Vehicle Description
This 1990 Nissan 300ZX is part of the new great class of vintage
cars that comes with a rev-happy modern multi-valve motor and
plenty of modern conveniences. But since it has crossed the 25-year
threshold, it also is eligible for classic car insurance. And when
it's as nicely presented as this T-top example, it also has earned
its spot on the show field.
Everyone loves a Z-car, and when this generation first hit the
scene in 1990, it made a big impression. The rounded design almost
looked like Nissan was doing impossible things with sheetmetal. And
the profile of this shorter wheelbase model is always more popular.
It has that perfect low-sung sportscar style that made it a true
exotic (heck, even Lamborghini eventually borrowed the headlight
design.) It really looks fantastic in its original Glacier Pearl.
This factory paint has been so well looked after that even over a
quarter-century later that you still get a great metallic shine the
moment the sunlight hits it. It's this exceptional level of care
and preservation you see over the whole car, right down to the
factory 16-inch alloy wheels that look like they've never done
battle with a curb.
There's little doubt that this car was built by and for drivers
when you climb inside. The tan leather buckets are firm and grippy,
holding you in place during spirited driving but remaining
comfortable for long-distance hauls, too. Just like the exterior,
the interior is in exceptional condition so you'll find few signs
anyone ever sat in these seats or even rested a foot on the
carpeting. The dash is low, giving excellent sight lines. All the
controls are at your fingertips, many as close as the edge of the
instrument panel. As Nissan's flagship, this Z came with loaded
with features like power windows power locks, power driver's seat,
and a great-sounding Bose AM/FM/cassette stereo system. You know
you want to take off the T-tops and cruise this Z all-year round,
and that's no problem thanks to the automatic climate control that
includes modern R134a air conditioning.
The 3.0-liter DOHC V6 s a truly marvelous motor. With 222
horsepower on tap, this fuel-injected, multi-valve powerplant loves
to rev, and it makes a wonderful guttural growl at full throttle.
These engines proved to be virtually indestructible in the real
world, and while they respond well to modifications, this
numbers-matching original motor remains completely stock. In fact,
part of the appeal of a sports car like this is it fires up as
reliability and has the same everyday usability as any other
Nissan. This is backed up be great driving features like the
four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive, power steering, and
cruise control. But the moment you feel like hitting the open road,
the fully independent sports suspension and four-wheel disc brakes
remind you instantly how the Z car has earned its racing
stripes.
Welcome to the new class of vintage sports cars where you get
everything you want, including classic car respect. We only have
this example, and we doubt you'll ever find one as fantastically
preserved ever again. Call today!!!