Those that are familiar with the Z lineage will of course know who Mr.K is. Most say he is considered the grandfather of the Z car and today celebrates his 105th birthday!

 

Alas, he doesn't travel out-of-country anymore as he used to travel over from Japan for ZCon in the US since his retirement. We hope to speak with him via Skype at ZNationals though.

 

Here he is pictured with Mike (Mad Mike) Taylor, president of ZCCA about 12 years ago - I think only Steve Burns and AndrewG will know who he is. Mike I've met many a time and he has some great stories to tell, but most on here will know Mr.K!

 

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.K! :)

 

Edited September 15, 201411 yr by Funkysi

:happybday:Happy 105th Birthday Mr K.

ハッピーバースデーミスターk！

Yes indeed Happy Birthday Mr K.

I cant imagine what being 105 feels like!!

Here is a picture from the 2000 Convention in Vegas.

One of the US owners took a pic of us with him.

He and Yoshika Matsuo (sitting to his right) signed a copy of his book for me.

Happy days

 

Nice memories Pete.

He and Yoshika Matsuo (sitting to his right) signed a copy of his book for me.

 

What a lovely memento to have.

Yes indeed Happy Birthday Mr K.

I cant imagine what being 105 feels like!!

Here is a picture from the 2000 Convention in Vegas.

One of the US owners took a pic of us with him.

He and Yoshika Matsuo (sitting to his right) signed a copy of his book for me.

Happy days

 

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Happy Birthday Mr K

Was a great meet that and quite a few of us Brits made it Indeed Happy days

Nice memories Steve and Pete! I was hoping to get out to Japan this year with Mad Mike to meet Mr.K, but alas, it wasn't meant to be - 3 x trips to the US and a respray kinda killed funds a little this year!

Many happy returns Mr K!!

 

Richard:thumbup:

105!!!!

I have heard of him but mostly through our own, lets just call them legend's, that probably kinder than biffers :P