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Nissan 300ZX

1991
Nissan 300ZX
1 of 1 Nissan 300ZX Hardtop Convertible 3.0L V6

Description:
Engine : 3.0 V6
Body Style: Spyder
Miles : 7505
Interior Color: White
Exterior Color : Green
Certified Price: 49,900

Have you ever seen a concept car at the auto show and wondered if you’d ever be able to buy one? This one-of-a-kind 1991 Nissan 300ZX hardtop convertible was custom built for the 1992 Geneva Auto Show by ASC as a possible production-ready version of a 300ZX convertible. Of course, you know that Nissan never built a hardtop convertible, instead preferring to go with a traditional folding cloth top, but the story doesn’t end there. Read on to find out more.

Nissan redesigned its rear-drive sports car for introduction in spring 1989, adding a turbocharged model that fall. Two curvaceous body styles were offered: a 2-passenger coupe, and a 2+2 coupe with a small back seat. A 222-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 was standard in all models except the 300ZX Turbo, which came only in 2-seater form. Equipped with twin turbochargers and twin intercoolers (one set for each cylinder bank), the four-cam, 24-valve 3.0-liter engine developed 300 horsepower with the 5-speed manual, or 280 horsepower when fitted with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The automatic also was available with the 222 horsepower engine. The Turbo cars had intercooler inlets in the front air dam, a rear spoiler, Z-rated tires, and super HICAS (High Capacity Actively Controlled Steering) 4-wheel steering. That meant the rear wheels first turned slightly in the opposite direction from the front wheels, then in the same direction, to improve stability in fast lane-changes. Antilock braking was standard. Door-mounted front seatbelts could be left buckled, to deploy automatically. A T-top roof was standard on the Turbo model. Other 2-passenger coupes could have a fixed roof or the removable roof panels.

The American Sunroof Corporation, or ASC, has been building convertibles for OEM applications for years, and when the new 300ZX came out, they knew it would only be a matter of time before Nissan would want to market a drop-top version. Introduced at the Geneva Auto Show on March 3, 1992, this Nissan 300ZX convertible with a retractable hardtop was built to highlight the ASC articulating hardtop technology in a fully functional sports vehicle. The challenge in building this vehicle came in retaining the full-width rear seat, which they managed to do, giving this car room for 4. The car features an all-metal folding hardtop that retracts and folds into the rear storage area with the touch of a single button.

The key words with this important car are “all-steel” and “OEM”. ASC built this car as a proposal to Nissan for a convertible 300ZX, and as such, it is built to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards. This is not a one-off custom by some chop shop; this is a 100% production-ready prototype built by the company that builds convertibles for some of the world’s largest automakers. Because of this, every single part has been designed and built with OEM tolerances and finishes, with reliability and functionality on par with anything you would buy at a new car dealer. There are no cobbled-together bits from other convertibles on this Z; this is a fully-engineered hardtop convertible (the first since the Ford Retractable in 1959!) with full weather seals, finished upholstery, and no compromises. The rear window defroster works, the rear quarter windows are power actuated, and the rear seats are completely usable.

It’s also important to note that this car is all steel. No fiberglass was used in the construction. On a project like this, fiberglass would be the obvious choice for its ease of fabrication and the ability to make complex shapes. However, as an OEM supplier, ASC knew they needed to design and build a system that would not only look great, but that would meet OEM standards for fit, finish and production feasibility. That meant steel. As a result, this car is incredibly solid and the workmanship is first-rate. Kudos to the craftsmen at ASC for making it not only functional, but attractive too. Given all the research and development that went into designing this car, not to mention the labor to actually build it, the cost on the project was more than three-quarters of a million dollars! Yes, you read that correctly – this car cost nearly $800,000 to build in 1992. And now you can own it.

The car itself is a stock 4-seater 1991 300ZX with a naturally aspirated 3.0 liter V6 making 222 horsepower and tied to a 5-speed manual transmission. It maintains all the original car’s features and amenities including power windows, power locks, power seats, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, A/C and a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system with a touch screen interface. It rolls on a set of one-off 17-inch polished aluminum wheels with brand-new 245/40/17 ultra-high-performance tires.

For the show, the car was painted in a custom color called Mayorka Green Pearl, which is sophisticated and very light-dependent. Under some conditions, it looks almost blue, but in bright sunlight, it’s a lovely turquoise. The 100% custom interior is ivory-colored leather with black accents. All the car’s original safety features have been retained, and the seats are incredibly comfortable. It loses none of its daily-driver functionality with the conversion to a convertible, and everything works perfectly. With just 7505 miles on the odometer, the car is in excellent condition throughout and has been used only sparingly as a show car by an ASC employee. Documentation includes the original ASC press kit for the 1992 Geneva Auto Show, slides, and other documentation relating to the program. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a genuine prototype show car.

