Tag Archives: z432

Nissan Z’s customized nose from Tokyo Auto Salon is greenlit for production

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Ben Hsu

From the Tokyo Auto Salon comes some good news for fans of the new Z. Nissan showed again an orange concept based on the Fairlady Z Customized Proto from last year with minor tweaks. That’s because the split nose, which … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tokyo Auto Salon | Tagged nissan z, RZ34, s30 z, tokyo auto salon, z432 | 8 Comments

Sung’s Garage’s new wheel pays homage to Z432

Posted on July 26, 2021 by J Elrick

Actor and car guy Sung Kang has unveiled a new three-piece wheel destined for his DocZ project, itself an homage to the Datsun 240Z that dominated the 1971 East African Safari Rally. If you are looking to give your Z … Continue reading →

Posted in Aftermarket | Tagged 240z, datsun, fairlady z, nissan, s30 z, safari rally, Sung Kang, z432 | 5 Comments

MARKETWATCH: Tokyo Auto Salon auction recap

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Patrick Strong

The high-end collector car auction world has been dominated for years by a handful of North American and European firms that cater to a demanding clientele. Firms like RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, and Barrett-Jackson have become household names among … Continue reading →

Posted in marketwatch | Tagged 240rs, autech, BH Auction, bmw, c10, c110, cosmo sport, fairlady z, ferrari, galant gto, hks, honda, Honda S-Series, mazda, MiniAce, mitsubishi, nissan, r32, r34, s110, s30 z, s600, s800, silvia, skyline, sports 800, tokyo auto salon, toyota, z432 | 4 Comments

EVENTS: 2018 Japanese Automotive Invitational

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Ben Hsu

It has been a banner year for Nihon steel at Monterey Car Week. The annual series of ultra-prestigious automotive events have traditionally excluded Japanese cars, but 2018 saw, for example, Nissan become the first carmaker from Japan to be honored … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 117, 2000gt, 240z, 510, acura, az-1, bellett, brat, bre, c10, cherry, Civic 1G, Civic Lady, cosmo sport, datsun, dome, dome zero, f10, f31, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fj40, galant gto, Hakosuka, honda, honda N, Honda Serial One, infiniti, integra, Integra DA, isuzu, J30, jimny, kei, land cruiser, legend, lj20, m30, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, nsx, patrol, Prototype 9, publica, Q45, r32, r34, r360, s30 z, safari rally, sambar, skyline, sports 800, subaru, subaru 360, suzuki, toyota, z432 | 14 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council, Part 03 — Live the Classic Car Lifestyle

Posted on September 13, 2017 by San Mamiya

Now that Automobile Council has somehow swayed a bunch of automakers into putting on a big show about their heritage and getting you all jazzed about living the classic motoring lifestyle, you’re going to need a Japanese nostalgic car. That’s why the show also … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240zg, autech, Automobile Council, c110, coupe 9, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fd3s, honda, KDR30, kenmeri, Kusaka Engineering, mazda, nissan, R130 Luce Rotary Coupe, r30, RB26DETT, rx-7, S30Z, skyline, stelvio, subaru, subaru 360, super silhouette, z432, zagato | 7 Comments

EVENTS: Nostalgic2Days 2017, Part 01 — Starting with Z

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ben Hsu

The annual Nostalgic 2 Days show in Yokohama is a fantastic weekend of cars organized by Nostalgic Hero magazine. It’s as if the pages spring to life, with many of its featured cars gathered in one spot. Though it does tend to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240z, 260z, 280z, advan, fairlady z, Glow Star, Mizukami Auto, nissan, Nostalgic 2 Days, os giken, rs watanabe, s30 z, Speed Forme, star road, Tea Valley, work wheels, Yokohama Tire, z432, z432-R | 7 Comments

KIDNEY, ANYONE?: Nissan Fairlady Z432 at Amelia Island

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Ryan Senensky

2017 auction season is upon us and that means we have the chance to watch the prices of blue chip JNCs soar ever further from the value of your parent’s house. Crossing the RM Sotheby’s auction at Amelia Island the same … Continue reading →

Posted in for sale | Tagged fairlady z, kidney anyone, nissan, s30 z, z432 | 8 Comments

EVENTS: 2015 New Year Meeting, Part 08 — Parking Area Finds

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Ben Hsu

Closing out our coverage of the 2015 New Year Meeting, we make a quick run through the show’s parking area. Thanks to the Japanese protocol of backing into their parking spaces, we were able to get full views of spectators’ rides to the show unobstructed … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 510, 910, ae86, alcyone, bluebird, c10, city, corolla, crown, datsun, fairlady z, familia, gemini, Hakosuka, honda, isuzu, levin, mazda, new year meeting, nissan, prince, r100, r30, r31, s110, s120, s30, s40, silvia, skyline, soarer, sprinter, subaru, svx, toyota, trueno, xt, z10, z432 | 19 Comments

