2005 Nissan 350Z GT4

If you’re hoping to find a Playstation in the back of this 350Z, then you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re looking for an extremely low-mileage GT4 in wonderful condition, then you’re very much in the right place.

The vendor is no stranger to the marque either, having proven to be a serial 350Z enthusiasts and owner, thanks to the distinctly ‘old school’ analogue feel of the cars: Three pedals, a naturally- aspirated engine and rear-wheel-drive are a winning combination, after all.

Having been made aware of the car - number 72 of 176 - five years prior to purchase, he eventually managed to buy the car from its second owner, after the first owner refused to part with the car - and who can blame him?

Initially used as a weekend toy, our vendor decided the car was too nice to put any excessive mileage on the odometer, and so it was pulled off the road and dry-stored for an extended period of time, right up until the car was delivered to The Market.

Interestingly, the story for the low mileage is that the original owner purchased the car from new, and then proceeded to barely use it on account of having purchased their first Ferrari, meaning the 350Z was sat and used extremely sparingly.

350Z enthusiasts will also know that these GT4 editions benefitted from the 2006 MY engine upgrades, but still gets away with the cheaper <2005 road tax of £300.

In wonderfully original condition, and benefitting from a major service (stamped in the record) just before it was delivered to us, this GT4 is a true ‘unicorn’ among the 350Z fraternity, and an opportunity not to be missed.

On the outside, the flowing lines of the 350Z still look impressively fresh and attractive to this day, and this particular example is wonderfully straight throughout with no signs of any dents or damage to the bodywork.

All of the light lenses are wonderfully clear and free of any damage, whilst there is only the most minor scuff noted to the nearside front bumper, along with the usual smattering of stone chips to both the front and rear ends.

The model-specific 18-inch wheels still retain an impressive shine and contrast well against the gold Brembo brake calipers, though there are a few kerb grazes here-and-there, so we’d suggest possibly refurbishing the wheels to bring them in line with the rest of the vehicle.

As expected from a vehicle with such low mileage, the interior is in fantastic condition and shrugs off its age with ease, meaning you’d be forgiven for thinking this car is half, if not a quarter of its actual age.

The seats display some minor creasing as is commensurate with the mileage of the vehicle, though there are no rips, tears or scuffs to note, with the leather remaining wonderfully supple and with an impressive sheen.

The carpets, too are in great condition with no noted staining, and the headlining is in pristine condition. The door cards and inner sill trims have a few very light marks, though certainly nothing that detracts from the condition of the cabin.

All of the systems work within the vehicle, the air-conditioning blows ice cold, and the heated seats work well and get nice and warm quickly - perfect for those winter months.

Of particular note is the fact that the car is original throughout, even down to the factory stereo and BOSE system remaining in place.

Looking underneath the shapely bodywork, there is some surface ‘bloom’ to the usual places such as the suspension components and exhaust, though nothing which sets any alarm bells ringing.

The vendor does note that the original exhaust system is still in place, something that is hard to find on most 350Z these days, as they were almost considered a consumable item by many owners. Whilst a nice stainless-steel system would certainly open up the V6 engine and let it sing, the vendor opted to keep the car completely original, and the system that is in place doesn’t appear to be blowing in any way.

Under the bonnet, the V6 engine looks wonderfully fresh and has evidently seen the care of fastidious owners through its lifetime, though there isn’t much to see on account of the sea of black plastic ‘dress up’ covers. From what we can see, there doesn’t appear to be any oil or fluid leaks, nor were there any untoward noises that we noted.

During our short test drive, the car felt wonderfully tight and responsive, with the short-shift gearbox and clutch action being fantastically direct, and the noise of the V6 engine becoming addictive - it’s not hard to see why these two-seater sports cars are gaining a strong following.

The most recent MOT certificate - dated 23 June 2021 - was a first-time pass, with no noted advisories, giving this ‘Z’ a clean bill of health for the next owner.

In addition to the clean MOT, the car has also recently had a full main service at 11,564 miles on 23 June 2021, which was carried out by Auto-Tech of Melksham.

Included with the car is a full complement of original dealer handbooks, the ‘welcome to your Z’ book pack and manuals, stamped service record and several invoices.

Of particular interest are the original purchase invoice dated 25 April 2005, showing the car was purchased for a total of £26,529.17 by the first owner from Nissan West Way of Wolverhampton. The invoice also shows the optional extras fitted to the car, which are as follows:

• RAC Trackstar pack
• Colour-coded parking sensors
• ‘Supaguard’ leather pack

In addition to the paperwork, the presentation box for the keys is also present, with a total of two sets of keys present, along with the supplying dealership’s key tag.

Original, unmolested and with low mileage, this is almost a perfect situation for anyone looking to get into the world of 350Z’s.

Presenting in outstanding condition throughout and mechanically excellent, this really is an opportunity not to be missed by any Nissan or sports car enthusiast, offering the chance to purchase an almost as-new sports car from 2005.

So go on, fire up the playstation, enjoy some nostalgic virtual racing, and then place your bids on the car to enjoy the real thing!

As it sits, we estimate this 2005 Nissan 350Z GT4 edition to fetch in the region of £15,000 and £19,000 when the hammer falls.

Viewing is always encouraged and as stated this car is located at our Abingdon headquarters; we are open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing to make an appointment. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.