1976 Datsun 280Z Ferrari 250 GTO Replica 4-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1976
- Make: Datsun
- Model: 280Z
- VIN: HLS30285410
- Mileage Shown: 7,076mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Seekonk, MA 02771
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0057481
This 1976 Datsun 280Z was reportedly fitted with an Alpha One Ferrari 250 GTO fiberglass body kit in the 1980s. After being kept in long-term storage, the car was acquired by the seller from its original owner in 2017 and subsequently serviced with an overhauled fuel system, brakes, suspension, new ignition components, carpeting, and more. A faithful recreation of what many consider to be the most beautiful car ever made, this Ferrari 250 GTO replica is now being offered for auction out of Massachusetts.
The fiberglass bodywork is modeled after the Ferrari 250 GTO, featuring covered headlamps, integrated fog lights, functional front air intakes, fender vents, a polished fuel filler cap, and an integrated rear spoiler. Traditionally finished in red, the exterior is decorated with chrome trim, Ferrari emblems, Scuderia fender shields, polished Ansa quad exhaust tips, and chrome 15” wire wheels with three-eared knockoffs. The Hankook tires show 2015 production date codes, although they were mounted within the last 1k miles while the car was kept in climate-controlled storage. The seller notes the panel fitment is excellent and the paint remains in very good overall condition. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The black vinyl interior includes new carpeting, aftermarket bucket seats, blue racing harnesses, a Nardi wood steering wheel, a polished aluminum shift knob, and manual roll-up windows. The seller notes the gauges and windshield wipers are inoperable, and the driver’s door latch sticks.
The Datsun’s 2.8-liter L28 inline-six engine is equipped with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and delivers up to 170 HP and 177 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. Service in 2024 included new front and rear strut inserts, sway bar links, tie rods, steering rack boots, brake pads and rotors, and a new brake master cylinder. Other maintenance performed since the seller’s purchase in 2017 included removing and cleaning the fuel tank, replacing the fuel pump, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, ignition wires, and exhaust manifold.
This sale will include a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Originally acquired from the original owner who sourced it directly from the factory in TX, the factory supplied the 1976 Datsun 280Z for the donor car. This has stayed in a private collection for its entire life, always in climate-controlled storage. For the last 20 years, it has been driven to the local Larz Anderson Italian Day in Brookline, MA, where it was one of the highlights of the event. This is a great attention-getting 1960s-look that is a blast to drive anywhere.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $31,000
- Auction End: May 15, 2025 07:00:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 9
Comments (30)
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5 Hours remaining this will be fun to watch! David
@GPD4 @911Porsche Thank you for your bids, this is a very unique car that just does not come up for sale very often. I've added some photos of it at the Larz Anderson Italian Day event. Super cool car!
Bid in the amount of $31,000
Bid in the amount of $30,000
@GPD4@911Porche
This special car will make an exciting addition to any garage. If it’s your first one or one of many she will stand out!
Thank you your bids.
Bid in the amount of $28,000
Bid in the amount of $27,000
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@GPD4
I’m looking forward to the next chapter for this car. Thank you for the bid and interest
Bid in the amount of $26,000
@911Porsche Thank you for the confidence in bidding on this special car.
David
Bid in the amount of $25,000
@911Porsche Yes, indeed it was I proudly drove this there for the last few years, it was always one of the stars of the show.
Super cool car! Thank you.
Was this car at the Lars Andersen Museum for the Ferrari Festival recently? Super cool car!
@mike the tachometer and alt meter work
The speedometer and odometer do not function. The mileage is not acute. I did send the gauges out to be remained including the clock, see photos of invoices. But honestly my tech/ co worker (Elton)couldn’t figure them out I hope this helps.
Thank you for the interest.
David
None of the gauges work? odd that none work! Does tach, speedometer and odometer work? Any docs to verify the 7,000+- mileage? thx, mike
@GPD4
Thank you for the confidence in bidding on this special car.
David
Bid in the amount of $20,000
@burnrubr I never looked into it , never driven it in the rain.
Just wasn’t important. I also have other cars I don’t drive when there’s a chance of rain. (FF Cobra, CAV GT40)
what does the wipers need?
@burnrubr Cool Cars, as you said Epic.
Thank you for the bid
David
i'm also a 964 owner
Bid in the amount of $15,000
@burnrubr Yes everything is 1976 280Z
Refurbished suspension, brakes, fuel system , belts, tuneup components. Etc
Excellent fun driving machine.
Thank you for the interest
David
so everything mechanical is a 1976 Datsun Z?
this will be an epic toy if someone can install a 2JZ-GTE on this rig
@dcampbell Thank you for the confidence in bidding on this special car.
David
Bid in the amount of $10,000
I'm very excited to offer this 250 GTO Tribute to the PCarMarket community. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, I've enjoyed this beautiful car, its great driving and even better looking, it will literally stop traffic.
A rare opportunity, these just don't come up very often. Thank you David