So whatever happened to the ASC retractable hardtop program? I know I promised you the rest of the story, and it doesn’t end with this car. Although Nissan passed on this project and ultimately went on to produce a cloth-topped 2-seat 300ZX convertible, the idea of a retractable hardtop was immensely appealing to another high-tech Japanese automaker who was bringing an equally potent performance car to the market. That company is Mitsubishi, and the car became the 3000GT Spyder. So the investment and prototype work that went into making this 300ZX an OEM-grade convertible was not for nothing, as Mitsubishi put the ASC system into production in 1995.

If you’re a Nissan fan, this is a unique opportunity to own a very important piece of history. The day is fast approaching when the Nissan Z-cars will take their rightful place in history alongside some important performance machinery, and the cars built in the early 90s rightfully deserve a spot on that list. They ushered in an era of high-performance, technology-laden, rear-wheel-drive Japanese sports coupes that delivered absolutely astounding performance. This car plays an important role in the development of two separate vehicles, is in outstanding condition and is documented. In terms of investments, this is as blue-chip as it gets, and you’ll enjoy your investment every time you push that single button and watch all that steel smoothly vanish beneath the deck lid. This car won’t last.

Specifications:
Basic
Year
1991
Make
Nissan
Secondary Make
n/a
Model Name
300ZX
Secondary Model
n/a
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hobby Segment
Sports Car
Mileage
7505
Engine / Transmission
Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
3.0 V6
Engine Number
n/a
Fuel Specification
n/a
Fuel Delivery System Type
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission Type
5 Speed Manual
Transmission Spec
n/a
Transmission Number
n/a
Misc
Entertainment System Type
n/a
Battery Location
n/a
Battery Shut Off
n/a
Battery Charger
n/a
Interior
Interior Color
White
Seating Type
Bucket
Seat Material
Leather
Shifter Type
Floor
Center Console
Yes

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DB4GT & DB4GT Zagato

Two of the most valuable and collectable cars in Aston Martin's history - the DB4GT and DB4GT Zagato remain popular with Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts alike. With a combined volume of just 100 examples in total, these cars have fetched over £1m at auction. As pre-cursors to perhaps the most famous Aston Martin, the DB5, the DB4GT and DB4GT Zagato played a crucial role in defining some of the iconic design cues still used in by Aston Martin today

DB4GT

In October 1959, at the London Motor Show, an exciting new development of the DB4 was unveiled. With a shorter chassis, faired in headlamps and an uprated engine with 3 Weber carburettors, the DB4GT was designed to be equally at home on road and track.

The DB4GT was 85Kg lighter than the DB4 and was raced extensively with success by many famous drivers of the day. 75 ‘Touring’ bodied cars were built including several lightweight versions produced specifically for racing to demonstrate the car’s superb capabilities.

Specifications :

Price New: £ 4,534
Engine: DOHC Straight six, 3670 cc, 302 bhp @ 6000 rpm
240 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed manual DB
Suspension: Front: Telescopic shock absorbers and anti roll bar
Rear: double action lever arm shock absorbers
Brakes: Girling Servo assisted brakes with front and rear solid discs
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4353 x 1676 x 1321 mm
Weight: 1269 kg
Top Speed: 153 mph  

DB4GT Zagato
In late 1960 the DB4GT Zagato was unveiled at the London Motor Show, clothed in a stunningly beautiful and lightweight body from the famous Italian coachbuilder. Only 19 examples were produced and this rarity is reflected in their high value today.

Four chassis numbers of the original proposed series remained unused and in 1991, four “Sanction 2” Zagatos, bodied in Italy and built by R.S.Williams Ltd in Cobham were produced with authorisation from the factory.

Specifications
Price New: £ 5,470
Engine: DOHC Straight six, 3670 cc, 314 bhp @ 6600 rpm
240 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed manual DB
Suspension: Front: Telescopic shock absorbers and anti roll bar
Rear: double action lever arm shock absorbers
Brakes: Girling Servo assisted brakes with front and rear solid discs
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4353 x 1676 x 1321 mm
Weight: 1225kg
Top Speed: 153 mph
0 – 60 mph: 6.1 sec

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Aston Martin

1998
Aston Martin DB7
1998 Aston Martin DB7 Volante

Description:

Engine : n/a
 Body Style: Convertible
 Miles : 57683
 Stock #CN10184
 Interior Color: Silver
 Exterior Color : Silver
Certified Price: 34,900


The most beautiful car in the world, and possibly the most beautiful car ever built. That’s a weighty title but the Aston Martin DB7 is well up to the task. Flowing lines form an achingly gorgeous silhouette which is tightly wrapped around its mechanical components—a car like this simply could not be built today, a mere fifteen years after its introduction. Produced in both coupe and convertible form these cars will be standard bearers for generations to come. Expensive new and still highly exclusive this 1998 DB7 Volante is an instant front-of-the-line pass for social events worldwide.

