Any idea how I can find out the exact specification of my 260Z when it was new, stuff like extras, colors, trim details, where it was supplied. Other manufacturers have a "heritage" department that can help out. Does Nissan have such a thing ?

Symon,

Here in the 'states Nissan has a database entitled "Nissan Service Comm" which when fed a VIN# going back to '84 will give you the exact production date (mm/dd/yyyy), the factory whre assembled (i.e. Hiratsuka, Oppama), the original selling dealer's name and address as well as the PDI date, the in-service date and the retail date.

I was assisting another Z car owner with his quest for info. regarding an '83 280ZX and he was able to contact Nissan in California and they were able to get that information for him form a microfiche. I am not sure that information for us S30 owners is or was ever recorded. In Europe and more specifically Great Britain the Datsun distributors seem to have kept detailed records on the S30 cars.

Good luck with your quest.