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EITHER: A project for someone who likes a challenge and a bespoke car at the end of it- or spares.

 

NB: Has been stored inside until now.

 

I am down- sizing my z’s slightly and this one, bought originally as a possible restoration or spares, has unfortunately to go. I am not greedy, and looking for a sensible BEST OFFER. I can deliver for fuel cost.

 

1990 JAP IMPORT 300ZX Twin Turbo LWB

 

To start, some history of the car. I bought it a few years ago from a club member who had suffered a suspected head gasket failure. The car had a lot of aftermarket upgrades and short of money he decided to break the car. He had sold the upgrades off in the main, but I did a deal as the car was too good to scrap, and I needed a spare engine at the time and thought (still do) that this one was a perfect one to repair and do up as only 75,000 miles.

 

It has Strosek rear lights fitted as you can see, but luckily the metal- work is still there so it could be restored to stock lights if you preferred. It also has side skirts and aftermarket rear end/ bumper fitted.

Yes, Japanese import with 118,000km, approx. 75,000 miles on the clocks (Clocks still in kM) - amazing when I see most z’s well into the 100,000 plus now, even imports. Apart from a couple of scabs and some relatively minor bodywork, detailed below, the shell is in relatively good condition. Both sub frames really need dropping off, sandblasting and repainting simply because Nissan never painted these well and so Japanese cars often come into UK and these areas start surface rust- luckily on heavy metal.

 

I have listed what is there, and roughly what missing below. With an interior etc., engine overhaul, coil overs, radiator etc. some repair and cosmetic bodywork, this could make a lovely Z with the nice addition of an original Titanium key!

 

Includes;

 

Bodyshell:

 

With good wings, bonnet, rear aftermarket bumper, aftermarket Side skirts, Targa’s (one has scab), Tailgate (with scab)- original spoiler in usual poor condition but tailgate looks sound, aftermarket Strosek rear lights, good doors with glass, door mounted belts, window motors, folding mirrors, looms, catches etc.

Main shell looks relatively good but needs relatively minor work rear offside where the lights were added, tidying up at the front and obviously a good look at the sills area where the side skirts were fitted.

 

Interior:

 

Has Dash (small hole in centre where something has been mounted but repairable.), Speedo, Rev Counter etc. and gauges in situ. Heater, fan etc. all in situ. Steering wheel and column with steering lock and ignition (TITANIUM KEY), Door locks etc., Air Con & lights pods, all ECUs except main auto engine control ECU, Auto transmission controls, Handbrake, braking/ anti-skid ecu’s, loom in situ.

No interior trim or seats except tailgate trims, one damaged.

 

Engine Compartment:

 

Engine with ancillaries (Cam covers, Coil packs missing). All servos, Starter Motor, Air Con ump, Alternator, power steering etc. in place. Exhaust downpipes in place. Engine cooler in place but main rad missing. Intercooler and intercooler pipework missing.

Auto transmission, Diff, sub frames with brakes (Original Spec Discs & Calipers, handbrake) etc. all in place.

Original pattern alloy wheels. Jap spec offsets.

Windscreen scuttles in place but battery side damaged.

Windscreen wiper motors and linkage (front and rear), windscreen washers etc.

Headlights/ front bumper/ indicators missing- wiring in place. Bonnet catches etc. are still in place.

 

Overall:

Top front of engine compartment has some surface rust but sound and easily done with general bodywork. Engine looks worse because no cam covers but this is just the waterpump/ cam belt tensioners etc. which would be replaced anyway. Rest is a good clean up and the surface corrosion on the aluminium manifold could be easily polished, refinished or even powdercoated in the general rebuild.

 

I hope that covers everything, but happy to answer anything I can. I have put up pictures which should give a good idea to start but I can send loads more with detail of inside etc. with an email address. Happy to show to Non- timewasters. Can deliver for fuel cost.

 

Dave

 

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  • 2 weeks later...
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Sorry, I did not see your message as I have been away.

 

Yes, I have decided to break this car as I need the room. Already sold 2 items for nearly as much as I was asking for the whole car! Not being a serial seller, I am still trying to work out what to ask for parts.

 

Anyway, obviously have a door and O/S wing. Mirrors might be taken, but I think I have a spare O/S one you can have- I will look this weekend. As Joely says, they would want respraying to ensure a match with yours, and I think this car has been resp[rayed anyway in recent past.

 

PM me if you want.

 

Regards

 

Dave

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