My first car that eventually lead me to the 370Z.... what was your first?

John Bradley · 12-01-2009, 07:10 AM

Mine was 1972 240Z.. found it in a lady's gararge in 1985..I was 16... Her son had bought it brand new in 1972 and then was killed overseas 2 months later... had about 5 covers on it and 800 miles.. She just let it sit for 13 years...

kenchan · 12-01-2009, 07:22 AM

Mine was a 90 civic hb bought new. Was a nice car. My current dd (FitSport) reminded me of it so got 2 of them.

. One for me one for the wife.

Leading up to the Z... Always wanted a 2 seater. Having great experience with my G35C, it just came naturally. My other serious option was the next gen S2000 (S3000 V6?) that was suppose to launch soon...but canned by the economy.

370Zsteve · 12-01-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by John Bradley

Mine was 1972 240Z.. found it in a lady's gararge in 1985..I was 16... Her son had bought it brand new in 1972 and then was killed overseas 2 months later... had about 5 covers on it and 800 miles.. She just let it sit for 13 years...

Wow, a story of Garage Legend. Tell us what had to be done to the car to make it roadworthy. Was it a rustbox?

ianthegreat · 12-01-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Wow, a story of Garage Legend. Tell us what had to be done to the car to make it roadworthy. Was it a rustbox?

probably a drain and flush of all fluids.. especially the coolant. sitting that long can rust away all your internals. new water pump, thermostat, wow i could go forever.

in the end, what a treasure of a find though

John Bradley · 12-01-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Wow, a story of Garage Legend. Tell us what had to be done to the car to make it roadworthy. Was it a rustbox?

Yeah, it had the orignal tires, etc.. I basically replaced all hoses, flushed all the fluids, new tires.. It was in the south so I never found any rust at all

I wish I still had it.. Now I'm looking for another 240..Hopefully fully restored too..I just dont have the time to do a restoration project...
If I can find a pic of it I will post it.. the wife thinks she knows where some are.

Inspector71 · 12-01-2009, 12:00 PM

My first one was a red 1979 Rx7. I loved that car. But I used to like the 240s as well. Some folks in Maryland where I lived had some tricked out 240s and they were really fast.

John Bradley · 12-01-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

My first one was a red 1979 Rx7. I loved that car. But I used to like the 240s as well. Some folks in Maryland where I lived had some tricked out 240s and they were really fast.

I bought a new RX-7 GSL-SE in 1985, I loved that car too

Modshack · 12-01-2009, 01:40 PM

First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000

Inspector71 · 12-01-2009, 03:15 PM

After I was hit on the Washinton Beltway I-495, and had the car fixed, my girl friend talked me into trading it in on a Toyota Celica. Should have kept the car and traded...When she found someone else, I bought a gold 1980 Rx7 4 speed and moved to California. I had to sell it (mistake again) but eventually bought a used silver 1979 Rx7. I kept it a while and then bought a used 1984 RX7, black with red leather, and finally the 1986 blue Rx7 I traded in on the 2009 370Z. I wanted another Rx7 but the Rx8 just wasn't the same. I am very happy with the Z.

carlos3366 · 12-01-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000

Cool!

Trips · 12-11-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000

My first Z was a 74 260 back in 84, I paid $2000, I also hated the Original Carbs! tossed those out and used the 71 carbs, and in 86, I found my 70.

370Zsteve · 12-11-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by John Bradley

I bought a new RX-7 GSL-SE in 1985, I loved that car too

The GSL-SE was a hot car!

12-01-2009, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	My first one My first one was a red 1979 Rx7. I loved that car. But I used to like the 240s as well. Some folks in Maryland where I lived had some tricked out 240s and they were really fast.

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 978	First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000 __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 12-01-2009 at 04:02 PM.

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Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	First car After I was hit on the Washinton Beltway I-495, and had the car fixed, my girl friend talked me into trading it in on a Toyota Celica. Should have kept the car and traded...When she found someone else, I bought a gold 1980 Rx7 4 speed and moved to California. I had to sell it (mistake again) but eventually bought a used silver 1979 Rx7. I kept it a while and then bought a used 1984 RX7, black with red leather, and finally the 1986 blue Rx7 I traded in on the 2009 370Z. I wanted another Rx7 but the Rx8 just wasn't the same. I am very happy with the Z.

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John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 17	Mine was 1972 240Z.. found it in a lady's gararge in 1985..I was 16... Her son had bought it brand new in 1972 and then was killed overseas 2 months later... had about 5 covers on it and 800 miles.. She just let it sit for 13 years...

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Mine was a 90 civic hb bought new. Was a nice car. My current dd (FitSport) reminded me of it so got 2 of them. . One for me one for the wife. Leading up to the Z... Always wanted a 2 seater. Having great experience with my G35C, it just came naturally. My other serious option was the next gen S2000 (S3000 V6?) that was suppose to launch soon...but canned by the economy.