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January 26, 2024

Timeless Charm of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Unveiling the Timeless Charm of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Unveiling the Timeless Charm of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Found this one nice classic car offered for sale on Craigslist in Tucson, Arizona. The automotive world witnessed a true masterpiece in 1985 with the release of the Nissan 300ZX. This iconic sports car has stood the test of time, captivating enthusiasts with its sleek design, powerful performance, and cutting-edge features. In this article, we'll delve into the key aspects that make the 1985 Nissan 300ZX a timeless classic and explore its enduring appeal in the modern automotive landscape.

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Design Elegance: The 1985 Nissan 300ZX boasts a design that seamlessly blends aerodynamics with aesthetics. Its sleek and curvaceous exterior lines were ahead of its time, making it a standout in the sports car realm. The pop-up headlights, smooth contours, and low-slung profile contribute to an unmistakable visual allure that continues to captivate collectors and car enthusiasts.


March 12, 2017

1973 Triumph Stag Needs Few Works

1973 Triumph Stag Need Light Works

1973 Triumph Stag Needs Few Works

Found this one rare British car with Italian taste being offered for sale in Carigslist, asking $5300 located in Auburn, Alabama. As shown here is 1973 Triumph Stag is said good condition, but needs few works to be perfect. It has a lot of part could be important bone to entering a light restoring project.

The Triumph Stag is a luxury sports car sold between 1970 and 1978 by British automaker Triumph Motor Company, were styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. That was designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SL class models for the era.

1973 Triumph Stag Interior

As you've seen here is four-seater convertible coupe, with a B-pillar "roll bar" hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar, overall the interior look has a good shape far from a rotten or torn and the owner says it have a removable hardtop can be included as standard equipment.

1973 Triumph Stag engine

Not so good angle view, but it look correctly a 145 HP 2,997 cc V8 engine, that was backed by automatic transmission. Reportedly runs well with 83340 miles on it. 9.3 seconds needed to coverage 0 to 60 and 116 mph for top speed, all numbers obtained when new. For reputation is not so shine, the mechanical unreliability, usually in the form of overheating, such as cooling problems, lubrication and ignition system, so it needs extra attentions and must always cared for.



May 28, 2016

Very Rare, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

Very Rare, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa For Sale

This a rare opportunity to have ownership of the Italian bull under a million dollars. Found this one on Craigslist a very rare Lamborghini Jalpa 1984 model year, the seller says it is only 410 units ever made, and this one is of them. Same as the Countach but much less expensive, the Jalpa was also designed by Bertone but for an affordable model of Lamborghini automobile. If you want to compare it to the Countach, the Jalpa has more advantages, is easier to drive, has better visibility, and is more tractable in heavy traffic and at slow speeds.

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1984 Lamborghini Jalpa Interior

How do you feel about the interior? that was good?... For me, all looks neat, and clean hard to find imperfections here. At first glance it is similar to the Lamborghini Silhouette interior, the Jalpa has larger a steering wheel and the dashboard used a new kind of box-shaped instrumentation also more lather for thicker seats to comfort while driving.

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa Engine

Affordable model, affordable power that was the Jalpa. As shown here is a double overhead camshaft version of the Lamborghini Silhouette engine, called a 3.5L V8 the Jalpa version which is capable to produce 255 hp. The factory claims the Jalpa could accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.0 seconds, with a top speed of 145 mph (234 km/h), but the Classic & Sports Car magazine, quoted a little slower for acceleration only 6.8 seconds for 0-60 mph.



May 19, 2016

Clean Red, 1983 Datsun 280ZX

Clean Red, 1983 Datsun 280ZX For Sale

Clean Red, 1983 Datsun 280ZX Non Turbo For Sale

Found this one offered for sale on Craigslist, one of the best Japanese sports cars of its era. Made by Nissan Motors under the Datsun brand, released in 1983 powered by a 2.8L inline 6-cylinder non-Turbo engine backed by 3-speed automatic transmission. 33-year-old car is still in excellent condition and has been driven about 161000 miles. The 280ZX has a good reputation in many motorsports championships in various classes of race, particularly in the US.

Nice and clean with new red paint, no dent, rust-free. The decent interior looks neat on black, with no crack on the dash or tear as shown in photos, and the engine is beast ready to accommodate high-speed demand.

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