The Best of Motor Trend: 50th Anniversary Special Edition 1949-1999

Article: Hits, Misses & Never Weres (Cars and fads that changed our lives.....or not) (Page 14)

 

#1) '70 Datsun 240Z - "It's timeless shape, classic powertrain layout, solid performance, and affordable price proved an unbeatable combo for the gang who now markets its hardware under the Nissan name."

 

This is why Mr K, Matsuo and others are so highly admired, because they blew a hole in the market that never saw it coming until it was too late to respond. So the Z has been the symbol of the Japanese sports car industry ever since.

 

Nice interview with Mr K.

RIP Mr. K.

Well, it seems as time passes our Z cars are becoming more valuable!!! Its about time that one of the coolest cars ever to grace the road is gaining more respect within the car collecting world. But personally, no mater what, always have and always will LOVE my 240Z. Like I've posted in the past...."Its so much fun to drive, it should be illegal".