This Datsun 280Z got away, but there are more like it here.

1976 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed

Sold for $24,250 on 2/13/22

This 1976 Datsun 280Z is finished in silver over black vinyl upholstery and power is provided by a numbers-matching 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes air conditioning, rear window louvers, AMCO-style bumper bars, and 14″ slotted mag-style wheels. The car is said to have remained in the family of the original owner until the seller acquired it in September 2021. Subsequent work performed reportedly included a tune-up, a valve adjustment, an alignment, and replacement of the shocks, outer tie rod ends, ball joints, and muffler. This S30 is now offered with a spare set of wheels, partial service records, owner’s and service manuals, and a clean California title.

The car is said to have been refinished in silver approximately 20 years ago. Features include AMCO-style bumper bars, bodyside moldings, rear window louvers, a driver’s door-mounted side mirror, and a retractable antenna. Paint blemishes are shown up close in the gallery below.

Slotted 14″ mag-style wheels are wrapped in 195/70 Barum Brillantis 2 tires showing 2019 production date codes. The shocks, outer tie rod ends, and ball joints were reportedly replaced during current ownership and an alignment was performed in December 2021. An additional set of iron cross-style wheels with tires are included in the sale.

The seats were reupholstered in black vinyl in 1995 and the matching carpets were replaced at the same time. Amenities include air conditioning, a rear window defroster, and three-point seatbelts. The air conditioning was reportedly recharged in February 2022. Cracks in the dashboard are visible on the centrally mounted gauges.

A three-spoke padded steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles, 350 of which were added by the seller.

The 2.8-liter L28E inline-six is equipped with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 170 horsepower. Maintenance during current ownership is said to have included a timing adjustment, a valve adjustment, and replacement of the spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, and muffler.

Engine block stamping L28-075595 matches the number shown on the data plate provided in the gallery below.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $24,250 by Anitanothercar
Auction Ended	February 13, 2022 at 2:44PM PT
Bids	39

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