Datsun Z cars: From 240z to 280zx

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Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Auto Chatter! Todays episode explores the first generations of Datsun Z cars in the U.S. Starting with the smash hit 240z, the one year only 260z, the fuel injected 280z,and finally the 280zx, which was quite the performer of its day. Dont forget to like and subscribe if you enjoyed it and comments are always welcomed.
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@bleachgarage 29 күн бұрын

It was a good video to watch. I'm a long time Z fan. I've owned several 280ZX, a couple 280Z, and one 1970 Fairlady Z.

@autochatter 29 күн бұрын

@@bleachgarage Thank you! I've owned 7 from a 71 240z up to a 03 350z.

@kyle1758 27 күн бұрын

I remember back in the late 90's/early 00's I would see s30's out on the road semi-frequently, nowadays the only one on the road I see is my own. I got my license in 2003, started buying my own Z/ZX's. I bought multiple 280s and 260s before for less than a grand, running and driving! Those days are definitely long gone.. Looking at the marketplace now the only ones I can find for less than $1000 are complete rust bucket rolling chassis.

@autochatter 27 күн бұрын

My story is similar except I started buying them used about a half decade before.

@haggis525 3 ай бұрын

Awesome... thanks for the great work! I had an 83 280ZX Turbo.... what a machine! She was a 2+2 - with half a backseat 🤣 ... I had a close friend with one of those ragtops, too. It was a 65 model year, I think... deffo a fun driver! Three tiny carbs... if I remember correctly ... Always loved Datsun/Nissan... also had a 77 F10, an 84 200SX and a Pulsar (not proud of this one but full disclosure)... so many great memories with fun cars and amazing old friends from the 1970's and 1980's.... good times. Apologies for the waffling... Edit... laughing out loud at the "a sports car that will start every day was kind of a big deal".... and bloody true! I was also the proud owner of an MGB, a Spitfire and a TR7.... and starting every day was not what they were all about...🤣🤣🤣 fun, fun cars to drive, though.

@autochatter 3 ай бұрын

Hey I'm glad you enjoyed it! Huge Z fan personally, and I liked how my Z vids came out...Even the sequel 😉 I'm a fan of small sports cars too and have a 21 MX5 RF with a 6 speed.

@haggis525 3 ай бұрын

@@autochatter Hey... the closer my ass is to the ground at 120 kph... the happier I am. 😎

@masonschanzenbach6368 7 ай бұрын

I just bought a 280z for 3k. I can't wait to start the restoration on it

@autochatter 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Rust is the hard part.

@BWTECH0521 9 ай бұрын

this was very educational. I am hoping to buy a 240z in rough shape and restore it (wouldn't we all? lol) This was insightful on what is what among the Z's. Thank you, subbed!!

@autochatter 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it! I've always loved Zs! My RF Miata reminds me of the earlier Zs I owned. Best of luck for your search. Find one with the least amount of rust you can!

@labowskidude Жыл бұрын

That was really cool and obviously a ton of work went into it.

@autochatter Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you!

@MGB-learning 8 ай бұрын

I bought new 1981 280 ZX blue and silver with T-tops. I still have it with 28 K miles. I also bought the 1984 300ZX Black with T-Tops. I sold it unfortunately.

@autochatter 8 ай бұрын

I used to call those the Dallas Cowboy Zs! Love that two tone paints on Zxs

@AVessey Жыл бұрын

This video is great!

@autochatter Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrMorrisonAF 5 ай бұрын

I just bought a 81 280zx and I can’t wait to get it cruisin

@autochatter 5 ай бұрын

Sweet! As long as the rust is minimal, your good to go.

@billm83army Жыл бұрын

GREAT info

@autochatter Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Long time Z fan.

@billm83army Жыл бұрын

@@autochatter Cool, I have a 1983 280zx. Surprised you sold an old Z for a new one. Everything after 1989 isn't a Z anymore. But again, good info

@autochatter Жыл бұрын

@WEBO I loved my Datsun Zs...But after years of no Zs and I had the opportunity to buy a NEW one I could afford? Had to do it LOL. I enjoyed that 350z too.Im of the opinion that the 350z came closest to the 240z in terms of price versus performance. All the other ones in between got expensive. Don't see many z fans who didnt care for Z32s. I wanted one so bad but they were too expensive. I liked my 82 Turbo more than the 85 300zx I had.

@jtreut Жыл бұрын

We would love to see a list of cars you’ve owned over the years and to learn which were your favorites.

@autochatter Жыл бұрын

Gladly! 1968 Meyers Manx, 1970 Manx Clone, 1972 Manx SR,72 VW sandrail, 71 Datsun 240z, 74 Datsun 260z (3), 1982 Datsun 280zx turbo, 1985 Nissan 300zx, 2003 Nissan 350z, 1979 Toyota pickup,1979 Chevy LUV,1981 Mazda RX7, 1988 Mazda Rx7, 1984 Toyota Celica GT, 1993 Nissan Sentra,1997 Nissan Maxima, 1991 Nissan Pathfinder,2001 Xterra, 2015 Subaru WRX, 2021 Mazda MX5 RF, 1984 Nissan Pickup, 1991 Toyota MR2 turbo....I think that's it. As far as favorites? Loved the MR2,my current car (Miata),the WRX, and the dune buggies...But Its hard to pick favorites!

@jtreut Жыл бұрын

Amazing list! Thank you!

@autochatter Жыл бұрын

@J T Actually I missed a couple. A 89 Buick Lesabre and a 00 Daewoo Laganza

@thomboering163 6 ай бұрын

I just bought a datsun 280zx t top turbo for 8500€, the interior is in rough shape but i think its a great investment

@autochatter 6 ай бұрын

As long as she's free of rust it should be!

@DingoZed 4 ай бұрын

12:20 "Not counting exotics". Even more sad when it was just one, ONE exotic was faster and that was the porsche 911.

@autochatter 4 ай бұрын

LOL...Malise era was somthing! I'm betting the Datsun was quicker than a regular 911 then...Had to go turbo to beat it.

@yoda8120 5 ай бұрын

I have three z cars. Best car ever made.

@autochatter 5 ай бұрын

Sweet! I miss mine.

@californiamicke9527 3 ай бұрын

🚗🇸🇪🙂👋👋

@joseaugusto-vd9vg 9 ай бұрын

The best 280zx os the 83'europeaan version the Last it 200hp and dont sale in the states

@autochatter 9 ай бұрын

Yeah..There was some European cars then that had more power than the versions we got too.

@joseaugusto-vd9vg 9 ай бұрын

In the europe the 260z have 163 HP 🙂but in the states dont have much power🙁

@autochatter 9 ай бұрын

The one in Europe had higher compression I think and they made the 260z longer. It was just made for 74 here. The emissions friendly carburetors kinda sucked too. I put 240z ones on mine then. Wasn't uncommon for European versions of cars we got having better performance then too.

@joseaugusto-vd9vg 9 ай бұрын

@@autochatter my father sale Datsun in Portugal and sale the first skiline it the Left sterin weel. The modelo is the 240kgt foor Doors Sedan🙂

@joseaugusto-vd9vg 9 ай бұрын

@@autochatter and in Portugal at the 70' sale the 260 2+2🙂

@autochatter 9 ай бұрын

@@joseaugusto-vd9vgThats cool!

@racketman2u 6 ай бұрын

does anyone know what carbs the Euro 260Z had? I know at least some of the Australian version of the 260Z had the (awful) flat-top Hitachi carbs and (also being heavier) wasn't quite as quick as the 240Z.