1976 Datsun 280z Project Car. on 2040-cars
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:L28
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Datsun
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Z-Series
Trim: 280z
Drive Type: 5 speed manual
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 101,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
I'll start with the "good." This is a solid car that would be a perfect rebuild project. The body and floor pans are solid. The doors and rear quarter panels have been patched by previous owner. It does have some minor rust spots as all cars of this vintage do. The engine has been rebuilt and has never been fired. The 5 speed transmission has been rebuilt. I have slotted mag wheels and rear louvers. The front suspension has been rebuild with all new parts except for the springs. I have new struts for the rear suspension. This car has many new parts including seat covers, carpets and exhaust. I have given up on ever getting the time to complete this restoration project - my loss is your gain. Now for the "bad." This car is currently a basket case and can not be driven home. You will need to line up a trailer or tow truck to move this car. All the parts are there but your going to have to figure out where they all go. For the right person with time to spend on this project you could end up with a really nice vintage Z car.
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Sat, 22 Feb 2014The guys behind Motor Trend's monthly Roadkill series have collected nine of their favorite project cars from their videos and pitted them against each other in a battle royale to determine a winner. It's 44 minutes long, but it's completely worth the investment of time.
The cars run the gamut from a 1973 Chevrolet Ramp Truck, a 1975 AMC Pacer and a legitimately impressive 1967 Chevy Camaro, and they are pitted against each other to see which is the fastest around an autocross course. The drivers include Roadkill's two hosts and Motor Trend's Johnny Lieberman and Carlos Lago. It's reminiscent of the best episodes of Top Gear and worth a watch.
So it's the weekend - the perfect time to relax. Grab your preferred beverage, get comfortable and enjoy 44 minutes of some seriously ratty but utterly cool project cars as they are throttled within an inch of their lives (or past it). Scroll down to check out the video.
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