In the 1980s there were few quicker sportscars than this 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo. It is this type of legacy that makes it a rapidly appreciating classic. Loaded with all the right features, this is one of the best bets in affordable classics you can take home today.
There is just something elegantly great about the lines of this Z-car. The long hood and short deck look to been inspired by the Corvette and the E-Type, but with its own distinctively aggressive sharp-edge style. The Red paint has an exceptional presentation for a 30+ year-old classic. Plus, the color-matching bumpers, turbo lower door graphics, added headlight covers and the unique turbo alloy wheels all still look cool today. The panels and gaps fit together just as a flawlessly engineered Japanese sports car should. But sometimes the most beautiful parts are the asymmetrical ones, such as the NACA hood scoop.
Rare Turbo edition
2.-litre 6-cyliner engine
5-speed annual transmission
Factory T-Tops
Air conditioning
Power windows
Headlight covers
4-wheel disc brakes
Open the door, and you know this Datsun has lived a pampered life. The grey cloth bucket seats and the black carpeted trunk area look great. The 280ZX Turbo was not only quick, but also comfortable. This means a long list of desired features, including power windows, power rear defogger, power mirrors and cruise control. The stereo is an upgraded Sony AM/FM/AUX/CD unit. One of the best features are the factory tinted glass T-tops! Just pop off the glass panels and go for a wind-in-your-hair drive. Plus, thanks to air conditioning, it is comfortable to cruise with the roof panels off even on a hot summer's day.
This car's original smooth-revving, fuel-injected turbocharged 2.8 liter engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. This engine is directly descended from the engines that powered the famous early Z cars. However, when the Nissan engineers bolted a turbocharger to the silky smooth six, the performance comparisons started mentioning BMWs and Porsches...yes, this car is quick. Despite the complex-looking engine bay, these are rather easy to service and parts are still plentiful. On the road, this turbo Z has the perfect balance of a sporty suspension, while at the same time offers comfort features like power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes.
This 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo is an excellent example of an appreciating classic at an exceptionally affordable price. This kind of opportunity doesn't come around very often, so call today!
