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By: Pete Evanow .
THE DATSUN 240Z revolutionized the sports car industry and demolished established assumptions about Japanese automakers. With the Z, Datsun gave the world a sleek, sexy, fast product—one that forever banished the idea that the Japanese could only build economy cars. Over the past 35 years,
five generations of the Z car have generated a massive following. More than 1 million cars have been sold in the United States alone, with many more sold worldwide. The recently revived Z car, in the form
of the 350Z, spearheaded a revival of Nissan's fortunes and has rekindled interest in this landmark sports car. This book chronicles the history of the Z, from Datsun's planning for the new model in the late 1960s through the new 350Z. It also details the car's extensive American racing history, which includes successes in IMSA sports car racing, off-road racing, and the SCCA. Special attention is devoted to the cult of Z-car fans around the world who have supported Nissan's sports car through thick and thin. The story is told by Pete Evanow, a man with a long working relationship with Nissan. His insights into the history of this automotive icon provide a new, compelling perspective on the three-and-a-half decades of the Z.
