1984 Datsun 300ZX Turbo 50th Anniversary Edition

Description

Datsun made its reputation with its Z cars, launched in 1970 with the 2.4-liter 240Z sports coupe and followed by a string of successes, including the 260Z, 280Z, and 280ZX. To commemorate Nissan’s five decades in auto business, the Japanese carmaker unveiled the 1984 Datsun 300ZX Turbo 50th Anniversary Edition, a powerful and limited-quantity sports car that Car and Driver admitted was impressive, and disappointing at the same time. While the magazine touted the special edition 300ZX’s speed, handling, braking, overhead cams, turbocharger, and triple odometers — “All the modern GT goodies are present and accounted for in one neat, $18,699 package”

Only 5,148 of these special edition sports cars were manufactured for the U.S. market, plus an additional 300 for Canada — all with two-tone Light Pewter and Black paint and a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. The Z-cars’ combination of performance and scarcity continue to make them desirable, especially when they’re low-mileage, well-kept examples like this one.

Highlights

• Offered with only 16,795 miles at the time of listing, believed to be original

• One of only 5,148 50th Anniversary special editions produced for the U.S.

• 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine producing 200 horsepower and 227 lb-ft of torque

• 50th Anniversary Edition two-tone Light Pewter and Black with gold pinstriping over black leather

• Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (one of only 1,436)

• 50th Anniversary badge on driver’s side behind the front wheel well

• 50th anniversary logos on the front seats and on the carpeted floor mats

• Digital instrumentation includes readouts for:

  • Speed

  • RPM

  • Fuel level

  • Coolant temperature

  • Oil pressure

  • Voltage

• Digital compass in the center of the dash with digital display monitoring engine efficiency and g forces

• Rocker-panel extensions with “turbo” lettering

• Bronze mirror-tinted removable glass T-top roof panels

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Two-door hatchback

• Rear-wheel drive

• Front spoiler

• Flared wheel arches

• Wears both Datsun and Nissan branding

• Seats include power-adjustable lumbar, lateral support, and mini bass speakers

• Digital clock

• Air-conditioning

• Power windows

• Power door locks

• 80-watt Bodysonic sound system with AM/FM cassette and Bodysonic amplifier

• Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

• Power antenna

• Mirror controls

• Pop-up headlights

• Three-way adjustable dampers

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Vinyl sleeves in rear compartment for the removable roof panels

• Factory 16-inch alloy wheels with gold-painted inserts

• Kumho 225/50 2R16 tires (Year of make: 2020 front, 2021 rear)

• One option available: Four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission

Known Imperfections

• Light corrosion on underside

• Rust spot on muffler

• Plastic covering on floor mats is discolored

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Dealer brochure

• 50th Anniversary binder

• Service records

• Original window sticker

• Warranty information

• 300ZX Audio Demo cassette tape

• Four keys: Original gold ignition key, original uncut gold ignition key, and two spare keys (one with a Fred Anderson Datsun dealership keychain)

Ownership History

According to the CARFAX Vehicle Report, the original owner of this 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo purchased the car from Fred Anderson Datsun in Asheville, North Carolina, on 6 August 1984 and registered it in Weaverville, North Carolina. Nineteen years later, it was sold on 12 September 2003 and registered in Unicoi, Tennessee. The 300ZX was purchased by the consigner on 16 February 2024 and registered in Leland, North Carolina.

Additional Notes

A Hagerty Marketplace representative is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 Email: mwaters@hagerty.com