1990 Nissan 300ZX Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1990 Nissan 300ZX marked a bold leap forward in design and technology for Nissan’s Z-car lineage. As part of the Z32 generation, it replaced the aging Z31 model and redefined the sports car segment with its sleek, aerodynamic styling and advanced engineering. Designed by Toshio Yamashita, the 300ZX featured a wide stance, flush-mounted headlights, and a modern, rounded body that departed from the angular lines of its predecessor.

Under the hood, the base model housed a 3.0-liter DOHC VG30DE V6 producing 222 horsepower. The 300ZX also introduced innovations like Super HICAS four-wheel steering and multi-link suspension, enhancing handling and stability.

Praised for its performance, refinement, and value, the 1990 300ZX earned a spot on Car and Driver’s Ten Best list for multiple years. It was also a strong seller in the U.S., helping to elevate Nissan’s reputation. Road & Track wrote in its March 1989 issue, “Even in its base configuration ... one of the best sports cars in the world.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Arctic White Pearl (QN0) over tan cloth upholstery

• Powered by a 3.0-liter DOHC VG30DE V6 producing 222 hp

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Optional T-Tops

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• High-back bucket seats

• Sunroof with individual sliders

• Multi-link suspension front and rear

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, driver’s seat

• Driver-focused cockpit with digital climate controls

• 160-mph speedometer and 9,000-rpm tachometer (6,500 redline)

• Cruise control

• Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 225/50ZR16 tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections include chips, paint loss where driver’s mirror connects to body, and paint loss on driver’s side rocker panel

• Wear on edges of sunroof

• Wear on shifter and ash tray cover

Included

• Carpeted 300ZX floor mats

• Tan carpet dash cover

• Spare tire

• Jack

• Lug wrench

• Keys

• Owner’s manual and warranty info

Ownership History

This 1990 Nissan 300ZX GS is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.