Fairlady/280Z/260Z 2/2 at auction

"Built in 1978".

Nope. Chassis number is 'GS30-032937' and it is an 'A-GS30' model 'Fairlady Z-L 2/2' which left the factory with the 'NAPS' spec injected L20 six.

It was manufactured in 1975.
 
Albrecht said:
"Built in 1978".

Nope. Chassis number is 'GS30-032937' and it is an 'A-GS30' model 'Fairlady Z-L 2/2' which left the factory with the 'NAPS' spec injected L20 six.

It was manufactured in 1975.
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Is that quite rare? its not a model I've ever seen before.
 
toopy said:
Is that quite rare? its not a model I've ever seen before.
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Well, in 1975 alone Nissan made and sold over 3,800 of them in Japan.

How many are still left I couldn't tell you. The car in question is in Ireland, so I would guess one of a small handful over there at the most.
 
A car known to me, did reside in the south of France and was supplied with parts by MJP (RIP).

Would it have had a mph speedo as OEM ?
 
SeanDezart said:
Would it have had a mph speedo as OEM ?
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No. All Japanese domestic market cars had metric speedos.

The car has many, many modifications both big and small. The 'Datsun 260Z' dash emblem is an example of small (it would have been 'Fairlady Z' when it left the factory) and the engine swap is an example of the big.

No idea why they are claiming it was built in 1978, but presume it is simply lack of knowledge. Just about every still-original detail on the car screams 1975 production date and the fact that a 1978-build Fairlady Z-L 2/2 would have had a 'GS31' prefixed chassis number is pretty basic stuff.
 
Thanks. I have a JDM Z32 here and the speedo is only in kms and only up to 180.

I believe that this car was kept running on a shoestring and it's rarity (and general ignorance) and low book-value played against it hence parts swapped.
A similar car, barn-found, today would no doubt be valued as stock and kept so.....?
 
Looks tidy
Albrecht said:
No. All Japanese domestic market cars had metric speedos.

The car has many, many modifications both big and small. The 'Datsun 260Z' dash emblem is an example of small (it would have been 'Fairlady Z' when it left the factory) and the engine swap is an example of the big.

No idea why they are claiming it was built in 1978, but presume it is simply lack of knowledge. Just about every still-original detail on the car screams 1975 production date and the fact that a 1978-build Fairlady Z-L 2/2 would have had a 'GS31' prefixed chassis number is pretty basic stuff.
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I wonder if the registration document V5, says registered in the UK 1978 and previously used overseas
 
What's people's view on the 2+2
Are the values the same as the 2 seater models. Or is the 2 seater a more desirable car
 
Needa240z said:
What's people's view on the 2+2
Are the values the same as the 2 seater models. Or is the 2 seater a more desirable car
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Which looks better to you? 😜
Perhaps more importantly, 2 seater has massively better parts availability.
So a 2+2 that needs metal work may need expensive fabrication work
 
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The 2/2 looks great when lowered and with wider wheels. It's too long, tall and narrow otherwise (like 2/2 E types). They are great cars in their own way and also drive very well. The 2 seater is just sooo beautiful and sporty that sadly the 2/2 tends to be in it's shadow. I think this car has potential.
 
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