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

This 1980 Datsun 280ZX is powered by a fuel-injected 2.8L inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in two-tone blue and gray over a matching interior. Equipment includes air conditioning, a RetroSound stereo, cruise control, removable glass T-top roof panels, and H4 headlights. The car was acquired on BaT in October 2021 by the seller, and work is said to have since consisted of replacing the clutch assembly, fuel pump, battery, air filter, and rear bumper, along with installing 14″ alloy wheels from a later-model 280ZX and replacement tires. This Datsun 280ZX is offered at no reserve with the removed factory wheels and rocker panel trim pieces, service records, repair manuals, three keys, and a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

The car is finished in two-tone blue and gray with silver pinstripes. Features include removable glass T-top roof panels, a vented hood, H4 headlights, pop-out side windows, a rear wiper, and body-color side moldings. The lower rocker panel trim and blue pinstripes on the door panels are said to have been removed by a bodyshop, and the metal section of the rear bumper has been replaced since the car was acquired by the seller. Previous bodywork is noted below the rear edge of the driver’s door on the left rocker panel and the windshield is chipped outside of the wiper sweep. Photos in the gallery below show a warped section of the rear bumper rubber guard along with paint chips and dents on the hood, passenger door, and right pillar trim.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

Six-spoke 14″ alloy wheels sourced from a later-model 280ZX are wrapped in 215/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The seller reports the brakes were serviced during prior ownership, while the tires were mounted in 2021. The removed factory wheels are included in the sale.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in blue cloth and gray vinyl joined by matching door panels and blue carpets. Amenities include a RetroSound stereo, air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows. The rear hatch, headliner, and cargo area panels were reupholstered during current ownership, while the rear lift supports were replaced in 2020. The right cargo-area side panel does not sit flush, the hatch vents are uninstalled, and the digital clock is inoperable. Flaws highlighted in the gallery include a crack in the dashboard and previous repairs on the passenger door panel.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

The two-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges indicating coolant temperature and fuel level, while gauges for oil pressure and voltage are mounted in the center of the dash. The six-digit odometer shows 61k miles, approximately 500 of which were added by the seller.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

The fuel-injected 2.8L L28E inline-six was factory rated at 135 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. The seller states the fuel pump, battery, and air filter were replaced in 2021. The rear main seal, fuel pressure regulator, oil pan gasket, muffler, and alternator are said to have been replaced in 2019.

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The clutch assembly was replaced in 2021, while the transmission seals were reportedly replaced in 2019. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $11,500 by TurnpikeCruiser1
Auction Ended June 9, 2022 at 1:42PM PT
Bids 23
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Para32
Location: Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
Listing Details
  • Chassis: HS130212966
  • 61k Miles Shown
  • Fuel-Injected 2.8L Inline-Six
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Two-Tone Blue and Gray Paint
  • Blue Cloth and Gray Vinyl Upholstery
  • Removable Glass T-Top Roof Panels
  • H4 Headlights
  • Six-Spoke 14" Alloy Wheels
  • Air Conditioning
  • RetroSound Stereo
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #75687