Datsun 240z, 260z, 280zx Club of Australia

This month we bring you Warren Gilbert's labour of love, a car owned by him for the past 20 years and having seen several iterations of the build. Warren still has no plans to sell his lovely car though and continues to enjoy owning it. As Warren says they just get into your blood, something all of us long term Z owners understand.

Warren's also happy to answer any questions for those embarking on a similar build. So if you're planning an RB swap you know who to contact.

Our latest featured member ride belongs to Scott Welsh who has built this car up over several years. He shares some of the trials and tribulations that go with a build such as this and gives us some wise words of advice when it comes to taking on a project such as this.

Join Auszcar members on their bi-annual trip to Thredbo. The name Haliday is not a misspelling rather the event is dedicated to the memory of Warrenz (Warren Haliday) who attended in 2009 and is sadly no longer with us.

The mission of Team Legacy Assist is to raise funds for Legacy and the Commando Welfare Trust to support the families of those soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and also those soldiers who have been wounded in the Afghanistan Campaign.

Legacy is a voluntary organisation providing services to Australian families suffering financially or socially after the death of a spouse or parent during or after their defense for service. Legacy currently cares for over 100,000 widows and 1,900 children and dependants throughout Australia.

You have probably heard the expression “clean enough to eat off”, and Jared’s 240z is exactly that. It’s not often you come across a build that makes your jaw hit the floor in absolute awe but that’s what happened when I first gazed upon photos of this 240z. The 70’s lime green really says something - not just about the car or owner but the approach to the build itself.

Yes it's already been a year and time for another annual Auszcar Christmas BBQ. So head out to the garage uncover your Z, finish that project, polish up the old girl and bring it out of hibernation, for summer is upon us and what could be a better way to celebrate than with friends, family and fellow enthusiasts?

The last couple of years have seen a tremendous turn out and this year we are expecting another large group of Z-car loving aficionado's to attend. Can we beat last year's turn out of 24 + cars? Let's hope so.

We are excited to present what could be a world first, a 1973 Datsun 240z with a very unique engine plant, the A 20B rotary engine. The triple rotor engine was found in the Mazda Cosmo which was only available officially to the Japanese market. Often considered the holy grail for rotary engine enthusiasts the 20B rotary is known for its smooth operation and amazing power delivery from a quoted and often debated capacity of 2.0ltr. Hence the name 20B.

Here is something you certainly wouldn't see everyday on Aussie roads. A Datsun 280zx with a twist. This rare by Australian standards 280zx only has 2 seats. Never officially sold in Australia in this configuration the 280zx features a different roofline, which some would argue gives the ZX a sexier shape.

Considering the age of the Z (nearly 30 years old) it looks surprisingly modern, something very few models of the same vintage can claim.

The Bi-annual Trip to Tassie was on again this year with 9 people and 8 cars participating on this great trip across the Tasman sea. Organised by fellow club member Craig (620Z), get the full review on this awesome road trip of some of Australia's best roads on offer.

Possibly the most well known Z in the club and certainly the most viewed in our member gallery, belongs to Sulio. Known by his online alias of Toecutter. Sulio is obviously a fan of the Mad Max films, and as you can see from his 1974 260z 2 seater he is also a fan of the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) look when it comes to this S30 series Z.

Perhaps long overdue, we bring you the detailed story of how Sulio got involved with this cool looking 2 seater and more importantly how he also helped form our online club.

Words from Sulio