Deep South Datsun

[venus]

Hey from down south! Bought my 240z about 15 years ago & have been modifying since. What a beautifully designed body she has with fine lines echoing Ferrari and a beefy stance all its own. Look at the hood. Has a race history w/ Paul Newman driving and still works SCCA club events like always. My Z is one handsome SOB with the guts to take on pretty much any car at the light. Gotta love being a sleeper.

Looking forward to getting to know you guys & seeing your Zs with both their stock & modified beauty & splendor.

Edited January 28, 2011 by venus

[d240zx2]

Nice ride, Venus.

Post a bit more about the car's history, what you've done, future plans, pics. We'd love to see it ALL!

[venus]

Nice ride, Venus.

Post a bit more about the car's history, what you've done, future plans, pics. We'd love to see it ALL!

Car pretty much had the brutal power of the Al tweaked V8 but I added the beauty to the beast working w/ David Kuhn Restorations to mold my Z like I wanted. Molded in everything to make smooth while dreaming of a Ferrari 250GTO. Also refined the suspension so I could see over the dash w/ the squat of acceleration. Got to have Momo stuff inside on all my cars. Finest Italian leather wrapped and ergo sculpted steering wheels are a must. Driver's hands intimately on the car w/ every twitch at the finger tips. So I had to have a Recaro seat & 5-point Simpson belts to feel safe - attached to the Autopower Race roll bar I added.

Keeping ahead of rust is a challenge & that's what i'm working on now. Getting ready for the 2011 ZCCA meet.

Edited January 29, 2011 by venus

[kenz240z]

Nice Z!

[esmit208]

Welcome Venus

It's always a pleasure to have a new face aboard.

[SportBikeMike]

Very nice car!

I agree with the Ferrari comment. They're usually compared more to Jaguar or Porsche....but I think its more aligned with the Ferrari. Definitely some Italian influence.

[venus]

Very nice car!

I agree with the Ferrari comment. They're usually compared more to Jaguar or Porsche....but I think its more aligned with the Ferrari. Definitely some Italian influence.

Then there is the Daytona Cobra... either way it's a work of art.

[Mike B]

So what is the race history and Paul Newman connection you mentioned?

-Mike

[torker]

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31649

In 85 Newman set 10 track records in a 280zx Not sure what track . He drove for Bob Sharp Racing I think.

[Mike B]

In 85 Newman set 10 track records in a 280zx Not sure what track . He drove for Bob Sharp Racing I think.

Yes, I am aware of Paul Newman's connection with Datsun and Bob Sharp, but I'm not sure what that has to do with the original post. He made it sound like his 240Z had been used in racing and driven by Bob Sharp.

Bought my 240z about 15 years ago & have been modifying since. What a beautifully designed body she has with fine lines echoing Ferrari and a beefy stance all its own. Look at the hood. Has a race history w/ Paul Newman driving and still works SCCA club events like always.

-Mike

Edited January 30, 2011 by Mike B
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[venus]

Yes, I am aware of Paul Newman's connection with Datsun and Bob Sharp, but I'm not sure what that has to do with the original post. He made it sound like his 240Z had been used in racing and drive by Bob Sharp.

-Mike

What Torker said. The Z has a race history & is still raced SCCA. I did meet Paul Newman at Roebling Road years back at Brian Redman's annual event. His eyes were really that blue. Snapped this pic of him w/ his car in the foreground.

Edited January 29, 2011 by venus