Bringing Home A CLEAN Classic Survivor Car!

[@beauregardrippey5508]

We called those map lights... When we used to use maps.

[@bongodave13]

I remember those.

[@MitsuhashiTakashi]

I'm only 28 and I knew that weird other people don't

[@leonardbakers]

I used to roll my maps up by the light of those.🚬

[@IronmanV5]

I actually still have a Rand McNally road atlas

[@beauregardrippey5508]

@@leonardbakers well arent you the ginchiest. 🙄

[@DavidKAnderson]

That Z's led a charmed life! Going from someone who obviously loved it and cared for it properly to Sarah, the most meticulous, respectful tuner/builder out there.

[@worseorbetter]

That is a nice find. Especially when a majority of cars interiors and exteriors look akin to a sanitation truck hopper. This is akin to capturing a unicorn.

[@SarahnTuned]

Right!? Super clean

[@jennifurzoe1302]

Unicorns are difficult to catch but with the correct bait..,

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Very nice! Already clean, but not Sarah clean...will be great bones for whatever you decide to do with it.

[@beauregardrippey5508]

@@SarahnTuned duper clean.

[@Andretti.Garage]

​@@SarahnTunedThere were 5 different interior colors. Red, Blue, Black, Grey & Tan. There were limited edition colors. All OEM red cars had all red interiors.

[@circleofowls]

I've had 1972, '78 and '91 Z-cars, this brings back so many memories. What an incredible find!

[@marinossg389]

Wow what a find! I've wanted to see a respectfull Datsun resto mod and not a hackjob for a while, and who better to do it than Sarah!!! Seriously this car is gonna be magnificent.

[@marcusott2973]

Watch "my mechanics" he's Swiss and just doing a 240 Z to perfection, commentary is in English though.

[@marinossg389]

@@marcusott2973 Thank you!

[@marcusott2973]

@marinossg389 enjoy you. You can binge now, I've been waiting for a new episode every month.

[@marinossg389]

@@marcusott2973 Already started!

[@davidburne9477]

Back in the day in Australia that series were referred to as 24ounce and 28ounce (24oz and 28oz) in some car subcultures…

[@MickeyC-o6v]

Congratulations Sarah! You found THE car a lot of people drooled over. Especially people who couldn’t afford one. Again, Congratulations on a fantastic car find!

[@DannybFlat01]

I'm almost 62 and I learned the word "Bolstering" from Sarah, I'm forever grateful

[@not_jon_vendi]

I'm 38 and I looked it up to when I started watching her review videos 😂

[@964cuplove]

I am 62 but I knew the word... ;-) cheers from Germany - Land of the quattros -

[@flashgordon2816]

Seat bolster test is my favorite part of her car reviews ...LOL!

[@not_jon_vendi]

@@flashgordon2816 her reactions to the bolstering are priceless

[@DrivenKeys]

The 1982 5-speed 280ZX was my first car, and I loved it. I immediately recognized the silhouette in this video's thumbnail, and clicked just to confirm. You never forget your first, especially one this cool. Such a great drivetrain, smooth straight six. Amazing to see one with no rust damage and only one small dash crack.

[@sugoruyo]

Immediately as those lights popped out the back of the trailer my brain goes "yep, it's a Z, no further questions...". Nobody's going to ask why you went and bought the car, it speaks for itself. And, the analogue gauges are beautiful.

[@bensemple8141]

Sarah, the end of the engine bay light unclips and the cord is tucked in the housing. This lets you drag the light all round the engine bay.

[@nikmilosevic1696]

Damn, I have never seen an old Z car without at least some rust problems, this is definitely a fantastic purchase. Well worth saving and getting a Sarah treatment.

[@circleofowls]

No kidding about the rust. I could lift the carpet in the driver's side floor of my '72 and see the road underneath.

[@toomanynissans]

The rust was actually a performance feature. the early S30's were already like ~2300lbs soaking wet, they just had some additional programmatically scheduled weight reduction

[@yvesisevil]

As soon as the rear end started rolling out, I said "NO WAY!". That's a beautiful car.

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

The "talking" part is a tiny little record player. I don't know where it is in this car, but in my 1982 200SX it was a little black box under the trunk deck, on the driver's side. Inside is a teeny little record player, with a nylon record, and a little stylus that it moves from groove to groove to play the different voice announcements.

