Timeless lines that define an era in Japanese sports-car culture we’re clearly taken by this beautiful ’77 260Z from the land down under…
The S30 was not a new idea, sturdy engineering, excellent performance, low prices, attractive styling, average interiors had been achieved by other manufacturers but the Z car capitalized on all these criteria and perfected the concept of a low-cost, reliable, sports car. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
It’s our 3rd day this week with the RHD 260Z and this S30 just keeps looking better and better…
The Nissan S30 (sold in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Zebra) and in other markets as the Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z was the first generation of Z GT two-seat coupe. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
Yep, this week we are featuring an entire shoot with the same modified Australian S30 260Z courtesy of our friends down-under @ Downshiftaus.
260Z models had bumpers that resembled those of the earlier 240Z, though increased slightly in size, pushed away from the body somewhat, and wearing black rubber bumper guards rather that the previous chrome bumper guards with rubber strips. These early cars still had the front turn signals located below the bumpers. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
We’re kicking this week off with a classically modified S30 chassis; old school-mods complete with JDM mirrors, THE BRE spoiler and ZG fender flares…
The 260Z debuted a redesigned dashboard and console, as well as new seat trim, and door panels for the interior. The rear tail lights were updated, moving the reverse lights from the main tail light housing to the back panel. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
We end our week filled with influential 1930′s sportscars with the British ’36 MG NB Magnette Airline Coupe, a technologically advanced design that would revolutionize the British sportscar and performance scene for decades to come.
The two-door design featured an elegantly curved roof merging into a streamlined rear panel in which the spare wheel was partially countersunk. The doors carried sliding windows, and each Airline coupé featured a sunshine roof. This actually consisted of three separate trapezoidal-like celluloid panels. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)
Hannah Simone was born in London, England though she spent most of her early childhood in Calgary, Alberta.
Hannah Simone
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