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Solved - NEH 728: Datsun 240Z proposal with removeable hardtop - 1966
« on: September 16, 2010, 10:22:18 AM »
What's this car exactly and when was it built, for 1 point?
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Re: NEH 728
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2010, 05:55:56 AM »
Its an early prototype design for the Datsun Fairlady Z or 240Z probably dated around 1965 or '66
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Re: NEH 728
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2010, 08:21:18 AM »
Quote from: diecastaussie on September 19, 2010, 05:55:56 AM
Its an early prototype design for the Datsun Fairlady Z or 240Z probably dated around 1965 or '66

Yes it is.  It's from 1966.
Just to answer the question fully however what distinguishes it from the other proposals from around the same time?
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Re: NEH 728
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2010, 07:10:02 PM »
I believe that it was the first convertible/hardtop proposal and the first to have the "unique" Z car sloping front with scalloped/faired in head lights.  Previous concepts were all coupes and had typical Datsun sedan type fronts
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Re: NEH 728
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2010, 07:41:46 AM »
Quote from: diecastaussie on September 19, 2010, 07:10:02 PM
I believe that it was the first convertible/hardtop proposal and the first to have the "unique" Z car sloping front with scalloped/faired in head lights.  Previous concepts were all coupes and had typical Datsun sedan type fronts

Yes, the fact that it was a convertible is what I was looking for, so the point is now yours!
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