SWB 280zx 1979 originally uk registered

[Richie1708]

Hi there all.
Ive currently got a 280zx 83 targa getting ready for paint ..
After that resto I'm now the proud owner of BAP196T . A red 2 seat slicktop uk 280zx .. needing a lot of attention .The car featured in Motorsport magazine in 1980 as a road test.. if anyone has any advice i.m in Littlehampton sussex . Cheers
Richard

 

[candy red]

What sort of advice are you after?

 

[Jay.]

Welcome Richie

 

[Richie1708]

Loos like I'm going to need a lot of welding lol the car has been off the road since early 90s . Petrol tank is out and holed but the car is complete.

 

[Richie1708]

Welcome Richie

Hi Jay !

 

[Huw]

Welcome Richie. Nice to see another 280ZX getting some love. Especially nice this one has a bit of history as well. Lot of info and help available via forum, worth being a paid up member

 

[jonbills]

Funny that that article calls it a 280z. Was the UK press ignorant of the s30 280z?

 

[Huw]

Funny that that article calls it a 280z. Was the UK press ignorant of the s30 280z?

They still are today

 

[Davidsw]

Well one step at a time . You’re in the right place for advice and help .

 

[Sylv1]

Funny that that article calls it a 280z. Was the UK press ignorant of the s30 280z?

often confusion between Datsun 280z (USA specific) & Nissan 280z which is the Jdm equivalent of our Datsun 280zx…