Today (Sept.15) in Japan, Mr. Yutaka Katayama – better known as "Mr.K" will be celebrating his 100th birthday. Nissan enthusiasts should immediately recognize the name, but if you don't, Mr. K is the man responsible for both bringing the Nissan brand to the United States, and for the creation of iconic Nissan/Datsun cars like the original 240Z.
Here's sending our birthday wishes the Mr.K!
Big credit to Bill Oursler for the rare 240Z racing photo.
-Mike Garret