Jump to content

S30/blackpearl php: Difference between revisions

From Z31 Library
Rewrite external links to local extras_archive mirror
CleanupBot (talk | contribs)
Residue cleanup: re-convert body verbatim from archived source; restores 1 dropped text blocks
Line 15: Line 15:
* Black Pearl Metallic Paint (Paint Code 638)
* Black Pearl Metallic Paint (Paint Code 638)
* Red & Silver Accent Stripes On:
* Red & Silver Accent Stripes On:
* Body-side
 
* Hood
** Body-side
* Hatch
** Hood
* Headlight Scoops
** Hatch
** Headlight Scoops


* Rear Window Sunshade
* Rear Window Sunshade
Line 29: Line 30:
=== Sources Used ===
=== Sources Used ===


[https://dev.z31library.com/extras_archive/www.zhome.com/ https://dev.z31library.com/extras_archive/www.zhome.com/]
* [https://dev.z31library.com/extras_archive/www.zhome.com/ https://dev.z31library.com/extras_archive/www.zhome.com/]
* Top Image of Jerry Thompson's Black Pearl.
* Top Image of Jerry Thompson's Black Pearl.


[[Category:Imported from Xenonzcar]]
[[Category:Imported from Xenonzcar]]

Revision as of 22:18, 20 October 2026

Imported page. This page was converted from an archived copy of "The 1978 280Z Black Pearl Edition" (Xenonzcar, fetched 2026-05-15). The conversion was mechanical, so tables, links and formatting may contain conversion artefacts. Compare against the archived copy if something looks wrong. The content belongs to its original authors.

The 1978 280Z Black Pearl Edition

bp.jpg

In 1978, Nissan released the Black Pearl Edition 280Z as a test market device to determine if the color black should be added to the Z-car model line. Some Black Pearl Editions included a Sports Appearance Package with the following options:

General Information about the Black Pearl

BlackPrlWinSm.jpg

This was offered for a price tag of $8,287.00.

  • Black Pearl Metallic Paint (Paint Code 638)
  • Red & Silver Accent Stripes On:
    • Body-side
    • Hood
    • Hatch
    • Headlight Scoops
  • Rear Window Sunshade
  • Dual Racing Mirrors

At least one Black Pearl Edition with the "SPORTS APPEARANCE PACKAGE" was sent to each Authorized Datsun Dealer in 1978, with larger volume dealers receiving more. Thus, at least 850 Black Pearl Editions with the SAP were produced, and most likely closer to 1,200–1,500 units. There are no official production figures for the number of cars that received only the Black Pearl Metallic Paint without the Sports Appearance Package.

The cars were so successful that in 1979, with the introduction of the 280ZX, Datsun featured all-black 280ZXs in their "Black Gold" advertisements.

Sources Used