Alfadog

They had 2 350Zs on display in the ballroom, plus 3 outside you could test drive. They also had (for "nostalgic" purposes only) another Z there. A Z32 300ZX. Auto. N/A. 2+2. Ugh.

I think you're missing the whole point... Alan has stated numerous times he isn't after production figures and which version is the 'most important'... What you have stated is all true and not much of it is arguable. HOWEVER I do think one thing you said I disagree to: "the RHD car is an important part of the Z history. But, like Left handed people in the human population, it is in the minority" Just because they were made in fewer numbers doesn't mean to say they are any less important. Sure the car was designed with America in mind (no one denies that here correct me if im wrong), but you must remember that they thought of the RHD markets as well. The RHD cars are no less of a car than the LHD cars - IN FACT, the spec levels clearly show that they were, for the first few years, better-equipt. That's not the point of the discussion though. Back to interior mysteries...

Yes, I was about the ask the same thing about Alan's car Escanlon - why do you have a Z pad in the middle of the steering wheel? I thought it should be DATSUN? As for room between the clutch and the foot rest, there is more than enough room in there - the pictures may look a little deceptive however. Or maybe I just have small feet?! Escanlon, I dont see how in those pictures you can clearly see the ignition on the left. I think it is just a tag attached to the windshield wiper/headlight stalk? As far as I know the ignition in all RHD cars is on the right. Indicators on the left.

G260, yes, it is here and I'll tell you I was not impressed when I first saw the 2nd lot of concept pictures, but now that I have seen it in real life, I must admit, I like it a lot. I went to the official launch tonight on the Gold Coast, where we were able to look all through the cars and even get to test drive! I can't speak about how well it drove, but it looks much better in the flesh. I actually LIKE the exterior styling now, and the interior is just fantastic. Before the rest of you start stoning me, I better step down... :sleepy:

Zmokey, are you a cop too? Is this some sort of (not so) covert operation to try to bust someone?

YES I have seen it, in all its glory. Great piece of racing - very similar to Getaway in Stockholm except better camera angles and it's LEGAL ! I saw it at the official 350Z launch here at the Versace hotel oh yes oh yes it looks a hellavalot better in the flesh than in photos.

errm ok ... all manual cars have the clutch on the left, then brake, then accelerator pedal.

You're kidding, right ?? btw love the analogies escanlon!!!

Thanks for clearing that up Alan - I thought that would be the answer...

I thought it was Ford Cortina with Lotus mechanicals (suspension, engine)... but that's not the subject of this thread!!!!!!! grrr

Thought I might throw up a question in the arena for anyone to jump on top of. I see one Gladiator who will no doubt be able to tame this beast, anyone else game?? A few sources have said that the engine was "copied" from the Mercedes 6. How correct is this statement?

Prince Motor Company ......... Skyline ? 'S' could perhaps stand fore the town where the company originated? 'Racing Mate'... not sure but the white and green clover leaf was seen a lot on old racing Alfa Romeos. Not quite sure what it meant exactly but on the later models the "Cloverleaf" spec was marginally hotter. The logo looked like this: Did it look like that?

Gah, motorcities has gone completely upside down lately. It used to be a great FREE resource, but now you get a 50x50 image of each news piece they find, and no news. THey dont even let you link to their images Here's the web page you can see the pic on, HOPEFULLY: http://www.motorcities.com/contents/03B5D214607903.html

http://www.motorcities.com/contents/03B5D214607903.html What do you think? edit: motorcities doesn't allow image linking.

Maybe they thought since the Americans were bigger people, with longer arms, it would be more ergonomic for them to reach over the other side of the tunnel!! I still think it's cutting costs. To make me disbelieve that you'll have to specifically mention the other conversions they did from RHD to LHD

Yeah, I'd imagine the reason would simply be cutting costs.

I can think of a lot of better things to do with 28 big ones... such as a fleet of immaculate ORIGINAL Z's with an interior that doesn't look like a sheeps bum.

How now brown cow !!! You seem to have an affinity with brown... a plumber in your past life perhaps?? ROFL Love the cars though

It kinda makes you want to be a car salesman... well at least that's how I feel

Where's the Z33 option?!?!