The Z Proto wrapped up a three-day visit in Dallas today. I had recently posted on the Nissan USA Facebook page about our 50th anniversary and they reached out to me with an invite to see the Z Proto. What followed was an unexpected photo and interview session where they posed my car next to the new Z. The new Z is a sleek and stylish car with none of the faux vents, overwrought bulges and creases, or chrome embellishments; the interior is exceptionally comfortable and well done.  The Nissan team was very welcoming and showed a genuine interest in my car. I expect to get copies of the photos taken by the pros in the coming weeks.

Very cool Jim, such an awesome opportunity.

You, and your car a celebrity among us now.

Super cool, Jim!

Very nice Jim!   A real feather in your Datsun cap!

Your car looks great!

Love the pic with you next to the new Z.

I think you look better than the new one. But that's just me.    

Wow....I guess the price of a Jim Arnett autograph is going up!!!! 💰

I'm in a group photo with him in Memphis. 😎

Nanny nanny boo boo!

.......and with other rifraff in Atlanta!

 

That's like a pic of Bigfoot, I don't exist except in the wild.

We also have half of riffraff, I guess riff, in that photo. @gwri8

what a fun day! @Mark Maras and his wife were my instant family as soon as they walked up to my never been seen country arse in the airport's luggage carousel and said "Cliff?".

 

  It was a fun day in , almost a Deja Vu moment meeting Cliff face to face. Instant good vibes. Thanks again for the ride from the airport.

 IMHO, Nissan was pretty brave or foolish for placing that beautiful original Z next to the new Z. Is there anyone one the face of the earth that thinks the new Z looks anywhere as good as the original?

I think Guy is the bigfoot half of that! Just look at those forearms!!!

9 hours ago, Mark Maras said:

Is there anyone one the face of the earth that thinks the new Z looks anywhere as good as the original?

Compare Michelangelo's David with 3D printing.

 

9 hours ago, Patcon said:

I think Guy is the bigfoot half of that! Just look at those forearms!!!

He's been wrestling with Eiji.

 

SOOOOOO happy that Nissan reached out to you Jim! They for sure found the right car and guy in those photos!

 

The folks at Nissan sent me a bunch of pics, here are a couple of favs.