Lot details Registration No: NEH511W Chassis No: HS130-148331 Mot Expiry: Nov 2016
- Rare UK-suppled, two-seater example, PAS, five-speed manual
- Recent stainless steel exhaust and electrical fettling
- Black cloth upholstery, electric windows, sunroof, MOT'd till Nov 2016
Introduced in 1978, the 280ZX was an all-new design save for its carryover 2.8 litre straight-six engine, transmission and differential. More aerodynamically efficient and stable than its predecessors, the second generation (or S130) Z-car also boasted BMW-style semi-trailing arm rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and 50:50 weight distribution. In keeping with its grand tourer aspirations, the 280ZX could be had in two-seater or (more usually) 2+2-seater guises and with manual or automatic transmission. Reputedly capable of 120mph and 0-60mph in 8.8 seconds, the Datsun's period rivals included the Ford Capri 3.0 Ghia, Alfa Romeo GTV and Porsche 924.
A rare UK-supplied two-seater example, chassis HS130-148331 is finished in Red with Black cloth upholstery. First registered in Stoke-on-Trent on August 1st 1980 (or so its 'NEH 511W' number plate would imply), the Datsun boasts a sunroof, power steering, five-speed manual transmission, electric windows and alloy wheels. Sporting a stainless steel exhaust, the sleek fixed head coupe was treated to some £361.66 worth of electrical components earlier this year. Famously reliable if properly maintained, this decidedly period-looking 280ZX is offered for sale with Black Dragon parts brochure and assorted MOTs certificates including one valid until November 2016.
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