Gunner Asch wrote in
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I was just given a Datsun 280Z 2+2 thats been sitting in the back
corner of a farm. Slight front corner damage drivers side and the
interior is missing whatever goes around the shifter..inside is rough.

Is this something I want to mess around with as a long term
restoration project? Looking at that long assed engine..nothing
appears to be missing and the glass is sound all the way around. No
idea of the year yet. I was given this along with a split boom older
cable style tow truck, but I think I have the tow truck given away
already ..in trade for getting the Datsun hauled off and for long term
storage until Im ready to do something with it.

Any info would be appreciated.

The 280Z was a great little sports car. Probably was the best in the 70's
as far as bang for the buck goes. I used to work at a car dealer plus my
brother had one, so while I've never owned one, I have spent some time
behind the wheel. The car is an absolute blast to drive on twisty roads.

I would get it running, repair the suspension, put new tires on it, and
flog it around a bit. Then you can decide if driving around corners at
absurd speeds in a tiny car is for you.


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Dan