[@award280]

It's in the far rear passenger corner. You can tell it's analog because when it's really cold, the motor turns the record slower and her voice is deeper.

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

@@award280 Yup, that's how I knew too! I always figured it was a tape loop, but after I wrecked the car, I pulled it out to take it apart just to see how it worked. I was astounded that it was a tiny record player!

[@andrewwasson6153]

Yep, I remember those. A friend of mine had a 200SX that would tell us the door was “a jar”. I don’t think we ever figured out how to make it not talk. The 200SX also had a large component stereo in the dash.

[@roberttoews2775]

It is pretty cool. They used that up until 85' when they went solid state.

[@LazarusMP]

My '84 200SX (first model year of the S12 body style) had the voice but they'd switched from the analog record to digital for the new model. It had a switch next to the parking brake to enable/disable.

[@wilbready]

Leave it to Sarah, aka Alice, to find another sweet 80’s car! I’m glad you went down that rabbit 🐇 hole and started the paint/clear coat correction. It was very satisfying. Hugs to Ping. ~WilPaul

[@stuartstephens]

What a clean car. I'm impressed at how well the interior and weatherstripping has held up after being in the desert all its life.

[@sandwichman100]

its not sarah clean yet

[@802Garage]

My 1984 S12 200SX has the voice that talks to you and I love it. Really great buy!

[@stephenschofield2978]

The light in engine compartment, u can turn the light out of the housing and it becomes a drop light.

[@IKnewMickey]

Great GAW car! If my misspent youthful memory serves, this was a fast car in its day. 130mph was nothing for these.

[@manifestSD]

Absolute magic wet-sand and buff. Red glass. 🌸 Also, I would put Journey's album from the same year in that tape deck and never turn it off.

[@scottjrichter]

You want to see bad roads, head on up to Michigan. Most might as well be dirt. I love this car. Out of every car on your channel, this is one is by far my favorite. I don’t know how you could give it away. I’d give away everything before this one. So dang clean.

[@rayschoch5882]

I can see why you like it. Very clean for 41 years. Love the map light - I still use maps, myself, but I'm old…

[@johnmiller7682]

I love those Inline 6 engines. My brother had a 260Z, with the L26 and I had an 83 Maxima, with the L24E. These engines are bulletproof.

[@gordmummery]

OMG, this is why I love your channel. In the late 80s I owned a 84 Supra, my brother got really jealous and bought a 84 300. I learned to drive on a 74 Celica..

[@michaelcoles6793]

Ok...SUBSCRIBED. I've owned 3 Z cars in my lifetime. '79 280ZX, '83 280ZX Turbo and a '90 300ZX. The '83 Turbo was one of my favorites because of how fast it was. Those tall gears make for some fun 2nd and 3rd gear pulls. My 79 had the analog gauges and my 83 had the Digital dash. As cool as the digital dash was, after having had both, I prefer the analog. (That duel fuel gauge was pretty cool.) I also love that the drivers side window has a separate switch for the "auto" down and up feature. One last thing...in my 79 the dash lights were red where in the 83 they red green. The red looks much cooler! Can't wait to watch your build @SarahnTuned !

[@rezamoradi4073]

Absolutely sweet find

[@68Peeler]

Great find Sarah!! You are right, when something pops up, you have to jump on it!!

[@Cokecan55d]

Holy high school cars, Batman! You found a righteous Datsun. I hope it serves you well…and the adjustable map reading light is money!…and the fact that no one uses printed maps anymore makes it super cool!😂

[@xwaterparksx]

🤘

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

I graduated June, 1983!

[@natedrizzydaruler2654]

My first car was a 1979 280ZX and my second car was a 1985 Celica Supra. So many memories came flooding back seeing that car. I knew it as soon as I saw the thumbnail ✌🏾

[@jebidiahcarlyon3543]

Look at it!!!! I love it, I can't believe how clean and complete it is. Great buy

[@benhaze1010]

The 2-tone silver/blue 1982 280ZX is one my favorite cars of all time. Congratulations!

[@andrewwasson6153]

Beauty of a car. I knew what it was at a glance. That’s in better shape than most were within their first year. Really nice cleanup on that fender. It turned into glass.

