“Revving Up the Road: The 1980 Datsun 280-ZX”

This vintage automobile advertisement from 1980 features the Datsun 280-ZX, a two-door sports car that was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan. The ad, which appeared in Car and Driver magazine in July 1980, features a sleek black 280-ZX with a red interior, parked in front of a modern city skyline. The ad copy reads, “The 280-ZX. It’s the car that’s changing the way people think about sports cars.” The ad goes on to list the car’s features, such as its 2.8-liter engine, five-speed manual transmission, and power steering. The ad also mentions the car’s “stylish interior,” and its “luxurious ride.” The ad ends with the tagline, “The 280-ZX. It’s the car that’s changing the way people think about sports cars.” This vintage advertisement is a great example of how car companies used to market their vehicles in the 1980s.