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1978 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed

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Listed bygreekster
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaManual
UnsoldOct 13, 2017
Final bid$11,500

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Summary
This 1978 Datsun 280Z was sold new in British Columbia and retains a period inspection sticker from August 1978. It features a 2. 8L inline-six with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
More details
The car has received over $3,500 in recent maintenance, including new Koni strut inserts, and is offered with a clean British Columbia title.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
437 (13%)
10/4/2026
Color
Silver
157 (5%)
10/6/2026
Transmission
2800 (82%)
11/3/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Oct 13, '17

Listing history

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  • 10/13/2017
    Bring a Trailer
    Unsold· this listing
    $12k
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Top Comments
ANCMatt And I just wish @bringatrailer would host a wiki or something on BaT user experiences with cross-border shopping. The ... View more
macygray Floors: The Ziebart undercoat on this car looks very thick. If it's still intact everywhere the floors should be OK, ... View more
greekster Thanks everybody. I may list again next spring. Thanks BaT! If you find a good, unmolested one of these buy it.
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