Mick...yes, 3, 5 & 7 are preferred numbers. Even #1 would be considered bad luck in Japan. I met "Pete" Atsugi with Autech in 2008 in Japan...saw the full-size clay model prior the the Nismo's release and was hooked. When discussing my preference for #0001 Nismo he was aghast and swore I didn't want #0001 and stated he'd explain over dinner later.
Our crew and the Autech guys yielded a great conversation regarding 3, 5 & 7 numbers being preferred. I had a contact with Nissan run the inventory numbers on 3/5/7 and none were available (in Silver)...#1 (of the '09's) was bought by the owner of a large dealer in CA that must be aspiring to have his own museum later in life.
So...after many months of trying to get a unique number (#0370 wasn't silver...) I just found the best deal I could on a silver one and made my deal before the end of 2009 (better deals on clearing out '09 models and tax credit benefit).
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1970 Datsun 240z (HLS #201) & '71 240z "Zuns Z"
1991 300zx TT 'ZINISTR' & '93 300zx Vert TT "MASTR"
1994 300zx Vert 'BREEZZY' & 1995 300zx Z32 Coupe
2009 NISMO Edition 370Z, Silver #196
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