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Single-Family-Owned 1978 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed
United States • 24 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This single-owner 1978 Datsun 280Z is a well-maintained classic with a desirable 5-speed manual transmission and recent mechanical servicing, including a new clutch slave cylinder and fuel system components. The car presents in Wine Red Metallic with a clean interior, featuring desirable options like air conditioning and rear window louvers, making it an attractive offering for enthusiasts.
Condition
8
The car is described as a single-family-owned 1978 Datsun 280Z with 53k miles. Recent maintenance in March 2025 included replacement of the clutch slave cylinder, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, radiator, battery, spark plugs, and rear brake wheel cylinders. It features its original Wine Red Metallic paint, Keystone Sunspoke wheels, and has working air conditioning. While it has received significant maintenance and appears well-cared for, minor cosmetic imperfections typical of a car from this era might be present, hence an 'Excellent' rating.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
HLS30465366
Odometer:
53,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Wine Red Paint Black Vinyl & Red Fabric Upholstery 14" Keystone Sunspoke Wheels Front Disc Brakes Power Antenna Hood Vents Rear Window Louvers Air Conditioning Crank Windows Clarion Cassette Stereo Copies of Sales Paperwork Service Records
This 1978 Datsun 280Z was purchased new by the seller’s grandmother at San Diego Datsun in California, and spent time in storage before its 2025 acquisition by the seller’s aunt.
Finished in Wine Red Metallic over black and red upholstery, the car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
It also has a power antenna, hood vents, rear window louvers, power-assisted front disc brakes, Keystone Sunspoke 14″ wheels, air conditioning, crank windows, and a Clarion cassette stereo.
Work in March 2025 included replacing the clutch slave cylinder, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, radiator, battery, spark plugs, and rear brake wheel cylinders.
Now showing 53k m...
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£1,298
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,826
Median Price (Since 2020)
£114,422
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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