Bobafett
Well-Known Forum User
Evening,
Thought it was time for the honourable formal introduction and to say 'hello' to this splendid community, especially now that I am in safe possession of my first 'Z'
I say 'first' in the sense that I can see how addictive ownership of these beauties can be I'm not however new to the classic car scene, far from it - over 30 years, with current cars including a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger (Ford V8)
Had the sudden bug about 2 years ago to have an early Z, and it had to be in 918 Orange. As I do use my classics in Europe, a LHD offering wasn't an issue so off I started to look overseas, mainly at the Californian market as I had no skillset to start any serious bodywork. A couple of close trades nearly saw me an owner, but all fell through, and one in particular which I thought I had in the bag, ended up with another buyer at the last minute. It was very disheartening. Dealing on a car so far away was proving difficult as I like to see and feel what I am getting. That was over 12 months ago, and kinda halted my search with other issues taking priority at home.
Anyway, fast forward to early this month and I flew out to Essen for the Techno Classica motor show in Germany. Been before, and you do get to see some real nice exotica that you don't normally see at home - also, the beer and frankfurters are much nicer
With no intention as a buyer, yet that's where I saw Romas from DCW Classics selling a recently imported Californian car, and in the 918 I wanted! Being an honest car, a deal was eventually done and I was coming home from the show having bought a classic. Thankfully Mrs T approved straightaway when I showed her a pic of my new beauty! Phew!!
Datsun does need some fettling mainly cosmetic, but it's nice to have a rust free straight honest car to work with. NOVA done, and now being worked on to get through the UK MOT and replacing all perishables and rubbers. Once done will then tackle the DVLA paperwork. A good thorough service, before she starts to be used. Hoping to take her for the Spa Classic in September.
Together with using this forum as a database and wealth of knowledge I have already had dealings some some of the fine members on here - and it's certainly a friendly place to hang out (unlike some non-car forums I have been on!) Hopefully as a long time classic car owner I will be soon be able to give back something to the community, and meet some of you fine boys and girls at various meets across the country.
Anyway, enough of my rambling a few pics
First pic when she finally arrived in the UK.
A few snaps I took when I first saw the Datsun in Germany.
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It was a one lady owner from Feb 1973 out of California, and Romas had swopped out the carbs and also fitted a 5 Speed box as originally the car was an Auto. Engine is strong and purrs lovely.
Oddly the tailgate has rust issues around the rubber which is weird, and the passenger door also been painted. Doubt I will go for a full respray just yet, just sort the rust around the rear screen and polish the rest
Think the first real mod will be upgrade front and rear roll bars from Mike at MJP - another top bloke with a fab reputation
I believe Romas from DCW Classics is also on here, he's a most decent chap to deal with and a real gent!! Thanks again for allowing me access to the forum, been a real help in knowing what to look for when you are relatively new to Z's
I'm in the Wirral, and I see a few members are close by in the North West
Thought it was time for the honourable formal introduction and to say 'hello' to this splendid community, especially now that I am in safe possession of my first 'Z'
I say 'first' in the sense that I can see how addictive ownership of these beauties can be I'm not however new to the classic car scene, far from it - over 30 years, with current cars including a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger (Ford V8)
Had the sudden bug about 2 years ago to have an early Z, and it had to be in 918 Orange. As I do use my classics in Europe, a LHD offering wasn't an issue so off I started to look overseas, mainly at the Californian market as I had no skillset to start any serious bodywork. A couple of close trades nearly saw me an owner, but all fell through, and one in particular which I thought I had in the bag, ended up with another buyer at the last minute. It was very disheartening. Dealing on a car so far away was proving difficult as I like to see and feel what I am getting. That was over 12 months ago, and kinda halted my search with other issues taking priority at home.
Anyway, fast forward to early this month and I flew out to Essen for the Techno Classica motor show in Germany. Been before, and you do get to see some real nice exotica that you don't normally see at home - also, the beer and frankfurters are much nicer
With no intention as a buyer, yet that's where I saw Romas from DCW Classics selling a recently imported Californian car, and in the 918 I wanted! Being an honest car, a deal was eventually done and I was coming home from the show having bought a classic. Thankfully Mrs T approved straightaway when I showed her a pic of my new beauty! Phew!!
Datsun does need some fettling mainly cosmetic, but it's nice to have a rust free straight honest car to work with. NOVA done, and now being worked on to get through the UK MOT and replacing all perishables and rubbers. Once done will then tackle the DVLA paperwork. A good thorough service, before she starts to be used. Hoping to take her for the Spa Classic in September.
Together with using this forum as a database and wealth of knowledge I have already had dealings some some of the fine members on here - and it's certainly a friendly place to hang out (unlike some non-car forums I have been on!) Hopefully as a long time classic car owner I will be soon be able to give back something to the community, and meet some of you fine boys and girls at various meets across the country.
Anyway, enough of my rambling a few pics
First pic when she finally arrived in the UK.
A few snaps I took when I first saw the Datsun in Germany.
[
It was a one lady owner from Feb 1973 out of California, and Romas had swopped out the carbs and also fitted a 5 Speed box as originally the car was an Auto. Engine is strong and purrs lovely.
Oddly the tailgate has rust issues around the rubber which is weird, and the passenger door also been painted. Doubt I will go for a full respray just yet, just sort the rust around the rear screen and polish the rest
Think the first real mod will be upgrade front and rear roll bars from Mike at MJP - another top bloke with a fab reputation
I believe Romas from DCW Classics is also on here, he's a most decent chap to deal with and a real gent!! Thanks again for allowing me access to the forum, been a real help in knowing what to look for when you are relatively new to Z's
I'm in the Wirral, and I see a few members are close by in the North West
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