Head over to the FOR SALE section to check out this super clean 350z.  I have driven this car many times and it is by far one the cleanest and one of my favorite 350Zs that has made it’s way through Z Car Garage.  If you are looking for an amazing 350z, you have found it!!

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Sadly the man who went behind Nissan’s back and began importing Datsuns to the USA passed away last month on November 13th.  Nobushige Wakatsuki initially saw Nissan/Datsun as a company that could export well to the US market but was shot down for some time by the head execs until he took the job into his own hands.

He started importing the cars in 1960, three years after Toyota, and it took another full year to convince Nissan Corporate to take over the small dealer network.  Thankfully for all of us the plan worked and Nissan began importing cars like crazy over the following years.  Now almost 50 years later Nissan is a household name on these shores and we owe it all to him.  Maybe I will name my ’71 510 “Waka” as a thank you.

Source:  Autoblog via Automotive News

More good info at Japanese Nostalgic Car

Below is Rob and Meg’s early Datsun Bluebird sedan

Just a little video fun to keep all of you entertained on this Wednesday afternoon.  It’s amazing what traction can do to destroy outright horsepower.  GT-Rs rule.

source: Autoblog

Don’t forget to sign up for this super cheap and awesome trackday if you are available this Sunday!!  See the previous post HERE for more information.

The price is ONLY $155.00!!!!

Do IT!!!

Here is your best opportunity to join in on one of the last great track days of 2009.  NorCal UFO (United Five-Ten Owners Club) has rented out Thunderhill Raceway in Willows CA for December 13th and has some space left.  They are offering the rest of the spaces up to ZCarBlog readers and are waiving the late fee to all of our readers if we sign up before this up coming Wednesday (9th).

The price for the day is only $155.00!!!!! (includes lunch for the driver)

Click on the link below to view the PDF entry form which must be emailed to the UFO organizers (Dennis and Peggy Hale) ASAP.  They will allow payment to be given at the event itself if you have pre-registered.  I know that this is pretty last minute but we would love to see as many of you out on the track with us as possible!!

Also when you email the entry form please include what group you usually drive in (beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc) and please visit the UFO site to view the Frequently Asked Questions page to make sure that your car does qualify to participate, there will also be a tech inspection at the event to make sure that the vehicle is safe.

Frequently Asked Questions: NorCal UFO

Please call (831) 336-2444 or email peggy_hale_510@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the event, ANY questions at all!!

NorCal UFO Thunderhill Entry Form

Email completed forms to:  peggy_hale_510@yahoo.com

Thanks for all of your continued support for ZCarBlog and for the Z in general.  Long Live the Trackday!