Shop Update 2/27/26

Happy Friday from Z Car Garage! Here are a few cars in for service, performance upgrades and mechanical sorting. Enjoy! Matt’s 1972 Datsun 240Z received our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and Z Car Garage CV Axles along with a full suspension refresh and engine tuning back in 2022. He returned to ZCG for a KA24 5-speed transmission, LSD and a new 3L L-series engine with triple-Mikuni carb induction.

Michael’s LeMans Sunset Nissan 350Z is getting an OS Giken LSD and gears.

Hiep’s Datsun 280Z is getting a mechanical restoratation with Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, Z Car Garage CV Axles, refreshed EFI, 240Z bumpers and Recaro Seats:

Paul Ferrari’s 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo is back for more performance upgrades:

Hannah’s Z32TT is in for service:

Race-prep for Gabe’s Datsun 510 B-Sedan:

Race-prep and dyno tuning for Greg’s Datsun Roadster:

Lehan’s R32 Skyline GT-R is in for repair work:

Frank’s 350 Roadster in for UPREV dyno tuning:

Stay tuned for full reports zcarblog.com and LONG LIVE THE Z

More photos in the gallery below

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For Sale
1993 Nissan 300ZX T-Top 2+2
5-Speed manual transmission
Glacial White Pearl Glow color
98,470 miles
Maintained since 2022 by Z-Car Garage
$14.5K obo

Naturally aspirated Z32 in (VIN: JN1RZ26H9PX537766). Excellent condition. Only 2 owners. No accidents. Original equipment, except for Pop Charger installed in 2022. Vehicle has been stored in garages. Maintained since 2022 by Z-Car Garage (maintenance records can be provided). Timing belt replaced at 93K miles. All new sport tires installed at 93K miles. Drives smoothly. Mechanically sound. Air conditioning, cruise control, electric mirrors all work flawlessly. Minor wear on driver’s front seat from entry/exiting. Located in Walnut Creek. See more details on our FOR SALE page.

In a fitting tribute to its storied legacy, the Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo will make a special appearance at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during Monterey Car Week from August 14 to 17, 2024. See the official news from Nissan HERE and read below for a brief introduction.

The Championship-winning 1988 Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo is at Z Car Garage. This iconic race car was driven by Geoff Brabham and John Morton, known for de-throning the Porsche 962 in IMSA racing with 8 straight wins. Thanks to Dean Case and Greg Nelson of Nissan Motorsports for the opportunity to have this legend here at Z Car Garage. Enjoy the photos of chassis #8801 with a full feature coming soon to zcarblog.com

 

It’s surreal to see the car that has been a poster on our wall actually inside the shop. Rob had to get out his R/C car and another poster from the front office:

 

Enjoy this video highlighting the epic 1988 IMSA season with Morton and Brabahm in the GTP ZX-T:

In recognition of its impact, IMSA announced earlier this year that Brabham and the GTP ZX-Turbo will be inducted into the 2024 IMSA Hall of Fame in October.

On Saturday, August 24 the Breakfast Club Rally is hosting Tokyo Calling 4, their fourth All-Japanese car rally starting in Vallejo, Ca.

To register and see more details, please visit their website HERE

 

We have run several rallies with Breakfast Club and it is a total blast, you can see our previous event reports HERE.

Stay tuned for caravan information from Z Car Garage.

Z you there!

Enjoy this walk-around and driving video from Tokyo Calling 3:

This 1990 Diamond Black Pearl Z32TT has been maintained and modified by Z Car Garage since acquisition in 2008. With 50k miles, original paint and interior it is ready to be enjoyed. Price: $27k OBO SOLD

Performance upgrades include JWT clutch/flywheel, 550cc Nismo injectors, JWT dual intakes, Specialty-Z 3″ down/mid pipes and dyno tuning. Clean interior.

See the full listing on our FOR SALE page. For pricing and more details please contact Rob at the shop: 408-452-0350 or e-mail robATzcargarage.com