Datsunland USA.....>

Modshack · 07-20-2010, 10:05 AM

Pretty cool article and a museum to visit for you California folks...

Datsunland USA: California museum chronicles early history of brand in America

kenchan · 07-20-2010, 10:17 AM

very cool, i'll need to check this out someday.

jim123 · 07-20-2010, 10:30 AM

Side trip for next time I'm in So Calif.

Mt Tam I am · 07-20-2010, 10:34 AM

Great off beat find. I've had 4 Datsuns and one Datsun/Nissan. If I am ever down that way I will be sure to go.

Cmike2780 · 07-20-2010, 10:38 AM

Seeing the old Z's makes me want one more & more.

LinPark · 07-20-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Seeing the old Z's makes me want one more & more.

Much like the current model, the older Z's are great fun to work on too.

Great find on that article also - I need to move to California.

Cunnos · 07-20-2010, 02:36 PM

i love hearing stories about how the Z started.......i cant believe a "handshake" type deal was done so that Toyota didnt make the 2000GT........if they did we wouldnt have the Z's...........

specZ · 07-20-2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks modshack!

Ive been looking for a reason to drive to down to the san diego. +1 rep

PapoZalsa · 07-20-2010, 08:19 PM

NIce, but is in the West Coast. But I'll keep in mind in case a great a trip to Cali one of these days.

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	NIce, but is in the West Coast. But I'll keep in mind in case a great a trip to Cali one of these days. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-20-2010, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	very cool, i'll need to check this out someday.

07-20-2010, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
jim123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: S. F. Bay Area Posts: 38 Drives: 07 G35S; 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	Side trip for next time I'm in So Calif.

07-20-2010, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Great off beat find. I've had 4 Datsuns and one Datsun/Nissan. If I am ever down that way I will be sure to go.

07-20-2010, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	i love hearing stories about how the Z started.......i cant believe a "handshake" type deal was done so that Toyota didnt make the 2000GT........if they did we wouldnt have the Z's...........

07-20-2010, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
specZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 336 Drives: On The Weekends Rep Power: 23	Thanks modshack! Ive been looking for a reason to drive to down to the san diego. +1 rep