Happy 83nd Birthday to our hero John Morton!

 

An amaZingly talented driver, Morton brought Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) four National SCCA Championships from 1970-1972: two C-production championships in the Datsun 240Z and two Trans-Am championships in the Datsun 510. Enjoy our photos with John Morton over the years and let’s all wish him the best birthday!

Rob and John at the Velocity Invitational 2022

 

 

Morton, Pete Brock and Steve Millen at Laguna Seca 2018

 

Road Atlanta 2010, with the John Morton Army (JMA)

 

 

BRE Reunions in 2008 and 2010:

 

The Mitty, 2018:

 

Honored to spend time with John Morton on the racetrack. Happy Birthday!

 

 

 

 

1 of 3 cars built by Bob Sharp Racing
VIN – PL510-348692 built for Jim Fitzgerald
New 1.8 L Rebello motor with zero hours
Original parts intact including custom fabricated parts by BSR
Prepped and ready to race
Price: $129,000
Full Listing

History

During the winter of 1971 into early 1972 Bob Sharp Racing built three B Sedan SCCA 510 race cars. Number 33 was built for Bob Sharp, number 38 was built for Jim ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and number 75 was built for Paul Newman. These three race cars competed in the 1972 and 1973 seasons. Bob Sharp and Paul Newman would race in the Northeast Region while Fitzy raced in the Southeast Region. Fitzy would win the SE division and came in 3rd in the 1972 Runoffs at Road Atlanta while Bob Sharp took the National Championship title in the #33 510 and retired the car at his home.

 

These three 510’s were the first BSR race cars to wear the red, white and blue livery. Paul would crash the #75 510 in practice at the Runoffs in 1973 at Road Atlanta so Bob had a few of his guys in CT go to his house load up the 1972 Championship #33 510 and trailer it down to Atlanta. Paul’s #75 car was a complete total so they decaled the #33 car with Pauls’ #75 and Paul was the only Bob Sharp racer to finish the final race of 1973. Paul asked Bob if he could buy the car after the race and he did. Paul repainted in the car in his silver and black Smith livery which is now owned by John Baldwin in LA. The #38 510 is the only red, white and blue 510 left of the three.

 

Attached is a letter to a previous owner of the #38 from Bob Sharp authenticating the car and VIN – PL510-348692.

 

The #38 Bob Sharp 510 race car represents one of the most historical 510 race cars of all time! This car was invited to the Amelia Island Concours D’ Elegance in 2020 and represented the only Datsun on the grass on Sunday. I also attended a Christmas party in FL where Bob and I got to hang out the entire day and talk about this car and many of the others. He did sign the car in several places and he personally awarded the car of the party to this 510. Fitzy’s daughter MJ is also seen in a few pics at Amelia Island – she was thrilled as she hadn’t seen the car since she was a kid in 1973.

 

The car has a new 1.8 L Rebello motor with zero hours. The car has all of its regional catch cans, brake reservoir, radiator, battery box, seat, gauges and many other custom fabricated parts built by BSR. The car is prepped and ready to race. See more photos in the for sale listing HERE

 

 

Happy Friday from Z Car Garage! The shop is busy dyno tuning, servicing and upgrading Z cars. Enjoy this brief update from Friday, January 24.

S30 Z Cars

 

In 2021, Larry Chen commissioned Z Car Garage to transform his beloved SR20DET-powered 1970 Datsun 240Z, affectionately known as “Ole Orange Bang”. The Z is now getting a full engine bay and front end restoration. It features our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, Z Car Garage CV Axles, chassis preparation, dyno tuning and more.

 

Hiep’s Datsun 280Z (on lift) getting Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and refreshed EFI, also in the process of getting 240Z bumpers:

  

Mike’s RB25DET-powered Datsun 240Z getting our  Z Car Garage KW coil-over suspension, Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (Stoptech), CD009 6-speed transmission and 16″ Panasport wheels:

 

Our very own Cooper got a new set of 16″ Panasport wheels on his Datsun 260Z. Full story in this rally-proven Z coming to zcarblog.com

 

James’ aka “nasstyZ” aka “Medusa” 1972 Datsun 240Z is getting re-assembled back to its boosted form:

 

Long-time client’s Datsun 240Z getting full suspension,  Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, exhaust system and carb tuning on the older 3L.

  

Nissan 350Z

 

Two Z33 Roadsters at the shop: Gary’s Blue ’07 just got a ZSpeed Performanc CMAK and clutch upgrade and Stillen CARB-legal Supercharger kit. The Black 350z is Joseph C’s with a new engine, Vortech, full suspension, DEFI gauges and upgraded stereo system. These convertibles will hit the street next week!

