The Nissan Skyline GT-R has reached God-tier status so it’s easy to see why limited editions and Skylines with provenance are so sought after. We’ve rounded up the most expensive Nissan Skyline GT-R cars for your perusal.
There are a few unicorns omitted from the list that have sold privately for undisclosed sums like the one-of-a-kind Nismo Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 LM that found a new home in 2022. Whether it’s private sales or public auctions, Skylines are being snapped up for crazy money all around the world, so here’s the most coveted Nissan GT-R Skylines of all.
1. 2006 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R NISMO Z-Tune $1,985,000
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In 2022, this Z-Tune hit headlines when rumors circulated that its new owner spent nearly $2 million securing the car. According to CarBuzz, the buyer says the sale price has been greatly exaggerated in the media but failed to be forthcoming with an adjusted figure. Even so, they attest this is the most expensive Nissan Skyline GT-R ever sold.
While Nismo’s original plan was to produce 20 Z-Tune spec vehicles, in the end just 19 were made, making them an extremely rare sight. Compared to the V-Spec II, the Z-Tune had a stronger engine block that was bored out to 2.8-liters. The larger engine was fitted with upgraded turbochargers that upped the power to 493 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque.
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2. 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R by Kaizo Industries Fast & Furious – $1,357,000
Any car with provenance is immediately more interesting for collectors and often results in vastly inflated sale prices. This R34 featured in Fast & Furious 4 and was driven by Paul Walker. Unlike most celebrity cars, Walker had far more involvement with this vehicle than just driving it. Working with Kaizo he designed the specification to be aesthetically in keeping with the film, as well as making it as powerful in real life as it appears to be on screen.
Inside, this R34 retains its digital display from the movie which was used to show the street racing map and countdown clock. It also has an extensive list of modifications including: a Turbonetics front-mounted intercooler, Nismo lowering springs, 19X11 Volk Racing RE30 19×11 wheels, Rotora brake conversion with six piston calipers on the front and four piston calipers at the rear, Nismo Version II bumper with side skirts and an MFD Xenarc Display unit with gauges programmed to the car’s ECU. It sold for $1,357,000, making it the 2nd most expensive Nissan Skyline GT-R ever sold.
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3. 1998 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Nismo 400R – $880,000
This 400R is the 40th model in a 40-car production run. It’s nicknamed Sully and was appropriately paired with the registration ‘N400 GTR’ when it sold at auction in the UK in May 2023 for $880,000. As the name suggests it’s got 400 hp, 346 lb-ft of torque and the redline is set to 11,000rpm.
Before the sale, its chassis and engine bay were detailed by Zealou5, the owner Bobby Proctor said, “This is without doubt one of the cleanest R33 GT-Rs we’ve had the pleasure of restoring. Literally no rust in the usual R33 weak points. Whoever had owned it previously had great respect for the car and probably never even drove it in the wet. It is the cleanest and definitely best protected Nismo 400R in the world as far as we are concerned.”
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4. 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Nismo Clubman Race Spec $650,000
Listed in Hong Kong in 2022, this R34 reportedly sold for the asking price which was equivalent to $650,000. The Midnight Purple II paintwork is highly desirable as only 282 of the 11,578 R34s made from 1999 to 2002 were finished in this color. Although this rare color is enough to create a stir on its own, that’s not why this vehicle attracted a buyer willing to pay this much.
It’s this vehicle’s odometer that reveals its true value. When it was listed by Contempo Concept the dash showed 0km. Despite never having been driven, according to the dealer it was upgraded by Nismo to ‘Clubman Race Spec’ which includes new mechanical components such as suspension, brakes and transmission with modern high-performance parts. It was also treated to Nismo’s ‘R3’ engine upgrades.
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5. 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec II $577,500
This is the second car on our list that was driven by the late great Paul Walker. According to Mecum Auctions it was used as a promotional vehicle for the Fast & Furious films during which time it’s estimated Walker drove around 18,000 miles in this R34. Since then, it’s featured in several BF Goodrich ads and now wears Black and Gold accents as a result.
