The History Of The Z Car:

Design History:

• The History Of DATSUN-NISSAN and The 240Z
• Z Cars Around The World
  • Datsun 240Z -U.S. Model Spec.'s (HLS30)
  • Fairlady Z 432 and 432R (PS30 and PS30SB)
• Cars that influenced the design of the 240Z
  • Porsche 911
  • Jaguar XKE
  • Toyota 2000GT
• Design and Production Changes to the Datsun 240Z 1969-1973
• 1979 280ZXR - R Is For Racing!
• 1980 - The 10th Anniversary Edition 280ZX
• 1984 - The 50th Anniversary Edition 300ZXt
• 1985 MID 4 a plan for the future?
• Z Historical Timeline

Racing History:

• 1970 The Z Car goes Racing!
  • The BRE Team Car #3
  • Bob Sharp Racing - HLS30 0006
• The Macau 240Z - Have you seen this race car?
• The Factory Works - 240Z Rally Cars 70/73
• Z - As Pace Cars

Performance Data:

• Z Car Performance Data

Production and Sales:

• The First Boatload of Z Cars to the U.S.A.
• 1969 Production Z Cars (the first 500 240Z's Produced)
• Production Info

Preserving the Z Car

Preservation:

• Stopping Rust
• Sealing out water and exhaust gasses
• Keeping your dash in tip top shape

Restoration:

• Reference Materials
• Discussions relating to paint and body
• Finding needed parts
• How to find the right body shop
• How to find the right mechanical repair shop
• When did Datsun make that change? - (small details to watch for)

FAQ's From The Z Car List

• What Is A Fairlady or Fairlady Z?
• Is my Z a 1970 or a 1971 Model?
• What Are The Original Exterior and Interior Colors used on the 240Z's?

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