Vehicle Description
Every car has a story... I've known this one for 34 years.As you
may know, Nissan redesigned the 300ZX for the 1990 model year. The
fresh look created quite a lot of demand for the new model, which
was available in two body styles, a two-seater and a 2 plus 2,
4-seater. While Nissan calls it a 4-seater, there's really no room
in the back seats unless you are under 5 feet tall. The body style
of the 1990 model holds up well in comparison to post 2000 models.
Starting in 1990, this generation of 300ZXs made Motor Trend's top
ten list the entire time it was in production.Standard equipment
for all trim levels came with power windows and doors and air
conditioning. The main differences among the trims were body style
and engine. The GS and the 2 plus 2 shared a 3.0-liter,
222-horsepower V6. Owners appreciate the looks, handling, and solid
reliability. Today, it's a great starter car for anyone with a
passion for classic design. In late 1990, one of my best friends
purchased this 1990 300ZX 2 plus 2, with a factory T-Bar Roof, from
a private seller who owned it less than 6 months. The first owner's
wife bought it new for him as a birthday present. He drove it
sparingly and parked it in his garage with the idea of selling it
for a premium. His plan worked. My friend paid him his asking price
and drove the car home. That was 34 years ago and he's owned it
since. Over that time he used the car as his daily driver. About
ten years ago, he had the car stripped and repainted the original
factory Black Pearl Metallic, replaced the exhaust system, and
maintained it for over 98,000 miles.Over the years, his interest
turned to other toys including a Nissan GTR, BMW, Audi, etc. The
300ZX was relegated to a parking spot in his lake home garage,
covered, and driven sparingly for the past 8 years. A few months
ago, he called me and asked if I could help him bring it out of
mothballs as he had decided to sell it. I've owned a number of
280Zs and 300ZXs over the years, but our specialty is Shelby Cobras
and Shelby Mustangs. Rather than attempt to bring it back to life
ourselves, we retained a specialist who knew the cars well and
could perform quality work in a reasonable amount of time.We
transported it by flatbed to K3S Auto Repair, a Dallas shop that
specializes in 300Z's. At that time, the body was in very good
condition, and the paint was good but needed correction. A PDR
expert removed two small body dings and the paint was cut, buffed
and expertly polished.Unfortunately, the shop we hired found that
the engine in the car was making a valve train noise that was going
to cost quite a bit of money to correct. A simpler solution was to
find a low mileage replacement engine from another 1990 300ZX and
swap them. We located one in Southern California and had it
inspected and tested and shipped to Dallas/Fort worth for
installation. We have the VIN and pictures of the donor car for
review.A new OEM clutch disc, pressure plate and hydraulic throw
out bearing were added, along with a new clutch master cylinder.
The tank and fuel system was thoroughly flushed and all belts,
hoses and fittings were replaced, new spark plugs installed, along
with new oil and fuel filters and an oil change. New rear hatch
struts were also installed.The engine we purchased was from a lower
mileage, 1990 300ZX. Although the odometer shows just over 98,000
miles on this car, the engine has less than 68,000 miles and runs
perfectly. The hydraulic clutch engages smoothly, and the
transmission shows no signs of any problem. Syncro rings are in
excellent condition and it shifts like it should.The undercarriage
has the original dealer installed undercoating. The exhaust has
been replaced. There is no structural rust anywhere on the car. It
is solid and straight.All of the lights, horn, and gauges work. The
AC system was converted to R134A over ten years ago. We tested and
recharged the system and it blew cold at the time. However, after a
couple of months, we noticed the coolant in the AC system was
leaking. The source of the leak is yet to be determined. The
original Bose radio is still in the car, and although it works, it
is 35 year old technology that needs to be replaced. The head unit
works but the speakers crackle when turned up. The only other issue
is the driver side power seat motor died and has been removed
making the driver seat adjustment inoperable. It is moved all the
way back providing maximum legroom. Other than that, the T-Tops
remove properly and it runs and drives as it should. After the
engine swap and testing, we're very pleased with the end result.
So, if you want a properly sorted 1990 300ZX ready to enjoy, give
us a ring. We're happy to make it available for a pre-purchase
inspection, by appointment If you like the pics and my description,
you'll like the car.It's located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.Call
817-247-1981 for more information....
