The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX remains a bit of a sleeper in the class of next-generation collector cars, despite being one of the more desirable performance vehicles to emerge from the early 90s. This 1991 model is an interesting specimen, with the seller alluding to the fact that it was found in a neglected and/or abandoned state despite having just 58,147 miles on the clock. The seller is a dealer that specializes in enthusiast vehicles and notes that despite some significant work being done to bring this Z car back up to fighting form, it doesn’t make boost as it should. A blown turbo, perhaps? Find it here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $23,500 and the option to submit a best offer.

The Z32 was both a game-changer and an evolution. It was still a comfortable grand-tourer like the Z31 that preceded it, and wasn’t a razor-edged sports car like the top dogs in the space. The 300ZX may have brought impressive performance credentials to the table, but it wasn’t a 911 or NSX killer. It went toe-to-toe with the likes of the Mazda RX7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Dodge Stealth. It came in naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged form, as well as a coupe, T-top, and convertible configurations. The preferred combo in my opinion is a traditional hardtop with the turbocharged mill and a 5-speed manual gearbox. This one almost checks all those boxes with the exception of having T-tops, which some buyers may prefer.

The interior is in excellent condition and looks the part of a low-mileage car. The seller claims they were able to “rescue” this 300ZX, which makes me wonder what happened to make it need saving. The description notes the engine was completely re-sealed along with the turbos, which may keep it dry but evidently didn’t prevent the turbos from failing. The need for replacement turbochargers isn’t necessarily the end of the world and can happen on any vehicle so equipped. If the Nissan was parked for ages, I could certainly see some residual effects from lack of use impacting the major mechanical components, but with most turbos failing due to oil starvation, I’m guessing they were leaking and then failed which is what caused the Nissan to be parked in the first place. Just a guess, of course.

The T-tops are a love-it-or-hate-it affair, and certainly are fitting for a 90s car. The glass panels appear to be in excellent condition and the seller reports that the car’s history file is clean with no evidence of accidents. The trunk lid has been repainted, possibly due to sun fade or clear coat failure if the rear end was left exposed. The seller also notes that the electronic suspension works, with the ride quality changing when switched between “Sport” and “Touring.” Overall, the 300ZX looks like a true survivor in need of some additional fine-tuning, but the price seems high for a performance car with needs. What do you think – is the mileage and cosmetic condition strong enough to justify the price?