Unusually, it’s one of approximately 14 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec IIs that were brought to the US and legalized by MotoRex for use on the road. The 2001 R34 Skyline GT-R won’t be eligible for import to the US until 2026 so this is an extremely rare vehicle to see on the road in America. Combined with its celebrity provenance it’s easy to see why bidding reached deep into six figures in 2022.
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6. 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec II Nür $549,000
Bingo Auctions in Japan – formerly BH Auctions – offered this Nur example for sale in 2021. The spec was enough to set this car apart as a special Skyline but this one had covered just six miles in its life. Its new owner must have felt like they’d bought a brand new car, it still had plastic seat coverings, wrapped up floor mats and protective film on the sills. It’s a collectors dream to get their hands on a brand new R34 Nur but it’s also criminal that a car like this has been sitting in storage for all these years.
If its current owner decides to keep it in storage it’s likely to appreciate considerably over the coming years. BH Auctions reportedly sold this car in 2018 for $316,500 so it’s conceivable it will continue to skyrocket as it ages. Even if it finally hits the tarmac it will remain one of the lowest mileage Nur editions for a long time.
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7. 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec Nür $455,000
The winning bidder for this M-Spec Nur edition is the third owner of this Millenium Jade version, 144 of which were finished in this color. This is number 88 of 285 M-Spec Nur examples which were named in homage to the Nürburgring where the GT-R was developed in 2002. This one is fitted with Super HICAS rear steering, M-Spec suspension, Brembo disc brakes and gold Brembo calipers.
It was sent to Nismo of Kanagawa, Japan, for the Sports Resetting package and in 2021 it was modified with a twin-plate clutch, an upgraded intercooler, R-tune air intake, carbon-fiber inlet pipe set, 18″ LMGT4 wheels, titanium exhaust system, front and rear underbody spoilers, and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler blade.
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8. 1992 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Group A ‘BP Trampio’ Racecar $379,000
While this is the oldest car on this list of the most expensive Nissan Skyline GT-R cars ever sold, unlike the others, it has racing heritage that makes it far more interesting than a standard R32. In the Japanese Touring Car Group A championship, under the team Object T, this R32 achieved third place and won the last Group A race of the 1993 season. Of the nine races that season it was driven to podium finishes five times by Japan’s Hisashi Yokoshima and Tom Kristensen from Denmark. Kristensen later went on to win nine 24 Hours of Le Mans and holds the record for the most Le Mans wins.
Since its racing career, this R32 has been in a museum collection for 25 years and found its new home in March of this year. According to Bonhams it was prepared to return to the track for historic racing events. It has ECCS Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection, 600bhp, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes.
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9. 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec Midnight Purple II $315,187
It’s no surprise another stunning Midnight Purple II Skyline features on the list. This one was sold in Colorado in 2021 under “Show or Display” conditions. In exceptional circumstances the US allows imports for cars that are younger than 25 years old if they are of “historical or technological significance”. It was approved for import in 2020 and can be driven up to 2,500 miles a year until its 25th birthday.
According to the listing, since being in America it’s undergone a mechanical refresh, including Öhlins coilovers, timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, ignition coils, oxygen sensor, valve covers and refurbished fuel injectors. Its stock 18-inch wheels were also refinished and fitted with 255/40 Bridgestone Potenza S001s to complement the HICAS all-wheel steering setup.
Image: Keith Mulcahy, RM Sotheby’s.
10. 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür $283,000
718 V-Spec II Nurs were manufactured alongside 285 M-Spec Nur examples. Due to its relative rarity the M-Spec is more sought after but arguably the V-Spec version came better equipped. A carbon fiber bonnet drops the weight by 20kg, giving the 276 hp and 289 lb ft of torque N1 race engine a fractionally superior power to weight ratio.
Rounding off our list of the most expensive Nissan Skyline GT-R cars ever sold is this example, finished in the model exclusive Millennium Jade Metallic with a contrasting black interior. It’s the 675th V-Spec II Nur to roll off the production line in 2002, before production ended in August of that year. Compared to others on the list this is a high mileage example at 38,000 miles but even then, its new owner was willing to fork out nearly $300k to be the custodian of this piece of JDM history.
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