<![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> Had a '77 (in more pristine condition than above) back in '81 and loved it. Even during a freezing snow/ice day when the defroster decided to stop working and I had to stop every mile or two to scrape it off! Fortunate to have had a mechanic that specialized in these. Truly a fun car to drive.

z974647

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> Must... own...

I seriously love that missing bumper.

FuzzyPlushroom

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> That is a fine-looking vehicle. It's right up there with the Plymouth Satellite as 'car most likely to have a dead hooker in the trunk'.

13thfloorelevator

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> the '70s Zs are probably some of the best looking cars ever made. There is not a single panel on these cars that could be designed better. And that long nose gave you plenty of room to swap in any motor you want...

whatwouldjessedo

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @freds4hb:

I rep'ed Glenview until just a few years ago when I moved to Alameda. There is a healthy amount of DOTS-esque cars around there as well.

whatwouldjessedo

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @Dr.Danger: I'm going with the low 40's for this one.

POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> Evidently There's no middle ground in Alameda; either old cars have unnaturally unblemished bumpers or none at all.

poxpopulus

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> If you buy that for the Lemons Race I will hunt you down and give you a permanent mullet. It needs a modern restification with a newer motor and underpinnings...

gr8scotNY

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @MurileeMartin Can't wait to meet your bunch (we're up here in the east bay too)

Glenview representing,,
nahh, can't say it with a straight face.

freds4hb

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> This is the sexiest thang I've seen in a long time: NO bumper stickers either to maim the flesh...ahhh, rust like heaven...

akirachan

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @POLAR: Or if they are there, what percentage is left.

Dr.Danger, I run the Death Star

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @FLB: More like check for them.

POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> I'd be pretty curious to look at the floor panels.

FLB

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @freds4hb: Oh man! That emblem is perfect!

Murilee Martin

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @FreeMan: Yeah that was the first thing I noticed. I believe the 280 has IRS so it probably took a hit and bent the arms or trashed some bushings.

snarktastic

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> There will be a 1977 280z at Lemons

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See you there!

freds4hb

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> I think there was a little asymmetry in the rear wheel well but this looks like too much.
Still, that just adds to the guerilla beater attitudinous presence of the beast.

NovaloadMissesPolar

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @lemondriver: POLAR has a special place in his heart for the '70s Toyota, Datsun and Mazda metal. Even if if is mostly rotted away.

POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @POLAR: If by heaven you mean putting many man hours and 10's of thousands of dollars in it only to end up with an AWESOME vehicle that is worth about 3295 max- then, yes.

OctaneBoaster

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> At a local bar in Alameda...
.
Z owner: Hi, come here often?

Woman: No, I'm new in town.

Z owner: Well maybe I could drive you around and show you the sights?

Woman: Well that depends, what kind of car do you drive?

Z owner: I drive a heavily modified Z.

Woman: In that case I can't wait! Let's go.

Walks out to car

Woman:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> Black Go... er, white Bondo!

ViergangFuchs

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @FreeMan: I noticed that too, but maybe, that's the way they were in the 70's, only we never noticed it!

UDMan

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> The number of unfinished external repairs suggests that the mechanicals aren't any better, but wouldn't it be sweet to find a cheap, good running early Z with such perfect urban camo? It would be like owning a mobile Batcave.

thatguy01

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @Buckster: Project Car Heaven?

POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @ash78: @Dr.Danger: Yesterday I saw a butterfly and dreamt about boxy black yachts..Have you?

JantheMan

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> Is it me, or are the wheels notquite centered in their wheel wells? Maybe there's more to bondo than meets the eye.

FЯeeMan is slowly cЯawling out of the new commenting system

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> PCH?

Buckster

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @JanTheMan: Yes, the events happened just after the "Escape from L.A." crisis.

Dr.Danger, I run the Death Star

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> @JanTheMan: I think that was from an episode of COPS.

The Name's Ash78, Housewares

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> My dad had a 240Z once. It was a pretty cool machine.

FightingChance

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> It looks like it is from a movie I saw featuring men in strange mullets that fight eachother over gas..

Mad Max is based on a true story?...right?

JantheMan

]]> <![CDATA[1978 Datsun 280Z]]> Something about it. Maybe because I really like the Datsun Z cars, but I would take it as-is.

Dr.Danger, I run the Death Star

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