It was 1991 and I didn't have much money, but there was an ad in the Sacramento paper for a 1976 280Z for $900.  Seemed affordable. It had been from Nevada and well sand blasted, the alternator didn't work, and it needed fluids. I drove it home, 120 miles on the battery.   The previous owner had engine work done and two months later I swapped the motor with a used engine.   That car got me through college and was a daily driver for years until I allowed the head to crack, totally my fault.   Sat for another few years as a yard ornament till my daughter needed a car in high school. Seemed like a fun father daughter project.   Rebuilt motor, new interior, bushings, suspension, tires, stereo, etc. That became her high school car for a couple years.   She went to college and I got my car back to being a daily driver.   Good times!   Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile