Featured Content

Yet another Z fanatic makes progress on his car! Here's some information about his project.
---------
New to the site. Just bought a 1977 280z. Its my second Z, but first S30 and I am ecstatic to get started. It seems pretty common place to introduce new projects here so I figured I would drop a note. 

Current Prognosis: Chassis is in good shape and car both starts and runs pretty well for its age, but definitely needs some dialing in. Going to keep it mostly original and focus on restoring its performance to 1977 spec. 

Hello everyone,

VTO wheels is bringing in 17"x8" Classic 8 wheels to be offered on 1/1/2020.  Available in 0-12mm+ offset (4.5"-5" backspace) in a 4x114.3 bolt pattern. Get 5% off when you pre-order!  Use the code: ZCARCLUB

Search for part number: 517-UDP0LS

https://www.vtowheels.com/Classic-8-GTR-17-x-8-Custom-Drilled-0mmSilver-wMachined-Lip-PRE-ORDER-WHEEL-AVAILABLE-1120_p_235.html

Hi,
In Japan,a very interesting book was issued for all the S30 fans recently.
Mr.Uemura was an engineer of Nissan ,he did great job especially chassis and components layout , not only that, he also was a chief of the test crew of 240Z in the US and Canada Oct -Dec 1969.
So many new facts we see in the book!! I have to tell you soon.
Kats

My last Z had good rubber on the wipers so never paid much attention to them, this new car that I'm just about to put on the road doesn't even have old blades to go by, are there ready made blades that will fit these arms or do I have to go to a Z specific store?

Oh, and how long should they be?

Thanks, Chris

Zcon 2019 - Keep up with the members as they talk about the show.
https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60986-zcon-2019/

Member 240z Featured in VTO Marketing https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62321-member-240z-featured-in-vto-marketing/

“Creating the Perfect Z” - MZR featured on Speedhunters

http://www.speedhunters.com/2019/04/creating-the-perfect-240z/

1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62258-1970-franklin-mint-240z-up-for-auction-on-bat/

Here's the link to this beauty: 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-39/

 

Unquestionably a nice example (and very professionally presented), so deserving of a premium price.  Still, it's a 73, where prevailing wisdom (now obsolete?) has said that these should be discounted relative to the 70-71 models.  Overall,  I think we're seeing a solid trend towards 'good' Z's moving up in value by $5K - $10K compared to a year ago.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-91/

I picked up a set of the new VTO Deep Dish Minilite-Style wheels.

Some interesting ones below thanks to data and images from @kats  @HS30-H @Mike B @Carl Beck & @26th-Z and anyone I missed (BIG THANKS!)

Z's only a mother could love?

Hemmings Motor News recognizes the golden anniversary of the Z and adds a new classification of cars in the Concours D' Elegance show for September 2019!

https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61756-hemmings-a-game-changer-marks-its-golden-anniversary

I had to rewind because this went by so quickly, but it looks like the Z has earned its place in the investment world...

Looking for power steering on your series 1? Keep tabs on one of our members as he installs an Electric Power Steering System

https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61463-silvermine-motors-electric-power-steering-system/

Three 240Zs Sell at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale for Big Money

https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61429-three-240zs-sell-at-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-for-big-money/

After a 17 year hiatus, the Supra nameplate has returned to the automotive kingdom, unveiled today at the Detroit Auto Show. A poorly kept secret and incessantly teased, the reveal is perhaps no longer really a surprise, …

Wonderful vintage Z racing photos!

Vintage Air Gen II mini Install

Hey guys, so I just had a great interview with one of the writers for GQ Magazine and GQ Style Magazine out of New York.
 

It's time to share some old Z photos! Check this out...

ZCON is in Atlanta in 2018. 

Track day at Road Atlanta. You might even get to be on the track with John Morton.

Autocrossing, karting, brewery night, mountain drives...You KNOW you want to make it.

Special guests include Toshio Yamashita, designer of the Z32; Yoshihiko Matsuo, designer of the 240Z; and Peter Brock & John Morton, two of the legends from BRE.

Go to http://zcon.org/conventions/2018/?page_id=132 to get to the registration link.

https://youtu.be/itAz7Szpb-k

                    Well, the last restoration went so well I think it's time to do another one.  I am actually restoring this '73 240Z for a gentleman up in the Bay Area.  He is the original owner of the Z and a friend of the Orange Z owner whose car I recently completed.  We will  pretty much go through the same process and restore this one to it's original condition including the original flat tops.  Actually the flat tops are one of the first things we discussed on the phone and I was thrilled that he wanted to have those put back on (I would have a hard time restoring a '73 and putting on the round tops).   So, attached are some pics of what we have to work with.  I will document things here as the project progresses.

Well as anyone knows that lives in a hot climate the 240 air blows. Well actually it sucks and that's the problem. The blower motor sucking through the evaporator is not a very good arrangement.....