Hey everyone
I have recently bought my very first Z in New Zealand and i was far too excited about this car that i didn't really pay much attention to anything other then its gorgeous curves so i bought it, fixed the vacuum leak and drove the car from his drive way that day. Now that i have owned this car for several months i have been wanting to alter several things and after some serious researching i have come to the conclusion that my Z is really mixed up. My 280Z is registered as a 1984 Nissan Fairlady 280Z that was imported from Japan in the late 80's but in 1984 the 300ZX was being produced and the 280Z had finished. it also has an L20E engine which was put in 280Z's in Japan as an alternative to the 2.8L engine. I went to check the VIN and being a 280z it should state S30 but instead it states S130 which means it is a 280ZX (79-83). All the interior and exterior badges are Fairlady 280Z. Also my last thought was just the general shape of the body. The sharp rear windows, bumper and grill, and pre face lift is the same of a 280Z. Unless i have missed something that is right in front of me (something men are good at) i think this Z is actually different to what it is registered as, name and/or year.
Here are several photos of my 280Z. What are your thoughts?