They See Me Rollin' - 300zx Edition

This 1991 Nissan 300ZX Is Faster Than A Bugatti Chiron And Expected To Sell For Less Than $100,000

[T]here’s this lovely 1991 Nissan 300ZX up for auction alongside the Tokyo Auto Salon in January, with a five-speed manual transmission and, oh, just a few modifications. Japanese tuning shop JUN Auto got the car and took its 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 to 3.1 liters, modified the body, added turbos like you found on Porsche Group C cars to each cylinder bank and ultimately upped the car to about 1,000 horsepower.

The 300ZX went to the Bonneville Speed Trials and hit over 261.9 mph, which, if we’re keeping count, is above what your precious Bugatti is capped at. The 300ZX was modified to be road legal once back in Japan, but the BH Auction listing says the engine is virtually the same as it was during the trials. The company expects it to go for between $71,000 and about $98,000, but it could always sell for more.

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They See Me Rollin' - Nissan Z Edition

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They See Me Rollin' - Z Edition

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A Pretty Penny Was Paid For This Nissan Unicorn

Here's What The Ultimate Nissan 300ZX Is Worth Today

[I] want to give you the opportunity to guess what you think a seriously museum-quality bone-stock black 1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo T-Top with a five-speed manual, tan leather interior and just 528 miles on its odometer would fetch[.]

This particular car came with an extra dose of pedigree: it was the very last 300ZX to be sold Stateside, number 300 of 300 “Anniversary Editions” that Nissan sent the car off with here. 

But the reserve’s cleared, eBay’s calling it “Sold,” and the value of what is probably the best 300ZX left in the United States has been determined at an astronomical $90,100.

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Some Bad Boys Of the 90's From Japan

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This Would Make For A Great Project Car

Junkyard Gem: 1985 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 

The 1980s was the Turbo Decade. 

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I Feel It's Worth The Price Of Admission

Here's Exactly What It Cost To Buy And Rebuild A Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

Let’s take a look at how the costs stacked up:

REPAIRS GRAND TOTAL: $8158.91

PURCHASE COST: $3100.00

REGISTRATION & INSURANCE: $270.94

TOTAL ESTIMATED LABOR HOURS: 450

GRAND TOTAL: $11,529.85

There are less expensive ways to get into a 300ZX Twin Turbo. There are more expensive ways to get into a 300ZX Twin Turbo. However, the factor that stays consistent with them all is age - there are no new ones anymore. They have all aged, regardless of miles, and will need work sooner or later. The figures above serve as a realistic minimum-cost guideline to bring one of these cars back to full health.

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This Beast Deserves To Be Saved

Junkyard Gem, Datsun by Nissan edition: 1988 Nissan 300ZX 

T-Tops, 5-speed, and just 149,000 miles on the clock.

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Nostalgia Is Driving Up Their Value

10 Emerging Collector Cars That Are Starting To Increase In Value

1990 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX

Many Nissan fans will say that Nissan stopped being a sports car company when the S30 line (240/260/280z) line of z-cars ceased production. The first generation Z-cars caught the attention of collectors a long time ago and have increased in value. Now, the time has come for the 300zx produced between 1990 and 1996.

Later generation Z-cars became more luxurious and some of the turbo cars produced notable performance. With bigger turbos and other mechanical modifications, the 300zx turbo could be tweaked to produce amazing performance.

The z32 model that was first introduced in 1990 had a pioneering design at the time. Available in a two-seater, coupe and convertible body style, the 300zx handled very well and had a gorgeous design. While 1990 through 1996 300zxs can still be found in good condition at a reasonable cost, don’t expect this to be the case forever.

1995 – 1999 BMW M3

The e36 M3 was the second generation of the legendary sport-coupe and the first to have a six cylinder engine. The E30 M3 that the E36 replaced have skyrocketed in value over the past several years commanding six figure prices for low-mileage examples in good condition.

The E36 M3 put out close to 250 horsepower, was very balanced, and offered in a coupe, sedan and convertible body style. The M3 was available in bright colors such as Dakar Yellow, Techno Violet, and Estoril Blue, colors that are sought after today. The only E36 M3 model that has increased in value is the rare lightweight CSL model sold in 1995.

1992 – 2001 Mercedes Benz SL600

Replacing the legendary R107 series Mercedes Benz sport coupe that was produced between 1971 and 1991, the R129 had some very big shoes to fill. Available with a number of engine sizes ranging from a 3.0 liter V6 to 6.0 lite V12, the twelve cylinder model joined the line-up in its third model year. Producing close to 400 horsepower, performance was lightyears of the previous SL that it replaced. The new SL also came equipped with pioneering technology such as retractable roll-bar that pops into position in the event of a roll-over.

R129 SLs have been showing up recently in auctions, a sure sign that they have caught the attention of collectors.

Complete list (GearHeads.com)

Some Under Appreciated Awesome Rides From The 90's

7 Overlooked Legends Of The 90s JDM Scene

The Nissan Silvia and Mazda RX7 have been hogging the JDM limelight for far too long, so we thought it was about time somebody shone a light on the other Japanese car heroes spawned from the 90s

5. Nissan 300ZX (1989 - 2000)

Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the 300ZX is unfairly glossed over time and time again despite being an absolute riot to drive - it made Car and Driver’s ‘Ten Best’ list seven years in a row. The Z32 generation was on sale throughout the 90s, and although its design looks incredibly dated now, it’s a gorgeous slice of 80s wedge action.

Power came from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 making 300bhp, and it featured Nissan’s then-new ‘Super HICAS’ four-wheel steering setup that also featured on the Skyline GT-R.

7. Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 (1990 - 2001)

Thanks to its all-wheel drive system, the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 is an absolute beast off the line. The 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 makes an impressive 320bhp and 315lb ft of torque, making it one of the more powerful cars in its segment.

Power was routed to the wheels via a Getrag manual transmission, and active aerodynamics were used to keep everything stable at high speeds, something that’s only just being mastered by supercar manufacturers today.

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They See Me Rolllin' - Datsun Edition

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