1 tuff z Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) I don't know but thought someone else here may have an estimate as to how many [RHD - Right Hand Drive] Fairlady Z's there are in the states. Guess I'd lump together the 70-78, coupe & 2+2 models. I know of 6. EvilZ [75], friend in Lutz, FL [70], guy in CA has 3 [seen him on FB] and a 72 which just sold in Washington state. Edited June 5, 2014 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Glenn aka spit17 here has one. It's a 71 or 72. I think TonyD has at least one, and the L31DETT guy has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecreatta Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I've seen three in Houston alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Glenn aka spit17 here has one. It's a 71 or 72. I think TonyD has at least one, and the L31DETT guy has one. Checking in - I know of at least 5-6 in California alone, probably more. My best guess after reviewing zhome and speaking with owners throughout my ownership... most likely 30 or so. More if we're talking all year Fairlady's, not just early cars. From what I've gathered, I own the only 240Z-L model (one trim level below the 240Z-G). Edited June 5, 2014 by spitz17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grretc Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 There's 12-13 Fairlady Z and two 432 in Northern California alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) I think it's on classicZcar there was a Z registry by Model. 240/260/280/S130/Z31/Z32/Z33 etc... Here in Albuquerque I know of just one RHD. Sorry I'd misread the RHD portion of this thread originally, and have edited this post to be on topic. Edited June 9, 2014 by Pharaohabq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Phar, I'm asking specifically about RHD Z's. If there are 10 in your local jy, go pull all / any RHD specific parts from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Phar, he's asking about Fairlady Zs. Right hand drive models. Edit: Beat to the punch by seconds! Edited June 5, 2014 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
310z Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 There's 12-13 Fairlady Z and two 432 in Northern California alone. I know the owners of both 432s and there do not seem to even be rumors of any others in the states. They are considered a prize possession in Japan and transferring ownership outside of Japan is frowned upon. Each of the 432 owners also has a Fairlady Z. Sometime they have more than one Fairlady Z or Roadsters. Both buy sell and trade when money is to be made or a nicer one is purchased the lesser one may get sold. They each own other rare Datsuns as well. One of the guys is a dealer of rare and exotic cars and is one of the first to jump on the ultra rare Asian car market and helped move the value northward that has been seen in the last few years. So, as for numbers I have known of 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grretc Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 There's another 432 in Utah owned by JDM Lgend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 David don't forget about the late 71 I just sold to a guy in Pa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I don't have one... I have a 71 S30S A 76 GS31S A 77 GS31L A 78 HS130 (Black) A 78 HS130 (White) A 79 GHS130 (Black) I know of countless others. The talk of them hyped as being "one of six in the USA" is unverifiable at best, an ignorant lie masquerading as a boast...(save for the case of the 432, and yeah...I coulda bought one and brought it back in 89...the story of that Homer Moment is on here in the archives...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76Fairlady Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have one as well in GA. I know of another that is South of Atlanta but not in running shape. His is a 2+2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 After many years and ladies slipping through my fingers I can finally add myself to the list! Just arrived via carrier transport this morning from the west coast. Shes a bit rough but with love will be a great driver some day. Need to get her running and start my Fairlady Z thread! 1972 Fairlady Z! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I've been seeing them pop up for sale quite a bit. There's probably a few hundred out there.. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/4504121659.html http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4470430159.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 After many years and ladies slipping through my fingers I can finally add myself to the list! Just arrived via carrier transport this morning from the west coast. Shes a bit rough but with love will be a great driver some day. Need to get her running and start my Fairlady Z thread! 1972 Fairlady Z! Very cool! Sell me that strut tower bar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
310z Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 After many years and ladies slipping through my fingers I can finally add myself to the list! Just arrived via carrier transport this morning from the west coast. Shes a bit rough but with love will be a great driver some day. Need to get her running and start my Fairlady Z thread! 1972 Fairlady Z! Very cool, keep us up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dickson Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 My first attempt to reach out to other Fairlady owners. I am in the process of bringing my high school car back to life. It has been in a garage for close to 20yrs. I bought it off of my uncle who used it as a daily driver. It does not have the original engine in it and is not the original color but it sure was a lot of fun to drive. I am looking forward to sharing it with my kids! I have loved this car for many years but probably don't deserve it. I don't know enough about it to have an educated conversation with Z enthusiasts but I am wanting to learn. It is a 1973 Fairlady, currently it has a 280 engine in it. I had the engine rebuilt and the rust repaired in the typical areas of the floor panels and the fenders. I am having the paint redone and there are a few door dings from being in the garage for 20yrs. I hope to get it up and running and back on the road. Any comments, advice or contacts for help would be greatly appreciated. I admire and respect your passion for these cars! I am located in Washington state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Jon, there's a Fairlady ownwers group on Facebook, here's the link. Great project and really like the wheels - do you have any info on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Kerrigan and Rotz are a bit much on that forum. They're like the two old men on the Muppet Show that sat in the box seats... They got a real hard on with the realities of how many of these servicemembers shipped in the 80's alone. From one base! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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