1987 Spartan II - The Neo-Classic Nissan You Didn't Know You NeededThis is a 1987 Spartan II. A car so gloriously excessive, so delightfully unnecessary, that it could only have been conceived in the 1980sa decade that believed subtlety was for cowards. Built on the rock-solid Nissan 300ZX (Z31) platform, this rolling fever dream blends the performance of a Japanese sports coupe with the styling of a Great Gatsby fever dream, resulting in a vehicle that looks like a 1930s gangster car got lost in a time machine and crash-landed in Reagan's America.Let's Talk DesignSpanning longer than your neighbor's Silverado and adorned with chrome accents that could signal the International Space Station, the Spartan II was designed for people who saw a Zimmer or a Clenet and thought, 'Not quite ostentatious enough.' The front end is an homage to the pre-war era, complete with a massive grille that could swallow a Smart Car whole, while the extended fenders and swooping body lines make you feel like you should be chauffeuring a bank robber to the state line. The spare tire humps on the fenders - Functional? No. Stylish? Yes. But they are there, and that counts for something.A 300ZX in DisguiseUnderneath all the pre-war luxury cosplay, the Spartan II retains its Nissan 300ZX DNA, meaning it doesn't just look uniqueit actually works. That means fuel injection instead of finicky carburetors, disc brakes all around, and the kind of reliability that lets you focus on how ostentatious you look, rather than whether you'll make it home. The 3.0L VG30E V6 delivers respectable power, enough to get you moving in stately fashion but not so much that you'll get yourself into trouble. Like wearing a top hat to brunchyou're making a statement, but you're still in control.The Interior - 1980s Futurism Meets Art Deco GrandeurSlide into the cabin and you'll find yourself immersed in a world of plush leather, woodgrain trim, and digital dash readouts straight out of 'Blade Runner.' Nissan's 300ZX interior remains mostly intact, meaning you get actual functioning climate control, an automatic transmission that doesn't feel like an existential crisis, and seats that don't require a chiropractor's supervision. It's part yacht, part sci-fi, and all wonderful.Who Buys a Spartan II?That's the real question, isn't it? The Spartan II was never a car for people who wanted to blend in. It was for the discerning few who looked at a standard 300ZX and thought, 'Needs more chrome and at least three times the hood.' It was for eccentric millionaires, casino owners, and anyone who needed a car that could plausibly serve as both a getaway vehicle and a parade float.Why You Need This CarOwning a Spartan II isn't about practicality, nor is it about sheer performance. It's about drama, character, and making people wonder who, exactly, you are. It's a car that will get you noticed at every red light, every gas station, and every Cars & Coffee event where people pretend to care about Miatas. It is luxury, nostalgia, and unfiltered 1980s weirdness wrapped into one gloriously excessive package.And here's the kicker: it's rare. Spartan only made a handful of these coach-built masterpieces, and this might be your one shot at acquiring one before they're all locked away in private collections or eccentric millionaires' garages.So if you have a deep love for the bizarre, the beautiful, and the bold, this 1987 Spartan II is waiting for you.Contact us todaybefore someone else with impeccable taste and a jar of Grey Poupon beats you to it.
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