Nissan’s Own 240z Salt Flats Racecar That Held a Speed Record… for Almost a Decade!

Yeah yeah we know, you or your friend hit 166mph in your mom’s minivan in a grocery store parking lot back in high school. Sure. But in the 70s, a factory fresh car with not a ton of upgrades going 166mph was a real achievement… enough of an achievement, that this very car held a speed record in its class for almost a decade. And now, our friends at Z car garage are letting us drive it.

Support the channel with a purchase of a signed print:

Follow Our Crew on Instagram:
Larry Chen @larry_chen_foto
Louis Yio @lusciousy
Tyler Kapper @tylerkophoto
Richard Kim @richardkimm

Turn on notifications to keep up to date on our latest uploads!

Check out our friends on Instagram:
@pennzoil
@typesauto
@rotiform
@canonusa
@thehoonigans
@gridlifeofficial
@formulad
@yokohamatire
@kw_suspension

[maxlag]

I love how passionate that guy is about the car. His enthusiasm is infectious.

[xozindustries]

It’s amazing that the salt didn’t eat that car, they must have done something to keep it in that shape

[RulfusTheBear]

"The engine looks amazing"
-"yes but these seats"
"the g nose and ducting"
-"yeah but the seats"
"man this thing has some chop!"
-"yeah forget about that for a sec, look at these seats!"

[andrewkamin-lyndgaard]

Two talented dudes both doing what they love. Savor it boys. You are both living in your own individual bliss. I'm happy for you both. Thanks for sharing the passion. Inspiring.

[Harold_That_Guy]

Larry: It's so angry!
Me: Yes, yes it is. 😍

[diamond_industries]

Goldenboy Larry brings the best content!!!! Keep them coming!!!!

[gustavofigueiredo]

@ 1:05 I was like: I think I'm gonna like this guy.
And @ 6:04 I was sure.
What a cool car, cool story, cool dude. Nice job guys!

[clarkmcmp]

I met Randy Jaffe today at Caffeine and Octane. He drive this car to the event this morning. What a treat to get to see this car and talk to this caretaker. Thanks Randy.

[hypetype]

Being a "Bicentennial Baby" (circa 1976) and ex Z car owner myself, gotta say that must've been a great experience right there. Thanks for sharing.

[spiralinglight]

Start my morning wit Larry and Rob sharing their passion cr Z cars. Been in this Playlist for a couple days now.

[samsonian]

No disrespect to THIS car, but what really hits you if you know your history is how much respect you have to have for guys like Norman Dewis!! That fella went 172 in 1953 in a lightly modified XK120 that was reported converted back to stock form and sold later by Jaguar. Different times...

[DJ_Driven]

My first JDM purchase back in the day was a 280ZX. Then 240-260-280 I forget how many. That straight six was so easy to work on 🔧. Still waiting for the GTR R34 to be legal for import to get back into the Nissan game.

[gohachi]

Another amazing Z. I love the way you guys are sharing the Z car gospel. These cars are indeed amazing. Looking forward to the next sermon.😀

[aaront]

All through the show I was like OMG, OMG as he takes about everything they did and how original everything is and then they drive it. And the sound is freaking amazing. It brings me so much happiness to know people care so much for these awesome cars.

[jcs]

Easy thumbs up! It's Friday, ZCG, Larry Chen and Nissan's.

[nismox]

I cannot wait till you take us to the Nissan museum hint hint

[gustavorojas]

I enjoy your guys videos. Thank you for sharing this historic Z.

[mattypow]

It's awesome to me because, the 240 is Japan and running the salt is the states. So its a great marriage of the two cultures coming together. Just sick! Thank you for this.

[TempJobHobo]

Awesome content!!! You can really see & feel the passion that Rob Fuller has for cars!!

[brettsalter]

You guys make this so much fun. Much appreciated.