The earliest variations of the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R at the moment are only a yr out from eligibility for import into the U.S. below the 25-year rule, however examples of the automotive are already right here, legally, and a kind of vehicles is up on the market.

The automotive featured right here, which bears chassis no. BNR34002623, is offered through on-line public sale at Automobiles & Bids, and it is a V-Spec mannequin completed within the extremely fascinating Midnight Purple colour, particularly Midnight Purple II. The colour is comparatively uncommon amongst R34 GT-Rs (solely 282 examples have been painted this manner for the 1999 mannequin yr), and seems totally different relying on the extent of ambient mild, switching between a darkish, virtually black look to a brighter purple.

The bid on the time of writing is $154,000, with three days left for the sale.

An R34 GT-R V-Spec of the identical classic offered for a staggering $315,187 in 2021, although that automotive had solely round 40,000 miles on its odometer, whereas this one is nearer to 95,400 miles.

1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec bearing chassis no. BNR34002623 – Photograph credit score: Automobiles & Bids

One other R34 GT-R offered in Might for $1.35 million, although that automotive featured a specification personally picked by Paul Walker and was pushed by the actor in 2009’s “Quick & Livid.”

This automotive was imported into the U.S. below NHTSA’s Present or Show guidelines, and carries a Washington title, in keeping with the itemizing. The rule limits vehicles to how a lot they will drive yearly at simply 2,500 miles.

1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec bearing chassis no. BNR34002623 – Photograph credit score: Automobiles & Bids

GT-Rs are infamous for carrying a great deal of modifications, although this automotive seems to be in a comparatively clear state, with the itemizing mentioning just a few modifications. They embrace a Pioneer head unit, a GT-R M-Spec steering wheel, and an aftermarket rearview mirror.

Like all R34 GT-Rs, the automotive comes with a 6-speed handbook, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, and a 2.6-liter turbo-6. The engine, usually referred to by its inside code of RB26DETT, is formally rated at 276 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, although it is well-known that that is an understated determine to satisfy a earlier gentleman’s settlement between Japanese automakers to restrict output to 276 hp within the curiosity of security. The true determine is nearer to 330 hp.

1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec bearing chassis no. BNR34002623 – Photograph credit score: Automobiles & Bids

The V-Spec grade provides firmer suspension, a carbon-fiber rear diffuser, and a limited-slip differential on the rear, amongst different extras.

The automotive is situated on the dealership The Import Guys in San Diego.