A Serious Datsun 240Z / FairLady
A car not often seen today in such nice condition!
Residing temporarily in the Auto Museum warehouse run by my pal Steve.
The museum is closed until further notice, like all museums in Balboa Park.
They can't go indefinitely, as they are dependent on admission revenues.
This Resto-Mod is owned by a local guy who has loaned it to the museum for display.
Residing temporarily in the Auto Museum warehouse run by my pal Steve.
The museum is closed until further notice, like all museums in Balboa Park.
They can't go indefinitely, as they are dependent on admission revenues.
This Resto-Mod is owned by a local guy who has loaned it to the museum for display.
To try to get more exposure locally, and entertain some of the regulars who can't get in to see real cars, the museum is working on a series of videos. This is the first trial episode of "What's under the tarp?"
Not a professionally done video (aka Jay Leno), this is just lift the canvas and have a look:
Firing it up so you can hear it run...
Cazalea
Firing it up so you can hear it run...
Brings back memories.
I had a white 1970 for many many years. HLS 005130. It’s still around my city somewhere.
I had a 280Z 2+2 in college
That was a great car! Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
My uncle had a 'normal' U.S. spec 240Z...
...that I drove back when the freeways around here were almost empty. First time I hit 100mph...but don't tell anyone : ) On the other hand, it was 40 years ago so they probably stopped looking for me...
That's a beauty! These cars were a home run for Datsun. I bought a new 280Z in '78, the last year of this body style. It was a great car. Two pics of it in 1987 on the day I sold it.
Quite functional. The car could just bounce off of stuff. But unfortunately quite heavy and ugly too! [nt]
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Nice! And there were quite a number of Jpn coupes in your neighbourhood :) The red Honda Prelude and the silver Datsun Z across the street.. [nt]
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YES, a 280ZX 2+2 (more luxury, less sport) . I've always thought that was the best Prelude. And I believe that's a Peugeot in front of it! Not Japanese obviously but no longer
sold and rarely if ever seen in So Cal now... unless Cazalea has one stashed away in a warehouse somewhere!
oops... regarding the PeugeotI meant to say "in front of the 280ZX. [nt]
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Another classic from Datsun. Is the Nissan GTR the illegitimate love child I ask? [nt]
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Due to its size, weight and especially its AWD I'd say its the descendent of the Skyline. Also like Skylines its performance is stunning! It's looking like he upcomming next gen Z
with a twin tubo V6 might be one of the better Zs. Might be something I want!
