Hey guys, so I just had a great interview with one of the writers for GQ Magazine and GQ Style Magazine out of New York.  They are doing a 6-page spread about the Classic Z and it will be published around the August 2018 timeframe.

We had a lot of fun on the phone and I talked about the classic Z and our club for most of the interview.  We went into depth about why the Z is so great, and my final conclusion was community.  If it wasn't for this car, this group, and all of the friends I've made along the way this car would be just another boring classic.  Keep your eyes posted for updates as well as promotional material forthcoming over the next month.  

By the way, if you're wondering WHY GQ magazine is doing such as spread... He says this car has stood out as an icon to the classic car world.  It's got a huge following and the classic Z's are showing up at more and more auto shows and events.  They want to put a spotlight on the world we live in and show how much our community of Z enthusiasts keep this wonderful hobby alive.  They will be doing an article similar to this one.

I'm happy to see a stylish magazine like GQ take an interest and promote our way of life.  Keep it up guys...

Mike

 

 

I believe they also had a talk with @Carl Beck too...  

The writer also contacted the ZCON email list. I think Chris Karl was going to line him up with some enthusiasts.

And I can attest that all of the ClassicZ members I've met are incredibly stylish. Myself included!

From the Al Borland collection.   

Front Cover:

I bet you they even do a cool photo shoot of some of our cars as well. ?

Edited June 29, 20186 yr by motorman7

@Mike, I guess you know but for others I should have posted this:

 

Very GQ guy circa 1969

 

Nice, love that ad!!

Great ad.  BTW, I have a reel to reel tape deck just like the one in the picture.  Haven't used it for decades, but I have some great '60s and '70s music on about 100 reels of tape.  Probably have a pair of those white pants somewhere in the back of the closet, too. 

Those were the days.

Dennis

GQ on 240z in 2011:

https://www.gq.com/story/car-of-the-week-datsun-240z

2017 240z in GQ  top 25 cars:

https://www.gq.com/gallery/25-most-stylish-gq-cars-of-all-time

2016 GQ Young Classics:

https://www.gq.com/story/new-classic-cars