1977 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Tour

[@PrimalurgesMiami]

My first car was a 77 just like this one. I picked up in 1987 for $2k. Absolutely awesome. Till this day I still regret selling it.

[@Zac1_]

They sound so nice when your driving

[@tulsatombob2769]

I bought a brand new 5 Speed, 1977 280Z for $7900 and drove it for 8 years until someone stole it. It was found several months later burned and left in a field. My insurance company paid me $4300, costing me approx. $500 a year to drive a great car. It was the best car I ever owned, in fac,t it was just about bullet proof.

[@mexicanovega]

My condolences to you sir.

[@jeremyotaku2857]

best story ever

[@tulsatombob2769]

Manny Manny Thanks.....To this day I wish I had that car back!

[@xUdieToox]

Evidently not fireproof though

[@jeremyotaku2857]

lol

[@fokaiboy544]

I'd drive this classic beauty any day

[@05Forenza]

It never fails to amaze me how mid to late 70's Japanese cars are so similarly laid out to all new cars. Even the gauges aren't really dated.

[@tscooter22]

How sweet of Nissan, they included park benches front and back. :-)

[@mrwafflez000]

+tscooter22 lol ikr wtf 1970s American government

[@tscooter22]

MrWafflez000 I know this all too well, because I had a U.S. spec. '74 (Buick) Opel Manta A with the same hideous bumpers. I've gotta say though, that 280z is sexy in silver. I owned a white '73 240Z for a few years when I was in college. Great car. Rust bad! ;-) Cheers! P.S. You gonna eat that waffle? :-D

[@meanns909]

dude that bumper is horrible

[@apollo6139]

LOL

[@toypop96]

One of the best looking classic Japanese cars IMO, along with the Toyota 2000GT and the C10 Skyline.

[@Aldairion]

Mmm that one is in perfect condition. I love the classic proportions of these old cars...long hood, short pert little rear end. Keep 'em coming man!

[@ore83]

THIS WAS MY FIRST CAR. THANKS A LOT FOR DOING A VIDEO ON IT!!!

[@ratherbfishing455]

Me too!

[@90Mrknowitall]

OMG!!!!! this is CARZY lol my dad had this EXACT one same color and all but his was a 1980's 280 ZX TURBO , he said as soon as i was born he had to sell it GRRR!!! wish he would have kept it!!! these thing are fast!!!! thanks kyle my dad will be pleased to remeniss on this video!!!

[@modernpopsucks]

After rebuilding a '79 280zx engine, I'm really excited that I'm able to see videos like this, and know what I'm looking at under the hood. :)

[@njo2994]

I had a 83 zx, ran amazing. So smooth! fixed the rust and painted it myself. bought for 500 bucks when i was 15, sold for 1500 at 16.

[@T3c4x3r0]

One of my dream cars thanks for sharing!

[@gajda1984]

glad you were able to find a Datsun! especially a 280Z, rare cars!

[@RallyLancer95]

Lol I love how it has a 5-speed badge as if it's proudly displaying it's different considering most domestics were still using 4-speeds

[@barthoedemaker]

+Tim Beck alot had 4 speeds, but the 5 speed was optional around 77-78, so this is an Original 5 speed 280Z in the video

[@frontxxrunner]

Nowadays 90% of people can't even drive a manual transmission, whether it's 3 speed or more. Sad.

[@Incomudro1963]

My dream car when I was in high school.

[@oneoleqt]

i have a 1976 260 Z these are great lil cars , dont drive mine everyday but will probably never sell it either , great vid Kyle

[@user-bj5vw1ks4v]

I owned the exact 5 speed factory z, original color was gun metal blue. Best car I ever owned. I put 160k on it, and was in the process of restoring it when a dwi driver hit it in our off road driveway, sparing the neighbors house. Had to sell it for parts since it was beyond totaled. I did get my original investment back between insurance and parts, and got to enjoy driving for 10+ years. Plus this car saved my life more than once because of the great handling. What a great car!!!

[@mercoid]

I'm old enough to remember this car when it was new. It was a sweet-ass car then, and it still is!

[@kevinb6904]

My daily driver in high school along with a 87 full-size bronco. Mine was bronze with the magnesium wheels. Tornado in ‘98 did her in. Loved that car.

[@DogeCharger]

I'd kill to buy one of these.

[@MikeGuy993]

Great car and video man, I love seeing these older cars!

[@jonathanthomas8963]

Hey, Kyle! Great video! When we lived in Polk Co, NC my dad had a ‘77 2+2 (rare) with an automatic. It was awesome! Had all the same features but with seats in the back. It was also extremely fast!

