This 1975 Datsun 280z has been customized by its owner of 5 years with a repaint in its original color, the installation of reproduction Fairlady Z bumpers and a NOS 240z mirror. The original 2.8L inline six has been mechanically sorted with a new fuel pump and injectors, cold air intake and a 6-2-1 header and 2.5″ exhaust. The original 4-speed has been fitted with new bushings and the car rests on an upgraded suspension and wheel combination. The car has 123K miles and is sold with a clean Tennessee title.

The car received a professional respray in 2012 with Sikkens single stage paint applied in the car’s original Red (110) color. The exterior remains in good condition, apart from some minor dust specks and slight sag in the front valence that is noticeable only upon closer inspection. A southern car from new, the body is in condition and rust repair at the time of the restoration was limited to 2″ area on the lower driver’s side fender that was repaired with a patch panel welded and sealed from behind.

The original bumpers have been replaced with stainless-steel Fairlady Z reproductions that are attached with an OEM 240z bracket kit to avoid modifications to the body. The original bumpers are said to be in very good condition and are included in the sale. The car wears its original fender and hatch emblems and are accompanied by NOS emblems on the hood and C-pillars.

The suspension was upgraded by a previous owner in 2011 with a Tokico/Eibach strut and spring package along with Motorsport Auto sway bars and strut tower braces. The steering coupler and tension rod bushing were replaced in 2012 and the seller has fitted 15″ Rota RB wheels wrapped in newer BF-Gooodrich rubber. The resulting modifications lower the car approximately 1″ lower than stock with vastly improved handling notes the seller. Brake upgrades include:

Front brakes fitted with a 4-piston caliper kit with steel braided lines

Front rotors replaced with Brembo OE replacements

New brake booster and master cylinder

Rear drums rebuilt in 2011

The only modification to the body was the welding of the stock rearward side mirror hole to accommodate a NOS 240z mirror.

The interior remains in good condition with a mixture of original and newer components. The steering wheel, shift knob and headliner are original and show well with a couple sags present in the headliner above the visors. Original door panels are in good condition, though some wear is present on their faux wood trim pieces. Seat vinyl and carpets were replaced by a previous owner with quality OEM-style products and show little noticeable wear.

The dash is protected in a full-face cover from Motorsport Auto that encapsulates the entire dashboard. Interior electrics and gauges remain operational apart from the dome and flip down lights, the older aftermarket radio and the analog clock.

The unibody remains solid with the original floor pans, battery tray, rear hatch area and spare tire well still showing original paint.

The original L28 inline six remains in good condition exhibiting a smooth idle and is said to pull strong throughout the rev range without smoke or stutter. Issues are said by the seller to be limited to some minor seepage along the rear crankshaft seal. The fuel system has benefited from a thorough refresh including the boiling and sealing of the fuel tank and the installation of a new fuel pump and injectors. Though the original air cleaner is included, a cold air intake is currently fitted with exhaust duties improved by the installation of a 6-2-1 header mated to a 2.5″ exhaust. Factory A/C is fully intact, though it is currently not driven by a belt and remains inop.

The original 4-speed transmission unit was fitted with new shifter bushings in 2014 and is said to perform well with no evidence of clunking when shifting or driving. The clutch master and slave cylinders were replaced in 2011 and an extra clutch is included in the sale.