[@thedarkknight1971]

01:24 - Here in the UK, we're watching that and thinking... "Oh... Look at that... SMOOOOOTH AS GLASS!" (YOU think YOU got it 'Bad') 😏🤣🤣🤣 😎🇬🇧

[@damham5689]

Back in the early 1990s my dad helped his friend put a 350 small block, 4 spd muncie and a Jag rear in a Fairlady 240z. On the 1st test drive his friend thought the clutch was slipping when he shifted into 2nd until they saw all the smoke burning off the rear tires.

[@nitro2525]

I friend and I did the V8 swap into a Triumph TR6 years ago.. similar result.

[@JuanHernandez-pz2mx]

1983 Non-Turbo... I had an '81, an '83 with the digital dash (it had green lighting instead of orange) and an '84 turbo. Them were fun GTs

[@stacynevitt]

Datsuns where I live were just rust buckets. Must be great to live out west and acctually find nice old cars that arestill solid. Congratulations, you are well on the way to having a top rated collection.

[@lordvoldemoo]

I started freaking out as you backed the car out of the truck, my own baby is a bright red with black louvered 1983 Celica GT-S. I'm amazed you have the time to find these treasures with all the rest that you do. Great stuff!

[@edmanzini3664]

You are living my younger adult life. Celica’s, Datsun and Audi cars were my dream cars. I had friends that owned these cars. I had a 1982 Datsun 200SX hatch in two tone. Fun car, very rare now.

[@turbovids]

Oh wow. I'm just starting to work on my widebody 240z. Dad passed away recently and decided to work on my own 'barn find'. I built the 240z back when I was around 22, and after 20+ years in my barn, I'm trying to get it to start.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Wow! You are 100% right about this car. It's a unicorn.

[@johnrpizzaguy]

I started my career at Presizion Z in 1984 specializing in Zs. It’s still there in Canoga Park California. My son still has a 1983 Z Blue on Silver. All original

[@Darthrtrader]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I drove my mom's 1971 Datsun 240Z to high school every day of senior year back in 1989. I wish I still had that car!!

[@85Sirex]

That car is gorgeous. Back in the mid 90s, I had a 1979 Datsun 280ZX. Mine was metallic blue. Drove like a boat, point in the direction you wanted to go, and hit the gas. Didn't have the best handling. It was also infested with spiders, and rust. Mine had a rare option called an 8 Track, which was like a cassette but bigger. I still kinda miss it, although my CRX is way more fun to drive.

[@stratfanstl]

Even in a desert climate, it is hard to believe that only has 120k miles. It looks like it only has about 20k, especially the interior. I'll always be partial to the Supra though. SMILE

[@BagBreakerMMA]

Desert climates are best for preservation as long as it’s out of the sun

[@alanm2842]

i think that has only 12,000 miles on it, but i am not sure.

[@ryankingston6119]

I had a buddy in high school who owned a 280ZX. It was the highlight of my day when we'd go for a rip in the car!

[@d.r.807]

Wow! That is immaculate! I love when owners take care of their vehicles. Its a time capsule

[@redman1964]

I worked in a datsun/nissan dealer in 1985 and drove many of those cars. Loved them

[@eugenecandelaria4651]

Honest classics are hard to find. Some one LOVED that car...now it will be well cared for and get a proper detail.😎

[@markeaton2003]

That red Z is so nice as it is. I never get envious, but it's close. The 82 Supra and the Z both super sweet.

[@CampainAlaska-ep4sd]

Yep, nice job on grabbing that Z. Looking forward to seeing you perfect it.

[@sydneystone8979]

A few ZX facts. The driver's door key hole has a light. At night, if you pull the exterior door handle while the doors are locked, the interior lights come on, and a tiny light in the key hole will light up. When using the systems check in the middle of the instrument cluster, you have to momentarily press the brake pedal for the system to check the brake lights. And, I love the dual fuel guage.

[@davecaporicci6015]

Girl, love your enthusiasm! You ARE what a real car nut is about. Love this channel!

[@chrisliberty1773]

Just ONE of the many many reasons I LOVE this channel, no b/s or manf drama (not that there is no drama...life😂)...sooo stoked to see this amazing vehicle come back to SNT Standards!