 

Nissan R35 GT-R

 

James’ and Marcus’ R35 GT-Rs in for maintenance and upgrades:

 

Our client and friend Tom Dockery finally found the right car to roam around in…a Nissan 350Z, Enjoy the Ride!

 

 

 

We are still looking for experienced technicians to join our team, for more details and how to apply please visit our help wanted page  HERE

LONG LIVE THE Z!

 

 

Join us for the 2025 Vintage Racing Season!

Z Car Garage is amped for vintage racing this year. View our race schedule listed below, and follow the CSRG website and zcarblog.com for more information. Do not miss the next exciting event: CSRG’s David Love Vintage Races at Sonoma Raceway, April 11-13. Check out last year’s David Love race report.

 

 

Z Car Garage Trackside Support Services

 

It is our pleasure to bring more enthusiasts into the world of vintage racing. Our trackside services include full race support and car-preparation to help make client’s race days seamless and worry-free so they can focus on driving. From arrive-and-drive service to on-track support and coaching…we love to help. Check out the Z Car Garage experience with our client Todd and his B-Sedan Datsun 510

 

One of our specialties is dyno tuning. Before a race weekend we confirm that your car is running well and make necessary adjustments while on the chassis dyno. Here is a video of the race cars we prepared this week with dyno passes and a walk around the shop. Enjoy!

 

***HAPPY NEW YEAR From Z Car Garage***

 

2024 marked the 20th Anniversary of Z Car Garage. From all of us at Z Car Garage we thank our friends, family and clients for another exciting and productive year! Enjoy our 2024 recap and preview of projects and features for 2025. Please note our holiday closure below:

ZCG will be closed for Dec 31th and New Year’s Day. Open for business on the 2^nd and the 3^rd (Thursday and Friday)

 

Client Updates for 2025

We had a busy year and many zcarblog features have yet to be published. Before we take a look back at highlights from 2024, here are several exciting projects coming along at the shop with full features in 2025:

 

David’s 1972 Datsun 240Z received a Rebello 3.0L, 240SX 5-speed transmission, 4.11 OS Giken LSD, our Z Car Garage KW coil-over suspension and already has our V1 (328m) Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and Z Car Garage CV Axles,

  

Christopher’s Datsun 280Z. He installed our Z Car Garage CV Axles, (set #0457) himself. The Z also features our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and ZCG KW coil-over suspension! Full story on this epic build with ITB EFI-fed L-Series, CD009 6-speed transmission and Watanabe wheels coming to zcarblog.com. Long Live The Z!

 

Ken’s Series 1 Datsun 240Z (#1762) has our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, ZCG CV Axles, CD009a Six-speed transmission and Fujitsubo exhaust. The L28 now has Jenvey ITB EFI managed by a Haltech 750:

 

Photographer and car culture ambassador Larry Chen commissioned Z Car Garage to transform his beloved SR20DET-powered 1970 Datsun 240Z from an “ok driver” to a no-excuses, multi-dimensional sports car. Affectionately known as “Ole Orange Bang”, it features our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, Z Car Garage CV Axles, chassis preparation, dyno tuning and more. It is now receiving a full engine bay restoration.

 

Jim’s 1971 Datsun 240z is now sporting a Rebello 3.2L with Jenvey ITB EFI, Recaro Specialist seats, CD009a 6-speed transmission, our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (for small wheels) and Z Car Garage CV Axles!

 

Rashid lives in Dubai and his Datsun 240Z is getting 3.2L L-Series with pH44 Mikuni induction and exhaust header, ZX 5-speed transmission, OS Giken 4.11 LSD, Z Car Garage KW coil-over suspension, our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (Stoptech) and 16″ Panasport wheels:

  

Alex’s Series 1 240Z with 16″ Panasport wheels and Z Car Garage Big-Brakes

 

It was great to see our client Yoni Enjoying the Ride in his 1972 Datsun 240Z. This Z recently got our Z Car Garage KW coil-overs in addition to the Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and Z Car Garage CV Axles.

  

Rick’s BRE-inspired Datsun 240Z track car is getting a CD009 6-speed transmission, Z Car Garage Big-Brakes, coil-over suspension and track preparation.

  

Frank’s 240Z getting Z Car Garage Big-Brakes

 

Hiep’s Datsun 280Z (on lift) getting Z Car Garage Big-Brakes

Bob’s restored Z

 

Frank and Patty’s Datsun 280Z featuring Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and Z Car Garage CV Axles, Panasport wheels, Recaro seats, early chrome bumper conversion and mechanical restoration. Full story coming to zcarblog.com!

