Auction 10th Anniversary Datsun 280zx - How Bad is it?

[@michaelhazelwood5108]

I'm still boggled as to how that mechanism with the radio still works after all this time.

[@nicoftime1534]

Quality was the name of the game back in the day. These days it's about planned obsolescence.

[@bendaga]

me too

[@mrprofile101]

Oh, thats an aftermarket radio lol. Its probably less than 10-20 years old

[@Mark-mv1fy]

@@mrprofile101 we know that, the radio didnt come with that mechanism, the mechanism is stock

[@mrprofile101]

@@Mark-mv1fy No, its not. It's aftermarket. The stock radio is long gone.

[@RecklessRedz]

Z restoration incoming?😀

[@hikaruyoshino6485]

That'd be so cool honestly.

[@evanclements2577]

Ong

[@brandoncarral-jimenez1324]

This is the cleanest z I’ve seen my life

[@TheSpriteCanDuo]

nice

[@samuelgeue999]

YES PLEASE

[@spxtfxre1]

If I were you and I had the money, I'd get that and fix it right up, since there doesn't seem to be any major faults with the car apart from things degrading due to age. Would love to see you working on this car.

[@beeflord281]

You gotta get that 1000% worth restoring and keeping its beautiful

[@spurton9556]

That misfiring could be your ignition wires or a bad terminal on the distributor cap. I’ve also seen the wires on the fuel injectors come completely undone, so i’d check that too. Another common problem with these ZX’s is that battery acid may get on the battery tray & rust it out. Since the frame rail is more or less directly below that tray, you’ll definitely want to look at that before you think of buying. Otherwise, interior is in great condition, Exterior looks solid, seems like a buy to me.

[@jagamaphone2684]

Yeah I was thinking that too with the rust, especially if its lived in a wetter climate it's whole life. As far as clean datsuns go, this is 100% one of them.

[@spurton9556]

@@jagamaphone2684 Absolutely. Definitely in daily driver condition if you get that misfire diagnosed & fixed.

[@bendaga]

I'm kicking myself that I didn't get a chance to check out underneath the hood. But just from the condition of the rest of the car I would guess that the battery tray is okay. But you bring up some great points for the misfiring, thanks for sharing!

[@D2DMOTORSPORT]

@@bendaga bro u got to get that if is goes for low price it is an absolute piece of wonderful JDM history.

[@aod8770]

@@bendaga you need to buy this car

[@panzerkampfwagen5pantherau524]

Yes those dashes are from the 80’s!! I own one, factory digital clock, cruise control, the oil pressure sending units are known to go bad though, and rust LOVES these cars, i watch you alot and to see you review a car i actually own is amazing, its a good little gem and im jealous, that dash cover is to prevent cracks as these cars had horrible vinyl quality, seats being bad also could be due to the common “T-Top leak” this car is also in the black and red color which is MORE RARE than any other 10th anniversary color, best find yet.

[@OneOfDisease]

I owned a 79 280zx back in the late 90s, I would love to own a similar car again.

[@CristianGarcia-zw2jz]

Wait till you find out that the 240z's from the early 70s had those gauge pods in the exact same place. Datsun was ahead of their time I guess

[@bendaga]

that's crazy to think about

[@FunDipFobs]

I love these cars. One of my dream cars… so sad to see it here but happy to see someone giving it love.

[@radisnooker5]

Rare to find an old z that's not a rusted out turd. Rust is literally driving these cars to extinction. In fact they're so prone to it that they literally started rusting on the cargo boats while being shipped from Japan.

[@bendaga]

I was impressed at how rust free this one was underneath. Can’t imagine these surviving around the rust belt though.

[@vdubborero1999]

I do remember these cars there were really cool looking and drove well but their engines weren't that good for some reason but they were fast..I just joined your channel I love cars and it makes my day seeing your channel and content.. keep it coming and keep it amazing my bro...

[@jamesbashaw5831]

Those gauge pods were stock. I didn't get a good look at the 3rd one closest to the passenger seat though. All of the Z's going back to the 240z had those. My old z31 300zx even had them.

[@Sireal_beats]

The gauge pod closest to the passenger seat in my 83’ ZX is an analog clock. Don’t know what the one in video is?

[@lunarpking]

@@Sireal_beats some were digital. 83 had digital I know that.

[@djdudegaming8502]

my '80 280zx has those exact gauge pods

[@mrprofile101]

The hood is probably stuck to the rubber stoppers under each corner of the hood. Your best bet is to give the hood a couple love taps near the top corners to loosen up the stuck rubber. If that doesnt work, spray WD in the top center of the hood crack to try and lube the release mechanism.

[@NS5_USR]

By the looks of it it's probably been there for atleast a few days or weeks because it looks good as new

[@JJfromPhilly67]

What a sweet car. Loved those 280 and 300 Z cars growing up. I was 13 in 1980. That carpeting on the doors gave me warm feeling of nostalgia. She is in such great condition, if I had the money I would seek her out.

