well-sorted, 29k mile car. With any additional questions, requests, or to discuss purchasing, please reach out to Jake at Evolve Motors. 773-273-8257. This car is sure to make the next owner very, very happy, whether they intend to daily-drive it or add it to a collection. It’s undoubtedly one of the good ones.