Highglights

• A low mileage and very rarely seen example of the 300ZX V6 Convertible
• In the same enthusiastic ownership since 2012 and lightly used
• Complete with the much rarer and more luxurious leather upholstery

The Appeal

This fine example hails from the first year of 300ZX Convertible production and is a mighty rare sight on UK roads as it was never officially imported. This one presents in a great colourway and has a pristine, leather clad cabin. The car has been fastidiously maintained and is ready to drive away and enjoy this summer.

The History and Paperwork

• This 300ZX was from the early production of the 2 seat convertibles in 1992
• The car remained in its native market until 1999 when it was imported to the UK
• It was first registered here in May 1999
• Between then and May 2012 the car was enjoyed by five UK keepers
• The current owner acquired the car in May 2012
• At this stage the car had covered around 59,000 miles
• Since then, the car has been very lightly used with a mere 6,000 miles or so being added
• The car has been fastidiously maintained by the current owner
• The paperwork includes the current V5
• The current MOT is present and is valid until May 2024
• This is an advisory free MOT
• A number of 300ZX manuals and books are included
• There are also some original hood instructions in Japanese
• Numerous maintenance invoices are on hand with the most recent pictured
• There is also a laminated card detailing the cambelt replacement
• This was carried out by specialists ZedWorld at 59,159 miles
  
  

The Interior

• The 300ZX Convertible features a two-seater cabin
• This example boasts the much rarer leather upholstery
• This is finished in a light-tan hue and presents in excellent condition
• There is just a little deterioration on the driver’s bolster which could easily be dyed
• The seats are of an attractive design and heavily bolstered for optimum support
• Integral headrests are fitted for additional comfort and safety
• Strangely the seats tilt forward but there is nothing behind them
• The seats are electrically adjustable via side mounted controls
• The rear of the seats do contain map pockets, however
• The light tan carpets are in a fine condition and have clearly always been protected with mats
• Under the currently fitted light carpet mats are some original Z-branded carpet mats
• These are pictured and are likely quite rare and collectable within JDM circles
•  The dashboard top is finished in black with a light-tan lower panel
• The large white on black gauges sit in a hooded binnacle
• Pods on either side contain controls for heating and air conditioning on one side
• The other side houses the cruise control buttons and others
• These are directly behind the original four spoke Z monogrammed steering wheel
• The centre console houses the Sony CD head unit
• The large boot is carpeted in grey and houses the CD changer unit
• A space saver spare wheel and tools are located under the floor
  
  

The Exterior

• The 300ZX looks dramatic and eye catching in Metallic Gold paintwork
• Records show that the car underwent a colour change from brown in 2004
• The paintwork is in excellent condition and exudes a lovely shine
• The only imperfection noted is a slight bubbling on the offside rear wheel arch
• The ZX looks charmingly of its period with its wedge shape and gold livery
• The front panel features large, faired in oblong headlamps
• The rear aspect features a smoked glass panel and four chromed tailpipes
• The five spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels are finished in a dark anthracite hue
• These present in an unmarked and predominantly un-kerbed condition
• The open style of the wheels allow the Nissan inscribed brake callipers
• The wheels are shod in a matching set of 225/50 tyres 
• These date from 2020 or around 400 miles ago
• The black fabric hood is in excellent condition throughout
• The plexiglass rear windows are clear and uncracked
  
  

The Mechanics

• The ZX is fitted with the durable VG30 3.0L V6 engine with DOHC
• This unit was originally rated at around 220bhp and around 200Ib-ft of torque
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a four-speed Jatco automatic transmission
• The under-bonnet presentation is very good
• All the requisite data plates and workshop alerts are present
• The underside of the car looks straight and presentable for the age of car
• This car has been well maintained in its current ownership
• Recent invoices show various maintenance work despite the tiny mileage covered
• This combines with the car’s durable mechanicals and low original mileage
• Taking these factors together and this car is assured to be in a fine mechanical order
• The car started immediately and idled very smoothly during our visit
  
  

Summary