Vehicle Description
Securely sheltered in a garage for most of its life and sporting a
clean history report to stand as testimony to never having
sustained an accident, this 1986 Nissan 300ZX would be a great
acquisition for the automotive enthusiast looking for an '80s icon
that would not only be great for weekend excursions, but is
perfectly suited for daily driving, as well.
At first glance, you can see how this Z's appearance boosted its
almost universal popularity. There's no doubt that there were
plenty of '80s-era cars with styling very much of their time, but
this certainly isn't one of them. Its timeless form looks as good
today as it did some 35 years ago. Being a 1986, it benefitted from
a redesign that included the addition of skirting along its sides,
more flared fenders and trim pieces matching its Light Pewter
Metallic body color, as opposed to previous contrasting black.
After more than 30 years of life, the paint is still looking very
solid and you'll find that some of those maladies afflicting cars
of yore are nowhere to be found on this one - the body panels
remain well aligned, resulting in doors that open and close very
smoothly, and those hidden headlights raise and lower without any
issues. Take a closer look and you'll see that even the "Z" emblem
on the nose remains impressively sharp and clear. The T-Top
configuration is a great plus, affording you the option of open air
motoring, or protection from the elements with minimal wind noise
when you so choose.
Being stowed away in a garage for much of its life certainly has
its advantages. The black interior shows a freshness that totally
belies this Nissan's age. The highbacked cloth bucket seats show
surprisingly little wear, with none of the threadbare patches or
splaying you often see through the hip bolsters. This is very much
a comfortable driver's environment, with air conditioning that
remains in good form to keep you comfortable, a tilt column, cruise
control and power locks and windows. Having been sheltered from the
sun, the dash area has escaped the ravages of UV exposure,
resulting in a dash pad free of tears or warpage, and gauges in the
cluster that feature bright red lettering that's still easily
readable. The hatchback configuration of the Z makes for a
surprising amount of storage space in back and that area looks
great here with nice clean carpeting lining the floor, and the
factory spare, T-Top covers and spare tire tools securely stowed
directly below.
Underneath the hood sits a 3.0-liter V6 engine, matched up with an
automatic 4-speed overdrive transmission, to result in a car that's
fun to drive and yet practical. This generation of Zs feature a
markedly better drag coefficient than that of their predecessors at
.30, very respectable by even today's standards and a mirror image
of that of the more modern 350Z. It's a nimble performer, as well -
owners continue to comment appreciatively on a multitude of forums
about its handling capability and, with its 4-wheel power disc
brakes, it comes to a stop quickly. This 1980's classic sits on a
set of 15" stock Nissan "Z" rims, outfitted with Road Hugger GT
tires.
Looking for a classic, open-air sports car experience but still
want all the comfort features needed to make frequent driving
enjoyable? You should really check out this 1986 Nissan 300ZX. Call
today!