Datsun Fairlady Z /1600/2000 thread
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Datsun Fairlady Z /1600/2000 thread
Well, vacation has taken me back to Japan. And while the family and I were out and about I spotted these in a parking lot at an upscale golf course. Enjoy.
The yellow Fairlady has an old license plate with only Oki (沖) on top (for Okinawa). The white 2000 has a plate that lights up at night.
The yellow Fairlady has an old license plate with only Oki (沖) on top (for Okinawa). The white 2000 has a plate that lights up at night.
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If I could get a night time pic I would.
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Wow, amazing condition for all. My first car love was a 240Z, what a classic design.
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Excuse my ignorance, but why are they LHD?
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So awesome
I love how the white one has Work Meisters
I love how the white one has Work Meisters
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Thank you for sharing.
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Wow....that brings back some memories. I used to own a brown 280Z.
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Very cool
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Long before 4 valve heads became popular in the 80's, Nissan made a special edition Z for JDM. The Fairlady Z 432 had 4 valve/cly head, 3 double barrel side draft carbs, and 2 cams, hence the 432 nomenclature. Very rare in the US, none were imported (RHD IIRC).
http://zhome.com/History/432Z.htm
http://zhome.com/History/432Z.htm
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Resuscitating a long-dormant thread....
The Original Nissan Z Car Was Never Supposed To Happen
The original 240Z entered production in 1969 and was built through 1973 and on to 1978 if you count the bigger-engined and slightly redone 260Z and 280Z models. It not only drastically improved Americans’ perception of Japanese cars, but it has been beloved by enthusiasts ever since.
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^ never knew the development story. Thanks for posting!
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My dad bought a '67 1600 a few years ago, ended up needing way more work than he had time for. Got it running & sold it at a profit.
Routinely see them selling for north of $30k in pristine condition.
Routinely see them selling for north of $30k in pristine condition.
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Those stacked exhausts look so advanced... even by today's standard.
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32Z Fairlady at the Amelia Concours
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A 240z is my next desired car... my only problem is I can't decide what kind of 240 I want... a nice, all original example, or a heavily modified one (nice functional stance, wheels, totally rebuilt suspension (there's a lot you can buy), big brakes, maybe wide fenders, racing seats, lightly modded R32 GTR engine, etc...)
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That's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Missed his unique, insightful posts from JDM land
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I have had 2 510's a 240 Z and a 280Z. Great fun cars...all of them. Wish I had them now.
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My dad had a really nice 510 Coupe before I was born, sold it for a more 'family friendly' car.
The 510 got totaled not long after he sold it.
The 510 got totaled not long after he sold it.
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Didn't think this deserved its own thread, so I'm putting it here, even though it might be a little out of place.
The Nissan Z32 300ZX Happened Because Its Designer Broke The Rules
The Nissan Z32 300ZX Happened Because Its Designer Broke The Rules
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Hey Fellas (and Gals)
That's a name I haven't heard in a long time. Missed his unique, insightful posts from JDM land
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Good to see that you're still around. Almost picked up a Spec B at one point after a test drive. Ended up in a Subaru anyway eventually!
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One of my customers is a huge part of Datsun roadster community here in Socal. We canyon and track together sometimes. It sounds gorgeous. I actually worked on his other roadster interior. The car is so old hahaha
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Thread makes me seriously regret not buying this 260Z that I saw for sale by owner a few years ago. Seller only wanted a few thousand for it.
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My dad bought a '67 1600 years ago for pretty cheap, but it needed so much work that he got it running & sold it at a small profit.
It had a 4-legged office chair with the legs cut off, for a driver's seat. Missing a lot of parts.
It had a 4-legged office chair with the legs cut off, for a driver's seat. Missing a lot of parts.
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My intent is to get back to Japan and buy one. I have a friend who owns a dealership and can get the 311/1600 at auction. That and maybe an R34
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I think a clean 1600 would be a fun little roadster. Nice ones around here bring $$$$ though.
Same with 510 coupes, people think they're made of gold.
More recently, I've been more partial to the R32.
Same with 510 coupes, people think they're made of gold.
More recently, I've been more partial to the R32.
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I can understand the R32, but for me it is purely the body style they did with the R34. It just does it for me, kind of like any woman willing to give me the time of day, Well, a bit more picky than that but I think you get the idea that when you have a well rounded figure and a rear end that just screams.... Wait, am I off topic?
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