Probably the world's best Nissan 350Z is for sale

One owner, less than four thousand miles, not a single modification - and just a bit more than its new price

By Matt Bird / Thursday, 20 November 2025 / Loading comments

While the early part of the 21st century is best known - in the car world, at least - for the resurgence of the hot hatch, it was a great time for the two-door coupe as well. Think about it (just don’t think too long, or it’ll make you sad): there was a Mazda RX-8, a Vauxhall Monaro, a second gen Audi TT that was better to drive than the first, an Alfa Brera and GT, the Z4, the Cayman… what a time. Before even thinking about the Evora and Scirocco that came later on. And probably some others we’ve forgotten about.

It would have taken something quite special to stand out in that lot, and yet that’s exactly what the Nissan 350Z achieved. It was a return to the roots of the Z car, after the Z32 300ZX never quite captured hearts and minds like early two-door, two-seat Datsuns and Nissans had. Out went twin turbos, a T-top and the tech; in came a brawny nat-asp V6, looks to die for, and conspicuous value for money: a decade after the 300, the 350 was £10k cheaper. All of which would probably have been enough on its own, but thanks to a limited-slip diff, good suspension and sorted balance, the Zed drove nicely as well. It was everything fans wanted from a 21st century Z car, and probably a bit more on top.

And for those that needed something extra, the aftermarket soon had all sorts to offer for the Z33. The 3.5 V6 had plenty of headroom in it, widebody kits looked brilliant, and a standard limited-slip diff could be combined with front axle tweaks for a powersliding superstar. Tokyo Drift wouldn’t have been the same film without a 350Z, and we all know it.

All of which means most 350Zs are, er, well used by now. As they should be. But as we move (sadly) away from a time when mass market manufacturers could offer a big engine in a pretty coupe with a standard manual gearbox, the best Zeds surely look more attractive. There are still usable examples out there for reasonable money as reminders of all that was good, but collector-grade examples are few and far between. Because who was thinking about preserving a 350 when they did such great skids?

The story of this one must be interesting. It’s one of the later, 313hp examples (HR really did stand for High Rev), complete with the GT Pack that brought those delectable Rays wheels. Universal Silver Metallic over Quartz Beige isn’t a colour scheme we’ve seen before; at least nobody could accuse it of being obvious. And it’s a nice break from the orange. But the most notable thing about this Zed is its mileage: there’s fewer than 4,000 miles on the odometer. 3,713, to be precise.

With one owner, too. Maybe it was a retirement present kept for best, or a prize saved for summer. The MOT history, understandably, shows a period off the road, but it was serviced and MOT’d last month, which is encouraging for anyone who immediately wants to get stuck in. A Zed is a simpler sports car than something like, say, an RX-8, or anything with forced induction, and that must count in its favour 20 years later. Such an impeccably unmodified example, complete with a sticker from its original supplying dealer, probably belongs in a collection, but it would be great to see such a specimen in real life. Just leave that traction control button well alone.

SPECIFICATION | NISSAN 350Z

Engine: 3,498cc, V6
Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Power (hp): 313@6,800rpm
Torque (lb ft): 264@4,800rpm
MPG: 24.1
CO2: 280g/km
First registered: 2007
Recorded mileage: 3,783
Price new: £29,295 (with GT Pack)
Yours for: £29,950