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First-month S130 identity, a long-term ownership trail, and records documenting substantial mechanical work give this 280ZX a traceable life beyond its early build date.

Strengths

  • Early-production S130 identified as a July 1978 build and number 1,462 from the factory.
  • Long-term ownership history includes a prior owner from 1997 and seller ownership from 2018.
  • Documented mechanical work includes a water pump, wheel bearings, fuel-system components, ball joints, tie rods, and sway-bar bushings.
  • Sale includes factory keys, owner's manual, spare tire, spare parts, and service records.

Watch For

  • Exterior chips, dings, scratches, paint imperfections, and peeling areas are shown in the gallery.
  • The seller reports that portions of the exterior were repainted under previous ownership.
  • Corrosion is present on some underbody components, with a small rust spot reported at the base of the rear window.
  • The rear speakers are inoperative.