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Bonk Brothers Racing is proud to offer the "John Morton, Project 46 Car". This is not the original BRE 240Z that John drove back in the day. That car was destroyed in the 70's, but it is the next best thing! In an article in Racer Magazine, John Morton states, "It looks as good as it did back in the day. The paint is probably better". Here is a little bit about this car. 2013 was the 50th anniversary of the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) National Runoffs. SCCA was allowing past national champions an automatic walk on and race in that event. John Morton, a two time national champion, in a Datsun 240Z car in 1970-71, was asked by Steve Bonk if he would like to do it. John said YES! Bonk Brothers Racing contacted two time national champion car builder, Sam Neave from L.N.A. enterprises in North Carolina, to build the highest developed e production 240Z car. He did just that! He put his heart and soul into this car for his new friend John Morton. It should be stated that many other people were involved in this effort. Donations were made to support the crew and logistics for the event, but no monatary donations went towards the car build. If you are not aware of this, the Gold Rush is on for Japanese collector cars. The values are sky rocketing for significant vehicles. Last year a Datsun Z car sold for $260,000 and a Toyota 2000 GT sold for a whopping $1.16 million. The Project 46 Datsun z car can not be reproduced for the price I'm starting this at. This car is an investment that can be raced. Why build a replica or clone Z car, when after all is said and done, it will only be worth half of what you put into it, when you go to sell it, while owning this car will only continue to grow in value. I have checked, and this car will be accepted in vintage racing organizations. Tires may have to be changed to a radial slick with two grooves. Because of the quality build, this car could easily sit on the pole of any vintage group that it is placed in. If the new owner chooses that they want to go with a vintage engine, the car could get another 60 HP and make it that much faster. John Morton, with only 10 laps (due to rain conditions during practice week) in the new car, was still able to get a top 10 finish out of 33 cars (not bad for a 71 year old). The winner of the e production race was another Z car that Sam Neave also worked on and built the engine for. With a little more test time, and car adjustment to John's liking, the car could easily be a top 5 finisher. John has said he would like to continue racing this car. He would like to race it at Laguna Seca for the 2014 Runoffs. He would also be happy to run it in vintage races also. If you become the owner of this car, and would like John to race it for or with you, Bonk Brothers Racing has a complete volunteer staff that would be ready to continue the quest. Sam Neave and the Bonk Bros. are already working on a stronger engine and brake package for the 2014 season. The car has the highest level e production 2.4 legal motor in it. 4 speed blueprinted transmission & R180 limited slip differential. Everything on this car is NEW. If it wasn't bought new, it was rebuilt to like new specifications. It has a show car paint job. So nice, that many people at the Runoffs, commented saying it was the nicest car there. Not bad for 700 cars. The car looks so good, that one racer offered to trade his Trans am GT1 Jaguar for the car! For serious bidders, I am more then happy to discuss the proprietary parts of the car in a conversation. Serious Inquiries Only, PLEASE! Email me with questions |
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Datsun officially reborn with Go model for India [w/video]
Mon, 15 Jul 2013In March of 2012, Nissan announced the return of its historic Datsun brand. Datsun used to represent the Nissan brand in a number of markets, but its badge hasn't been worn on a new model since 1981. In 2013, though, it has been relaunched as the Japanese manufacturer's budget offering in the emerging markets of India and Russia.
The model that will lead that charge, at least in India, is the Go, a car that pays tribute to the very first Datsun, the DAT-GO.
The operative term with the Datsun brand is: "budget offering." Don't step inside the Go and expect beautiful hides or brushed metals (it's being sold in India, after all). The instrument cluster features a simple speedometer, while the five-speed manual and the center stack above it are rather barren. It's not without luxuries, though, as iPod-style connectivity is available through a Mobile Docking Station.
Datsun Redi-Go is reborn brand's first concept car [w/video]
Wed, 05 Feb 2014Nissan's plan for its reborn Datsun sub-brand just got a shot in the arm, as the emerging-market manufacturer has unveiled its first concept car since its resurrection back in 2012. Called the Redi-Go Concept, it looks like a high-riding version of Datsun's recently launched Go hatchback that's been fitted with a few concept car cues (not a bad thing).
The Redi-Go packs LED taillights, Datsun's "D-cut grille" and LED running lights into its Go-inspired body. Funky two-tone 15-inch wheels add a bit of cheek to the overall design, and in our minds look quite good, despite being so small. The ruggedized front and rear bumpers, as well as the sill and wheel arch surrounds add to the Redi-Go's rough-and-tumble aesthetic. We like that Datsun has kept the overall package short, giving the Redi-Go a 92.5-inch wheelbase, rather than creating a lifted version of the upcoming Go+. There are no specific mentions of the Redi-Go's mechanicals, although we'd wager that a production model might share the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual found in the standard Go.
While it might be easy to dismiss a concept like the Redi-Go in America, there's no denying its importance to the Indian market, which is decidedly more limited when it comes to available bodystyles. "If we were to make a car like Datsun Redi-Go Concept it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence," said Vincent Cobee, the global head of Datsun.
Datsun previews new budget sedan for Russia [w/video]
Thu, 13 Mar 2014Nobody does cars on the cheap quite like the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The former part of the equation already has its Dacia brand of cost-effective, no-frills vehicles that have become a favorite of Top Gear co-host James May, and last summer, the latter revived its Datsun nameplate for a budget brand of its own.
The reborn Datsun launched in India this past July with its Go hatchback, returned in September with the Go+ minivan and revealed the Redi-Go concept just last month. And now it's given us our first look at an upcoming budget sedan developed specifically for the Russian market.
The as-yet unnamed vehicle (which we'll bet will incorporate the word "go" into its nameplate somehow) is set to debut on April 4, where it will launch the Datsun brand in Russia. Few details are available at this point, but the low-cost sedan was designed in Japan to offer Russian drivers "an engaging driving experience, peace of mind ownership and accessibility at the right and transparent price, with a competitive Total Cost of Ownership."