1972 IMSA Datsun 240z

[Alvin]

Z Car Garage is restoring the #49 IMSA Z driven by Joel Anderson for the 2014 Monterey Historics!
I interviewed Joel and there's plenty of pics of the restoration underway, enjoy!
http://www.zcarblog.com/2014/06/23/even ... racer.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jamesw]

What do you guys know about this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141324627452?ss ... 1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221473786108?ss ... 1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

$15K for a nice race-prepped 240 is almost too hard to pass up!

Cheers
James

[Alvin]

The IMSA Z rolls for the first time!


Suspension is done now onto the drivetrain. The goal is to make the July 25 Laguna Seca track day for a test/tune.

[notoptoy]

Absolutely insane - in a good way. Gorgeous restoration!

[Alvin]

I think the best part of the restoration is that that 99% of the parts are original to the car as it was raced 30 years ago. The wheels, fuel cell and windows are the pretty much the only new parts!

This weekend I got to brush the aluminum door panels and fuel cell.
Before/after


Finished:

underside:

I was proud of these relatively low-bar, but rewarding projects!

I even got to use a grinder for the first time. Fun!


Wait until we get the vinyl numbers and stickers on her!

[Alvin]

Laguna Seca here we come!

[ACote]

Wow! Looks great Make sure to get some good video, it looks top notch.

[FergO2k]

Awesome undertaking, well done guys.
Did you get that car onto that trailer without a forklift? Tight Squeeze.

body kits seldom work, except when done very well, and this is one of those.
Gorgeous, and that engine bay is art.

[Alvin]

Check out our report from the historic races at Laguna Seca. Lots of roadsters, in-car video and a mega gallery from the paddock. Enjoy!
http://www.zcarblog.com/2014/09/01/even ... eport.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Alvin]

We will be on FOX Sports news broadcast this Saturday 7am PST, enjoy the coverage!

[Alvin]

Catch the IMSA Z on Speedhunters!
http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/02/ins ... ric-z-car/

[Alvin]

Joel Anderson passed away 3/29. He was a talented graphic artist and Datsun race car driver. He inspired us all by racing as a privateer against factory-backed teams/cars..and winning!


I wrote a tribute to Joel on zcarblog. His spirit lives on through his #49 IMSA GTU Z and his famous C-Production Z currently being resurrected at Z Car Garage. RIP Joel!

https://www.zcarblog.com/2021/04/02/aut ... -2021.html

[redroadster]

There was a 240 Z in KC with that black and lower color paint , guess I know where he got it .
Wondering how it would look on a 311 ?