1991 Nissan President Sovereign

1991 Nissan President Sovereign
Chassis no. JHG50-004220
4,494cc DOHC Aluminum V8 Engine
Computer Controlled Fuel Injection
278bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Automatic
4-Wheel Multlink Hydraulic Active Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Well documented from new
*Not sold new outside of Japan
*Incredibly rare in the US
*Perfect for Radwood, JDM shows, or general driving luxury

THE NISSAN PRESIDENT

The Nissan President was introduced in 1965 as the first full-sized luxury car specifically made for the Japanese Domestic Market, beating the Toyota Century to the market by two years. Save for cosmetic and mechanical updates, the original architecture would soldier on for 24 years until G50 platform was released in October of 1989. A completely new vehicle powered by the new VH45DE V8 engine, the new President was created for the world market as the basis (in short wheelbase form) for Infiniti's new top-of-the-line model, the Q45. The new President featured a whisper-quiet cabin that ensconced its occupants in either silk wool or option Connolly leather seats – power operated for all four occupants—and a central control console for the rear passengers. The hydraulic active suspension with V-TSC traction control and viscous limited slip differential ensured a smooth ride no matter what the conditions.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This elegant bit of Japanese Domestic Market forbidden fruit was delivered new on June 25th, 1991 to an owner just outside of Tokyo. According to its factory certificate, the original of which accompanies the car, it was ordered with an extended 5-year warranty. Finished in Dark Bluish Black Pearl paint (KJ6) over optional grey Connolly leather seating, it is the apogee of understated luxury.

Well maintained, as documented by numerous service records and inspection sheets that accompany the car, it was brought stateside in August 2016 and acquired by the current owner in January of 2017 with 39,082 kilometers. Kept in a climate-controlled garage since purchase, an additional 1,200 kilometers have been added, for a total of 40,300 showing today (about 25,041 miles). Retaining ample paperwork from its time in Japan, it even has its original extra set of keys, rear audio/visual remote, owner's handbooks, and the special President key wallet with accompanying box that would have come with the car when new. Perfect for Radwood or just riding around in the pinnacle of 1990s comfort, this President is ready to glide into the care of its next lucky owner.