DHM-8/7/2010 presents Yosihiko Matsuo -Chief of Design of the 240Z

[Carl Beck]

He spent a lot of time talking with the Japanese Nostalgic guys, at least a 30 min interview. JN also took a lot of pictures of him with my car and the Bondurant Z car. I can't wait to see what JN has to report.

Hi Motorman7:

We also arranged some time for Auto Week and Nostalgic Hero to interview Mr. Matsuo at ZCON.

Then we arranged a joint interview with Randy Rodriguez and Mr. Matsuo for OCTANE magazine and a video with MotoMan in L.A. I'm sure everyone will really enjoy the results. Motoman arranged to have a 1952 Packard available that Mr. Matsuo got to drive.

Watch http://www.youtube.com/show/motoman for the upcoming video.

Mr. Matsuo is truly a "car guy". We spent hours at the Lane Museum and there were only a few models on display that he was not aware of. If you haven't been to the Lane Museum - I have to tell you that it is a collection of somewhat unique and odd vehicles, that you are unlikely to see at other Automotive Museums. Of course MotoMan's studio is also a car museum and Mr. Matsuo enjoyed that very much as well.

As we were sitting around at the end of the days at ZCON, Mr. Matsuo shared many memories and stories with several of us. He attempted to answer any/all questions that everyone had. All made very clear - because like most designers/engineers - he had to draw pictures of everything - mostly on bar napkins ;-) Eiji and/or Dr. Yoichi Matsumoto provided clarification where needed.

An amazingly youthful man with a great sense of humor. All in all we had a really wonderful time.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[HS30-H]

We also arranged some time for Auto Week and Nostalgic Hero to interview Mr. Matsuo at ZCON.

Carl,

I don't think you mean 'Nostalgic Hero' ( the Japanese magazine ).

I think you must - Shirley - mean 'Japanese Nostalgic Car' magazine / website?

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/

[Carl Beck]

Hi Alan:

Actually - I do mean Nostalgic Hero. (the Japanese magazine).They sent a reporter to cover the Convention in Nashville and Mr. Matsuo's visit.

The Japanese Nostalgic Car magazine interview {yes another} was held at the DHM on Saturday.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[HS30-H]

Hi Alan:

Actually - I do mean Nostalgic Hero. (the Japanese magazine).They sent a reporter to cover the Convention in Nashville and Mr. Matsuo's visit.

Carl,

Really? Wow. I'm amazed that Nostalgic Hero magazine seemingly needed you to 'hook them up' with Matsuo san. They know Matsuo very well, and have interviewed him many times in the past. That's like selling snow to Eskimos.

Or perhaps you mean USA-based Shin Yoshikawa, who now has a regular column in Nos Hero?

I'm sorry, but knowing Matsuo san it's hard to imagine any situation where you were in charge of his time. You make it sound like you are his management

Alan T.

[moonpup]

Moonpup, threads DO get closed. A lot of times due to the incessant bickering that goes on, and othertimes because of the divisive nature of a post or replies to that post. Sometimes it's the labeling going on that can foster such bickering... vis a vis your thread police remark.

Enough said!

Thank you Dennis!

E

Like maybe the above post? :laugh:

Edited August 8, 2010 by moonpup

[sblake01]

Like maybe the above post? :laugh:

What do you find divisive about the above post? To me, Alan was just 'needling' Carl as they 'sometimes' do to each other. It took you nearly two weeks to respond to E's comment so maybe you just need to stop trying to stir things up. Edited August 8, 2010 by sblake01

[moonpup]

What do you find divisive about the above post?

Pretty much everything.

To me, Alan was just 'needling' Carl as they 'sometimes' do to each other.

To me, he's was being divisive.

It took you nearly two weeks to respond to E's comment so maybe you just need to stop trying to stir things up.

Didn't feel a response was needed. And besides, who's the one really stirring "things" up?

[sblake01]

Didn't feel a response was needed. And besides, who's the one really stirring "things" up?

But you responded anyway? Have it your way....I don't really get your logic anyway. Edited August 8, 2010 by sblake01

[HS30-H]

Moonpup, you don't seem to have any sense of fun whatsoever. Where's this "Laidback Purist" you claim to be?

I'm sure Carl can handle a little leg-pulling sometimes, and I'm sure he finds it an occasional relief from the usual fawning. It's good healthy fun, even if you don't know some of the backstory that prompts it.

And anyway, when are you going to finally pluck up the courage to ask me out on a date? :kiss:

Alan T.

[motorman7]

I love these pics....put them up on my screen saver