KIDNEY, ANYONE? Nissan Fairlady Z432 up for auction

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Ben Hsu

A 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432 is going up for bidding at the RM Amelia Island auctions next month. JNCers know the drill: its namesake 4 valves per cylinder, 3 carbs, and 2 cams stems from the S20 straight six sourced from the Skyline GT-R of … Continue reading →

Posted in for sale | Tagged fairlady z, kidney anyone, nissan, z432 | 9 Comments

EVENTS: 2013 Nostalgic2Days, Part 02

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Ben Hsu

Welcome back to JNC‘s Nostalgic2Days coverage, from the Pacifico Yokohama convention center. The building itself might be located in the city’s Minato Mirai 21, or “Future Port of the 21st Century” district, but the cars are all from back in … Continue reading →

Posted in events, nissan, suzuki, toyota | Tagged 240k, 240z, 260z, 280z, a60, b120, Biko Works, bosozoku, c10, c110, celica, crown, ct50, datsun, dax, dr30, fairlady z, Hakosuka, honda, kaido, kenmeri, kgc10, kgc110, kpgc10, kpgc110, mighty boy, mooneyes, ms51, nissan, nos2days, nostalgic hero, Nostalgic2Days, os giken, r30, ra25, revive jalopy, RS Start, rs watanabe, rs56, s30, s50, sanitora, skyline, sunny truck, supra, suzuki, tekamen, toyota, watanabe, Work CR-01, z432, z432-R | 22 Comments

VIDEO: Discovery Japan’s Retro Car Kings

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Dan Hsu

Discovery Channel Japan’s Retro Car Kings has been recut into English. The one-hour show visits several of Nihon’s classic car builders, with styles varied as the cars themselves. There’s a bit of everything no matter what your poison, whether it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan, Video | Tagged 240z, 260z, 280z, c10, c110, datsun, fairlady z, fuji-go, Hakosuka, kenmeri, kgc10, nissan, s30, sakura-go, skyline, z432 | 12 Comments

EVENTS: 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show Part 01, Best of the Best

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ben Hsu

We’ll get to the cars that we normals can afford in a minute, but first let us dream a little. The 2011 JCCS completely elevated the bar, bringing together several ultra-rare, six-figure machines that few Western eyes have gazed upon … Continue reading →

Posted in events, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged 2000gt, 240z, 260z, 280z, 787b, datsun, fairlady z, gt-r, gto, Hakosuka, imsa, japanese classic car show, jccs, kenmeri, kpgc10, kpgc110, le mans, lexus, lfa, mazda, nissan, prince, rx-7, rx-792p, s20, s30, skyline, toyota, z432 | 17 Comments

JCCS 2011 PREVIEW: Record Three S20-Powered Nissans to Debut at JCCS

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Are you ready for the 2011 JCCS this Saturday? This year’s show will be very special, as it will be the first time three cars powered by the epic Prince/Nissan S20 motor will be shown in North America. For those that don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in events, nissan | Tagged 2011, 240z, 260z, 280z, datsun, fairlady z, gt-r, Hakosuka, japanese classic car show, jccs, kenmeri, kpgc10, kpgc110, nissan, s20, s30, skyline, z432 | 9 Comments

World’s First Nissan Fairlady Z Newspaper Ad

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Ready to go back in time? This is the first newspaper ad in history to fully reveal the Nissan Fairlady Z. It was published on October 20, 1969, four days before the 16th Tokyo Motor Show, where the S30 was … Continue reading →

Posted in cm, nissan | Tagged 1969, 240z, 260z, 280z, ad, datsun, fairlady z, nissan, s30, yomiuri, z432 | 6 Comments

Kidney, Anyone? Nissan Fairlady Z432

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Ben Hsu

When Kev wrote that an $80,000 Tomica Nissan Fairlady Z432 made of pure platinum was still cheaper than the real thing, he wasn’t kidding. For those who want the sleek lines of an S30 Z but the fire-breathing heart of … Continue reading →

Posted in for sale, nissan | Tagged 240z, datsun, fairlady z, nissan, s30, z432 | 6 Comments

Tomica 40th Anniversary Lacquer Nissan Fairlady Z432

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Ben Hsu

If you thought the pure platinum Tomica Nissan Fairlady Z432 that Kev posted was a bit too outrageous at $80,000, perhaps you will find these more reasonable. Once again, the S20 powered S30 Z forms the basis for an extremely … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, minicars, nissan | Tagged 240z, 370z, 40th annivesary, datsun, fairlady z, lacquer, nissan, s30, tomica, z34, z432 | Leave a comment