• Z Car Stories

David Donahoe's Z story: For some reason my car was faster than other z’s and it developed a reputation as with the look and sound of my car I was regularly challenged. Mine was the 3rd 240Z in my city as I was a car mag fanatic and got on a waiting list very early...

Cynthia Ravenholt’s Z story: My previous 1976 280Z Datsun automatic was sold for the movie with Robert Duval and Drew Barrymore titled "Lucky Day” (2007).   This is a picture of what the movie team saw, as they kept driving by, and stopping by, saying we...

Grace Buchanan’s Z story:  After grad school & landing my first teaching job, I purchased a silver 1981 automatic Datsun 280zx Turbo. I absolutely loved that car and was so proud when my daddy popped the hood the first time and was amazed at the engine...

Brionna Lynch’s Z Story: Stunt Driver, Wrench Turner, Influencer, 350Z Lover.

Stan Gershon's Z story: I just joined the Z Club of America.  I live in a suburb north of  Atlanta GA. I have a 1990 300ZX 2+2 that I ordered new in November of 1989. It currently has over 186,000 miles on the odometer.  Other than the parking lights,...

Stephen’s Z story: I purchased my 2023 Z in April. Made a few mods: Z1 exhaust upgrade, AMS Performance cold air intakes, Z1 wheel fitment kit, upgraded to aluminum Z1 oil pan, replaced under shroud with Z1 aluminum shroud. Next up, a tighter suspension system! Clear...

Mike's Z story: Wanted one for years but never pulled the string. We moved from Atlanta 31/2 years ago, glad we did. I started my search about 18 months ago from Dallas to Tulsa and around Arkansas. Finally found what I wanted; 2020 Sport Touring automatic Pearl...

Shamime’s Z Story:  My mom has been trying to give away this car for years to someone who appreciates cars. We decided months ago that it would go to the guy I am dating. Regardless of if we date forever we will always find ourselves good friends. To me...

Blake Hudson's Z Story: After returning home from the Marine Corps, I saved for and bought my first car: a 1971 240z. I had a blast driving my 240 and working on it. Sadly, I wrecked that beauty. 40 years later, I decided to buy myself a “replacement” for my 61st...

Megan M’s Z Story: Oh, a good story on how it came into my life? Of course! I would be flattered!  Uh kinda - She is my divorce present to myself 🤣. Traded the husband for a '93 Fairlady Z lol. The 85 Z31 was my first car, "Nismo love" runs in the...

Dave Lane's Z Story: As a new member of the Z Club of America, I am happy to share a photo of my 2008 350Z Roadster will almost 90,000 miles.  I purchased this car five years ago as I was looking for a convertible sports car with a naturally aspirated V6 engine,...

Chuck Smith’s Z Story: As for how I got the red z, I actually bought a different one first about a year and a half ago. It was a white 1986, just the shell with no trans or motor.  I bought a turbo motor from someone else, tore it apart and resealed everything...