How long have you owned your zed?

[chris240]

Far out theres some old farts here    I feel young and spritely in my early 40's 

Ive only had mine for 4 yrs, and ive enjoyed every moment as shes has always been in a roadworthy state.

I did own a series 2 canary yellow bluebird in 1986 however, and my mates have never let me live it down.

On a sideline I reckon we should start up a valiant charger Ex-owners section ! Ohhhh how I loved my 74 VJ 

[C.A.R.]

I've owned mine since Easter 2010, but Harry (who I bought it off) bought it brand new in December 1970.

AFAIK he still holds the record for the longest Zed ownership (least in Aus.): Just shy of 40 years

[Scoota G]

Bought mine from hoblos auto salvage Altona north in 1997. Put some new plugs in a drove it back to Ballarat and registered in 1998. Did a quick respray around 2000 and then she sat idle for a few years till 2007 when i joined this club. I have the shell and one door to reskin then he'll be done (his name is Oscar).

 

Learned enough from the club to start my own part time restoration business which will be kicking into full time this year called Street Weapon Restorations.

[Riceburner]

I bought mine back on the 10/10/2001 as a 21yo, wow time  has flown by. It was a very difficult time in my life so the ricey holds huge sentimental value to me and will never be sold.

[Whittie]

I bought mine in partnership with my father on Friday 29 July 2004, the eave of my 16th Birthday. I first drove it at barbagallo raceway on the 30th July, my 16th birthday and I got my learners permit on Monday 1st August.

 

almost 8 years later the body repair is finished (paint is all that is left!!!) and there is probably only 2-300kg of steel left on the car that was original and not another single part. I've been fortunate enough to live my boyhood dreams whilst still a kid and I will never sell this car. Talk of selling a car to save a house: How far would the 10-20k really go if you're on the brink of losing a house? Personally I would not sell this car for anything, but then I'm playing with fire trying not to stall my career so I can stay in town and enjoy it when it's finished and it's been behind most personal decisions of the last few years so I'm almost too committed to let go now.

[lightmaster240z]

I think we that is wife has owned the pig for 21 year plus and I have been care for it for the last 19 years since she wasn't allowed to drive due to her delicate  :condition and I never gave it back and will never will.

Bruce 

[sco_aus]

7-8 years now, I'll pass it on to my kids one day.

[Ben]

My 240Z was my first car - bought in early 1996. Practically a daily until 1999 (except for late 1997 when it got a turbo conversion) then the time came to give the body some serious TLC. It was off the road until late 2004, and then used as a weekender until mid 2006. It's been stuck in the shed since then , with a mortgage and 2 young kids it's not easy getting time to work on her.

 

Speaking of ownership records - my dad still has his 1971 1600, his first car... Although it's now sporting an FJ20E and some other 'tweaks'!

[jamo240]

I bought mine in 1988 for about $2,300, along with access to a second one for parts, which had a 350Chev in it and had been wrapped around a tree. Even back then, it was a pretty rough 240Z, but all I could afford at the time. Fortunately, it didn't have much rust (very little by current standards that rough Z's are in), so the resto was fairly simple. It's part of the family now, so I can't imagine selling it at all. I'll probably give it to the kids one day if they want it, but if not, try to get it into the hands of someone who will appreciate it....Gran Torino style.

 

Cheers

[positivetennis]

Thanks for all the responses. Some people have suggested that I am writing a book or doing a research project. Actually I wish I could write something about zed ownership in Australia, and some sort of guide to buying zed cars based on the many different perspectives there are. We need to preserve and enhance the marque for future generations to understand and value. Ownership history and owners experiences are an important part of the nostalga of zed ownership.

As a new model seems to be coming out now say every 5 years (if the 350z=370z cycles is anything to go by) it will important to highlight the relevance of these cars because the potential is that as we race quickly into the future, collectors and the general motoring community will sift out the key world models, leaving the rest to diminsh into obscurity.

Personally I like all the various zed models for different reasons but i like them more when the cars are in excellent condition so I always  think its important that zed cars are well preserved and not allowed to deteriorate. Its bad when you see a neglected zed.