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As such, Keith had yet to complete the Volvo when he conjured up the idea of the Datsun build in his head. Once the Volvo was finished, and of course, thoroughly enjoyed, he made the moves to sell it, which secured the funds for the Datsun at hand. Despite its shortcomings, the car drove well — astoundingly so — and after a short test drive, Keith made the purchase, and drove the car home in confidence, knowing the purchase was well-made. The cool October night was a catalyst for an instant love-connection with the Japanese coupe, and with his plans in order, he wasted no time disassembling the car as soon it made its way into the garage. While the car was getting the complete treatment at the bodyshop, the aftermarket parts began to pile up back at home. Because the factory L28E 6-cylinder engine ran so well, the desire for an engine swap dissolved rapidly, and any thought of pursuing performance was quickly dissuaded by the thought of unreliability. Even still, the Z outpaces the old Volvo by an incredible margin.

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The Nissan Z model is widely known for its great performance abilities throughout the generations. The chassis started in as the popular Datsun, or Fairlady Z, and is still being produced today, as we currently wait on the Z. Although the ZX retained a similar shape as its favorable predecessor, the second generation of Zs produced weren't necessarily the "best. The previous generation featured a sporty look, that handled just as well as it looked. The newer ZX featured a luxurious interior and softer springs, insinuating it was geared for comfort. Due to the S30 first generation Z's amazing styling , it was heavily preferred among enthusiasts, even though the later ZX models were more aerodynamic. Courtesy of its new shape, the Nissan ZX had better stability during high speeds and better fuel economy, which were common issues on the first-generation Z's. Regardless of what it was called, they all contributed to "Z" history.

280zx stance

Have I piqued your interest yet? The body itself was unsalvageable, so the search began for a suitable donor car to transplant the GT-R running gear into. Having had no experience with this model he went for a look, but the car in question was extremely rusty. Gary passed on that , but the seed was planted, and soon enough he took ownership of a car from Corber Viljoen at Wat Swaai Jy, a local classic car dealership. The Datsun was bought sight unseen, but it turned out to be exactly as described — no engine and gearbox, bodywork a little rough, with a great interior. It was November when they jigged a new front layout for the Datsun. Now the RB26 could be dummy-fitted. After a lot of pulling, bashing, cutting and welding, in March the Datsun was finally straight, smooth and ready for paint. Gary stuck with white, and not being too glossy the finish is in keeping with how the car would have emerged from the factory. The crashed R34 also donated its seats for the build, and Gary tells me these will eventually be custom trimmed.

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Classic Cars and Rides. My father bought me that car. Facebook Twitter. I love seeing the classic cars restored! StanceAuto 0. Fast forward a few years and I began suffering from panic attacks while driving, anywhere and i quit my job, sold my camera and done odd jobs for 8yrs until when i returned to the workforce, where i would then go on to purchase a Canon EOS 90D and began shooting my Toyota Tacoma which I no longer own, but the photos can be found on my Facebook Page and my Instagram. Joseph Steadman. Dream Car My dream car is a zx grapefruit yellow five-speed 2x1. Despite the fact that he initially purchased coilovers for the Datsun, it should have been clear to Keith that they were never meant to be. I brought my daughter home from the hospital in that car. I couldn't imagine driving any other car to shows. Whitney Steadman. I hope you see my vision and my creativity through my work, and I'm beyond excited to grow with the Stance Auto Magazine team! At the last car show, we went to a seven-year-old child who came running across three rows of cars because he saw my car and he and his dad are restoring one in their garage.

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Login Register. I do not like letting people work on my car. At the paint shop, the front and side indicator lights, antenna, rear bumper holes, and other tidbits were all shaved for a cleaner, sleeker look. All the work that has been done too. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The cool October night was a catalyst for an instant love-connection with the Japanese coupe, and with his plans in order, he wasted no time disassembling the car as soon it made its way into the garage. Thank you! Join our subscribers list to get the latest news, updates and special offers directly in your inbox. My car. I love seeing the classic cars restored! Despite its shortcomings, the car drove well — astoundingly so — and after a short test drive, Keith made the purchase, and drove the car home in confidence, knowing the purchase was well-made. I live in Madison North Carolina. Recommended Posts. I get enjoyment out of watching people take pictures and talk to me about my car. As such, Keith had yet to complete the Volvo when he conjured up the idea of the Datsun build in his head.