[@sblkane]

Nice video. I have a red 77 Z 5 sp with black interior. Had it 32 yrs. GREAT true sports car. It gets lots of smiles and compliments. Your cars exhaust note indicate a possible manifold warp. They all did sooner or later. Mine has a slight leak and a new stock manifold isn't available. I've got a line on a nice header and free flow exhaust kit that won't be loud until I jump on it.

[@InzzzomniaTRD]

My dad had this car and used to race against mustangs and never lost. I really want this car!!!!

[@jammer96]

This is a rare care for sure. The 260Z is the rarest, only made for 1 year. Good find Kyle!

[@shauncampbell969]

Wow great car. I remember when this was a new car. All the best Shaun of NYC

[@gtrtuben]

I literally just bought a 1978 280z as my first car about 4 weeks ago. It is both the best and the worst. It has no power steering, no ABS, no electric anything, and no airbags. It absolutely oozes cool, but if you don't know what you're doing, it WILL kill you.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

In 1977-1978, a 5-speed manual transmission was an option for the Datsun 280Z over the 4-speed manual and 3-speed automatic versions. Just want to let everyone know.

[@de0ndre]

going to look at one in almost the same condition and same color next week.....great video. Always wanted one of these it's been about 10 years of looking for a good one, hopefully this one ends the journey :)

[@dave11686]

Very nice! Great video as always Kyle! It's in great condition, that Z.

[@stevenking2980]

WOW. Did they just build it???? Man I would love to see it in person. Incredible car man. WOW.

[@joseblazer]

Very nice design , i love your videos Kyle

[@techlover86]

Awesome my next door neighbour owned a 77 280z in black what a sweet ride that was :)

[@jeffo1108]

My first car was a '77 280z I bought in '85 as a junior in HS. I sold it in '88 so I could buy a new Nissan Hardbody truck. What a mistake! I bought a '78 a few years ago that's still in the garage in mid restoration. Can't wait to get it out on the road again!

[@joshssauce]

I'm picking one up tomarrow ;) I love these z's

[@jusezava]

THE KONIG WHEELS REALLY DO THE FINAL TOUCH ON SUCH A COOL CAR.

[@IKhanNot]

Nice. My Dad had one back in the day, he loved this video!

[@irvinetustin]

The Datsun 280 Z was my dream car as a little boy. My best friend's dad had one. I wanted to get one when I grew up but I can't afford one. I settled for the Nissan Sentra I drive today. It's no Z but I love my Sentra!!!

[@TulumToCancun]

put some 240z bumpers on it and youve got an absolute beauty. My favourite color Z with those rims. Amazing car, love it so much.

[@yosefwanger]

nice work agin kyle i love these cars

[@ratherbfishing455]

Fun car! The seats were so comfortable.

[@altalt839]

My Dad had this car. We sat in the bucket seats in back...he took us on the freeway over 100mph back from the upper peninsula...those were the days...haha.

[@cnkilts]

I am really digging the silver color in this car, it looks slick as heck.

[@dylanrosado3131]

So lucky to have gotten this car

[@Gaming4871]

TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!!!

[@kurtrusellpatrickswayze]

nice find!! great review as always

[@killswitchfoo]

thanks for the vid man! keep up the good work

[@JohnRutherford205]

The interior is gorgeous.

[@ore83]

@Fgonpa ZX was cushier, they tamed the horsepower down, softened the suspension and did subtle design changes. Added a lot of 'luxury' features that weighed the poor thing down. ZX did come with a Turbo though in 1981

[@stevensebastian9473]

What wheels and tire sizes?

[@mirlalo2621]

Amazing toy

[@The1FastGP]

Damn, a Datsun 280Z......well done, great job.

[@alexlovesmac]

Very nice car Kyle! My neighbour couple of houses down the road has one. Not sure whether is the 240Z, 260Z, 280Z or 280ZX.

[@flc2009]

That car was ahead of it time

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

this is a neat little car! and the rims they have on it aren't too much, but accent it nicely! love it! and a random request... can you start demonstrating the windshield wipers on every car you do? i know that's random but it's like the one thing you don't do!

[@CJLinOHIO]

I had a 280 Z 2+2 It had a tiny back seat (fold down). sweetest car I ever owned

[@lalrochhakchhak8870]

I'm getting one soon i have to work for 2 more months before I get this bad boy for my 16 bday

[@accord1986lxi]

Getting closer to 1000!!!1 CANT WAIT

[@form109]

What a Nice Datsun!.....a Cool little car thats for sure.

[@frontxxrunner]

1:30 look at that sloppy gear box. You gotta love it, though. Beautiful car.

[@BorisW150]

1977 - Back when the Japanese still made some beautiful vehicles. Now they seem to specialize in hideous, misshapen, dork-mobiles made for people who have no passion for driving.

