Why My Neighbor Has 3 of the Rarest Datsun 280ZXs!

Buckle up for a triple treat of automotive perfection as we showcase not one, not two, but three incredible 10th anniversary edition Datsun 280zx cars owned by my neighbor Fred. Datsun/Nissan only made 3,000 10th anniversary cars making them very RARE and Fred owns 3 of them. From the parts car to the sleek lines of his showroom looking Datsun 280zx, Fred tells us about each car's unique story. Subscribe now for more episodes of Earle's Classic Cars and never miss a classic car moment! #datsun #datsun240z #datsun260z #datsun280z #datsun280zx #classiccars #sportscar #nissan300zx #nissanfairladyz #280zx #280z #nissanfairladyz #nissan280zx #nissan

[@chrisroubideaux]

Enjoyed the video and interview with Fred! I owned a '79 when I was 16. Now at 54, I picked up a '83 a few years ago. The appreciation and love for these cars is something that has stayed with me all these years. Thanks!

[@EarlwithanE]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video and happy to hear you have another ZX to drive 👍

[@karljay7473]

I've got 3 of these myself. 79, 82 and 82 Turbo that was stripped for parts. These were one of THEE super cars you wanted back in the day. BTW, the 240Z had a higher HP/weight ratio than the 911. The ZX is more of a personal luxury car than a sports car. You CAN make it into more of a sports car with suspension mods, but it's really a comfy car as is. The turbo 5 speed, 2 seater is the one you really want. Simple mods to the XZT and you're in the 250HP range. You can get over 400 streetable, but that's a bit more work. The DOHC is not going to take... far, far to expensive and you're far better off with a turbo conversion or RB transplant.

[@willyhwang1059]

have soft spot for this generation, have owned two

[@EarlwithanE]

Good to hear. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@paulecrosby2006]

They are still a beautiful looking car .

[@fellowtrades7438]

In 1992 my father paid $3500 for my first car, the 1980 10th Anniv. 280ZX Black and Gold version. I still have it. Totaled it at least once. Many dollars later it still looks new. Great video! It's difficult to capture the stunning appearance of this car on camera. Direct sunlight versus overcast completely changes the gold tone. On a sunny day nobody bothers me about this car but once the sun begins to set or on a cloudy day, it gets an annoying level of attention. Fred made some good decisions concerning the paint on his Michigan car! I made some different decisions so it was great to see the alternatives here! I found mine for sale in the AJC news paper's classified ads in 1992. Wasn't sure what to think when reading "black and gold"??? Rode 2 hours to check it out and immediately thought it was the ugliest car I had ever seen, even my father frowned at it. A few minutes later the color scheme began to gain appeal. I had looked at many 240-280z's and favored their often black racing style interiors but the modern luxuries of the ZX won my vote. Power steering, windows, mirrors, antennae, automatic climate control, headlight squirters???, T-tops, leather seats, attenuated speaker level adjustment, locking exposed gas cap, adjustable seats with lumbar, airplane style map light, rear windshield wiper, painted alloy wheels in matching color scheme, amber lit instrument cluster, digital clock with lap counter, computer dash indicator display and other modern amenities were lacking on earlier Z models which had different design goals. I'm glad Fred mentioned the crossover with the Maxima model as this isn't mentioned enough in other discussions about the S130 ZX.

[@EarlwithanE]

@@fellowtrades7438 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was fun to make and Fred is a great guy. Appreciate you sharing your experience 👍

[@Legotruck82]

The commercial for the anniversary edition is hilarious. Very much of it's era. "BLACK GOLLLLLLLLD"

[@RobertRandin]

Thank you for showing us that beautiful Z I got a 1983 to 80 ZX that I'm going to restore with my grandson they do carry a lot of rust though going to be a great project car

[@amazingsnow]

What a flash back ! Had some fun in that car .

[@seanshaw8321]

I had two here in Australia in the 90’s, an ‘80 auto and an 82 manual

[@EarlwithanE]

@@seanshaw8321 sweet!

[@colesoum6913]

The gauges look nice at night time orange and green color

[@philliplopez8745]

Return to the AGE OF BUMPERS .

[@MrElPoderozo1]

Enjoy the ride!! Who else knows what im talking about?😊

[@RobertRandin]

Beautiful area you live in I believe that's Tennessee and it's beautiful countryside I live in South Carolina and it's pretty beautiful here too I'd like to know the gentleman that owns that the would be interested in selling the rims on the one they have in the yard yard for parts

[@EarlwithanE]

@@RobertRandin glad you enjoyed the video. Send me an email with your info to [e-mail] and I will see if Fred is interested in selling the rims. I think he would rather sell the whole car, but I can ask.

[@billm83army]

2 are nice! Smart to have parts car, do not get rid of it. You need all glass, tail lights, etc. Cover and save

[@ronnymjs758]

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