Congrats Michael... I have always loved your car. Nice to see that Mr. K
recognizes a true classic. I like Z's. I like 510's. They're just not a
Roadster though (some will say "thank God!). I love these stupid cars.
Greg Burrows
67 2000 #588 and jealous of Calspeed's car.
roadster katman wrote:
> ZONC (Z Owners of Northern California) hosted a Datsun/Nissan special at the
> Blackhawk Automotive Museum today. How special? How about hundreds of Z's,
> 510's, roadsters, sedans, you get the picture. Titled California All
> Datsun/Nissan Sports Car Extravaganza. And that it was. Looks like it's going
> to be an annual event, as they announced it as the 2nd Annual meet. I was
> there at the 1st one last year and thought it was awesome. This was 10 times
> better. More cars. A presentation and display of the new 350Z with free
> trinkets.... And Mr. K himself at the show!
>
> When they announced the Peoples' Choice Awards (by number of their dash
> placard) the owners went up, one by one to claim their special awards and get
> their pictures taken. Until they got to the Best Roadster category. #16,
> calling #16. So here's Francis Anand sitting next to me, asking "Who's that?
> Is it Michael (Calspeed)? Is it Herb (Petty)?" I said no, not their numbers.
> And then he says "come to think of it, I don't know my number!". Exit Francis,
> who timidly comes back 5 minutes later with his dash placard and claims his
> award as #16! (Remember, Francis won 1st Custom at a show called Solvang we
> did last April; beautiful '67.)
>
> And guess what, after all the awards are presented, they announce another
> special award. Mr. K's Best of Show choice. Yup, of all the Z's and 510's
> etc., Mr. K himself bestowed his special award on... a ROADSTER, belonging to
> none other than our own Calspeed. Congratulations Michael!
>
> Fred "katman" - So.SF
>
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