Chrissimmons

Hi everybody, I am new to this forum and have heard great things about it. I was hoping to confirm my historical knowledge of the Nissan 240Z because I have heard that there are many experts on this forum. So to sum it up, my understanding is that the 240z was conseived and designed for the U.S. market with the first one arriving in late 1969. Due to the success of the car in the U.S., it was also marketed to other smaller and less strategic countries, where immaterial numbers were sold. There are several all-original cars still in existance with the first 240 z ever manufactured in Japan recently being discovered in a barn in CT - the Butterscotch Yellow one, which was not outfitted with the optional Fulda tires. All of the historically significant 240Z’s that still exist are located in the U.S. which again makes sense given Datsun Japan’s focus on the U.S. market. From reading prior posts, I understand that I need to be an expert on these cars before commenting so I just want to ensure that I have my facts and terminologee correct. I really don’t want to be chased away like that silly old fool Rick, who added absolutely no value because his facts weren’t correct. Imagine a 75 year old military veteran, in ill health, trying to come onto this board and wasting everyone’s time. Just because he recognized the importance of this car 30 years ago and agreed to answer everyone’s questions honestly and willingly doesn't mean he belongs here. What an idiot! Especially in the Z community, everyone has an interior motive and I’m sure he is just trying to “pump and dump” this car for monetary gain as someone suggested. People that collect things and hold them for over three decades are usually just trying to dump them for a profit! This board is much better without the owner of the first Z manufactured in Japan contributing. It’s good that a couple of you, through carefully worded responses which almost mask your contempt, insure that this bored doesn’t become used by regular people that love Z’s – or have an interesting story to tell - that would be a shame. We need to make sure this bored is for people like us - experts! Tx, Chris S. PS - I just learned a hole lot about the Camero on a Chevrolet site and am looking to do the same here.