June 26, 200222 yr comment_9461 That's great stuff "zedrally" / Mike - well done. Its always great to get it from the horse's mouth too. I think Bob Watson really trumped the Works drivers to finish better placed than them, and it must have been really difficult in the Z against the smaller and more agile stuff that the other teams were fielding in the '73 race. Its not suprising that Fall crashed ( he had a reputation in Japan for being a "crasher" and car-breaker! ) - but he is in fact still very much alive and still occasionally campaigning a Historic Rally 240Z on selected events here in the UK and in Europe. Last time out, Yvonne Mehta ( Shekhar's wife ) navigated for him in the Manx Rally on the Isle of Man. That was just a few weeks ago. He retired just before the end..............Its very interesting to hear that Bob Watson's car was "Ex Monte", and it may be possible to get a help in identifying the actual car from this. However, I have found that it is best to be careful with this until proved 100% and without doubt that the data adds up. Nissan used a fair few practice and chase cars for each event, and these were quite often cars that had actually competed in previous events. Many rally teams used to swap registration plates on cars at their convenience, and it has always been thought that Nissan were one of the few teams NOT doing this. However, it seems difficult to believe that it might not have happened just a few times at least. Registration numbers are easily changed, and of course its the Chassis / VIN number that would tell the truth about this ( almost impossible to track these down for each event, and corroborate them with the race officials after 30 odd years.............. ). We shall just have to do the best we can......Anyway, great data - and good to have you aboard.Alan T. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 200222 yr comment_9488 I also getting a lot of info about 260's and later Southern Cross's.Do you want this info or do you want a "pure" 240zed list?Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 200222 yr comment_9497 Hi Guus and Rolf and everyone,Here's a picture of Fall and Halloran in TKS 33 SU 4080 before they retired: Any chance of getting a copy? Unable to save image. Would love to use in Club Magazine. Looks like Bob Watson with back to camera!Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 200222 yr comment_9508 Mike (Zedrallye)I think we should include the 260Z because even with the works cars there was a sliding transition. Rolf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 200222 yr comment_9509 OK,Little snippnet to add.Mike,I've got a photo of Ross Dunkerton in a 260Z in the 1976 Southern Cross(which he didn't finish due to suspension problems). He started atcar#13 and the number plate looks like MGN2343.1976 - ah, those were the days when rally drivers were real men;Day 1: 900km totalDay 2: 950km totalDay 3: 750km total Day 4: 790 km of which 590 competitive (including one stage of 218km!).There are two pics of Zeds at the 'Cross at the AMSAG site - Bob Watsonand Shekhar Mehta (you'll be hard pressed to identify number platethough!)The AMSAG site mentioned is down at present so I'm not sure of the photo's mentioned. Will add more as I will contact Frank Kilfoyle to see if he has anmore to add.Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 200222 yr comment_9510 Amazing what this digging does.For SaleI think i can answer your query very easily Mike , read below. DATSUN 240Z DATE: 06 May 2002 CATEGORY: Rally Cars PRICE: $16,500 CONTACT NAME: Gavin Edwards CONTACT NUMBER: 03 8704 9828 CONTACT EMAIL: gavinedwards@unite.com.au ENGINE NUMBER: L28415777 REGISTRATION: ch 4750 DESCRIPTION: Datsun 240 zed rally car for sale . This car is #573, trying to find out what it did before it was re-built.Gavin adds: This car was built by David Greig for rallying in the late 1980's , its won the VRC ,VCRS x 2 and the VCAS series . 4 wheel vented discs , with racing front discs and a balance bar. Koni wet legs with adjrebound , adj platforms and arms etc. Option 1 gearbox with works sandwich plate and brasssynchros. 4.4 r200 lsd freshly rebuilt. new unis through out [ genuine ] rally seats andharnesses . Pro trip and map lights . Engine originally built by Les Collins , currentlyfeatures ; flat tops ,fly cut with floating gudgeons, freshly balanced crank , Les head with40 mm ports , datrally manifold with 3x 45 dcoe's,oil cooler , big extractors and buttonclutch. Will throw in a complete rolling 240 zed shell and some spares for 16,500. email me ongavinedwards@unite.com.au or ph 03 8704 9828 . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 200222 yr comment_9512 Or is it old news?Bandama 1971 : 240z 5thThe Turcot-Dhaut datsun 240z finished #5th on the 1971 3rd bandama rally. They where 35 at the start and only 9 at the end. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 28, 200222 yr comment_9550 Good news!amsag is up again, for those that are interested amsag run the Southern Cross rally series (yes, it still exists].Cruise over and check it out.www.amsag.com.auMike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 1, 200222 yr comment_9737 Hallo Fred, are you shure it was 1971 or was it 1974? In 1974 there also was a Z at 5th position ? Please check.Rolf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 1, 200222 yr comment_9739 I am sure it’s before 1973, because I took this info from a 1972 SportAuto mag.As it was the February issue, I suppose that they where referring to the 1971 race (If I remember well, they didn’t had any race in 1972!).That’s my report for the day, boss.Fred Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 3, 200222 yr comment_9880 OK,Little snippnet to add.Mike,I've got a photo of Ross Dunkerton in a 260Z in the 1976 Southern Cross(which he didn't finish due to suspension problems). He started atcar#13 and the number plate looks like MGN2343.Speaking about Ross DunkertonHow about this, read all about it!!!!http://www.jumma.photoarena.co.uk/news/250301rtts.htmlhttp://www.zcarworkshop.com.au/Newsite/latestnews.htmlhttp://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/20687/20010927/www.southernxrally.com.au/pages/media.htmlregards, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 3, 200222 yr comment_9881 Fred,Will you please translate the Datsun part for me? Perhaps it un raffle the bandama puzzle!http://www.team-frl.com/retro/retro6.htmlregards, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/554-rally-anyone/?&page=10#findComment-9881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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