It's Thursday, and that means it's time to take a look back at some history. Today we're highlighting a special Twitter post by @NissanUSA.
This isn't just any Z. @HemmingsNews rides in the 260Z once owned by Mr. K, father of the Z: http://t.co/wZNRsyqx1o pic.twitter.com/P1e6KXkUkc
— Nissan (@NissanUSA) July 16, 2015
As you can read in the tweet, the car pictured is a Datsun 260Z, the successor to the 240Z. In addition to chassis stability improvements, and a more intuitive interior layout, the 260 was also the first in the line to add the 2+2 seating option. Mr. K's full name was Yutaka Katayama, and he was the president of Nissan U.S.A. from 1960 to 1977. For his contributions to the Datsun 510 and 240Z, he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1998. Mr. K passed away on February 19, 2015, at 105 years old.
---
Edison Nissan is proud to offer our customers excellent vehicles, backed by excellent customer service. If you're in the market for a new car, check out our extensive inventory. If you can't decide, or have any questions, simply contact us or visit our dealership for a test drive. It would be our pleasure to assist you!
Categories:
Social