The Nissan Z - Then and now

ProfessorDave · 10-28-2010, 08:21 AM

Great post, OP!

One of the things I like about the Z line is that they stayed (mostly) true to the original concept. You can't say that about many of the others we often compare the Z to (e.g., Mustang went through some miserable designs in the 70's and 80's, Camaros fell off the face of the earth along with Firebirds, and don't even get me started on the last attempt at a GTO!). Another line that has been true to its roots is the Miata (like the Z, a 2 seater that has not tried to be the fastest and blends good power with handling).

I find myself reviewing all the American muscle that now rest in peace:
Firebird/Trans AM
GTO/Lemans
AMC Javelin/AMX
Olds 442
Nova SS
Chevelle SS
Plymouth Satellite/Super Bee/Road Runner/GTX
Barracuda

10-28-2010, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 21	Great post, OP! One of the things I like about the Z line is that they stayed (mostly) true to the original concept. You can't say that about many of the others we often compare the Z to (e.g., Mustang went through some miserable designs in the 70's and 80's, Camaros fell off the face of the earth along with Firebirds, and don't even get me started on the last attempt at a GTO!). Another line that has been true to its roots is the Miata (like the Z, a 2 seater that has not tried to be the fastest and blends good power with handling). I find myself reviewing all the American muscle that now rest in peace: Firebird/Trans AM GTO/Lemans AMC Javelin/AMX Olds 442 Nova SS Chevelle SS Plymouth Satellite/Super Bee/Road Runner/GTX Barracuda __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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