Bike Rack For 240Z?

[Otto Skorzeny]

Hi again,

Does anybody have a recommendation for a roof mounted bike rack that will work on a 1972 240Z?

I need to haul 2 adult bikes.

Since this car has louvers on it I can't use the kind that go on the back of the vehicle.

Thanks a lot.

[GeoJoe]

Can you mount a hitch and use it just for a rack like this?

[ksbeta]

Totally non-value added comment: I used to have a photo of my Paragon 29er stuffed in the back of my 240z. Wish I could find it to add here for context, but I can't. Sorry. Some Yakima Q-clips may do the trick. There may be other threads out there that contain some information for you too.

I need a Bike Rack for my 280z - Non Tech Board - HybridZ

[Otto Skorzeny]

I fit my bike in the bake after removing the wheels but I need two bikes on the roof and luggage in the back for a vacation trip. Can't mount a tow bar type rack since it isn't my car.

[ajmcforester]

You can find racks the use the gutters, but they will mar up the trim piece. I had ones on a 210 for skis

[cbuczesk]

The silver Z in the middle is my 1972 240Z. I use it to haul bikes all the time. I forget who makes it but I got it from Performance Bike years ago. I also have a Thule that I used on that Z and my blue 260Z.

ksbeta - I also have a Paragon and Rig 29er. Been through a few frames on each. If you ever want to ride up here at Michaux let me know.

Chuck

[Otto Skorzeny]

Thanks, there is a PERFORMANCE bIKE NEAR ME. I'm going to stop in and have a look. Does your rack require the removal of the front wheel? I'm hoping to find one that can keep both wheels on the bike so that I have room in the back for luggage.

[cbuczesk]

Mine does require removal of the front wheel but I have a wheel mount on the bike rack for the front wheel. That frees up the hatch area for gear, etc.

Chuck