With this car you simply must start outside—it turns heads for the right reasons. Unlike brasher supercars or more showy sports cars, the DB7 oozes class, its unmistakable style marking you out as someone with exquisite taste. Cumberland Gray covers the exterior surfaces and matches the stately persona of the car. Free from defects and in excellent condition the paintwork looks considerably younger than the 10 years old it is. New Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position S02 tires wrap around the original wheels. Lights and lenses are in excellent shape as are the badges and chrome trim. The top is neither torn nor discolored and the mechanism functions as new. The glass is original and in excellent condition. This is an exclusive car amongst exclusive cars: Only 240 were imported in 1998, coupe or Volante. Aston typically produces its cars in low volume and the price tag north of $150,000 certainly shortens the buyer list considerably.

The DB series was named after Sir David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947–1972). He was a natural adventurer who owned race horses, played polo, raced cars and motorcycles, and was a qualified pilot. In 1947, Brown saw a classified advertisement in The Times, offering for sale a High Class Motor Business. Brown acquired Aston Martin for £20,500 and the rest is history.

The powerful supercharged inline six and smooth five-speed manual transmission make the DB7 a relaxed cruiser with the potential to turn into a very fast cross country machine should you chance upon a clear country road. You’ll find the original engine under the bonnet, hand built and serialized on a plaque on the cam cover. Wiring, plumbing and other distractions are hidden under side covers or tucked out of the way. The powerplant gives this car superb speed, with a top speed of 171 mph. It also gives the DB7 great acceleration and power, going from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. There’s an air of presentation when the bonnet is lifted forward and the engine revealed—this is an Aston, after all.

Freshly serviced this Volante is ready to tour. Within the last year Bobby Rahal Aston Martin in PA replaced the tires, all coolant hoses, the A/C compressor and more. There are more than $7,000 worth of receipts—if you’re buying a car like this it’s important to know it’s been to a specialist!

The interior sports a pair of the most comfortable seats you’re likely to find anywhere. They look fantastic, are in like new shape and they retain the scent you’ll only get from Connolly leather. The plush carpets are in excellent condition, as are all of the hand stitched leather surfaces. Everything functions as new, and the only addition to the car is a new JVC CD player with an integrated HD tuner. You feel special simply sitting in the car…and that’s before you twist the key and take it out where you’ll be seen.

It’s rare to meet anyone who isn’t impressed by the DB7’s lithe yet discrete styling, and even with the top down the Volante makes many other cars look clumsy. Rivals like the Jaguar XKR convertible may offer similar performance but Aston Martin has far more cachet than its rival marque from Coventry, and even Ferrari struggles to match the prestige and exclusivity associated with Aston. The company remains a quintessentially English marque and is proud of its heritage. So if you crave exclusivity, style and class this DB7 is what you’re after.

Specifications:
Basic
Year
1998
Make
Aston Martin
Secondary Make
n/a
Model Name
DB7
Secondary Model
n/a
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hobby Segment
Luxury
Mileage
57683
Engine / Transmission
Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
n/a
Engine Number
n/a
Fuel Specification
n/a
Fuel Delivery System Type
n/a
Transmission Type
5 Speed Manual
Transmission Spec
n/a
Transmission Number
n/a
Misc
Entertainment System Type
n/a
Battery Location
n/a
Battery Shut Off
n/a
Battery Charger
n/a
Interior
Interior Color
Silver
Seating Type
Bucket
Seat Material
Leather
Shifter Type
Floor
Center Console
Yes
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Mitsubishi

1996
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Spyder
10,900 Actual Mile 3000GT VR4 Spyder Twin Turbo 6 Speed

Description:

 Engine : 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo
 Body Style: Spyder
 Miles ;10900
 Stock #131409
 Interior Color:Gray
 Exterior Color:Red
Certified Price: $45,900

We love 3000GT’s here, and we get our share of gorgeous ones in now and again. This one’s a mind blower, though; a bright Caracas Red over tan leather VR4 Spyder! There are only 10,900 miles on the clock, there are NO issues with the car anywhere, and it’s 100% factory original and unmodified down to the tires!

