When it comes to discussing JDM legends, most are quick to praise the Nissan Skyline GTR, Toyota Supra, and Mazda RX7 FD for their innovative styling, legendary motors, and unstoppable prowess on the track. One car, however, always seems to get the short end of the stick. The Nissan Z32 300ZX. While Godzilla and company were busy stealing the spotlight, the “Fairlady Z” worked silently in the background, decimating competition that included icons like the C4 Corvette ZR1 and Porsche 944 turbo. The 300ZX was a fantastic car that didn’t get the recognition it deserved until recently, when collector grade examples began to pop up on the market. We’d say this particular 1993 model year 300ZX is fit for a collection as well. A Japanese market example that’s racked up only 72,096 verified km’s over the years (44k miles for our stateside folks), this Z32 is an untouched, pristine example of this forgotten sport coupe, and is a great investment for anyone looking to get into a future classic at a reasonable price. The exterior is finished in a beautiful coat of original Nissan sapphire blue metallic paint (TK3). This paint has a unique blue/teal hue to it and looks fantastic on the smooth, futuristic body lines of this Fairlady. Purists will enjoy the fact that the body is free of any and all modifications, with everything stock on the exterior down to the mint condition OEM 5 spoke alloys. Better yet, the body is free of major dents, and the clearcoat is still in like-new condition. With only a few dings here and there (typical for a 28 year old vehicle) this 300ZX is still in immaculate shape and appears to have been cared for meticulously by the previous owner. This same level of cleanliness extends into the interior, which stands as a lovely testament to the beauty of Japanese bubble market engineering. The full power seats are fully functional and trimmed in a nice blue-grey cloth. The upholstery has no rips, tears or burns, and goes along nicely with the matching dash plastics. The dash is free of any cracking, fading or other damage, and all buttons and switches work as expected, down to the unique digital climate control readout. This is honestly one of the most comfortable interiors of any classic JDM car and it would do an excellent job keeping you cozy on long road trips. Look up and you’ll notice the two factory T Tops intact and fully functional, a fun option for cruising in those spring and summer months! Turn the key, pop the hood, and let’s check out the powerplant on this Z. This particular example was optioned from the factory with a naturally aspirated 3.0 V6, Nissan’s stout VG30DE. While this isn’t the twin turbocharged version that was competing against supercars, this NA V6 motor puts out a satisfactory amount of power and torque with no forced induction needed. Mated to a smooth shifting automatic transmission, the combo makes for a great option for hassle free daily driving, and is easy to service thanks to it being identical to the USDM Z32. If you’re a 90’s JDM nut looking for a underrated collector car to add to your fleet, this Fairlady is Z one for you.