First 2003 Nissan 350Z™ - VIN #0000001 - To Be Available on eBay Motors

GARDENA, Calif., August 19, 2002 -- Nissan North America, Inc., (NNA) today announced that the first 2003 Nissan 350Z™, VIN 0000001, will be available for bidding on eBay Motors. Nissan, in conjunction with the Entertainment Industry Foundation, will donate the winning bid amount to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, funding and conducting pediatric AIDS research.

The event begins on eBay Motors on Monday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. PDT and continues through Thursday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. PDT at www.ebay.com/z. Bidding for the 350Z starts at $30,000, and will increase in $100 increments.

"Not only is Nissan thrilled about the return of the Z®, we are proud that this legendary vehicle will allow us to give back to the community by supporting the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation," said Steve Wilhite, vice president, marketing at NNA. "Nissan's philanthropic commitment has an emphasis on education, and we're pleased that a student intern program is one of many programs this organization offers."

The first 2003 Nissan 350Z™ is a Track Model, with a Silverstone exterior and Carbon-colored cloth interior, and has an MSRP of $37,513. Features include:

287-horsepower, 3.5L DOHC V6
Close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission
Brembo® four-wheel disc brakes
8-inch super-lightweight forged aluminum wheels
DVD-based navigation system
Side airbags and head curtains
Aluminum kick plates
Front and rear spoilers
0-60 in 5.4 seconds ("Car and Driver," August 2002)

On September 5th, the winning bidder will be flown to Los Angeles where they will be presented with the first new generation Z®. The winning bidder will also receive the limited-edition book titled "Lust, then Love: The Story of the New Z," autographed by the author, Ron Sessions, as well as by Yutaka Katayama - known affectionately as "Mr. K" - the father of the original Z®.

"We are so pleased to be a part of this exciting auction," said Bob Kelty, associate vice president, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. "Nissan's contribution shows their commitment to ensure a healthy future for children worldwide."

About Nissan North America, Inc.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissandriven.com . NOTE: Nissan's URL for its consumer Web site will change to www.nissanusa.com on September 4.

About eBay Motors
eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com), a part of eBay Inc., The World's Online Marketplace™, is the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive. The site offers everyday cars for everyday drivers, as well as collector cars, motorcycles, auto parts and auto memorabilia. Consistently ranked the No. 1 automotive site on the Web by Jupiter Media Metrix, eBay Motors expects nearly three billion dollars worth of cars to be sold on its site this year.

About the Entertainment Industry Foundation
Celebrating 60 years of giving, the Entertainment Industry Foundation represents the collective philanthropy of the entertainment industry. EIF has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars - and provided countless hours - to support charitable initiatives that address some of the most critical issues facing our society. EIF national programs include: EIF's National Arts Education Initiative, EIF's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, EIF's National Cardiovascular Research Initiative, EIF's Hunger Free America and EIF's National Women's Cancer Research Alliance.

About the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is the leading worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, funding, and conducting pediatric HIV/AIDS research as well as promoting global education, awareness and compassion about HIV/AIDS in children. Through its international Call to Action Project, the Foundation is leading the way in successfully preventing MTCT of HIV in the developing world and laying a foundation for additional care and support for families with HIV. Building upon the successful model it created with HIV/AIDS, the Foundation is also addressing other serious and life-threatening diseases facing children through the Glaser Pediatric Research Network. The Network brings together five of the nation's pre-eminent academic medical centers in an unprecedented collaboration that will accelerate better treatments for seriously ill children, help train the next generation of pediatric clinical investigators, and serve as a united voice to advocate policies that improve children's health worldwide. To learn more about the Foundation and its programs, visit the Foundation's Web site at www.pedaids.org.

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