MODEL HISTORY:-, The Nissan 350Z was released in 2002 as a coupé and could be ordered in any one of a bewildering five different trim levels. The convertible came along a year later with a powered fabric hood - and just the two trim levels., Both versions are front-engined, rear-wheel-drive Old School sportscars with just the two seats but a very usable boot. The engine is a 3.5-litre V6, which develops 287bhp and 274lb/ft of torque, endowing the 350Z with a top speed of 155mph and a 0-62mph time of around five-and-a-half seconds. , Mid-range torque is especially impressive, and keen drivers will appreciate that this is a much better indicator of quick cross-country times than any standing start acceleration figure ever could be., Available with both an automatic and manual gearbox, the 350Z was later made available in various NISMO-fettled guises, which upped the performance stakes considerably, albeit at a cost. , The Nissan 350Z was also campaigned competitively in racing, as well as in the then-new sport of drifting. These might have been diametrically opposed disciplines but the 350Z was hugely effective in both and its motorsport success bolstered its reputation as a proper sportscar, something its appearance in Forza Motorsport 2 and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift did nothing to dispel. , Curiously unloved here in the United Kingdom, discerning enthusiasts are starting to wake up to its performance potential, especially as values still don’t reflect how satisfying it is to own and drive., OUR VEHICLE:-, Finished in Gunmetal Grey this completely standard, low mileage Nissan 350Z is one of the rare GT models and was fitted with the full factory NISMO body kit and NISMO LMGT4 alloy wheels from new., Part of a private collection for the last four years, it’s been dry stored and has accrued just 1,500 miles in that time following a modest recommission when he bought it from its first and only previous owner. , This is a stunning example of a rapidly appreciating modern classic, so if you’ve ever fancied adding one to your fleet, please read on., These shutlines are what you get when Japanese engineering meets high-quality curation. Razor-sharp and so tight they could have been Sharpied on, they conspire with the car’s colour to make it look like it’s been carved from a solid ingot., And Gunmetal Grey is such a good colour to finish a 350Z in as it fades gently into the background, letting the NISMO-enhanced shape take centre stage., What a shape it is, too. From the 19-inch Ray’s Eng LMGT4 forged monoblock alloy wheels to the huge rear spoiler, it’s as beautiful as it is purposeful., As you can see, it’s also in a very good condition. We’ve discussed the shutlines already but to them you can add almost flawless paintwork, no dents, dinks or other damage to the panels, and an overall fit ‘n’ finish that backs up the car’s 61,000 mile odometer reading., The wheels are in great condition and they’re fitted with matching Falken FK452 tyres. The Brembo brake calipers that peer coyly from behind them look fabulous. The light lenses and badges are free of damage, and the side and rear window glazing is unmarked., (The advisory for the windscreen on the last MoT you might have seen prompted the previous owner to get it replaced, so that’s no longer an issue.), The seats aren’t only a gorgeous shape they’re also as supportive as you’d expect in a sportscar of this calibre. Of course, they adjust at the touch of a button, and are heated, something that’ll make your winter commute much more pleasant., The orange accents and stitching not only make a striking contrast with the black leather but the colour scheme also matches the instrument markings. , The space behind them is filled with cubbyholes and Bose speakers - mated to the factory fitted Bose headunit., The door cards are simple and clean and in an excellent condition. In fact, that’s true of the whole interior, which is elegant in , GUN METAL GREY, 3 owners, £14,995