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Help: Stolen 300zx Twin Turbo

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by Alvin G @ 1:30 pm on April 22, 2013

Roger E is a Z Car Garage customer and his 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo was stolen from his driveway in South San Jose yesterday. We need your help locating his Z. It is silver with Enkei wheels, Stoptech brakes and a license plate that reads “CUPCRSH”





Shokuji J-Tin Show Pictures!

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by Alvin G @ 1:22 am on April 21, 2013

Today’s  J-Tin show in San Leandro was a success with well over 100 tasty vintage Japanese rides of all makes and models. Our caravan from Z Car Garage included 7 Datsun Roadsters, 1 Z car and 510 wagon. From L to R:

Ken’s ’69 SR20 SRL, Eddie’s ’66 SR20 SPL, Todd’s ’68 SRL, Francis’ ’68 SRL, Mike’s 67.5 SPL,  Mark’s ’66 Turbo SPL, Eric’s ’69 SPL, Matt’s 510 wagon, and the ZCG ‘67.5 SRL:

The weather was beautiful at the marina and there was no shortage of stock, restored, modified and zany rides. Here are some highlights…

There was a strong Datsun prescence with trucks,  Z-cars, 510 coupes, sedans, wagons and even a few Bluebird coupes:

It was truly a JDM wheel-lover’s paradise with everything from TE37V to SSR Mk2s:

Interesting engine swaps including several F20C(S2000)  and SR20DET drivetrains into sleeper Toyota coupes and this super clean Lexus V8:

Stock, solid axle 510 sedan and a wildly modified truck:

Some of the cleanest Toyotas and Mazdas I’ve seen:


Before we left the marina we gathered our roadsters for a quick photo:

Thank you to Ivan and James at HJCG for organizing another superb event. We look forward to the next gathering in July where we hear an autocross will also be part of the fun!
More pictures after the jump!
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Reminder: ZCG is Closed 4/18 and 4/19

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by Alvin G @ 8:52 pm on April 17, 2013

With travel and upcoming events Z Car Garage will be closed on the following days in April:

4/18

4/19

4/26  (for the Solvang Datsun Roadster Show)

 

We will return to normal Business Hours on April 29th.





Caravan to Shokuji J-Tin Show 4/20/13!

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by Alvin G @ 10:30 am on April 16, 2013


We are just a few days from the Shokuji J-Tin Show in San Leandro. Interested in driving to the show with fellow Datsun/Japanese car owners? Join us by meeting at Z Car Garage on Saturday morning at 8:00am sharp!

ZCarGarage
140 Archer St.
San Jose, 95112

FYI, the organizers have changed the registration requirement: You can now register AT THE SHOW for $12 before 9am. Remember to spread the word invite your friends as admission for spectators is free!

Here’s a video of last year’s caravan from ZCG:

See you at the shop!





Datsun Roadster Fun Run 4/14/13

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by Alvin G @ 11:20 pm on April 14, 2013


Today I joined two fellow Datsun Roadster owners for a nice drive to Sunol from San Jose. We met at Cambrian Park Plaza and headed out to Calaveras Rd. Mike drove his silver 67.5 SPL, Glenn drove his red ’68 SRL, and I drove the blue 67.5 SRL.

The weather was beautiful and it was just the right kind of drive for a Sunday morning. This was also a nice shakedown run to make sure our cars are ready for the upcoming 500 mile trip south for the Solvang Datsun Roadster Show!

Here is a short video clip I took from behind the wheel of Sora Blue. It’s hard to capture the wonderful sounds, smells, and sights of motoring in a topless 40year old sports car,  but this is pretty close 🙂  Try it in 1080p:

 

Pictures from previous Fun Runs:

Feb 2013
August 2012
March 2012
July 2010

Stay tuned for more opportunities to Enjoy the Ride with local Datsun enthusiasts!
More pictures after the jump
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