[@deltaA320]

Is the right side view mirror not mounted on the right at all? Or is it simply missing?

[@strategyoracle]

Beautiful car! I didn't realise Datsun/Nissan's 'Z' series had been going on so long.

[@tdchdatsunz]

I have one of these as a daily driver... I love it... And as for the guy who says they don't last very long, I haven't had any trouble out of the engine at all... If anything, the ac and heat are a bit off...

[@RESET1776]

I have a pair of 240's that I have been working on for a few years now. So it's nice seeing a clean Z. Just wondering is he going to restore it? If so I hope he put's the stock green back on it. That silver is classy but IMO the stock green is just fitting on that body.

[@LachlanPhil]

One of my dream cars

[@MrMax89]

Nice car. I have a friend that had 2 (One for parts) and he loved it. He was planning to put a V-8 in it, but never did. It ended up in his 9 second firebird. But we often bench race about what the Z would run with the engine that is in the firebird now.

[@100littlecurses]

This car is a nice dark blue... gosh. that is one of my top 10 cars.

[@temelon]

Beautiful looking classic. Does someone know is the engine straight six or V6?

[@daewooparts]

love this ride! i got several friends who own these nice rides:)

[@francoutahrodriguez3623]

Wow 😯 this was my first car on Stockton California long time ago is a classic beautiful Japanese

[@MultiAustin11]

When will the vid of the superduty diesel be up...the truck that was featured in your snowy cold starts.

[@TheTechCguy]

I remember seeing this vid those 7 years back. The question though is......whether or not I'm apt enough to own one for myself. But the world's the world. It won't let you get what you want without something in return.

[@kentuckyfrieddodo]

This car is fkn beautiful and I will own one one day.

[@kbibeast]

I'm 17 years old, looking for my first car. I love classic cars, and feel as if this would be perfect for me and my dad to work on. And once it's done It would be mine. But he disagrees, arguing that it would be too expensive to maintain. Any advice?

[@stlchevy95]

Just an epic little car is all

[@09ICCE200]

Love the C2 at 6:03

[@McLovine46]

Back when no CVTs existed...BEAUTIFUL CAR

[@Ghost16-k5n]

the interior is so beautiful. Damn how long before I get mine

[@thefominator456]

Wow, what an amazing car

[@LOGINKPW]

I've seen some at classic car shows and museums recently. I'd rather drive the "classic" Z than any of the newer versions.

[@theimaginator16]

@HAXORGR lol the exhaust clip for that will be EPIC!

[@koioo2]

great video was soooo simple back than.no power windows steering nothing.280 had pair of nice wheels

[@rtrethan6339]

I am currently trying to buy one it is 1978 280z white with tan interior were should I look for rust what price do these usually go for

[@grandtheftautoboy3060]

when he stuck the key in the ignition did he turn it all the way?

[@Dude13450]

very nice car, would love to have one!

[@endorphineLTU]

What a car.. what A CAR!

[@xvrhernandez349]

sweet! i love these cars :D

[@cesarcantu9001]

Wait how rare are the 2+2 with a 5 speed manual?. Because I have a 78 280z 2+2 and I'm currently working on it

[@Croozerification]

I have a '75 280z, and it's 4 speed. Are the later models 5 speed, or did you put in a 5 speed transmission?

[@daewooparts]

@saabkyle04 does he need the factory radio ,my friend has 3 of them in LA?

[@JVisionStudios]

E-Type was the main inspiration for the looks of this car.

[@moparsrock]

Hey kyle, do you think you could find a 99-01 Mitsubishi Galant, or 96-02 Range Rover hse? Thanks

[@Runosco]

Love that exhaust noise

[@chrissorreda4982]

I'll buy this in a heart beat.

[@rmcustom9573]

No you wont. Because you're a BROKE dreamer, just like the rest of them ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Fuckin' wanna-be's !

[@jacobfleming565]

RMCUSTOM The Nissan makes you a wannabe

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

Not me lol,just bought a 1981 yesterday, so exciting

[@crazyandroiddude96]

Did these cars come in automatic and did they ever have power windows or anything like that

[@Jboone31190]

is this in concord. I kno exactly where this is i have to come by and see it today

[@yellofury]

So much more of a pure sports car than the 370Z the great balance of an inline 6 vs the unbalanced design V-6 ( I know I have a V6 Maxima) I love the neat little details like the little service doors along the hood for the battery terminal and fluid check

[@coffeeman220]

this is so much like a 350z... its amazing how different the american cars of 1977 are from cars today, and how similar the Japanese cars from that era are to sports cars today.

[@shivam220]

damn its great! great videos kyle like seen old classics :) any more old junker cars?? like to see an 88 oldsmobile delta like the one from 8mile :P