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1978' Datsun 260Z

£35,000

Published 29 August 2024ID: NYaEsP

Expired
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Information from the owner

Body: Sports Car

Age: 46 years

Mileage: 29600 km

Exterior color: Black

Seller's comments about 1978' Datsun 260Z

This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park 2024 on Saturday the 28th of September, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG.An exceptional example of Datsun's second-generation 'Z-car' finished in the rarely seen Wine Red Metallic (611) with a black cloth interiorSupplied new by C. Ward Garages Ltd., the Datsun main dealer in Stevenage on 24/ 08/ 1978 to its first of only two keepers, a Mr Donald Stewart of Palace Place Mansions, KensingtonComplete with the original Bill of Sale for £6, 263 less a trade-in allowance for a Triumph TR7The history file contains the V5C, 8 old MOT Certificates, an invoice for the first service by C. Ward with a matching stamp in the book, the original service book with 4 stamps, the last at 24, 191 miles in October 1992, a copy of the original enquiry for a 260Z responded to by Datsun of Baker St. dated July 1978 and an original sales brochure with this car believed to be on the front coverThe second custodian acquired this special "Z" car in 2015 and commenced a sympathetic recommissioning, returning the car to top form. The file contains numerous receipts for parts etc. including a bespoke stainless-steel exhaust built by him to finish it offThis 260Z represents a rare opportunity to own one of these iconic Japanese sports cars, in a rare colour, with just 29, 600 miles from new