Since the release of the inaugural (S30) model in 1969, the Fairlady Z sports car has enjoyed consistent popularity. In 1978 the second (S130) generation was introduced, inheriting the long-nose short-deck form of its predecessors but with updated aerodynamics, semi-trailing rear arm suspension, disc brakes on all four wheels, and a choice of 2-litre and 2.8-litre inline-six engines with electronic fuel injection. In 1980, the line-up was further augmented with a T-bar roof car that had removable side roof sections, allowing owners to enjoy the car as an open-top vehicle.

This Tamiya 1/24 scale kit recreates the 280Z with T-bar roof in detail, including a detachable bonnet that reveals the engine room, transparent T-bar roof components that are removable after assembly, metal-plated parts for the headlights and bumpers, a driver figure, and masking stickers for the glass roof sections.

Nissan Fairlady 280Z T-Bar Roof — completed model

The flowing, long-nose, short-deck form of the 280Z with T-bar roof is captured in style.

• 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Length: 188mm, Width: 76mm, Height: 54mm
• The long-nose, short-deck form of the 280Z with T-bar roof captured in style
• Transparent T-bar roof components are removable after completion of assembly
• Engine hood can be cut off to display the engine room
• Detailed recreation of engine room, chassis underside, interior, and more
• Metal-plated parts included for headlights and bumpers
• Decals recreate body pinstripes, instrumentation meters, and more
• Parts moulded in white for easier and more effective painting
• Masking stickers included for roof glass sections
• Includes a driver figure

• 1x Model kit
• 1x Driver figure
• 1x Sheet of window masking stickers
• 1x Decal sheet
• 1x Instruction manual

• Plastic-safe paint (e.g. Tamiya TS-5 Olive Drab, XF-62 Flat Olive Drab, X-1 Gloss Black, X-7 Gloss Red)
• Modelling glue
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Modelling knives
• Modelling files