Early 2+2's

[Alfadog]

Oh I see, now you'll need that emblem for the front too Zedrally!

Your trip sounds fantastic Alan.... I will tell my parents what you are doing, and then back it up with how mean they were for not letting me meet you in London...

In 10 years I will be in Japan :stupid:

[Zedrally]

You know, I must be going bonkers, but I can see the 2+2 G nose with it's top cut off!

[Cuong Nguyen]

Hi Alan,

you REALLY don't need to send me any more material than you already have! Please just enjoy your stay with fellow S30 Club members.

Your Mrs wont let you have one??? Sounds like she has more power than you...Maybe it is a case of "you already have too many toys"

Cuong Nguyen

[Alfadog]

Originally posted by Zedrally

You know, I must be going bonkers, but I can see the 2+2 G nose with it's top cut off!

YOU'RE CRAZY !

Would be a very long, sleek looking car... I approve!

[Z-point]

You like an example??

Here’s a 2+2…chopped

[Z-point]

and here's the front. Oke it's not a G-nose but still a 2+2!!

[Z-point]

and to finish the story, This is inside..........

[Alfadog]

I actually have a whole collection of convertibble Z pics (it is my secret desire to own a convertible 2+2!)

Never seen one with a G-nose though...

[Z-point]

he alfadog,

is this on your list as well?

the engine!

[Z-point]

oepsss

[Alfadog]

No, I didn't have any pics of that particular one on my list !

(I DO NOW)

[Trex]

G-nose 2 by 2

In 1973 at the Tokyo Show a 2+2 260Z with a G-nose was exhibited to gauge public reaction. The vehicle never made it into production. The only 260z produced for the home market was a 2 by 2. The Japanese police, however did use a small number of 260Z 2+2s on the Chuo Expressway continuing a tradition established with the Z432.

At the 1973 Tokyo Show the Nissan stand had a lwb 2+2 with a 2.6 lter engine and a G-nose. Several contemporary sources say it was meant for production. However it never made it to the Japanese showrooms. There were a number of reasons the main one being the oil crisis. Others were so that the two seater remained a pure sports car, whilist the 2+2 would be classed as a ' speciality car ' - the G-nose would not have suited the image.

Shortly afterwards, on 17 January 1974, the 2 by 2 range ( knowwn as 2+2 outside Japan ) was officially put on sale minus the G-nose and with a 2 liter straight six. Orginally designed by Fumio Yoshida but finalised by Kiiro Nishikawa.

260Z - RLS30 - Production 1974-75 Market - USA Eng. L26

260Z - RS30/RLS30 - 1974-78 Market - Europe Eng. L26

260Z 2+2 - GRLS30 - 1974-75 Market USA Eng. L26

260Z 2+2 - GRS30/GRLS30 - 1974-78 Market - Europe Eng L26

Sorry but there is no such reference to a ZGRS30 VIN.

Fairlady Z432 - PS30 Production 1970-73 Market - Japan Eng.S20

Fairlady Z432R - PS30B Production 1970-73 Market - Jp Eng S20

The R is 80kg lighter than the standard 432and actually lighter than the basic Z, despite having 100 instead of 60 litre fuel tank, as fitted on all production models including the 432.

When it left the factory, except for deletion of the air cleaner the R had the same engine as the 432. An auxillary oil cooler was fitted and the R also had a different brake master cylinder without the servo and a brake pedal assembly more suited to racing. There were a number of other differences between the Z432 and the Z432-R, most of them in the interest of weight saving. The R has a glassfiber front apron and bonnet instead of steel and perspex windows to the sides and rear. Lightweight bucket seats were fitted, complete with a four point seat bely harness. The heater, clock and radiowere removed along with all of sound deadening material and unnecessary brightwork.

Heavier gauge steel was used on the chassis members and areas under great stress, such as suspension mounting points but thinner gauge metal was used elsewhere - a recent check on ex-works rally car has proved this beyond doubt. Magnesium alloy wheels were listde as standard on the Z432 but the R left the factory on normal 4.5J steel wheels, leaving the customer to choose wheel/tyre combination.

Dont you just want one .......

Alan T ( HS30-H ), didnt want to leave you out .... it is ironic that I was shown the ZG you have today when it was up for sale by the Japanese businesman. Couldnt afford it at the time being at University and running a 240Z on a students budget. Enjoyed the drive and wished I had the money then ... but on a positive note its rumoured that the wheel arch extensions were moulded and hence today you can get them in the UK Z scene. Dont quote me on this as it will obviously get someone in trouble ... the mother of all wheel arch extensions in UK.

Fairlady 240ZG - HS30H Production 1972-73 Market Japan Eng.L24

5spd manual and 3 spd auto.

Datsun 240Z - HS30/HLS30 - Production 1970-73 Export market L24

Fairlady 240z - HS30S - Production 1972-73 Japan market L24

Happy motoring .