12k-Mile 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1980
- Make: Datsun
- Model: 280ZX
- VIN: HS130222687
- Mileage Shown: 12,340
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Gold/Black
- Seller Type: Private Party (Facilitated by Dealer)
- Location: Madill, OK 73446
- Lot #: V-0039231-DT
Sold under the Datsun brand in North America from 1979 to 1983, the Nissan 280ZX (S130) is an evolution of the original Fairlady Z and was named Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year in 1979. This 1980 Datsun 280ZX is a limited-edition 10th Anniversary model featuring a special black and gold finish, commemorative decals, a T-top roof, leather seats, and a numbered interior plaque. One of only 3,000 produced in total, it was purchased new from Crown Datsun of St. Petersburg, Florida before being driven cross-country with its original owner to Oregon and then later to Connecticut where it remained up until 2016. It was next owned by prominent Z-Car collector Larry Stepp and was featured in the recent book Nissan “50 Years of Exhilarating Performance” as part of his collection. This Datsun later changed hands with another Z-Car collector who stores it in the seller’s climate-controlled showroom. With approximately 12k miles on the odometer, this rare 10th Anniversary Datsun 280ZX is now being offered for auction out of Oklahoma.
Out of the 3,000 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary editions produced in total, 2,500 were finished in a black and gold paint combination. It came standard with commemorative decals on the fenders and rear hatch, headlights washers, pinstriping, black window trim, and a T-top roof with removable glass panels. Other equipment includes dual power mirrors, a retractable antenna, chrome body moldings, rear window louvers, and 14” alloy wheels with gold accents. This Z80ZX rides on its original Goodyear Wingfoot tires and is described to be in excellent overall condition. The seller adds that the car has spent its life in climate-controlled storage and a layer of ceramic coating was applied in recent years. Detailed images and paint meter readings are provided in the gallery.
Inside, this Datsun features tan leather bucket seats with matching carpets and door panels contrasted by a brown dashboard, center console, and two-spoke steering wheel. A special edition plaque ahead of the shifter reads the car’s production number of #2212 out of 3,000 produced in total. Accessories include automatic climate control, power windows, cruise control, a Hitachi AM/FM cassette stereo, period coco floor mats, and auxiliary gauges mounted in the center dashboard including an oil pressure gauge, battery voltage meter, and a digital clock. All gauges and accessories are said to be fully functional.
This Datsun is equipped with a fuel-injected 2.8-liter L28 inline-six engine rated at 132 HP and 144 lb.-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven by way of a 5-speed manual transmission and stopping power comes from four-wheel disc brakes. The seller indicates there are no outstanding service items at this time.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a toolkit, the original spare tire, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “This is a super nice ‘Original Survivor’ 1980 Datsun 280zx 10th Anniversary Edition, which can be seen in the pics as we have restored nothing. This car is as honest of a time capsule as it gets, as it still sports its Original Goodyear ‘Wing foot’ tires that have never been separated from the wheels, along with all its original factory assembly line red, blue, and yellow inspection markings, all while the car had its 12k original miles added to it. Everything on the car works, all the way down to the working AC system that is untouched and still running its factory R12 Freon, which is due to the pampering care this example has had its whole life. The Anniversary 280zx’s are gathering rapid attention and value after a few recent auction results, with a recent 28 original miles 10th Anniversary surpassing $200k at last year’s Mecum Auction in Monterey, so do keep in mind how impossible it is to find a super clean low mileage survivor sporting Original Paint, Original Weatherstripping, Original Interior, Original Decals, Original Tires, Original Assembly Line Inspection Markings as an untouched car with no need of restoration to proudly display.”
Auction Results
- Sold for: $55,000
- Auction End: Feb 09, 2024 02:56:06PM UTC
- Number of Offers: 1
Comments (60)
Sold for $55,000
Offer in the amount of $55,000
@indycarr177 perhaps due to being on the DT? Not sure, but you hit the Make Offer button, so that means it is available offers to entertain if above the Live Auction Final Bid, which that offer would be the winner if accepted.
@indycarr177 Not going backwards. Thanks
@pilatus12 It hasn’t been sold, but is taking offers, which can be done by following prompt above.
What is the status of this auction? Sold? Etc?
GLWS
Keeps saying processing, did the car sell?
@indycarr177 ?
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Interesting
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If you wanted a correct display car, just try and find these original tires. Unobtainium
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Guys, we do all know that we are still in Bargain Territory, and barely out off ATV side by side territory now. Lol
Bid in the amount of $45,000
@jbauto Thanks, as it is definitely a time capsule, right down to the original Goodyear Wingfoot’s and assembly line inspection markings.
These are actually great cars and this one looks like the Best one. GL
Please let me know if anyone has any more last minute needs or questions, as we obviously still have a ways to go, so I would be happy to offer any and all details needed
@indycarr177 No Fee’s, and I will also help with shipping logistics at cost with my shipping broker.
Are there any dealer fees associated with the sale?
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Ok guys, we are into the last 24 hours of the offering, so please do let me know if any of you need any more details or information, and we are also happy to help with the shipping logistics at cost through our go to shipping broker.
My one and only roommate in Miami where I was born and raised bought one of these anniversary models. It was a really nice vehicle girls loved it, but my 72 corvette was faster lol
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@indycarr177 We do not have the window sticker, but there is gentleman out there that will reproduce one for people, as I have seen his work with other Z cars.
The exhaust system as a whole looks sound, and there isn’t any exhaust ticking or noise at the engine header on fire up, so it is very sound as can be heard in the walk around video.
Don’t know if this has been asked before, but do you have the window sticker for the vehicle? Also is there any perforations in the exhaust system?
@indycarr177 Hadn’t seen a new PM come in, so you may want to try again, or you can also ask here.
Private message sent to seller
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@millstoneman - hilarious, and probably true 😉
One of my favorite past times is to maintain all of my vintage cars. I look at this engine bay and quite honestly, it scares me! Hoses, tubes, connectors... Yikes! If you dropped a wrench in there, it could remain for decades! lol
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Always had a thing for the Anniversary car, if I only knew......
Sorry guys, I had a question messaged about paint meter readings where I had answered they were in the gallery, but just noticed they didn’t make it in the gallery for some strange reason.
They are now in the gallery, so please don’t hesitate to let me know if anything else is needed
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