Zcon 2012

[72 OJ]

Keep the pics coming , good luck to you and your Z

[motorman7]

Got a few more pics of cars out in the parking lot before the opening ceremonies. Noticed a couple of trailers out in the parking lot. Can't wait to see what's in those. There are a couple of GTR's here. Would sure like to test drive one. The appetizers were good, with a south western flair. There were about 150 people at the opening. Mr Matsuo and Mr K's son were also in attendance. Won't have many pictures today as it's detailing day - for me. Most pics will be coming tomorrow.

Rich

[Randalla]

Hey Rich, I was there last night as well. Agree, it was a very nice evening all the way around, well organized, plenty of food and nice atmosphere. By the way the 1971 yellow 240Z you photographed is one of my Z cars.

I'm bringing a different one to the show tomorrow. I live in Scottsdale so have the luxury of being able to bring down any of my Z's. Also just posted my early 260Z in the classifieds section. If there is any interest from anyone at the show, I'd be happy to arrange to see it. I'll look for your name tag.

[26th-Z]

Hey! Matsuo san is there! Great! Spend some time talking with him. He's great!

[motorman7]

OK,OK,OK, so everyone wants to see the detail pics. Well, here they are. Also, I have met Mitsuo San before, can you tell? We had a great photoshoot with Japanese Nostalgic several years ago. It was great to meet him and he loved the car. I will post the pictures someday. Never saw the Japanese Nostalgic article though. Hopefully I will get a chance to chat with him again tomorrow.

Best regards,

Rich

Edited September 19, 2012 by motorman7

[Diseazd]

Niicceee!

[Zulaytr]

Rich,

Good looking Z! Good luck to you and all the Z's in the show. Have fun and enjoy the Z camaraderie.

[motorman7]

Wow, lots of nice cars at the show today. I got to experience the official ZCCA judging which was pretty cool actually. I was not considered for the Gold Medallion Award, but it was nice to get some comments from the judges. Also got some tips from some of the more experienced members. Dan (AZ240Z) had his gorgeous persimmon 240Z there. Looks like he did very well in the judging, so I had to get a pic of my car next to his. Also got a pic of me with Mr. Matsuo. It was nice to see him again and he was very happy to see the car. Did I mention it was hot? Over 100 deg F I am sure. Will post some more pics following this.

[motorman7]

Here's some more pics. There were some exceptional cars there. I love the ZZZAP Z and the Black Pearl. There was also a light blue metallic 280 there with just 18K miles on it. Also saw a gorgeous white pearl 300ZX turbo that was very impressive. A number of these are up for the gold medallion award. Mr. Matsuo gave a short speech at the event. There were also quite a few of the newer model 300ZX vehicles. That group definitely had the largest attendance. I think just Dan (AZ240Z) and I had the only two stock 240Z. All of the rest were modified.

[Zulaytr]

Dan's Z is indeed very nice and he has improved its quality since Pierre's Z did the initial restoration. Dan if you are monitoring this thread, Great car and good luck with the Gold Medallion.

[kjohnson2444]

Yes. Keep the pictures coming. I wish I could be there. Putting your ClassicZcars.com user name on your badge is a great idea. I talked to Madkaw for quite a while at a show this past summer and didn't even realize it was him until he recognized a post where I mentioned his car the following week! Have fun everyone.

[AZ-240z]

Hey! Matsuo san is there! Great! Spend some time talking with him. He's great![/quote

Chris, it was definitely a pleasant supprise that Matsuo san was at our 2012 convention. I had met him at the '04 convention and had his picture taken with my car. And, once again,

one of the highlights of this show was when he was kind enough to sign my "OK inspector" decal.

Dan