Historic race-winning 1977 Datsun 280Z with stroked 2.9L inline-six and tube frame hits Hagerty Marketplace for serious track enthusiasts.
A true motorsport pedigree and track-ready performance headline the latest listing on Hagerty Marketplace: a 1977 Datsun 280Z vintage race car with championship credentials and serious mechanical upgrades, now available to collectors and racing aficionados alike.
Built for competition and refined over decades, this 280Z has a long-running history in the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) series, where it captured a class championship. Featuring ZTRIX IMSA bodywork and finished in patriotic red, white, and blue, the car is more than just a looker—it’s a proven race winner with extensive time on track under HSR and SVRA banners.
Under the hood is a recently freshened, stroked 2.9-liter inline-six, built from a bored F54 block using a V07 LD28 crankshaft, Wiseco pistons, and Pauter rods. It’s topped with a P90 head and managed by a high-end MOTEC EFI system, tuned by Andres Lamus of ANCLA Motorsports. The powerplant delivers precise performance thanks to a custom Tremec close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission, Tilton twin-disc clutch, and a Quaife limited-slip R200 rear differential with 3.90 gears.
Supporting the drivetrain is a semi tube-frame chassis, Koni coilovers, and a full ARIZONA ZCAR rear suspension, while Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes provide serious stopping power. A full roll cage, Corbeau race seat, Simpson five-point harness, and fire suppression system bring modern safety to vintage racing.
With only minor cosmetic wear from its time on track, this purpose-built 280Z is offered with three sets of wheels, a spare driveshaft, and a wideband Innovate LM-2 air/fuel meter.
For those seeking a turnkey historic race car with real competition history and high-performance engineering, this 280Z presents an exceptional opportunity.
