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Hi Very interested in the black bay. It looks stunning and will make any paint scheme work. I was for the past week contemplating between the factory silver or going black as I thought it might be an original for my Z. But obviously not! Can we get more pics?

Free transmission from a 260Z in perfect working condition. I can get it to Sydney around the 6th of July when I'm there, or you can arrange transport. Let me know cos its going to be thrown.

I've had a thing for the Porsche 356 for a long time. Maybe one day.

What sco_aus said, but also the firewall, battery tray and front steering components if its a vented bonnet.

Second set of images car #34 look like Lakeside with the armco much closer to the track than it is now. I wonder if he is related to Tony D'Alberto? Would be a good source of info if true. EDIT #2: I love the interweb... "JN: Where did it all start? Was racing always in your blood? TD: My uncle Fernando raced a Datsun in the early days and my Dad was involved in the preparation of the car. Dad has always been very interested in the mechanical side of a race car, in his early 20’s he worked in America within Indy Car teams. So there has always been a passion for motorsport within the family." (Sourced from: http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-7166-0-0-0&sID=128011&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9930460&sectionID=128011)

I saw one of those Nissan Cube cars at a bottle shop with the plate NIZMO.

Spotted a white '74 2+2 parked in Auchenflower a couple of weeks ago. VIN 1000 something. Very close to yours.

Hi When was it painted?

Didn't know it was on either. :-\

The late 70's 1.8 and 2.0L had 4 speeds with the short bellhousing. I hammered them pretty hard. They were strong but the syncs would constantly go. So I hope for you they made some changes by the time the 5 speeds came around. Actually the biggest annoyance was how many clutch slaves I went through.

$360 was a great buy in my opinion. I was tempted but have no room for it.

I only have 2+2's so I haven't bothered.

Love the colour. Are you going to stick with it? It's too bad the hatch wasn't put back on in perfect position.

Every year I usually spend 1 or 2 months in Korea. Perhaps the most boring country in the world as far as cars go (but excites me by the prospect I could import a Z from Japan so cheaply ). By Korean standards, a 5 year old car is too old, and a 2L 4 door sedan top of the range Samsung, Hyundai, and to a lesser extent Kia is a "luxury" vehicle (something we would call here a family car!). My view on the different Australian pricing was simply the demand for longevity in Australian vehicles, the longevity of value, and the higher social value we hold our cars at. Where as in another country, Korea for example, where cars don't have that same social and asset value, you can get by without them. Also we need to consider the ridiculous value added situation that we have here. We export our raw materials and minerals for energy and production, which can be a network of travel through several continents in most situations, and then we finally get the product imported back here from the very materials that we sold!

First glance the carbs sit oddly further from the head than usual. I thought it was an L28 with another manifold.

Mint looking early girl #145 posted just now on eBay. Looks like non matching number though. Haven't seen it advertised anywhere else. If only my credit card would allow.

It's sexier than the 2+2. There are not many about. Can we get some pics? (ie. Introduce yourself!) Particularly of what it is that you need. I have 2+2 model spares but not certain now if the tailgate and interior bits will fit this model, especially for the hatch area because this and the roofline is the more distinctive area of the 2 seater.

Really nice work and love the original tidy bay look. I'm envious. You have kept out the water reservoir and window dribbler bits? Is that to keep the tidy look or they are just not worth having?

Great shot. Movies might be a good start, with all the advertising and posters and such that made them so well known so here are the ones that first come to mind. Back to the Future - De Lorean Herbie series - VW bug Knight Rider - Pontiac Trans Am Dukes of Hazzard - Dodge Ghostbusters - Cadillac Ambulance? Blues Brothers - ? The Munsters - ? Batman - Batmobile? Mad Max - Falcon XB Interceptor I thought about album covers but I could only think of ZZ Top as was already mentioned. The Eliminator album.

I don't see the point, not even for aesthetics. The roofline remains the same. It just looks like someone was ashamed of their Z and tried to make it look like something else. If it's for saving weight there are 101 better options. I'd like to see that in a wind tunnel cos its going to be funny to see how much less downforce the rear spoiler has with the chopped hatch. Wish I had that paint job though.

Looks like Postman Pat's racing car.

d3c0y: Sorry I got 2 messages from you today but didn't get to reply until now. stevofoxono: Sounds good. I'm working through until early morning Sunday so if no text Saturday night then I'll call next morning. Which seat by the way?

I'm guessing if its from a 240C it has the great big overhead filter casing. They tend to starve air flow as they do on the L20's.

Not too far then. I'm at Auchenflower. If you want you can come and pull out what you need.

5.1! No wonder. The differences were really interesting. I thought it was just that you had long gearing. But when I asked him he said it was the L24. Might not have your first Sunday run but I'll check later what I do have. Late for work.