Rare and untouched Nissan Skyline from “Fast and Furious” can exceed R$ 900 thousand

Japanese classic cars from the 1990s are still on the rise in the international collector’s market, driven strongly by the 25-year rule in the United States. The legislation makes it easier to import old vehicles by exempting them from certain requirements imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Among the prominent models of this movement is the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V-Spec, a sports car immortalized by the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

Reflecting the rapid appreciation of the segment, an example manufactured in 1999 has just been advertised on the automotive auction platform Cars and Bids. Bids quickly surpassed the remarkable $180,000 mark. The model attracts the spotlight for boasting an odometer with only 6,000 miles (about 9,600 km), in addition to displaying the exclusive and coveted Midnight Purple II livery.

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Unlike most Japanese sports cars of the time, which underwent heavy customizations by enthusiasts, this coupe preserves its factory integrity. The car retains the sophisticated ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel drive system, Super HICAS all-wheel steering, robust Brembo brakes, 18″ alloy wheels and carbon fiber rear diffuser. The rare modifications present respect Nissan’s lineage, being limited to the use of accessories supplied by Nismo, the automaker’s performance division.

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The cult V-Spec version, an acronym for Victory Specification, was created to celebrate the brand’s victorious history on the race track. The configuration features stiffened suspension, recalibrated shock absorbers and lower ground clearance. The mechanical heart is the legendary 2.6-liter biturbo in-line six-cylinder engine, the RB26DETT. Although the manufacturer officially declared 276 hp due to a gentlemen’s agreement in the local market, the plant delivers, in practice, about 330 hp and 40,0 kgfm.

The relic is physically located in the city of Sonoma, California, and the value of the final auction is still expected to grow in the coming days. It will be up to the future owner to organize the transport logistics and assess the rigor of the gas emission standards of his locality.