1980 Datsun 280ZX sold for $231,000 (13 photos)
Auction house Mecum has recently sold one of the rare variations two-door Datsun 280ZX, released in 1980. Coupe modification was designed to celebrate the decade of the model. The circulation was only 3000 copies, of which only 500 machines had a combined, black-red color. 
Judging by the description of the lot, the black and red Datsun 280ZX were created not just like that, but as a distinction for the top 500 dealers of the brand in USA. At that time, the brand had 1,250 car dealerships in the country. Actually, that is why the car still has a pristine appearance and 28 miles (about 45 km) on the odometer.
This copy went to a certain Jerry Lane, who became the best of the best among Datsun sellers. For 42 years the owner of the dealership kept the car as a trophy in the garage with climate controlled environment and only recently sold it to a new owner, who put the 280ZX up for auction.
The Datsun 280ZX is powered by a 2.8-liter inline 6-cylinder unit, paired with a 5-speed manual. The output of the motor is 135 forces. Drive - rear.
In 1980, such a 280ZX was valued at $13,990. Taking into account inflation to date, the cost of the car is 51,900 dollars. Nevertheless, at the auction for the 43-year-old two-door, it was possible bail out $231,000. What probably makes this 280ZX the most expensive in history. However, before the results of the predecessor of the model in the face of the iconic 240Z is still far away. In 2020, the rarest 1970 Z432R issue went under the hammer for $ 800,000. 
