This 1978 Datsun 280Z is one of approximately 1,500 Black Pearl Edition examples built for the final production year. It is finished in Black Pearl Metallic over black vinyl and powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Features include the Sports Appearance Package, rear window louvers, 14″ four-spoke alloy wheels, front disc brakes, air conditioning, and a push-button AM/FM radio.
The car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (638) and features the Sports Appearance…
This 1978 Datsun 280Z is one of approximately 1,500 Black Pearl Edition examples built for the final production year. It is finished in Black Pearl Metallic over black vinyl and powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Features include the Sports Appearance Package, rear window louvers, 14″ four-spoke alloy wheels, front disc brakes, air conditioning, and a push-button AM/FM radio.
The car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (638) and features the Sports Appearance Package, which added red and silver accent stripes on the bodyside, hood, decklid, and headlights as well as dual racing mirrors. Additional features include hood vents, rear window louvers, and chrome bumpers.
The 14″ four-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with 195/70 Bridgestone RD-207 Steel tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The brake fluid was flushed and the front strut inserts were replaced in preparation for the sale.
The bucket seats are trimmed in black vinyl, and interior amenities include air conditioning, a push-button AM/FM radio, a locking glovebox, an electric rear window defogger, and luggage straps.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,400-rpm redline, while an analog clock and readouts for coolant temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level are mounted in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 26k miles.
The 2.8-liter L28 inline-six features Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 171 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The battery, alternator, and serpentine belt were replaced in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. A replacement muffler has been fitted.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Imports of Hempstead, New York, along with factory colors, options, and a total of $9,651.