[@jagamaphone2684]

yo man, I'm actually fixing up an 83 280zx Turbo right now, and I def want to say that this would be a great car to own. Both yours and mine have around the same miles but yours does look to be in better condition than mine. If you do buy it just be prepared for a lot of small shit like sensors, lines, etc. Seems like your Z could just be mistimed as well. Overall, I love these cars and these anniversary and turbo cars are the one to get, especially if it started up and you can get it moving. 👍

[@bendaga]

Hey - Thats awesome that you're rebuilding a Z! Hope it's been treating you well so far. Appreciate the insight since you've gone through it. It helps put things into perspective.

[@jagamaphone2684]

@@bendaga it's definitely been a little rough trying to get this car back on the road, but these old Z's are so cool and harder to find each day so its worth it. Love the videos man

[@boriskovac5546]

Bro it is just amazing

[@s277garage6]

YOU GOTTA GET THIS ONE DUDE

[@manilj298]

@Bendaga - Absolute GEM!

[@callingallbassmorgan339]

Definitely a keeper grab that thing man!

[@mrprofile101]

The biggest point of rust will be under the battery tray. Battery acid leaks under the tray where it is nicely guttered onto the passenger side frame rails and rusts them from the inside out.

[@davidh_544]

I love these old Z's. I especially love the original 240Z the most, but the 280Z is also really cool to me. I do feel the 280Z needs to be in black though because the bumpers are really ugly to me at the back but I think the front looks nice. Very cool car, and quite insane that you found it there

[@commieasmr8469]

Dont forget the 280z and 280zx are 2 very different cars!

[@Ncnee44]

Swear i saw this exact Datsun 280zx down the road near Charlotte, NC :o

[@samuelanderson1415]

Dude get it man

[@karljay7473]

@1:50 those are the correct factory gauges from the 80s. They might have taken them out and cleaned them or repainted/detailed them, but those are what came from the factory. One of the things about the Z/ZX is the dash was pretty amazing. It was designed as a "drivers car". That car is in great shape for its age. Cleaned up that's something in the 10~20K range.

[@PSwayBeats]

I just started watching by the end of this video if u haven't bought this car I am ashamed of you

[@osmundofcouchcrushers6431]

It's beautiful, I've got an 84 50th AE and an 85

[@ryan.c990]

I love the 280zx

[@opum]

That bing bong alarm reminds me of takumis 86 when he goes over 100km/h

[@cristyanprj4603]

An very cool old car 10th edition is very rare for something like this is very cool to show us the car

[@nopiatl]

Some of our best radios ever made the Kenwood mask. I love those Exelon units I still have two of them

[@rageeth]

Buy it !!!!!

[@TAHOE2FAST4U]

Dude I am a huge kenwood radio fan that’s cool

[@bendaga]

they make good stuff fs

[@2003cobramustang]

Wow this z for the age is in great shape! Never realized they made a 10th anniversary!

[@jayrogers8255]

3,000 of them for 1980. 2.5k of them were “black gold”, & 500 were like this: black & red.

[@jelaunfrancis7325]

you right about the gauges.. theyre not from the 80s theyre from the original 240z

[@TrapAPMadeItSlap]

I’m from your shorts video, I had to see the full vid 🤣 nice find my boy!!

[@billstacks9850]

You should buy that car ASAP bro great classic

[@jsm0m]

Buy it!!!! Freaking badass!

[@timothysisneros]

My first car was a 83 280Z. Got it for 300. Previous owner just put a new clitch in it. Ran like a top, and I got to wrench on it a bit. Brakes and thermostat mostly. The only thing wrong with it was the mounts on the hand brake were busted out of the frame so it was always parked in gear. Digi speedometer and gadge cluster. Still probably my favorite car I've ever owned. Collectors item, should have kept it.

[@BrainlessActivity6000]

I have an 83 2+2 and it’s an amazing car. Highly recommend getting it especially since it’s the manual version. Also the gauge pods are stock from the 80s, mine has the same ones (except my clock is green cause I have the digital dash)

[@Shteven]

Loving these longer videos!

[@bendaga]

thank you!

[@SouLerKunG]

worth collecting it. Nice number plate, good condition, cool

[@yeetsus5449]

That this is so worth it

[@HereForAStorm]

What are the odds he tried to open the hood from the wrong direction?

[@bendaga]

I think I did 🫣

[@aaryarajashekara6275]

Lmaooo

[@OneOfDisease]

Mine popped pretty hard when I pulled the hood release, that one was covered in ice.

[@joshuagraham3222]

Buy it!!!!!! Seems like it runs really well. I’m sure after it warms up it will be a smooth engine.

[@ferrari250lm]

I really hope that you bought this.

[@2016Hadi]

I felt warm when I got into the car.😊

[@torrejuan1971]

It is worth buying.

[@OotjeBootje]

What a gem

[@michaelkennedy8004]

Seriously buy this... please!!!

[@jjcondado]

That car is my dream car and i've always wanted to buy one

[@jeffreyamolsch6009]

I had that exact stereo lol. That brought back some memories.

