This 1986 Nissan 300ZX was purchased new in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on May 28, 1986. Affectionately nicknamed “Lucy” by the one and only lady owner, it has been perpetually garaged, professionally (and meticulously) serviced, and always cleaned and detailed to perfection. It is a truly cherished “one of a kind” 300ZX and an automobile that would be extremely difficult to replace.

As our journey with Lucy continues, in mid-1987, the owner moved to Appleton, Wisconsin where Lucy resided for the last 30 years. Never driven in inclement weather and faithfully garaged, Lucy has remained in outstanding condition as evident by the original gleaming factory “Hot Red” paint, interior, and engine bay. The miles are thoroughly documented and currently stand at just under 70,000 pampered miles. It is reported that the car was never abused or mistreated and the level of high-point care shows throughout. Every stitch of notable paperwork is included with the Z from day one, including the original window sticker (all of the documents are original - no copies), finance agreement, lifetime rust-proofing (which was applied the same day the car was sold by the dealer), oil changes, repairs, maintenance, tires, and even receipts for professional detailing. Nearly every service and maintenance performed on the 300ZX was completed by the Nissan Dealership throughout the life of the car. The binder of paperwork contains over 75 documents and there are multiple sets of OEM keys.

The current owner conveys that the condition is simply stunning given the fact that it is 31 years old. Lucy was carefully driven over the years and as such there are some modest signs of road use. Very small nicks in the leading edge of the nose are present along with small areas along the rockers. The original factory-applied paint retains a deep gloss; however some of the painted pinstripes are thin in areas from waxing and buffing. The brightwork around the car looks nearly new with no signs of corrosion or fading. The rubber trim and weather stripping is immaculate. The wheels show very well but with some minor scuffing. The engine bay is very tidy, and displays all the signs of perpetual professional maintenance. It is unaltered from stock. The interior shows little, if any, signs of wear or use and remains in mint condition. Pampered, babied, and gently used, are the best words that come to mind to describe this exceptional 300ZX.

Among the many respected standards and extras on this exemplary Nissan is the fuel-injected 3.0-liter V-6 engine with a five-speed manual transmission, tinted glass T-tops, rear spoiler, factory alloy wheels, air conditioning that functions properly, vocal warning system, electric remote side view mirrors, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, four-wheel disc brakes, illuminated entry system, AM/FM radio with cassette player, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear window defogger, rear window wiper, and eight-way adjustable sports seats.

The conscientious owner believes that as a new generation of automobile enthusiasts enter the market, the opportunity to acquire cars like this one are on the leading edge of the logical evolution of collectable cars. Early Datsun Zs, such as the 240, 260, and 280s have, he reports, already leaped dramatically forward. For the Nissan ZX series, a new opportunity now presents itself as a wise investment that will provide the new owner with not only a rare example by condition, but one that he projects will continue to grow in value as astute buyers continue to enter the market in search of cars from this era - especially those examples in absolutely pure, original, and unaltered condition from stock. Add in the loving care of one owner from new, the arguably best color combination, and a full binder of complete documentation that testifies to the care this car has received – and you will find this 1986 300ZX to be one of the best examples extant.