[@Anne6621]

cool automobile Sarah , back in 1970 when I graduated HS my parents got me a 1970 240Z but I felt bad so I paid for half of the car , wish I still had it , but it was stolen like 10 months later and after 54 years I am still not past it lol , can't wait to see you do the old Sarahized Detail to this auto

[@IceMan-lv6sv]

I had a 280zx exactly like that one! I bought it used in 1986. My favorite part: when the ignition was on and you opened the door, the car would say “the door is ajar”. I knew it wasn’t though. It was still a door.

[@DatukMusic]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I had the exact same car when I lived in in Hong Kong in the 80s. Favourite car ever.

[@nbrowser]

To quote Zips Ties n Bias Plies....Sarah...that 280 is F'n MINT! Absolutely killer score.

[@MarkPattersonAccentMarkPhoto]

The goosebumps when you pulled it out of the trailer! My dad had one and so did his best friend. My dad's was totalled when I was a baby, but when I was about 4, I remember riding in Albert's going to the Poconos. It's one of the most vivid memories I have nearly 45 years later. I will always love these cars and I am beyond thrilled to see what you do with it. Congrats!

[@RC-li1gb]

Sarah, I'm so jealous and excited for you at the same time! ❤ Wow, what a beauty 😍

[@Americathebeautiful49]

I really think you should consider keeping it as og as possible. Fix what needs fixing but things like wheels and tires are what help make it. I have a 74 VW and it’s has no mods which is what makes it desirable. Anyway I respect your work Sarah so nave fun.

[@xwaterparksx]

You can definitely absolutely throw different wheels on these things. Worst comment ever. 🙃

[@HowieSimpkins]

Awesome car. I had a 1976 280Z, I miss that one every time I see one like this.

[@sgtzsquad]

And it's a 5 Speed manual! Awesome, can't wait to see your future work.

[@ajdomer92]

I love it! That’s my kind of car. I also share your appreciation for minty 80s vehicles. Great find!

[@ResidentElvis]

Love your genuine enthusiasm towards these cars. Great find!

[@RonSwex]

Omg this was my father's car! Same color too! So happy to see you bring it home and work on it in the future!

[@lukeclayton7578]

Felt like Sarah's version of a vacation lol Cool find

[@Bryan_on_fire]

Whoa that's clean! I despise Nissan but I love Datsun! 😂

[@johnkilo3]

The Ford Focus is crying in the storage unit.

[@miketyler4536]

Sarah, that brings back memories of after HS graduation in San Diego. My brother bought the lighter shade of that car. It was so fast back in the late 80s. I used to take it on dates and cruise PCH in Del Mar to Laguna Nigel. Thx for this flashback. YOU ARE SO RAD!!

[@OldMan854]

Always loved the look of the Z’s!! That Jaguar like loooong hood.!! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@Jeff1960G]

When you say a "classic survivor" I was hoping for a muscle car from the 60's like maybe a rare barn find, 1964 Buick Riviera with the 425 dual quad option (less than 1100 built). But still a nice car.

[@mdd47]

I could tell from the silhouette on the video thumbnail this was a vintage Z car. These things are so cool. Have fun!

[@MrDudestein]

"Would ya just look at it?" is always a valid reason for a purchase

[@JF-lt5zc]

Excellent. My dad bought a 1980 new. Black exterior, red interior. I drove home from the lot with him. I still remember the bell sound to this day. Hearing it in your vid was fantastic! Yes, long gears. Have you ever driven a 240? Endless revs. Cut and buff. It really isn't too hard to do as long as you are gentile. It's amazing with fine grit wet sanding will produce on paint, metal, etc.

[@JayMills-z3f]

Very nice example of the performance line of Datsun from back in the day! I had a 1978 Celica GT 5 speed and loved it! I honestly would love to have it back!

[@The_R_Vid]

I have (period correct) 16s on an '81 RWD car that originally came with 14s from the factory. They look perfect. Don't stress about going with 16" Watanabes. It'll look awesome.

[@iamjtbe]

This was one of my longest owned cars! The voice is a tape loop mounted in the back. Sometimes it gets stuck! You are the best and I will be entering!

[@christopherbrown6697]

Somebody on my paper route had one of those when I was a kid. I remember peering in and marveling at the amazing looking stereo head unit. A cassette deck was downright exotic when my parents' '78 Malibu had a Delco AM radio. Those 6-spoke factory wheels look great on so many other cars. A neighbor had an orange 240z with those on it in the 1990s and it looked super clean.

