Father of the Z dies at 105

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Nissan executive known as 'father of the Z' dies at 105

 

[JSFM35X]

That is sad. I owned a 1985 300zx and loved that car. Was a 5 speed and had the T tops.

I always wanted a 280 or 260 but they have really just rusted out in the NE.

 

[Ronkh]

Sad.

I had 2 280's

One n/a

one Turbo

 

[JSFM35X]

Never made it to the turbos. By the time I had the $ they were gone. I did however have a 1987 Supra Turbo that that was a rocket and a 4 seater best of both worlds.

Sad.

I had 2 280's

One n/a

one Turbo

 

[Junebug]

I had a buddy that got a 1972 Z back in the early 80's. I was blown away with the speed and handling that little car had. It's exactly the car Nissan needs to build now to give the Miata a run. Oh, and keep it simple and affordable!

 

[Pats300zx]

So sad for such an automotive legend. I met him in person and he was such a nice man. So proud to own two Z's.

 

[gret]

Sad.

My brother owned a 86 300zx NA that i drive weekly as he left it at my house when he moved.

 

[primitivo]

Wow 105 years old. He did a lot for Datsun/Nissan.

Well done, Sir.

 

[ManiZ]

Sad news. I bought a 350Z 6MT new in 2006 and sold it in 2010, a decision I regret every day.