Essential Datsun Z, 240Z to 280ZX Colin Shipway.Subtitled: The Cars and Their Story 1969-83. A concise, fact-packed history on the Z cars from Datsun. Filled with specs, performance data, details of production changes, and competition profiles. Backed by a comprehensive text and top-quality color photographs. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 1 1/4", 8 pgs., 6 b&w, 54 color ill., 2 diagrams.
Datsun's initial offerings were fairly conventional family cars, but with the introduction of the 240Z in 1969 the marque's image received a massive boost. It was a runaway success, outselling every European sports car model in the lucrative North American market. The 280Z arrived in 1975 followed by the 280ZX in 1978 and sales of the 280ZX had reached over 446,000 units by the time production came to an end in 1983. 44 international articles include road, track and comparison tests, a service guide plus full technical and performance data.
This book gives readers information on road and comparison tests, specifications, history, performance and technical data, racing and driving, and long term reports.
The complete history of the groundbreaking sportscar that opened up export markets for the Japanese - particularly in America. Covered are all the FairLady (Datsun 1600/2000 roadster) sportscars, through 240Z, 260Z and 280Z.
The Datsun Z-Car is one of the most popular and collectible imported sports cars since its release to the market in 1969, and this fully revised manual with the latest tips and trick will help you bring your Z back to like-new condition and show-quality luster. Wick Humble provides a complete update to his original guide for restoring 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z sports cars, including the pluses and minuses of frame-up or staged restoration. He also discusses the tools needed and covers in detail all components of teardown, restoration, and assembly. Includes tips on setting up your shop and what procedure to follow when storing and organizing your parts. You'll find everything here! Packed with info, this guide includes more than 500 step-by-step photographs, charts, technical bulletins, illustrations, plus a bonus section that includes 32 Datsun parts ID and illustrations. This book is easy to follow and is the essential guide to restoring your Datsun Z-Car.
The Datsun 240Z inspired a generation of enthusiasts, outselling and outperforming almost all of its contemporaries. Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z covers the full story of the Datsun sports cars, from the Fairlady roadsters through to the final 280ZX production model, and is colourfully illustrated throughout with period photos and advertising material.
