N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: This Datsun 280Z is finished in a sleek shade of black over a cabin featuring attractive tan leather upholstery, with contrasting beige stitching. · The car was fitted with extensive soundproofing during its interior retrim. · It rides on an aftermarket set of 16-inch WORK Meister CR01 five-spoke split-rim alloys finished in matte-grey with polished barrels, with Bridgestone and Nexen tyres. · Standard features which still remain on this example include a heated rear screen, an analogue clock, and basic heating and ventilation controls. · Externally, upgrades include 240Z chrome front and rear bumpers, a ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler, an aftermarket chin spoiler, bullet-style wing mirrors, bolt-on wheel arch extensions, ‘Fairlady Z’ badges, and early-model low-level front indicators. · This 280Z has also been fitted with a wood-rimmed Momo ‘Indy’ steering wheel, a wooden gear knob, a retro-style stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary input, a ProTunerz intake manifold, a polished rocker cover, an aluminium Mishimoto radiator, adjustable BC Racing suspension, an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator, a full Z Story exhaust system, and an Ecumaster Black standalone engine control unit. · It comes with some maintenance invoices from current ownership, its registration certificate, two registration plates, and two keys. There is also an extensive history file from its time in the US, as shown in the photo gallery.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: There is a touched-up paint chip on the front spoiler. Inside, the centre console near the handbrake lever has a small crack. · The most recent inspection of roadworthiness was in October 2025 during which the seller reports that no warnings or advisory items were noted.
Service history: The latest service was during September 2025 at an indicated 78,451 miles by Swap Garage. The work consisted of an engine oil and filter replacement, a technical inspection of the car, checks of the fluid levels, and an inspection of the V-belt. · Prior to this, the car was serviced in November 2024 at an indicated 78,140 miles by Swap Garage, which included a technical inspection, engine oil and filter replacement; rear differential and gearbox oil replacement; coolant change; V-belt replacement and adjustment; replacement of both steering tie rods; installation of a new model-specific gearbox selector repair kit; differential seal and engine oil pan gasket replacement; rear wheel bearing replacement; and ignition switch repair with a new key made. Before that, in April 2023 at 77,400 miles, the car was serviced by LTUK4STAGE, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change, along with replacement of the brake and coolant fluids.
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This 1978 Datsun 280Z is a head-turning ‘restomod’ example of the classic Japanese sports coupe, enhanced with tasteful performance and cosmetic upgrades.
- 02Under the bonnet sits an upgraded 2.8-litre naturally aspirated ‘L28’ inline-six, producing around 163PS, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
- 03The seller states that this was a US-market car, which spent much of its life in California, before being imported into Europe.
- 04It has been with the seller for two years, and is now located in Poland.
- 05While the speedometer face has been replaced to indicate km/h, the odometer is recording in miles, and is currently showing 78,598 miles.
- 06This Datsun 280Z is finished in a sleek shade of black over a cabin featuring attractive tan leather upholstery, with contrasting beige stitching.
- 07The car was fitted with extensive soundproofing during its interior retrim.
- 08It rides on an aftermarket set of 16-inch WORK Meister CR01 five-spoke split-rim alloys finished in matte-grey with polished barrels, with Bridgestone and Nexen tyres.
- 09Standard features which still remain on this example include a heated rear screen, an analogue clock, and basic heating and ventilation controls.
- 10Externally, upgrades include 240Z chrome front and rear bumpers, a ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler, an aftermarket chin spoiler, bullet-style wing mirrors, bolt-on wheel arch extensions, ‘Fairlady Z’ badges, and early-model low-level front indicators.
- 11This 280Z has also been fitted with a wood-rimmed Momo ‘Indy’ steering wheel, a wooden gear knob, a retro-style stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary input, a ProTunerz intake manifold, a polished rocker cover, an aluminium Mishimoto radiator, adjustable BC Racing suspension, an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator, a full Z Story exhaust system, and an Ecumaster Black standalone engine control unit.
- 12It comes with some maintenance invoices from current ownership, its registration certificate, two registration plates, and two keys. There is also an extensive history file from its time in the US, as shown in the photo gallery.
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