[@solarflare1008]

Great car and my dream that never came true. Blessings

[@georgeEVERETT-zu3ii]

SWEET Z SARAH ONLY YOU COULD BE SO COOL TO FIND FIX AND GIVE AWAY SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CAR EXELLENT :)

[@DKHD176]

The second I saw the system check lights cycle through, I knew what this car was because I had one! I had a 1981 version in black with a silver hood and red pinstripe in between. It was pretty thrashed when I bought it. You're lucky this was a desert car. These were practically biodegradable in the Canada. Fun while it lasted.

[@jasonzondor4788]

That's an awesome find! That car brings back memories of my dad and I working on his when we lived in Okinawa.

[@fernandoben5605]

Garage kept and well maintained thru the years. Not bad. And the engine on those 280zx were indestructible. Enjoy !

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

Wow! The Z car. I'm going to age myself, but YOUR car was MY first Z. One of many. I was "somebody" driving that car - even when the T-tops leaked. Nicely done Sarah, proud of you, you found yourself a gem.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Woah, that's one heck of a survivor, it's earnt a Whole Sarah level of detailing and paint correction, and the underside looks to have been well maintained over time, so an OEM+ build is ideal.

[@bobbell5928]

Bought a 1980 Dotson 280 ZX GL in December of "79". Black with gold pin stripes and tan leather. I've never seen a stock 280 ZX without a cracked dash.

[@christopheralexander195]

So exciting. Those old Zs still stand up in the looks department. I can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@vanislescotty]

Already looking forward to this series one of these days. The 240Z was one of my dream cars when I was a teen.

[@flashg67]

I love original survivor cars!! I own two myself, 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate and 1997 Chevrolet Silverado Z-71. They are both low-mile vehicles with original paint. They are both green with tan leather seats. They are driven sparingly and kept out of the elements.

[@jeffinwisconsin]

Great find. Time capsule. I can almost smell it through the screen.

[@markduffield1147]

Thank you Sarah the 280z was my dream car back when I was 15 years old in 1975. I'll probably dream about it tonight.

[@brittburton3264]

Wow! You’re going to give that car away! That’s amazing! I almost bought one of those, used, back when I was getting out of the Army in 1989. I regret not buying it to this day! I’ll definitely be hoping to win it once you’re offering it!

[@jonranper]

Quite a Score Sarah! I had more than a few of these towed into my shop over the years with the emergency brakes rusted applied and having to replace or have the fuel tanks cleaned and then go thru the injection and wiring. Just to find one that can immediately be driven is impressive.

[@maxnoe3079]

Base coat clear coat came out in the late 70s. Many 80s car came from the factory with it. I know my dad’s 82 Subaru got hit in the door back in the day and used it.

[@logiclust]

my first ride was a '70 240z :). it was fantastic but had to sandbag it when the tank would get low. best sounding car ever. that's why i never did the small block swap that everyone else i knew was doing

[@jimparker5185]

That looks like a nice one. And it's the great grand child to my 1971 240z. So, I'm stoked that I'll get to see you do a refresh on it. Sad that I'll have to spend a small fortune to increase odds of winning the thing.

[@donnordstrom31]

The family had a Datsun 810 four on the floor four door sedan when I was growing up. Could easily do 120. Essentially a Z under the skin. Fantastic car.

[@steventhompson3075]

Damn! I love that car! If that's the new give-a-way car, I'm excited. Unfortunately, I cannot enter when it's time. I WILL NOT subject that gem to snowy winter weather. I have nowhere to keep it out of the weather.

[@kevinhill8749]

I thought you were crazy when you let the celica supra go in a giveaway and now you have my dream in your shop and your letting it go...you ma'am are mental! I could never imagine having such awesome cars and being able to let them go. P.S. hope ping is comfortable and loved ❤

[@herculesinwyoming]

My parents bought a 1979 in Sierra Vista AZ in 1979. I was only 8 years old but I have loved the car ever since. Datsun cars are highly under rated.

[@telemarktumalo6978]

Yet another home run! That car is a Beaut! I remember the early Z's so well and wanted one of the 240Z's with the dual carbs.