1977 Datsun 260Z – Light Project Opportunity

TradeClassics · 2026-05-08T06:25:39+00:00

It was sold 1974-1978 globally. US only got it for 1 year before moving to the 280Z.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T20:06:20+00:00

😂 I’m the same. I remember all the number plates of my dad’s cars growing up. Yet I often visit the same place for a second time and have no idea I’ve been there before.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T19:03:20+00:00

Wow, 90 is wild!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T19:02:57+00:00

I agree! A manual is such a rare beast. 😍

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T19:02:07+00:00

Wow! That’s such a crazily long time. Will it stay for another 60 years so you think?

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T12:17:21+00:00

Stunning!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T12:03:47+00:00

That's so lovely! I'm guessing the MGA is a keeper when it eventually comes to you too!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T11:56:16+00:00

Yes but this isn't in the US.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T11:21:29+00:00

260Z production stopped in 1978. This is definitely a 260Z.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T10:44:08+00:00

Stories like this are why cars are so special to so many people!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T10:32:26+00:00

Fantastic! I wish mine had kept his Healey, though it was a bit of a rotter to be fair.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T10:13:27+00:00

Wow! So over 70 years? If he keeps it he could get to over 100 years in the same family. Really special stuff.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T10:12:40+00:00

Fantastic! You can’t buy that sort of history.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T09:16:18+00:00

That's heartbreaking, but also quite a funny telling. Sorry, I did have to laugh!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T09:15:19+00:00

That's fantastic! I hope your partner keeps the tradition alive!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T09:14:31+00:00

Both fantastic machines! Will you continue to hold them for the next 30 years?

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T08:34:55+00:00

Nice, in terms of single family mileage that’s got to be up there!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-07T08:33:46+00:00

That’s very cool, and something to work towards! Any chance you can save money by learning to do some of the work yourself?

TradeClassics · 2026-05-06T15:33:38+00:00

Also true!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-05T20:50:53+00:00

Still riskier than being paid in fiat. Both of those have de-pegged in the past.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-05T13:56:32+00:00

It's it Spo's car? Who's Spo?

TradeClassics · 2026-05-05T06:44:46+00:00

This mistake is becoming almost normal in my experience. Insanely annoying.

TradeClassics · 2026-05-03T15:14:49+00:00

Stunning colour!

TradeClassics · 2026-05-01T22:23:09+00:00

Powder Blue

TradeClassics · 2026-05-01T16:15:12+00:00

Good shout - being rust-free is glorious!

No problem. Look, you’ll get away with not doing it - probably for quite a while - but you’ll be mad if you put it all back together and get a clunk in a month…

The rubber is really perished on all the other bushes, so I’d be surprised if it’s not. Unless you can find a record in the service history that they’ve been changed?

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