Although plenty of other Japanese sports cars from the '90s have skyrocketed

 Although plenty of other Japanese sports cars from the '90s have skyrocketed 

in value over the past few years, the value of the Z32 Nissan 300ZX has remained relatively affordable. The car debuted for the 1990 model year and immediately impressed critics, with Car and Driver declaring, "We can think of no other car that offers more style and sculptured, buttoned-down beauty for the money." The twin-turbo version is the fastest, but even the cheaper naturally-aspirated cars

 packed plenty of grunt straight from the factory. There are plenty of issues to watch out for when buying a cheap 300ZX, but get one in good condition and they're arguably still one of the best performance bargains on the market.

Project car builders will also benefit from the large aftermarket surrounding the car, with plenty of off-the-shelf options for both performance and cosmetic improvements available. Anyone looking to buy the cheapest examples will likely find themselves with plenty of work to do straight away, as cheap 300ZXs tend to be poorly maintained. Scruffy but mechanically-sound examples can still be found within budget though, with a manual '96 300ZX selling for just $8,100 on Bring a Trailer in January 2023.