[@Chrissy212]

1404 when camera shifts i really hope this car gets saved

[@Holy-RomanEmpire]

You have to get this if you didnt already got it now or someone other bought it

[@aidancabrales7794]

Hopefully picking up a slicktop 97 ZX this weekend, got a decent offer on a running one with some beat up fenders and paint. Should be a fun project

[@markymerks8012]

Hopefully it scooped it up! Have a 82 280zx and love mine! Currently in the stage of motor swapping it

[@chaparro7681]

Dude!!!! Love that car!!!

[@samuelfoote9135]

That radio though ❤, if you can get it for a good orice then go for it, it'll sell itself

[@PSwayBeats]

Buy It now buy it now

[@watsontyler42]

Super cool vid man! Very lucky to find one of these!!

[@Delta132]

It was actually car #1401 the 4 faded and I thought it was 1101 too lol

[@Tyler-Lord]

actually looks like 1404 you can see the 4 bit on both of what he thought were ones

[@CKM_808]

My mom had a silver 2006 or 2007 Infiniti FX35 that ran perfectly smooth until my brother poured too much oil in it and messed it up. It had 150,000 miles on it. Now she has a white 2017 Infiniti QX70 limited. I have to admit it’s a bit of an upgrade but I miss her old car.

[@leaninheavy]

please save this car

[@jamesrudd8705]

Those "roller bars" are to open the storage compartments underneath them.

[@TheTigerQuoll]

It would be great if you did a follow up letting us know what they fetch at auction,nice conditioned car anyway.

[@24space310]

i like the door ding.

[@whoismason]

The "Bing Bong" follows me into my Dreams

[@lalalandtopg]

Save this car brother please

[@skater3246]

Such a beautiful car! I recon the rough idle was something to to with it being at about 5-600rpm

[@Styrbord]

Get it!

[@Kiera_Jackson74]

That's a stock dash gauge cluster with the 3 in the centre. Had one in the early 90's it was a fun car until I started having kids

[@bendaga]

Ah I didn’t know that - appreciate the insight!

[@Kiera_Jackson74]

@@bendaga another tidbit if you notice the gas gauge on the left there is another gauge within it at the bottom that measures down the last 1/4 1/8 & 1/16th of a tank...

[@Commander_Shepard2000]

I think you should buy it

[@gameingandfour-wheel6821]

Buy it

[@DustinDuster_53]

Where is this auction at? And is it already over?

[@toe-b203]

those gauges are 100% from the 80s. factory equipment too. mine has all 3 of em and they still work

[@nancychism3480]

Of the Anniversary editions of that year, the RED/BLACK ones had RED interiors. If you look at that anniversary emblem, it appears gold in the background. Also.... the RED/BLACK ones 10th anniversary badging was a gray-ish silver color, not black. I *think* this may be a GOLD/BLACK one which someone attempted to paint red.

[@NRKValorant]

The number is 1404 silly goose... LOL @2:30

[@jorgmunster318]

It needs a new life and would be worth it in the end

[@GoatRoper911]

I had a 1978 Z and a 1981 ZX with T-tops. Both cars were amazing. Did you buy it and if so, how much was it?

[@V.T.J.L.]

get it , make it the devil Z , hope to see it in your future videos .

[@henrygomez7643]

How much did it go for? So curious to find out what happened to it

[@l_o_l4864]

You should have tried popping the hood because the engine probably would have warmed it up

[@GradualReportSerbia]

Anyone else notice that the car is actually 1404/3000, and not 1101/3000? Hehe :)

[@labowskidude]

I have 2 80s Nissan trucks and have videos of them up.Thats totaly fixable and you will be kicking yourself if you dont buy it.

[@kyriakosevangelakos9971]

Perfect

[@Homierizz]

Can U buy it tho I want to see u like fix the seats and anything else wrong with the z

[@sealishmain4331]

i would buy it

[@wr1ght939]

Dude this is literally one in a million. Please…

[@PontiacBonneville-ut8co]

1 in 3000

[@gypsonny2]

1,401 in 3,000

[@jayrogers8255]

@@gypsonny21,401 or 1,404?

[@АчытыКуулар-ъ1в]

georgious car but also a want to ask what shoes are u wearing?

[@TheSuperbaconator]

Bro if you don't cop that I will lol

[@ilhanbeyaztas9387]

Save it

[@Heavenlygamer19YT]

Where's the car located 🥺🥺 I want it 🥺🥺🥺

[@andyn751]

That is a cool car

[@theguy5333]

Please tell me that you are going to restore it!!🙏🙏 I will literally be the first person the watch the vids

[@Gamer-tx3gq]

Where is this auction?

[@User-MIK2000]

How much for the Zs

[@darrenpipe]

Did you get it?

[@gregorymaupin6388]

I dated a girl who had one of these and she had no idea how to drive it, I actually had to teach her as her grandfather bought it for her. If she hadn’t have had had two kids I probably would’ve stayed with her she had no regard for them, I didn’t know she had them until after I drove up to pick her up one day I thought they were her siblings but no so I peaced out.

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

It's sad how common that is today

[@brettbrown1548]

Glad you left her. That situation sounds bad. Too bad for her kids, though.

[@nasadark88]

Where are these auctions held?

[@joeystout431]

I want this car so bad bro.