Nissan Fairlady Z (Z32) / 300ZX scale model!

My first ignition model was a Nissan Skyline 2000 GTS-R R31, bought last year, and I was really amazed by the quality and finish of the actual model. Also, it was very difficult to find the R31 and back then, it was the only model missing from my Skyline collection.

A few days ago, I came across with this beautiful version of the Fairlady Z (Z32) by ignition model, and although I already did have the Z32 in my collection (earlier post), I couldn't resist...! I am very glad that I bought it as it is truly a fantastic model!!!

Nissan Fairlady 300ZX Twin Turbo (Z32) diecast model arrived

This is another beautiful scale model straight from Japan. It's a Nissan Fairlady 300ZX Twin Turbo (Z32) 1992 of Kanagawa Police by Hikoseven (earlier post)!

More photos after the jump!

Nissan Fairlady Z (300ZX) concept for sale on eBay

A Nissan Fairlady Z Z32 (aka 300ZX) - one of nicest Japanese sports cars in my opinion - convertible is not big news, however one with a folding hardtop is! The production cabriolet version went on sale in 1993, along with the T-top and standard versions, but before this, in 1991 Nissan produced a concept version that was shown at a number of auto shows. The concept featured a power-folding, retractable hardtop.

The concept was built  with American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) and it is now for sale on eBay, with a Buy-It-Now price of $62,000. Power is provided by the standard 3.0L V6, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The car has only 8,202 miles on the clock. According to the seller's listing, the original build cost was in excess of $800,000.

And just some history... Nissan utilized the Cray-II supercomputer to completely design the 300ZX with a form of CAD software. This made the 300ZX one of the first production cars to be developed in a CAD program!

Some more Nissan scale models ordered

Updated on Nov 02 

The "Nissan Fairlady Z 240ZG (HS30)" model was replaced by a Fairlady Z Z432R (PS30SB) model

Life continues and so are my orders for new scale models! This time I focused on Nissan Fairlady models, along with a couple of Skylines and a Pulsar GTI-R model. The latter one will be available next year, but I was lucky enough to be able to place a pre-order.

• Nissan Fairlady Z Z432R (PS30SB) – Orange by Kyosho
• Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZR (HZ31) – Crystal White by Kyosho
• Nissan Fairlady 300ZX Twin Turbo (Z32) 1992 Kanagawa Police by Hikoseven
• Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) NISMO version 2007 – White by Ebbro
• Nissan Skyline Turbo C Fuji 1000km 1983 No.11 by Tomytec
• Nissan Skyline (HR31) No.23 1987 Inter Tec by Kyosho 
• Nissan Pulsar GTI-R 1991 Test version by Lumyno