It did however have 8,800 miles.
It was a fascinating time in America for large Japanese sedans. Toyota entered the luxury market with the Lexus LS400. This car still resonates with ’90s automotive enthusiasts. The new luxury brand Infiniti was on the opposite side. Its curious Q45 was also there. The V8 engine powered both sedans, but the Q45’s unusual styling prevented it from becoming a huge sales success.
Fast forward to more than 30 years. The first-generation Q45, like many other motoring oddities, developed a cult following. However, we suspect even hardcore enthusiasts were shocked to see the 1992 model fetch $27,000 on Doug DeMuro’s quirky auction site Cars & Bids. For effect, $ 27,000. This is still a significant discount from the Q45’s original sticker cost in 1992. It ranged between $44,000 to $49,000 depending on the trim level. It’s still a significant increase on the average Kelley Blue Book price of $1,500 for a Q45 in good condition.
It suffices to say that this Q45 is more than just being decent. The car has only 8,800 miles according to the auction, which ended on January 29, at mid-afternoon. The Q45 is shown in 112 photos on the auction listing. It looks brand new from all angles. Although we don’t know how many Q45s exist, it is possible that this car could be the most beautiful and lowest-mileage in the country.
It’s also the most expensive Q45, with the winning bid at $27,000. Three bidders battled it out to place the winning bid, and the price soared towards the end. Although the user’s profile lists a Cars & Bids registration day of December 2020, it is possible that the bidder is a California-based dealer with the same name.
We truly hope that whatever the future holds, this Infiniti will be a great one.
