Making a fun or interesting car ad is nothing new, but Luke Aker took things a step further than most. When it came time to sell his well-loved 1996 Maxima, he released a professionally-produced commercial complete with a symphonic backing track and a gravel-voiced narrator's stiff accent.

If the commercial was not enough to convince you of the worth and pedigree of this particular Maxima, the written ad surely will. Described as a "land ship/yacht," Aker calls the ride quality as "smooth as Pegasus's backside." He even went so far as to give the ratchet strap that holds his hood in place a fancy acronym: The UGLY (Unifying Grasp and Lift safety).

The ad proved irresistible to Nissan. Dan Bedore, Nissan's Director of Product Communications, told us that Nissan paid the full asking price of $1400 and then sent an extra $1000 to Mr. Aker's charity of choice, the Wounded Warrior Project.

Current plans for the car are being decided, but I have been told that a senior specialist of social communications with Nissan, Rob Robinson, will be using it as his company car in the meantime.

Click 'Play' to see the full video for the "Luxurious Maxima GLE" ad.

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