1978 Datsun 280Z
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Listed byjmcaine
Beverly Hills, CAManual
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Summary
This 1978 Datsun 280Z features a notable LS1 V8 engine and 6-speed manual transmission swap, reportedly sourced from a 2000 Pontiac Trans Am with 21k miles, and was restored in 2007 with a bare-metal repaint in Silver Metallic. The car benefits from an upgraded suspension, 16x9" Panasport wheels, and an Alpine sound system, though the seller notes minor rust bubbling, touch-up spots, and some frame/floor damage. The AutoMeter odometer shows 4,931 miles since the engine swap, with total mileage unknown.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Dec 5, '17
Listing history
1 appearance- 12/5/2017Bring a TrailerUnsold· this listing$23k
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Top Comments
mx5canuck Look....if you're not going to do smokey burnouts in your videos...why'd you even build the damn thing?? :)
jmcaine I sent a message to "the widow"... (I hate to even call her that)... apologizing for upsetting her... this is her ... View more
wombatsauce The ad wording states that this has a "clean California title" and given that this is a '78, and anything '76 and ... View more
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