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what does the "Z" mean ??????

Originally Posted by frost The original Z was black and white, and the original name was "the zebra." However, Mr. Nissan was told about how cars here were named after

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Old 03-09-2010, 10:42 PM   #16 (permalink)
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The original Z was black and white, and the original name was "the zebra." However, Mr. Nissan was told about how cars here were named after tougher animals (cobra, mustang) and he just shortened it to Z.
As you can plainly see from this image I just Googled.....his story is very close.....see the Z symbol on there?


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it's not really z. it's pronunced "zehtto."

it was Mr. Zehtto Wasabi that originally came up with the design concept.
Did someone call me? lol
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As you can plainly see from this image I just Googled.....his story is very close.....see the Z symbol on there?


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youre all wrong, its the N for nissan, rotated 90 degrees clockwise
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No, no i think frost hit the nail on the head with zebra find, rep points for yah frost!!!!!!!!
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I feel so confused and vulnerable right now.
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Oh wow guys. I remember once.. when this thread was mostly legitimate... those were simpler days...

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