The Nissan Skyline GT-R was Nissan’s crème de la crème, their signature dish, and considered their greatest creation. These cars were respected and revered for being mind-blowingly quick off the line and a fierce contender in the corners. Originally making its debut at the 1968 Tokyo Motor Show, the GT-R was first sold as a 4-door sedan, powered by a DOHC 2.0-liter engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This initial production run lasted from 1969 to 1973 and was then discontinued due to the oil crisis, but 15 long years later, Nissan decided to revive the beloved GT-R and have it compete in Group A racing and touring car championships worldwide. The GT-R received a complete overhaul, now equipped with a 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, which resulted in absolute dominance on the track. Its internal chassis code was designated as R32, which quickly became instilled as arguably the most symbolic of the GT-R series. The R32 Skyline was just so balanced and well-engineered that, in combination with the utterly iconic styling, won over the heart of the public.
Legally imported from Japan, this right-hand-drive 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R, chassis # BNR32-001560, is powered by a 2.6-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine and 5-speed manual transmission, and presents beautifully in its rare AH3 Red Pearl exterior color with updated new black interior. Showing original mileage of 139,000 km (86,000 miles), this GT-R is largely unmodified, except for an aftermarket radio and some custom gauges. The engine bay exhibits high marks of originality with factory inspection markings, data tags, stickers and stampings intact, adding to the integrity of this stock example – including the original intake air box. Components are in excellent condition and an overall sense of tidiness is very much apparent. To this day GT-Rs like this are among the most sought-after examples to date, remaining an icon and a must-have modern Japanese collector car.