These cars are so rare many people don’t even know they exist. Converted by the open top experts at ASC, these Spyders were the first retractable hardtop cars offered to the American public since the 1959 Ford Sunliner! They were offered for sale in 1995 and 1996 only, with a production total of just over 800, with 346 built in 1996 like this one. A couple of us here remember drooling on the cars at the Detroit and Cleveland auto shows before recoiling in horror at the near $70,000 sticker price! The retractable roof was one of the coolest things we’d ever seen but we thought you’d have to be crazy to pay a $20,000+ premium over the hardtop!

Doing some research I found out where a lot of the money went; this was obviously no Sawzall job! ASC modified every exterior panel on the car other than the hood for additional structural rigidity and packaging. Not only did the doors require additional bracing they also got extra relays for the ‘express down’ feature when the top lowers. The front fenders are unique due to reinforcement of the body. The taillights were modified, the windshield header is modified and obviously the roof is gone, but there are a hundred small details from the relocation of seatback releases to a unique rear view mirror that needed replacement! Components like the CD changer, ABS module and ECU have new brackets or locations, and the radio’s amp was retuned to provide additional bass. Retuned spring and shock rates soften the ride while a new brake proportioning valve is adjusted for the additional weight and its distribution. Bumper and side skirts, moldings and emblems are reworked or replaced. The depth of the Spyder’s changes is thorough, comprehensive and completely in line with Mitsubishi’s philosophy that the 3000GT would be a world class touring car, top up or down!

This car is truly beautiful. Obviously it was spared all winters as a quick check of the body, undercarriage and interior all show NO evidence of abuse or rust. There shouldn’t be, the car averaged 900 miles a year from new! That’s the original exhaust from front to back, the original brakes, wheels and Michelin tires at all four corners and the dead stock, powerful and smooth motor up front! The A/C blows ice cold and the heater works great, just like everything else on the car. There’s a ton of power from the 320hp twin turbo mill up front and the transmission’s flawless!

The exterior is a beautiful Caracas Red, just as a hot drop top should be! The body of the car is shiny, dent-free and beautiful. All four factory chrome wheels are in excellent shape, the ground effects and bumpers are excellent with no cracking, splitting or chips and the lights and lenses are excellent with no clouding or discoloration. The car is a true head turner at any speed, top up or down!

The interior is in pristine condition. The seats are gorgeous with scar-free supple leather covers, the dash and center console are mark free and the carpet is in excellent shape. There’s a lot of stuff going on in here, too, from climate control to a wild large screen cassette radio (with in-trunk CD changer) to the Spyder-specific top and trunk switches to basic items like power windows, locks and mirrors, cruise, tilt, steering wheel radio controls and full gauges. The six-way power seat keeps you comfortable for quick blasts of speed in turns as well as road trips. Breathe deeply and smell nothing but clean leather and fresh air; this was a non smoking hot rod with a lighter that’s never done its job!

This car’s ready to go! Obviously, you’ll want to treat this one with the same care that’s been shown for the last thirteen years, but rest assured it’s ready at a moment’s notice to do your bidding. One of 346, 10,900 original miles and one of the coolest convertibles on the planet, this car was a star from day one. Far from an immobile museum piece, this car’s condition nonetheless warrants serious attention from collectors!

Specifications
Basic
Year
1996
Make
Mitsubishi
Secondary Make
n/a
Model Name
3000GT
Secondary Model
VR4 Spyder
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hobby Segment
Sports Car
Mileage
10900
Engine / Transmission
Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
3.0 V6 Twin Turbo
Engine Number
n/a
Fuel Specification
92/93 Octane
Fuel Delivery System Type
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission Type
6 Speed Manual
Transmission Spec
Getrag
Transmission Number
n/a
Misc
Entertainment System Type
n/a
Battery Location
n/a
Battery Shut Off
n/a
Battery Charger
n/a
Interior
Interior Color
Gray
Seating Type
Bucket
Seat Material
Cloth
Shifter Type
Floor
Center Console
Yes
Body
Body Style
Spyder
Doors
2
Body Color
n/a
Paint Type
n/a
Stripes
No
Chassis
Front Suspension Type
n/a
Rear Suspension Type
n/a
Axle Specification
n/a
Front Wheel Specification
n/a
Rear Wheel Specification
n/a
Front Tire Specification
n/a
Rear Tire Specification
n/a
Front Brakes Specification
n/a
Rear Brakes Specification
n/a
Spare
n/a
Exhaust Type
n/a
Muffler Type
n/a
History
Restoration Status
n/a
Mileage Since Restoration
n/a
Awards Summary
n/a
Historical Documents Summary
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