1978 Datsun 280Z 5-Speed Project

The 1978 Datsun 280Z is currently bid to $1,900 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1978 Datsun 280Zauction.

This 1978 Datsun 280Z project is finished in metallic brown over brown vinyl and is equipped with a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It rolls on 14″ alloy wheels and features front disc brakes, aftermarket exhaust components, a revised steering wheel, a Sony head unit, and a heater. It was inherited in 2025 by the seller, who describes the vehicle as a running project that required further mechanical inspection and sorting before becoming roadworthy. This 280Z project is now offered with repair manuals and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name. The car is

• Make: Datsun
• Model: 280Z
• Year: 1978
• Transmission: Five-speed manual transmission
• Engine: 81k Miles Shown
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Exterior color: metallic brown
• VIN: HLS30448957