[Roadsters] Fw: New story at Bring a Trailer

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

While there are some truly ugly cars out there, cars that make one wonder 
"What was he thinking?", in general, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, 
and I try to understand  other owners' points of view.  While I might not 
want one for myself, I can see the love and care that goes into a car like, 
for example (he says getting ready to get flamed) a restored AMC Pacer.  Not 
my thing, but who am I to say.

Gary A.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary McCormick" <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Paul Courson" <cour.jpeg at gmail.com>
Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Fw: New story at Bring a Trailer


> Not hostility or rivalry b just factb&
>
> --- On Fri, 1/20/12, Paul Courson <cour.jpeg at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Paul Courson <cour.jpeg at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Fw: New story at Bring a Trailer
> To: "Gary McCormick" <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, January 20, 2012, 4:58 AM
>
> Gary thanks for posting. Many years have passed since the Roadster was
> shunted aside by the new 240Z.B  I always was reluctant to get into the
> comparison and rivalry because the cars were built for different
> purposes.
>
> But I started defending the Roadster in the 1980s after the "Z" had
> gone soft, become a 4-door (or was it a 4-seater?) and really could no
> longer be considered a "sports car,"
>
> As time passed, I started letting myself appreciate the early Z, maybe
> the first couple years, before smog controls and de-tuning took hold.
> Now, as with this one you've highlighted, finding one that preserves
> the original, very appealing look is indeed unusual, and well worth
> considering for those who've wanted one.
>
> The few people I've encountered who own such cars ALSO have had a deep
> appreciation of Datsun's sporting heritage, as reflected in the cars
> we prefer, the two-seat convertibles.B  Instead of hostility or
> rivalry, today brings a chance to share the enthusiasm for a classic
> old sports car.
>
> Paul
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Gary McCormick <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net> 
> wrote:
>> The car that killed the Roadster
>>
>> --- On Wed, 1/18/12, Bring a Trailer <mail at bringatrailer.com> wrote:
>
>> 1970 Datsun 240ZThis 1970 Datsun 240Z
>> Often these survivors have bad options like side
>> moldings, auto-boxes, or vinyl tops that sour the deal.
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