As we wrap up our ExtravaganZa, enjoy this final installment, which celebrates the fans and enthusiasts of the Z Car. Story and photos by LACar guest writer Christopher Karl, ZCCA Executive Director LACar ExtravaganZa farewell chapter below. To enjoy the plethora of articles on the LACar ExtravaganZa – celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Z...
Enjoy this addition to the LACar ExtravaganZa – an inside scoop on the launch of the 1990 Nissan 300ZX from Mark Adams, former Nissan Product Information Manager. This time we hear from Mark Adams, former Nissan Product Information Manager, who has more stories of the Cray Days at the mother ship and a personal story that echos...
Héctor Cademartori reports on this unique 1991 Nissan 300ZX, and its equally special owner. Story and Photos Héctor Cademartori To check out our collection of articles celebrating the Z car’s 50th anniversary, see the rest of the ExtravaganZa HERE. They live all around us that’s why we call them neighbors… And in every neighborhood there’s always...
The Datsun 240z is widely known for its prowess on road courses, but did you know Peter Brock took one to the Baja 1000? Photos Courtesy Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) and Carl Beck. Featured photo: “The long hood was the main problem of the 240Z in Baja”- said Brock. The image illustrates this statement. To...
Autobooks – a Burbank staple – was the rendezvous for fans of Nissan Z Cars on October 24th, and a slightly-known car collector made an appearance: Jay Leno. Photos: Jeff Agner and Max Ball Featured photo: Jay Leno (in trademark denim) brought his Merlin-powered Rolls Royce and is observing Mr. K’s famous yellow 240Z owned...
LACar field correspondent Ian Stewart details a candid, personal tale from the cockpit of his 1975 280z around the Corvette Museum’s highly technical track. Story by Ian Stewart (Special LACar.com Field Correspondent) Photos by Ian Stewart, Jeff Agner and Photo Pro Ben Bagwell. To see part one of LACar’s coverage of ZCON 2020, click HERE....
Special LACar field correspondent Jeff Agner covered ZCON 2020, which celebrated the Z-car’s 50th anniversary this year, as the LACar ExtravaganZa continues! Story by Jeff Agner (Special LACar.com Field Correspondent) Photos by Jeff Agner, Ian Stewart and Ben Bothwell Day 1, Check-In, Suds & Shine, Opening Banquet and Texas Chili Party: For most travelers, the...
The final part of LACar’s series on supercomputers and the Nissan 300ZX by LACar guest writer Dan Banks examines how other manufacturers utilized the new supercomputers. To see previous articles on the Cray supercomputer, along with our other LACar ExtravaganZa installments, click HERE! We read of Honda’s achievements using their Cray supercomputer in the New...
Part five of LACar’s series on supercomputers and the Nissan 300ZX by LACar guest writer Dan Banks explores the Japanese manufacturers’ acquisition of the first Cray supercomputers. This six-part story continues the LACar #ExtravaganZa – a celebration of the Nissan Z’s 50th anniversary. Check back on WedneZday to catch part six and to see previous...
Part four of LACar’s series on supercomputers and the Nissan 300ZX by LACar guest writer Dan Banks details the influence of the Cray supercomputer on the Z-32. This six-part story continues the LACar #ExtravaganZa – a celebration of the Nissan Z’s 50th anniversary. Check back on Zunday to catch part five, and to see previous...