Highlights
- High revving HR engine manual box
- Factory GT pack
- Only 78,346 miles from new
- Well kept metallic blue with black leather
- Only four keepers with current one since 2020
- Well maintained with regular attention throughout life
- Last serviced at 78,277 miles in August 2026
- Current MOT valid to September 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
The 350Z was a firm reboot back to the nimble, chuckable and hugely entertaining era of the original Z car. These are highly regarded cars, especially the later high-revving HR-engined versions like this one. It’s appeal is dialled up further by the manual box, factory GT pack, bringing Bose audio, heated leather seats and cruise control.
Finished in San Marino Blue, it has been in the current owner's hands since June 2020 and used as a cherished second car during the summer months, always run on super unleaded fuel. He is only the fourth keeper in its 17 years. Japanese and 350Z specialists — Horsham Developments, Cougar Store and Abbey Motorsport — have maintained it exclusively, and it comes with service history from all previous owners. The last service was in August 2026; since then, it has barely covered 100 miles. Beyond a Cobra resonated cat-back exhaust fitted in 2021, the car remains to factory specification. The vendor describes it as an absolute pleasure to drive and says it has never let them down. The MOT adds reassurance by running to September 2027 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“The 350Z was my dream car growing up, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to own one. Over the last six years, it has been my pride and joy. Being the HR version, the car it is widely considered the best version of the 350Z because it features a heavily redesigned, higher-revving engine and improved overall refinement compared to earlier DE models. It is an absolute pleasure to drive and, in 'San Marino Blue ', always a head-turner.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 78,346 miles indicated (supported by service history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 3rd September 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 3,500cc V6 petrol, six-speed manual
- Paperwork: handbooks, 2 keys, V5C, invoices
Service history:
- 08/26 - 78,277 miles - Abbey Motorsport
- 06/23 - 70,755 miles - Abbey Motorsport
- 09/21 - 65,606 miles - Cougar Store
- 12/20 - 59,869 miles - Abbey Motorsport
- 06/20 - 53,991 miles - Horsham Developments
- 01/19 - 52,438 miles - Madeley Testing Station
- 01/17 - 46,002 miles - Madeley Testing Station
- 08/15 - 41,670 miles - Madeley Testing Station
- 08/14 - unreadable - SG Petch (Nissan)
- 01/14 - 32,170 miles - R&P Woods
- 01/13 - 27,658 miles - R&P Woods
- 01/12 - 23,203 miles - R&P Woods
- 01/10 - 7,156 miles - Benfield Motors (Nissan)
The vendor says:
“I purchased the car in June 2020, and during my ownership I have looked after the car to a very high standard. The gallery gaskets were replaced by Horsham Developments in June 2020 (a common failure point for the HR engine). I had a cobra resonated cat-back exhaust fitted in 2021; otherwise, the car is completely stock. A full service history is available for the car; I've always had it serviced by Japanese/350Z specialists during my ownership. In August 2026, Abbey Motorsport completed a major service (oil and filter, spark plugs, air filter, and brake fluid). Regarding tyres, I have put Michelin Pilot Sport 5s on the rear, 4s on the front. The car has only been run on super unleaded fuel and used as a second car in summer months.”
The Detail
- Gallery gaskets replaced by Horsham Developments in June 2020, addressing a known HR engine weak point
- Major service completed by Abbey Motorsport in August 2026, including oil and filter, spark plugs, air filter and brake fluid
- Cobra resonated cat-back exhaust fitted in 2021; otherwise to factory specification
- RAYS alloy wheels reported to be in good condition
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres on the rear and Pilot Sport 4 tyres on the front
- Underside reported to be clean with the W brace in good condition
- Air conditioning blowing cold and all interior functions reported to be working
- San Marino blue metallic paintwork in good order with some light age
- The car comes with a fitted car cover (photo no.90) which is brand new and in original packaging
- Vendor notes some minor cosmetic marks consistent with age
- Driver's internal door handle has some scratches caused by a previous owner's ring
- Black leather interior is largely original and shows light wear to usual high traffic areas
- Boot gas struts can be slightly temperamental in winter months
- Driver's side window drop/rise feature can be temperamental in winter
- Window regulator motor replaced in 2021 but may need a reset
- No advisories on MOT
The vendor says:
“The car is in excellent overall condition. The underside is clean with the original W brace in good condition (I have photos available). The factory-fitted RAYS alloy wheels are all in good condition. There are some small cosmetic marks here and there reflecting age as to be expected.
“The car has the GT pack, meaning it has a Bose stereo, heated leather seats, and cruise control factory-fitted. Everything inside is fully working, and the A/C blows cold. The Driver’s internal door handle has some scratches (from the original owner's ring), but this hasn't bothered me during my ownership. The boot gas struts can be a bit temperamental during winter months, as well as the drop/rise window feature when opening the driver's side door; the regulator motor was replaced in 2021 and is fully working (needs to be reset).
“Full service history is available for the car from all previous owners; I've always had it serviced by Japanese/350Z specialists in my ownership (Horsham Developments, Cougar Store and Abbey Motorsport). Fully factory spec other than the Cobra resonated cat-back exhaust. The car has never let me down during my ownership and has just passed its latest MOT with no faults.”
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