Two-Owner 1982 Datsun 280ZX GL 5-Speed

Description

The 1982 Datsun 280ZX marked one of the final years of Nissan’s Z-car under the Datsun nameplate before the brand transitioned fully to Nissan in the U.S. Introduced in 1978 as a successor to the 280Z, the 280ZX emphasized comfort and refinement over the raw sportiness of earlier Z models. By ’82, it featured updated styling with integrated bumpers, improved aerodynamics, and a more luxurious interior. The car retained its 2.8-liter fuel-injected inline-six engine and could be had with a manual or automatic transmission.

According to the seller, their friend purchased this 1982 Datsun 280ZX GL new, and they purchased it as the second registered owner in April 2024. The car was reportedly refinished in red paint by its original owner, and features black velour bucket seats with red stitching, plus plush gray carpet. Its factory 2.8-liter inline-six is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

The GL trim includes a tilting steering column with leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows and power-adjustable body-color sport mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, and optional T-top roof panels. Under current ownership it has received a new clutch and master cylinder, new fuel injection system, and new brakes, belts, and hoses. The factory odometer was swapped by the previous owner for one that registers higher speeds, and currently shows 79,000 miles. The seller estimates total mileage at approximately 98,000, with exact mileage is unknown.

This two-owner 280ZX is now offered at no reserve with a clean CARFAX history report, the removed factory speedometer/odometer, miscellaneous spare parts, and clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Two-owner car purchased from original owner in April 2024

• Factory five-speed manual transmission

• Refinished in red while with the original owner

• Clean CARFAX history report

Factory Equipment

• L28E 2.8-liter EFI inline-six engine rated at 145 horsepower

• Factory hood with center bulge and air vents

• Black velour bucket seats with red stitching

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• 120-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, and digital clock

• Gray carpet

• Factory 14” wheels

• Grand Luxury (GL) trim included:

  • Upgraded upholstery (velour or leather)

  • Plush carpeting and extra sound insulation

  • Tilt steering column

  • Cruise control

  • Power windows and power-adjustable body-color sport mirrors

  • Air conditioning

  • Optional premium audio system: AM/FM/Cassette stereo with equalizer

  • Rear window defroster

  • Intermittent wipers

  • Map lights and courtesy lighting package

  • Optional T-top roof panels

Modifications

• Speedometer/odometer swapped for one that registers higher speeds (factory unit included)

Servicing

• 2025: Clutch and master cylinder replaced

• 2025: Fuel injection system replaced

• 2024: New brakes, belts, and hoses

• 2020: Toyo Proxes FZ4 tires

• Refinished in red paint

Documentation

• Clean CARFAX history report

Known Imperfections

• Some paint imperfections including chips and scuffs

• Rust/bubbling above and below windshield on passenger side (see photo gallery)

• Air conditioning does not blow cold and needs recharging

• Stereo is inoperable

• Headliner needs to be reaffixed

• Scuffs on door sills

• Scuffs on rear vinyl

Ownership History

• The accompanying clean CARFAX history report begins in April 2019. The Florida-based seller purchased the car in April 2024.

• The seller says: “I am the second owner in the state of Florida, and I bought it from a good friend. Extremely low milage and wear for the year. It is very fun to drive, and I've taken care of all the mechanical maintenance to make this a daily driver or [a candidate for] restoration. It’s a piece of 1980s nostalgia, and cruising with the T-tops off really turns heads.”

Included Items

• Removed factory speedometer

• Miscellaneous parts