About a month ago, I featured a remarkably clean Nissan 300ZX as my Pick of the Day. It was a sweet car with only 52,000 miles on it – but it was lacking something: max power. Any Z enthusiast knows the most coveted cars from this era are the ones with the “VG30DETT” 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6. And, as luck would have it, I just found one:
The Pick of the Day is a 1991 Nissan 300ZX twin-turbo listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Nashville, Tennessee.
“This beautiful all-original 300ZX features the legendary VG30DETT 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 300 horsepower and 283 lb-ft of torque,” the listing says. “This particular example has been properly maintained with no expense spared. I’ve invested in all the critical maintenance.” More on that in just a bit.
The “Z32” chassis 300ZX was produced from model years 1990 through 1996, and it was also referred to as the Fairlady Z in some markets. It was a car known for its brisk acceleration, precise handling and vast aftermarket support. The popularity of the Z in the modification arena is one of the reasons why many/most surviving cars are no longer original. And with only 35,500 miles, this one is very much a time capsule.
The Z was marketed for being “180 degrees from everything,” and one of the advertisements for the car said, “You’ll discover that while in a Turbo Z, no matter which way you’re going, it will feel like a whole new direction.”
As the seller mentioned, a great deal of maintenance has already been performed on the car, so it’s ready to rock and roll with elevated peace of mind. Included on the checklist were the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, drive belts, brake rotors and pads, brake master cylinder, compression rods, shifter bushings and Pirelli tires. The car has an accident-free CARFAX and is said to be “ready to enjoy immediately.”
From the Aztec Red paint finish to the Charcoal leather upholstery, the car looks the part of a low-miler. Perhaps my favorite feature is the period-correct mobile phone affixed to the center console. Although, on second thought, I’d probably rather put life on hold and just focus on experiencing that seamless gearbox instead.
“Don’t miss this opportunity to own a turn-key 300ZX twin-turbo that’s been properly cared for,” the listing concludes. “These are becoming increasingly rare in this condition, especially with documented maintenance history and all original components.”
The asking price is $41,500.
Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com