The 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R needs no introduction. It’s a legend for many reasons and one of them is its rarity. Now, one finished in highly-desirable Midnight Purple is up for sale here in the USA and it’s already registered and street-legal too.
That might seem surprising to some as most cars that weren’t sold in the USA aren’t legal here until they’re 25 years old. Any vehicle from 1999 isn’t 25 years old yet so how is this car registered in America? Simple: it’s here under the “show and display” exception in the rules. That means that one can only drive 2,500 (4,023 km) miles each year.
That’s not much but it should be more than enough for one to gain an appreciation for the attributes that make the R34 GT-R a legend. This particular car is almost completely stock. It features the RB26DETT inline-six engine, a six-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive. As a V-Spec model, it features a few unique improvements over a standard GT-R too.
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That includes an active rear limited slip differential, stiffer suspension components, and aggressive aerodynamic bits. According to the listing over on Cars & Bids, that makes this one of just 242 R34 GT-R V-Spec models in Midnight Purple. The only modifications to this car from its stock condition include a new head unit, an M-Spec steering wheel, and an aftermarket rear view mirror.
Over its time on this earth, this Nissan GT-R has racked up about 95,400 miles (153,600 km). While its next owner might be forced to limit mileage to just 2,500 miles a year there’s more good news. In 2024, this car will become 25 years old and it’ll then be exempt from the show and display clause.
Doug DeMuro, the head honcho over at Cars & Bids expects the car to go for well-beyond $200,000. He recently drove and reviewed the rare Nissan sports car for his YouTube channel, and you can watch the video right below.