Javier Bassi: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Fuel runs in the blood of Javier Bassi's family. Rally racing is his heritage, and as a result he was always around cars. "My dad always had a car to work on," mentions Bassi. "My first build was a MazdaSpeed RX-8, which I still currently own, and it's modified to be one-of-a-kind." Bassi purchased this 1978 Datsun 280Z in 2015, "it was completely stock; no modifications whatsoever, and low mileage," mentions Bassi, "and I'm the second owner of this vehicle."

The moment he purchased the Z he considered it needed a different color; something catchy. "So I added Lamborghini Rosso Mars (red) paint." When Sung Kang debuted his Z at the SEMA Show equipped with the Pandem Rocket Bunny Kit, it was at that moment he fell in love with it and made the purchase. Bassi has modified the car himself, and credits his friend Jose for lending a hand.

Owner: Javier Bassi
Location: Doral, FL
Vehicle: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Horsepower: 200 (estimated)
Club: N/A

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