cmatthewbacon Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Two of Japan's finest ever sports cars, both products of their era, both designed by the same guy, Albrecht Goertz. The 2000GT was a Yamaha proposal which Nissan turned down, and Toyota didn't. The Z-car is Datsun through and through... What a lovely car, and what a great kit... bestest, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 ...and now the 240ZG It's not as beautiful a car as the 2000GT, but I like its style and even the colour. That front overhang is a bit much, but it does lend it a real "shark-like" look. Still, I wouldn't say no if I found one for sale! (and I'd better replace that rear offside wheel badge that's moved during the photo session. Rats!) bestest, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 ...and finally, compare and contrast: bestest, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 They may both be curbside, but I think these are fantastic kits by Hasegawa. I've previously built the Miura and the 250 Testa Rossa, and these two models have just confirmed Hasegawa's position as my personal #1 maker for car kits. They are precise fitting, well-engineered (not overcomplicated but as detailed as is needed, wherever it's needed), and really look like their full-size prototypes. Highly recommended. Build thread is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234955140-classic-japanese-sports-duo/ bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Two very attractive examples of the greatest period in car styling. And funnily enough I was watching You Only Live Twice just the other day. V nice - I especially like the depth of the white on the Toyota. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well done! They're a lovely couple together. The 2000GT is pure porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 It's not as beautiful a car as the 2000GT, but I like its style and even the colour. That front overhang is a bit much, but it does lend it a real "shark-like" look. Still, I wouldn't say no if I found one for sale! M. Here you go....... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C370822 Nicely made and presented. Personally I prefer the 240. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 A couple of ace builds there. Love the 2000GT. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 A nice pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I so wanted a full size Datsun when I was younger - gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Two kits that are seldom shown - beautifully finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Would like to attempt the roadster GT2000 in one of the James Bond movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1 Insider Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Would like to attempt the roadster GT2000 in one of the James Bond movies. That would be a brave attempt. I believe the Bond version was a convertible, which was never made as a production model. It did look scherweeeeeet though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 That would be a brave attempt. I believe the Bond version was a convertible, which was never made as a production model. It did look scherweeeeeet though! Yes, Toyota (or someone else) made the convertible version because Sean Connery would never get his rather tall self into the car. Of course, a coupe would have made it harder to see the lovely Kissy Suzuki driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Now that you mention it, And side by side, I can see the link between them in the line of the top of the side windows. Not much, but it's there. Legend has it the Toyota was shipped to Uk & coverted. I have fond memories of a Z from 1983. Both very nice builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Both beautiful, a fine pair of builds and would grace any display shelf. Built a 240 when I were a young'un, although it eventually ended up with the wheels and running gear from a 69 Camaro, with the carbs poking through the bonnet Happy days, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I hated those z cars in the early 70s, because it was a threat to our vaunted Corvette. A cheap sporting machine anyone could live with. At the time I was working for a car dealer specializing in muscle cars, sports cars and classics. I loved the older British machines like the MGs and Spifires we were selling and the US cars as well. I just could not wrap my red white and blue mind around a Datsun car being cool. Eventually I came to love the cars. Don't get me wrong, I drive a Chevy and I love it but I respect the other makers from around the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 What a great pair! Having worked on 240's including Samari variants these bring back lots of memories Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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