1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-S (S15) — Gray Metallic

Gray Metallic isn't the colour that gets an S15 noticed, and that's part of the appeal of this one. A 1999 Spec-S with 136,000 km, the naturally aspirated SR20DE, a five-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. No turbo, 165 PS and 196 Nm, which is enough to enjoy the chassis without the hardware that tends to get an S15 thrashed and then patched.

The Spec-S gets overlooked because the Spec-R has the turbo and the six-speed, but an NA car that hasn't been leaned on is a better starting point than a tired turbo car, and it asks less of you to keep running. The mileage is real-world for a car that was two and a half decades old when it came through us, and the body is the same two-door coupe shape whatever sits under the bonnet. A sensible S15 for someone who wants the look and the balance without the Spec-R upkeep.

Repair history not recorded for this vehicle.

• Chassis: S15
• Engine: SR20DE 2.0L NA inline-4
• Power: 165 PS
• Torque: 196 Nm
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
• Body: 2-door sports coupe
• Exterior Color: Gray Metallic
• Mileage: 136,000 km