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1976 Datsun 280Z sales brochure

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Straight from the DatsunForum memorabilia collection, this 1976 280Z sales brochure was included with the original owner’s paperwork when we purchased the car for restoration, and it’s been scanned here for your reference and enjoyment.

1976 was the first year of the Datsun 280Z, arriving on dealer lots in late 1975 as the successor to the 260Z, and beginning the final version of the 1st generation Z sports car. Covering the 1970 through 1978 model years, the 1st generation Z was replaced by the 1979 280ZX.

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The engine displacement was increased to 2.8 liters, resulting in the 280Z nomenclature. A Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system helped combat the increasingly-stringent emissions regulations which threatened to diminish the Z-car’s horsepower ratings.

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Available with either a 4-speed manual or a 3 speed automatic transmission, the first-year 280Z retained the earlier models’ independent suspension arrangement and 14″ alloy wheels, while adding a sportier array of dashboard gauges.

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The 280Z was now available in two body styles: a 2-seat coupe or a 2+2 4-seater. The 4-seater was 12.5″ longer than the standard 280Z, though it shared similar performance characteristics.

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We hope you enjoy this slice of history, and if you’re not already active on DatsunForum.com, we hope you’ll pop in and join the conversations!

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1981 Datsun Dealer Press Packet

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Straight from the DatsunForum.com memorabilia collection, here’s a neat piece for those of you with a 1981-vintage Datsun!

This dealership press packet, in a glossy 9×12 folder, was distributed to Datsun dealers in late 1980 to introduce the 1981 Datsun model lineup, as well as to acquaint dealer personnel (and the local press) with specifications and updates for the coming model year.

The photos are official 8×10 glossy prints that the dealers could use when running ads in the local newspapers or magazines, and the attached articles served as press releases to be provided to automotive journalists.

Also included was information on retail pricing and specifications for the entire 1981 Datsun model lineup, as well as info on the NAPS-Z engine and the “talking” Datsun 810!

I hope you guys enjoy these scans of this rare piece of Datsun memorabilia.

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Datsun 240Z Sport 1971 FSM Supplement

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This Datsun 240Z supplemental manual was prepared by the National Service Training Department, and contains important service information in addition to and/or superseding the basic “Service Manual” titled 240Z, Chassis and Body.

More comprehensive instructions are provided for servicing the dash area including removal and replacement of the instrument panel assembly and floor console (Automatic and Standard transmission models). Additionally, the heat and ventilating system (HVAC) is fully documented in this supplement, as well as removal and replacement of the center instruments, center console finisher, and radio. Section VI contains revised wiring diagrams and illustrations for positive identification of wire harness electrical connectors.

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You can find the rest of the 240Z (and other Datsun factory service manuals) at Datsun Service Manuals.

Special thanks to Chuck from Sakura Garage for procuring this manual for you.

We hope this helps you with your restoration!

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Nissan “clublife” Newsletter Spring-Summer 2013

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The “clublife” newsletter is published for the Japanese market on a quarterly basis by Nissan – I guess you could call it the JDM equivalent of NICOclub, but in printed form!

Anyhow, we periodically receive copies of clublife from our Japanese contacts, and as time permits, I’ll scan a copy for you guys to enjoy.

In this issue, there’s a great feature article on a beautifully restored Datsun Type 17, as well as lots of local club event coverage – Check out some of the pics of the great classic Datsuns!

I hope you enjoy the scans (click for larger images):

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