Cuong Nguyen

Hi All, Sorry EScanlon, if you thought that the first 500 cars exported went to the US, that is not necessarily correct at all. That may well be the case for HLS cars, but don't forget that Australia has many cars that are under the 500 build number also, HS cars. Whether they were made concurrently on the production lines or not will determine which cars left the shores of Japan first, HLS cars or HS cars? So how can we say that the 1st 500 cars exported went to the US? I disagree on that part...

Hi All, I have to agree with Alan in terms of Z owners generally being unaware of other models/parts/options/special versions etc offered in other countries. I have also found it very interesting that many people often comment on how certain parts aren't factory or standard for that particular year car, only to forget that it may be the case in their own country, but that for a Z in another market it may well have had that part fitted when it left the factory. (the Z logo on the steering wheel is a good example of this) As previously noted by others, it is very annoying that terms such as Series 1 and Series 2 are being used when describing different parts and options on cars as this kind of model designations was never used by Datsun. When have you ever seen a Series 1 badge on a 240Z? Generally, I would like to see more Z owners be more aware that other models do exist and that just because the HLS version was sold in greater numbers it is by no means a standard setting model. There is plenty more that all of us can ldo to earn about these great cars than simply using zhome and other sources alike as our bible (not that I use zhome as my bible...) I have loaded two pictures: one of a manual 240Z and the other of a automatic 240Z, both are Japanese "Home Market" interiors. This backs up Alan's claim that indeed different logos on the steering wheel were used in Japan rather than the usual "Datsun" logo for the export cars.

Thanks WA ZED, I think I may have seen that car around before. Does it have a two-tone paint job (maybe silver and blue) or pinstriping? I once saw a 240Z around the Ocean Reef area that reminds me of what you had just described (there aren't that many 240Z in Perth!) As for a zed with sunroof, I don't think that I would jump to buying one too quickly....

Hello Alfadog & Alan, thank you for your prompt responses. I now have a much better understanding of what these two stickers represent. Alan, your posts were very informative (as always) Thank you very much! I love the way you "teach" us new stuff everytime without fail, I LOVE it!!! I owe you a drink or two when you make your way downunder.

Hi All, I would like to solve this puzzle of what the following stickers that I have been seeing on lots of Datsuns mean. 1) PMC.S (mostly on C10 Skylines) 2) Racing Mate (Green and white clover leaf symbol) Thank you in advance for any information provided

I currently one a 1973 240Z as well as a 1977 260Z. (but have owned others in the past) Still looking to buy "some more" 240Z but just can't seem to find any good ones in Perth, W.A.!!! Maybe one of the WA guys can tip me on the location of a nice one???

Thanks Mr C. If anyone is going to see the car, a report on the condition would be very nice to see. I willl be back in town on Tuesday, I wonder if it will be still around then!?

Hi All, can one of the fellow WA Z owners post the ad here for all to see??? I am currently overseas and would love to read the ad!

Hi All, since there has been lots of buzzing interest in Alfadog's new "240K" I thought you would all enjoy pictures of a famous KPGC110.