1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible 5-Speed, no reserve at $2,100
No-reserve Z32 convertible on a clean CA title; current bid is a small fraction of recent sales.
Ended Why we picked it
Why we picked it: This is a 1993 300ZX convertible with the 3.0-liter VG30DE V6, a clean California title in the seller's name, and 49,887 miles as indicated by the seller. It is on Hagerty Marketplace with no reserve, and the bid was $2,100 when we checked, with the auction ending October 27. Bids usually climb near the end, so expect it to finish well above that. Even so, with no reserve it will sell to the high bidder.
The seller reports a recent water pump, timing components, clutch, tune-up parts, battery and tires. The car was converted from the factory automatic to a five-speed manual, and it has coilovers with camber kits, a Stillen lip, an Injen intake and an aftermarket stereo. The known flaw listed is creasing and wear on the driver's seat. Clean manual Z32 drivers have been selling for $12,500 to $15,250, so there is room here if bidding stays sensible.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $3,500. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $12,500–$15,250, so the middle of the market is about $13,875. That put this car 75% under.
Naturally aspirated Z32 manual drivers with 49k-67k miles sold for $12,500 to $15,250 in late September and early October 2026, including a 49k-mile 1993 convertible at $14,500 on BaT. This car is modified and was converted from automatic, so it should land at or below the middle of that range.
- 1993 300ZX Convertible, 49k mi, manual, BaT sold $14,500 (Oct 2026)
- 1996 300ZX, 67k mi, manual, Cars & Bids sold $15,250 (Sep 2026)
- 1990 300ZX 2+2, 65k mi, manual, BaT sold $12,500 (Sep 2026)
- CLASSIC.COM 300ZX naturally aspirated Z32 market (CMB $13,272)
What to check
- The automatic-to-manual swap needs checking: ask what donor parts were used (pedal box, clutch master/slave, driveshaft, ECU or wiring changes) and whether a check-engine light is present.
- CARFAX has a reporting gap from 1995 to 2012, so ask for any records from those years and inspect for past accident repair.
- Z32 convertibles are prone to top frame, seal and drain problems; check for water in the footwells and trunk and that the top latches cleanly.
- The VG30DE is a tight engine bay; confirm the timing belt and water pump work with receipts.
- Coilovers and camber kits change ride and alignment; ask for the settings and check for uneven tire wear.
- The factory fog lights were replaced with air ducts, so returning it to stock means sourcing parts.
Making it drive like new
This is a good base for a light restomod. Start by sorting the swap properly with a fresh clutch hydraulic system and a good shifter bushing kit. Then add a quality coilover setup tuned for the road, a brake upgrade (twin-turbo Z32 calipers are a common swap; confirm fitment), and modern LED lighting. Inside, replace the worn driver's seat cover, and a new top and seals will keep it dry.
How it ended
Bidding reached $3,500 but the car didn't sell (ended Oct 27, 2026). Unsold cars often get relisted, so it may turn up again.
