EvilC Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I know this is out of the ordinary for most guys here but I thought I would share it with you anyway! Last week I went to Florida for a week or so and gave Jim, owner of all the cars below a call to stop by and check out his garage. If you are ever in the Tampa area or within driving distance I would say it is worth the trip. Jim is a stand up guy and knows his Z stuff. Enough of me, time for some pics: The man himself outside the garage: Bone dry 1/70 car waiting its turn: 1970 FairLady: HLS30-00058: Floors! HLS30-00016: Vintage Z and HLS30-00042 Very clean Z - Burt Diamond if anyone knows who he is Me with Burt's old flame: Thinking about making an offer, it needs to come back to NY: 69 car too but forgot the vin, I do like this one: Work bench: Walls: Left side of garage: I forgot to take pics of car #19 and his turbo roadstr. Had a great time and will make a trip down again soon....maybe next years x-mas party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I knew there was a good use for Girts on the wall: RIM STORAGE. My life is complete, knowing that now. It is also miserable at seeing it...maaaaan! Nice garage. I think I will show this to my wife, "See honey, even with a nice garage, he's got cars in the yard as well!" LOL What size is the building, BTW? I think I saw links to this place during construction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Tony, I believe it to be 2400 square feet......only needs a lift or two, wait maybe three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I saw the videos on youtube of his collection. Stock cars aren't really my thing, but I can appreciate a nice stock Z. And he has not one, but 16(?) gems. Amazing. Tony, I think there's some pictures of his garage on zhome.com somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Can we give him a nickname?! Pleaseeeeeeeee please please! was thinking Z Slut. How much do those early VIN Z's go for these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I would probably take and put a whole bay of four posters in, and doublestack the cars, to give more open floor space to allow for working or moving. It sucks to have to move cars to work. Then again, it sucks to work on dirt. AT least I'm up to Concrete now! Still outside, but nice, smooth, CLEAN concrete! 2400 Sq is like 30X40. I knew there was a reason I ordered a 40X80...(40X60 enclosed with a 20' overhang for working outside in the shade of the summer.) Alas it was not to be, thanks Riverside County Permits and Plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Oh and I might add. Cars are meant to be driven. I'd hate to actually have a choice of cars to ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 So that's what a stock z car looks like.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 i've been to zmecca many times during vacation visits to florida. jimbo is a great guy, drives all the z's in his air conditioned 'barn' as well. good to see that he is taking good care of my fairlady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpizzaman20 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 http://becksystems.com/Dream/Jim.htm 40 by 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 would help if I mastered elementary math, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 So is he a collector or restorer? Amazing cars. Lost for worsds. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 both So is he a collector or restorer? Amazing cars. Lost for worsds. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 he is the Z madman! So is he a collector or restorer? Amazing cars. Lost for worsds. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T S30 H Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Wow, definitely on the to-do list. Some great looking cars and crazy low vin numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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