Why I love the name Fairlady Z

viiv · 10-27-2020, 02:24 AM

If you ever wanted to see what Nissan had in mind with the name 'Fairlady':

Nissan Miss Fairlady

'nuff said

Spooler · 10-27-2020, 08:02 AM

No

JARblue · 10-27-2020, 08:19 AM

The name actually came from the broadway play "My Fair Lady".

Rusty · 10-27-2020, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

The name actually came from the broadway play "My Fair Lady".

viiv · 10-27-2020, 01:59 PM

Wow, I feel like you guys are trying to deny that this exists. Anyways, I'm well aware of the Broadway play. However, in relation to our car, the Fairlady girls actually predate the existing Fairlady Z by 5 years, as the 50th annual was in 2015, while the Z car just hit 50 years in 2020.

48th Annual in 2013:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/53685715@N02/8900946546/

abm89 · 10-27-2020, 02:27 PM

It's well known that Katayama-san took the name inspiration from "My Fair Lady".

So I'm not sure what you're getting at here.

JARblue · 10-27-2020, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viiv

Wow, I feel like you guys are trying to deny that this exists. Anyways, I'm well aware of the Broadway play. However, in relation to our car, the Fairlady girls actually predate the existing Fairlady Z by 5 years, as the 50th annual was in 2015, while the Z car just hit 50 years in 2020.

Wow, I feel like you have no idea what you're talking about. The Fairlady name was inspired in 1959 by the broadway play, and the first Datsun Fairlady (SPL213) was released in 1961.

SouthArk370Z · 10-27-2020, 03:12 PM

I've read, in more than one article, that the car was named after the play. First mention I've seen of the entertainers. But that's just what I've read on The Intertubes.

Can't say that I consider it to be very important, either way. Ie, minutia. YMMV if you are a Historian.

cv129 · 10-27-2020, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viiv

If you ever wanted to see what Nissan had in mind with the name 'Fairlady':

Nissan Miss Fairlady

'nuff said

You drew the conclusion due to common presence of “lady”. Ok.

You will communicate well with my 3yr old daughter. My 5 yr old boy is a little out of your range though.

Skiwi · 10-27-2020, 03:35 PM

Cant say I'm a fan of the Fairlady name.
To me it was a whimsical way to name the vehicle and only has a very tenuous link to what was produced.

I much prefer just Z, pronounced "Zee"

Cheers
Skiwi

abm89 · 10-27-2020, 06:26 PM

I am one of the few who swapped the badge out. I'm fine with it even if the untrained eye still mistakes the car for a 350Z.

JARblue · 10-27-2020, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viiv

Wow, I feel like you guys are trying to deny that this exists. Anyways, I'm well aware of the Broadway play. However, in relation to our car, the Fairlady girls actually predate the existing Fairlady Z by 5 years, as the 50th annual was in 2015, while the Z car just hit 50 years in 2020.

lol I didn't even really read your post earlier when I responded with dates. But it's clear you have no idea wtf you're talking about.

What are you aware of about the Broadway play? That it exists? Or that it was a big hit and 3 years running when Mr. K saw it and was inspired by it and thought that the popularity could be marketed? (I very much agree with Swiki on the tenuous connection comment!)

You say that the Fairlady girls predate the Fairlady Z. Well that's obviously true. But you know the Fairlady Z was not the first Fairlady, right? Those Fairlady girls are predated by the inspiration by 6 years and by the first vehicle by 4 years. So are you trying to say they were the original inspiration? Because if you are, that's either totally ignorant or coming from a very sexist perspective or both

JARblue · 10-27-2020, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skiwi

Cant say I'm a fan of the Fairlady name.
To me it was a whimsical way to name the vehicle and only has a very tenuous link to what was produced.

I actually like the Fairlady name in and of itself. But

completely with this comment. Really it was just Japan capitalizing on a capitalism marketing opportunity. Well done on their part...

Spooler · 10-27-2020, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skiwi

Cant say I'm a fan of the Fairlady name.
To me it was a whimsical way to name the vehicle and only has a very tenuous link to what was produced.

I much prefer just Z, pronounced "Zee"

Cheers
Skiwi

Thank Goodness. I can't stand it when someone calls it a Zeed... I want to bash them in their Zead/Head.

Trips · 10-27-2020, 11:53 PM

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10-27-2020, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 293 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34015	Why I love the name Fairlady Z If you ever wanted to see what Nissan had in mind with the name 'Fairlady': Nissan Miss Fairlady 'nuff said Last edited by viiv; 10-27-2020 at 02:36 AM.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The name actually came from the broadway play "My Fair Lady". Trips, Rusty, Hotrodz and 5 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-27-2020, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 293 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34015	Wow, I feel like you guys are trying to deny that this exists. Anyways, I'm well aware of the Broadway play. However, in relation to our car, the Fairlady girls actually predate the existing Fairlady Z by 5 years, as the 50th annual was in 2015, while the Z car just hit 50 years in 2020. 48th Annual in 2013: https://www.flickr.com/photos/53685715@N02/8900946546/ Last edited by viiv; 10-27-2020 at 02:04 PM.

10-27-2020, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,307 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	It's well known that Katayama-san took the name inspiration from "My Fair Lady". So I'm not sure what you're getting at here. Trips, JARblue, Rusty and 3 others like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I've read, in more than one article, that the car was named after the play. First mention I've seen of the entertainers. But that's just what I've read on The Intertubes. Can't say that I consider it to be very important, either way. Ie, minutia. YMMV if you are a Historian. sx moneypit and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Skiwi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New Zealand Posts: 19 Drives: 2018 370Z NISMO MT Rep Power: 6714	Cant say I'm a fan of the Fairlady name. To me it was a whimsical way to name the vehicle and only has a very tenuous link to what was produced. I much prefer just Z, pronounced "Zee" Cheers Skiwi JARblue and Spooler like this.

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abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,307 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I am one of the few who swapped the badge out. I'm fine with it even if the untrained eye still mistakes the car for a 350Z. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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