Tamiya 1/24 Fairlady 280Z T-Bar Roof Ltd # 24015

This model kit is a re-issue of the Nissan Fairlady 280Z with T-Bar Roof, which was originally released as a motorized kit.

In August 1978, the second Fairlady Z generation (S130) was announced; one was the 2,000cc 200Z and the other was the 2,800cc 280Z.

After that, the Nissan Fairlady 280Z with T-Bar Roof - reinforced glass roof sections could be removed to leave a T-shaped frame - was added in 1980.

Anyone for T?

Since the release of the inaugural (S30) model in 1969, the Fairlady Z sports car has enjoyed consistent popularity.

In 1978, it was time for a full model change with the introduction of the second (S130) generation car, which inherited the base long-nose short-deck form of its predecessors but took it much further with updated aerodynamics, a semi-trailing rear arm suspension setup, disc brakes on all four wheels, and much more.

A choice of 2-liter and 2.8-liter inline-six engines was on offer, both with electronic fuel injection system.

In 1980, the line-up was further augmented with a stunning T-bar roof car that had removable side roof sections; owners could enjoy the car either as an open-top vehicle.

• 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 188mm, width: 76mm, height: 54mm.
• The white body (originally black) captures the long nose short deck.
• Transparent parts to recreate the T-Bar Roof panels, and the hood are detachable (hood requires cutting).
• Features realistic renderings of the interior and engine.
• Metal-plated parts authentically depict wheels, headlights and front/rear bumpers.
• Decals for pinstripe, instrument panel, and black frames of rear quarter window and roof included.
• Masking stickers included.