1982 Datsun 280ZX

The 280ZX is Datsun's grand-touring coupe, a softer, more luxurious take on the earlier 240Z. It's a relaxed cruiser that settles into a smooth lope on the highway, with light steering and a supple ride. Inside, the cabin is roomy for two and trimmed with plush seats and a digital dash that feels very 1980s. The hatchback body gives you a big cargo area behind the seats, making it more usable than most sports coupes of its day. This is the base 280ZX, which means you get the same smooth 2.8-liter six and comfortable ride as the more expensive models, just with a simpler interior and fewer power accessories. The 2.8-liter six pulls eagerly from low revs and pairs with a slick-shifting five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic, making it an easy car to drive every day.