I suspect this may have been discussed in the past here on this forum, but it always makes for a good read. If it is true that we are judged by the company we keep, I'd say the 240z is keeping some awesome company these days. (click on the link below to see some of our "stable mates")

 

 http://coolmaterial.com/roundup/classic-cars-that-define-cool/

 

Ok, I'm looking this up...  Cool or not.  

 

The Jaguar E-Type’s Asian doppelgänger ?

Am not sure, but I think a "Doppelganger" is a European term for a chili cheese dog with sauerkraut. But since I dont' quite see the connection between a hot dog and a Datsun, I think I might have to Google that one:)

 

Mike

Are you sure you're not thinking "wienerschnitzel"???

funny - i had a similar thought when a guy in my neighborhood stopped by in his e-type while i had the z up on stands doing a suspension refresh...

http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49332-the-z-compared-to-a-british-classic/?hl=%2Bbritish+%2Bclassic

of course having a green z w/wire wheels & headlight covers doesn't hurt the comparison

And if the feature was instead titled "Pick The One That Doesn't Belong Here" which one would you name?

Dennis

And if the feature was instead titled "Pick The One That Doesn't Belong Here" which one would you name?

Dennis

The Ferrari Dino 246, never thought it was a looker.

The Ferrari Dino 246, never thought it was a looker.

Seriously?!  and after I followed your build thread!  I like the Ferrari, but didn't like the silly Lamborghini Miura.  That car was fugly.  I do wish that they would have at least shown a stock 240z maybe in a front-side view.  These car comparison articles are all fairly useless but it's always good to see the z-car get some respect.

I passed on the chance to buy a Dino a bunch of years ago before the prices shot way up. I kick myself regularly. Thanks for the reminder.

 

On the good side, if I had bought one, then I wouldn't be here to pester youse guys. 

The Ferrari Dino 246, never thought it was a looker.

Really?  To each his own.   The 246 Dino is one of my favorite cars.   Shares much with our 240Z's, lovely curves, smaller engine, light weight and good performance (for it's time).

I'm with you Captain. In high school I found one for $10,000. My grandmother offered to loan me the money but I declined. I often wonder how that would have worked out. The only other problem is I don't fit in old Ferrari's as I'm 6'5". My head sticks out above the roof...

C

I'm with Julio......I think the Ferrari Dino 246 is one of my top 5 favorite cars of all time!