Not really muscle found but real cool to me..

[bilede]

I come from a car family, in fact, grew up sweeping bays, stocking parts, washing cars, etc. in my grandfathers dealership in Tucson Az. He was a dealer for various brands but for the time I remember he sold mercedes and datsun up until he sold the franchises and closed it in 1976 time frame. Anyway, I have lots of memorabilia and have looked casually for many years for a benz or z car sold at his dealership, "Bill Edel Motors" and today I bought a 260Z that the original owner kept for 30+ years still in Tucson. I would like to say its in perfect shape but when parked it was put under a tree about 6 years ago so the cowl area has a little rust but nothing that can't be fixed. rest is original paint, interior, and drivetrain intact. Cool part, in the glovebox was the warranty card, owners manual, etc. stamped and sold on my 10th birthday by my grandfather. I guess this is the new largest piece of memorabilia you could say and eventually will sit right up there with my deuce!!

[StriperSS]

Well, we collect things for different reasons that have meaning for us. That sounds like a cool find!
I'd still like to find a nice 510 2 door. I used to think of them as a Japanese Nova. Such clean styling and looked good with a set of nice rims.

[Xplantdad]

Neat Bill...we've got to get together soon...

[Charley Lillard]

pics please...

[mockingbird812]

Terrific score Bill. Those 260s are rare and were only made for a year or two. During the summers after high school I worked in my step Dad's dealership....Mercedes Benz, Datsun, & Jeep in Indiana, PA as a grease monkey, car transfers, go-for, assistant to the assistant service manager, chief sweeper, etc., etc.. . Small world! Am looking forward to seeing your Z. I like those sleek screamers too.

Congrats!

[92646]

Sounds like a neat car to me. In a sea of Camaros and Corvettes at a car show, a good looking Z-car or 510 will catch my eye everytime. Anybody remember the Scarabs or the monster Miatas? Heck I keep looking at V8 Vegas or RWD GTS Corollas on e-bay for something different.
Mark Sheppard