   

Nissan 300ZX (Z32)

 

We have several Z32 NA and TT cars currently at the shop. Gary’s Twin Turbo (above) got a new set of BBS LM wheels. Full update on this car soon! Paul Ferrari returned to ZCG since we completed his Epic Z32 Build in 2017. He’s ready for ethanol, after running this car on race fuel for many years. We will be installing dual fuel pumps, BDE top fuel rail and all the fixings:

  

Cameron’s Z32 is here for maintenance work and downpipes, inlet piping, larger intercoolers all from Specialty Z. Cameron has been bringing his 300 to us for many years and we we are really glad to have him back.

  

William’s Z32TT is getting 740cc injectors, downpipes and more:

 

510s

 

Noah’s Bluebird racecar and Marcus’ Datsun 510 featuring a S14 SR20DE drivetrain

 

Dyno Tuning your 350z/370z/Q/G

We have been dyno tuning your late model Nissan/Infiniti sports car daily. Bolt-ons, UPREV tuning. Our customers leave happy with more performance. Call us to schedule an appointment! Here are just a few cars:

Kevin’s Nismo 370z

 

Aaron’s G37 with Stoptech brakes

 

Nissan Z (RZ34)

Dyno tuning, bolt-ons, suspension installs and general maintenance for the RZ34

 

Skylines, R35, R34 and R32 GT-R

Chris’ and James’ R35 GT-R

 

Jonathan’s R34 GT-R

 

Bayside Blue R34 in for maintenance and upgrades

 

Kurt’s R32 Skyline GT-R is got a fresh RB26 motor and turbo upgrade to complement the new KW coil-over suspension:

 

Hakosuka Skyline

 

Sebastian’s Skyline left the shop after a suspension refresh, engine work and adapting our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (Stoptech). We hope to offer this in the future for C10 clients.

 

Kurt’s 1973 Kenmeri Skyline

 

S130

Ben K’s fully restored 280ZX

Race Cars

The Corky Bell Trans Am 510

 

Famed engineer and race car driver Corky Bell ran this Datsun 510 in the early 70’s Trans Am series. Z Car Garage restored it back to its former glory with Trans Am livery and Corky drove it for the first time in 52 years at Velocity. It was a mad thrash to get the 510 prepared for the event and we will dedicate a separate blog post to the restoration and Corky’s story. Here are a few photos of the car during the revival:

   

Highlights from 2024

 

Even though 2024 was a busy year for all of us we still managed to have fun on and off the track. The shop made some really great progress as well. Enjoy these highlights from the year and Z you in 2025!

Click on each link or photo to see the full features!

 

Both Ryan and Beau’s Datsun 240Z cars left the shop in 2024. Ryan’s Z has LS3 V8 power while Beau’s 1976 280Z has an L28 with stock EFI. Both cars feature our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (Stoptech), Z Car Garage CV Axles, Recaro Specialist seats, A/C and dyno tuning.

  

Jason Datsun 260Z featuring  Z Car Garage Big Brakes

 

Elmo’s 240Z featuring our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and Z Car Garage CV Axles

 

Dirk’s 1973 Datsun 240Z

 

Sung Kang’s 240Z featuring our Z Car Garage Big-Brakes and Z Car Garage KW coil-over suspension,

Steven’s Hakosuka Skyline

 

 510

Anthony’s 2JZ-powered Datsun 510 wagon

 

350Z

Kevin’s Vortech-supercharged 2008 Nismo 350Z visited us from Georgia for suspension setup and maintenance.

 

Congratulations to our client Dan F on achieving his personal goal of sub 1:40s lap times at Laguna Seca in his Z Car Garage-prepared Nissan 350Z. See in-car video of his fastest lap and more photos on zcarblog:

R32

Mike’s 1991 R32 GT-R

Racing

We love racing! See our race reports below and 2025 schedule coming soon

RACE REPORT: Velocity Invitational 2024

RACE REPORT: 2024 Charity Challenge with CSRG at Sonoma

RACE REPORT: 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

RACE REPORT: Laps for Laguna 2024

RACING: The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo at Z Car Garage!

Rallyes/Events

EVENT REPORT: The 2024 NISMO Z at Z Car Garage

 

Event Report: CSRG Cars and Coffee 2/24

EVENT REPORT: Tokyo Calling 4

 

EVENTS: Holiday Drive 12/28/24

Thanksgiving Day Drive

On Display: Greg’s 1977 Datsun 280Z

Happy Anniversary: Z Car Garage Celebrates 20 Years!

Media

MEDIA: Z Car Garage in Hagerty Auto Repair Feature

MEDIA: Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo in Hagerty

 

LONG LIVE THE Z! Check out our Instagram story for more updates!