Despite my love for Z's, I just put a mint condition 1997 Porsche Boxster in the garage.

Driving the 280ZX today, here were the things I realized, compared to the Porsche.

First of all, I just LOVE looking out over that long hoodline. It STILL reminds me of the XKE hood.

Second, I like how the ZX squats under acceleration.

Third, the ZX, at least mine, gives a greater PERCEPTION of speed. Perhaps that's because of my noisy window seals, buzzing shifter, etc, but it feels like I'm driving faster.

I honestly believe the ZX is a tad more aerodynamic even than the Boxster. It's a joy to drive fast in a (relatively) straight line. Even with the windows down there's little or no buffeting.

I'm going to continue to fix up my ZX. I'm torn between two lovers.

Edited June 21, 201311 yr by Wade Nelson

Well, I took last winter off from "project cars" and decided no way i could do that again. Then while following a thread about a low vin 240 I noticed Jerry's Toyota FJ40 project and thought…."wow, I have always loved the old 40's" so I started searching.

I found a nice solid TX "no rust" 1977 FJ40 and decided to make it my new winter hobby…….It was basically rust free with only one fender and some surface rust that needed extra attention. I have been stripping it to bare metal so my body guy can work his magic and then paint the rig, it will be Dune Beige.

Here's a few pictures, probably won't be ready for paint till late December.

The last picture is hopefully how mine will turn out…….we'll have to wait and see.

No cars, only my Z and my brothers Caprice with a 305 engine. But I do have a 125cc water cooled go kart that I made myself using a 100cc air cooled basis. Top speed is 115 km/h ( automatic ).

And a BMW Z3 now.. from 1996. It has dutch license plates now.

Loyal Nissan customer! His and Hers M35's

Edited November 21, 201311 yr by mgmoreau

My garage looks pathetic compared to you guys.

My Z and a bunch of junk:

71 240z

My garage consists of:

1996 Trailblazer SS - 400hp of fun and practicality

2003 Mercedes C320 Wagon - for the boss (wife)

2009 Mercedes C350 - daily driver (pic from when I bought it)

1970 240z - the toy

I like where you have the 240Z logo positioned

I like where you have the 240Z logo positioned

Different isn't it. I didn't put them there the previous owner did but they are staying there for now.

Latest scheme-I'm probably in over my head on this one, but I'll just have to dig my way out... my '54 body, going onto the chassis of this donor truck

To be powered by this...

Once I get a degree in electrical engineering, I'll be able to figure out the wiring harness.