SOLD for $150,000 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo // Mecum Kissimmee 2024

[@HERBHOOVERS]

Well kept low mile unrestored 280ZX Turbos have been rapidly climbing in value in recent years and this 150k price is only the beginning. I recall an 80 10th anniversary with about the same miles bringing over 200k last year? The 81 Datsun 280ZX Turbo was just above the fastest car available at the time and all you had to do was turn up the boost, open the exhaust and the car turned into a rocketship.

[@tunnerro]

I still have mine, to maintain it, its highly you maintain the steel which requires antirust and weekly check. The Turbos are in good shape, no single engine problem . With 111,111 miles, its flying

[@SamRostien]

Milestone Z. The first year 81 Turbo basically restarted the horsepower war compition. Available only with the 3 speed automatic in 81, this was by far, the fastest automatic transmission machine in the world in the early 80s. Everyone wanted to be seen in one. Untouchable. I still have my 81 Turbo, completely original except for tires and fluids, just turned 21k miles. It's part of the family, will never sell it. Too many wonderful memories.

[@pissoff234]

Settle down fanboy Datsuns were shit then and if you can even find one that hasn't rusted out and returned to earth ......there still shit.

[@HERBHOOVERS]

Apparently many disagree with you or they would not be paying 6 figures today right? 😊 Yep.. Name one automatic transmission car in 81 that could outrun it. Yep..

[@daniloreyes2]

it was the fastest to 60 ; no need for the auto tranny comment (as I remember from car and driver...)

[@SamRostien]

@@daniloreyes2 Why no need for the auto tranny comment? Most people are probably unaware that you could only get this car with an automatic for 81 plus the automatic still out ran the 5 speed when it was introduced in 82. You might remember the Car and Driver reports but others might not so it was a big deal.

[@dexter280zxturbo]

I had gotten my 81zxt from the original owners nephew and have every document from new. It’s got about 70k miles and mice ate the engine harness so now it has a new harness and a standalone ecu

[@HeartTurnedToStone]

I bought one of these brand new. Looked EXACTLY like this one! (I had a black & silver one too. ) Wish I still had them. Only problem is the Turbo Chargers go out around 40,000 miles.

[@lyndelllyon754]

Beautiful

[@Vini-Pizza]

Wow!! VIN #1 + 31 miles!!! Incredible!! Well sold!!$$$$

[@lamaacosmeticos1]

I have an 280zx 79 in mexico , those cars are amazing to drive

[@Fusionman187]

I wish my 81 Turbo had 32 miles!

[@googleusergp]

Not correct. The 280Z ran through the 1978 model year. The 280ZX replaced it for the 1979 model year. Where do these guys get their information from?

[@blancaaguilera1264]

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[@geedubb-q1u]

Automatic?

[@SamRostien]

Yes an automatic only. The factory 5 speed was not strong enough to handle the power. A Borg Warner 5 speed was available in 82 but the automatic still outran the manual with ease.

[@daniloreyes2]

well, maybe that was the excuse in the beginning. inside tip from race teams, the non-turbo 5 speed was the same used for racing. The 82 borg warner gears were too far apart, . @u1hc7zo9b

[@عبداللهالعجمي-ب1ك]

هذا مزاد الزعفراني مالهم

[@daniloreyes2]

Every Z car enthusiast is going to tune in...

[@shanetyler9391]

wow i have owned 3 z cars 1 of whitch was a 1981 280zx car not a turbo car with a 5 speed owned for 7 years a lot of rust and money went into it macco paint and stuff i sold for 2500 in 2012.

[@blisterbrain]

So much for sanity returning to the market, I guess.