Datsun Fairlady Roadster To 280ZX - The Z-Car Story

Published: 12th May 2006

By Brian Long
Foreword by Yutaka Katayama ('Mr K')
ISBN 1-84584-031-3
£19.99 UK
Published May 2006 (UK)
The story of Japan's first internationally successful sportscars
An acknowledged motoring historian living in Japan, the author has received full co-operation from Datsun (Nissan)
Definitive year-by-year coverage of all production models
Japanese, US and European markets covered
Complements a second volume (already published) on the Nissan 300ZX and 350Z models
Includes racing and rallying exploits
Well over 200 contemporary pictures, mainly in colour, plus reproduced period advertising and brochures
Useful appendices supplement detailed text.

Description

The Datsun 240Z inspired a generation of enthusiasts, outselling and outperforming almost all of its contemporaries. This book covers the full story of the Datsun sports cars, from the Fairlady roadsters through to the final 280ZX production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material.

The Author

Brian Long now has almost 40 books to his credit. Coming from an engineering background, he has been an enthusiast for as long as anyone can remember. His passion for sports cars and vintage machinery remains as strong as ever. Born in Coventry, England, he now lives in Chiba City, Japan, with his wife, Miho, and their two children, Louis and Sophie-Mercedes. He is a member of the RJC in Japan, the Guild of Motoring Writers, and the Society of Automotive Historians.

Specification

Paperback or collector's edition hardback with jacket. 250mm tall x 207mm (9-7/8in tall x 8-1/8in). 208 artpaper pages. 298 mainly colour illustrations. (Also available in hardback).

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