1982 Datsun 280zx Manual Targa 78k 2 owners For Sale

‭Welcome to the Auction of my Datsun 280zx.

Relisted due to a time waster.

I never thought I’d be writing this as I’ve wanted one of these cars since I was a little boy. I was lucky enough to be given the chance to buy this car almost 2 years ago. Due to i’ll health and being unable to work on the cars I’ve decided to end the lease on my storage facility and have been selling off my collection over the last 6 months (please see my positive feed back on all my cars sold).
I have left this one till last as I’m still not really sure I want to sell it but I think it’s the sensible option.

The car was supplied by West End Motors (Bodmin) Ltd, Datsun Main Dealers on the 13th of August 1982.

The car :- 1982 Datsun 280zx 5 speed Manual Transmission 150bhp, Targa colour code 079 dual tone blue / silver metallic. With a very model selected number plate :- PRL280Y

It was coated from new by BYGGING and came with a 6 Year Rustproofing Guarantee.

At its pre delivery inspecion it had the upgraded Clarion Cassette Stereo Tuner and the separate Clarion Graphic Equalizer / Booster fitted. This was an expensive option over the standard push button radio.

The first owner had it for nearly 3 years then traded it back in with West End Motors Bodmin. It was then re-sold to its second owner in 1985 He owned it up until 2016 when he sadly passed away.

The car was his pride and joy always being garaged. In 2000 he caught the drivers wing and the edge of the door on his garage wall. At that point he decided to give up driving and the car sat motionless and tucked up in the garage for the next 16 years with its light battle scars. He never had it repaired.

The family decided after his death to put the car into a specialist auction as unsure of its worth. This is when I purchased it. After working myself for a Nissan Main Dealer for over a decade and having loads of performance Nissan’s previously I had to have the car I dreamt of as a boy!

So when I first got it I gave the engine a good check over, I replaced the battery, new fresh fuel, new plugs, replacement fuel pump and first turn of the key it fired into life and ran really well! I freed off all the brakes and then gave it a short drive everything even seemed to still work.
Even things inside like the electronic OK check system on the dash, electric aerial, electric windows, all the gauges, lights, wipers front and rear, washes, blowers and under bonnet inspection light all still work as they should.

Whilst I was still able I repaired the top section of the wing this had been primed using 2k primer and some corrosion on the rear of the ns sill. That’s all I have managed to do and it’s been in dry secure storage ever since.

The interior is in superb condition, no rips or burns in any of the seats, it’s not had pets travel in it and it’s not been smoked in. The cigar light has never been used. The vinyl headlining has sagged a little. It has it’s targa panel storage bags, spare wheel and storage bag.

I wanted the new owner to have a good guide to what work it needs to be restored so had it mot’d yesterday.

It failed on the following :-

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

Power steering has a leak, I had just noticed this when topping up the fluid level before mot. Traced it to a very tiny hole in one of the metal feed pipes, It may be able to be repaired.

Welding is required to chassis box sections and offside sill.

All 4 tyres are perished and need replacing.

Anti-roll bar bushes need replacing

Suspension Ball joint rubber cover perished.

Brakes in balanced across front axle.

The body on the car will also need some tlc, the lower section of the drivers side wing still needs some time spent on it.

There is a section of rust on the front corner of the passenger door and top of rear qtr. I treated these when in storage to make sure it didn’t get worse. There is also a little area around the ns rear light.

There is a small dent on the centre of the drivers door.

There is a small bit of damage to the n/ s headamp surround.

These are definitely an appreciating classic with prices going up the rarer they get, there is probably only a handful left of the blue / silver Manual targa models.

The car has a lovely history file, 1982 Datsun 280zx targa orginal sales brochure original bill of sale, the pdi sheet, all its original books, owners manual, stamped up service book, clarion book, BYGGING booklet, second bill of sale, all the orginal service invoices, repair bills, old mot’s, old tax discs, hpi clear with certificate.

Included is 4 keys.

I really want the car to go to a enthusiast that will be able to bring it back to its former glory.

I can arrange for it to be delivered at a cost of £1. 25 a mile one way. Both the car and delivery would have to paid for in advance.

Please no time wasters - I am advertising the car else where so I reserve the right to withdraw from auction if it sells beforehand.

If you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

I have loads more photos if people want them.

Bank transfer or cash on collection only.

Thanks for reading my mammoth advert.

Regards

James.



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