- Chassis # JN1CZ24D8TX580270
- 1 Of Only 7 Produced In Purple Pearl Metallic
- Original Paint, Completely Stock, And Unmodified
- Showing Only 50,100 Miles From New
- Powered By A 3.0 Liter V-6 Twin-Turbo Engine
- A Hastily Appreciating Surefire Modern Collectible
The Z32 Nissan 300ZX is the second generation of Nissan’s Fairlady Z. It comes from a long lineage of mid-range sports cars dating back to the 1970s with the birth of the iconic 240Z. “Built for the Human Race” was Nissan’s slogan at the time the Z32 was released which was very fitting for a car that was meant to be an attainable sports car for the masses. The Z32 saw major design and power train changes from the previous generation Z31. Stylistically, the general wedge shape design remained the same. Toshio Yamashita, the lead designer of the Z32, decided to reduce the number of hard lines and widen the body giving it a timeless 1990s look that would remain the same until the release of the Z33 in 2003.

Mechanically, the Z32 was a top performer with a 300hp 3.0L DOHC V6 fitted with two Garrett turbochargers. This power plant propelled the 300Z to 60 mph in just under 6 seconds. Steering was also upgraded using an active rear-wheel steering system called “Super HICAS” first seen on the Nissan Skyline. It also came with anti-lock brakes and four-piston aluminum calipers up front, which was advanced for its time in the early 1990s. Though approximately 18,274 Twin-Turbo Z32s have been produced for the US market, many of these fell victim to owners that heavily modified the cars and drove them extensively. After all, they were very usable and tuneable cars meant to be reliably fast. The Z32 also hit a low price point after depreciation which made them a lot more attainable for the owner who could not afford to store them properly or maintain them accordingly.

The 1996 300ZX on offer here is chassis #JN1CZ24D8TX580270 is finished in Purple Pearl Metallic (LP2) and is one of only 7 examples finished in this paint and featuring the twin-turbo V6. Showing only 50,100 original miles this 300ZX presents in wonderful condition for its mileage and we would consider it a perfect driver example that given its rarity will continue to appreciate in value very nicely over the years. According to the included clean CARFAX report, this 300ZX was sold new in California, where it remained, through the year 2000 and 41,948 miles. From there it lived in Washington state until 2014, driven just under 6,000 miles for a total of 47,179 miles on the odometer, till it was sold to its 3’rd owner who resided in Oregon. The 3’rd owner also drove it sparingly, selling it to the current owner and consignor in 2019. This unmodified example is currently owned by a JDM fanatic, and benefits from fresh rubber and new OEM brakes that were fitted on the car within the past 100 miles.

With 300 horsepower on tap from its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, the 300ZX has the go to back up its classic 90’s good looks. Climbing behind the wheel finds oneself in a very comfortable driving position with everything you might need easily within reach, a quirk from 90s Japanese cars we definitely miss in modern ones!

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