Z-car

[GTRS Fiero]

Saw this today:


I know what it is.  This one was immaculate.  Even in the '80's, most of these were non-running rust buckets, but this one was running over 100MPH.  I was running much more slowly, so this was the best pic I got.

After that, I thought I'd use a different topic.

Datsun changed its name to Nissan back in 1981.  As stated before, we called these the Z-car, back then.  Japanese cars always look about 20 years older than they are, but I ran across a Datsun on the way home from work, yesterday.

[GTRS Fiero]

[GTRS Fiero]

Just so there's no doubt:

[Raydar]

Years ago, I saw one on I-20 with a vanity plate.
"SLEE Z"

[scottb]

I thought all of those had rusted away by now

[GTRS Fiero]

This one was in fair condition, but yes, they rust rapidly.

[The Art Doctor]

I have two friends with them.  One stock straight six and one with a small block chevy.  Nice looking cars.

[Raydar]

I saw a JDM "Z" at a local cruise in, a few years ago. It was right-hand-drive, 2+2, and badged as a "Fairlady Z". Metallic green and fairly pristine. Think it was a 260.