1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R

Basic Information & Background

Nissan GT-R, the flagship model from Nissan that was dubbed “Godzilla” is one of the most sought after JDM cars. The model has been competed with great success in all forms of racing and has become even more famous thanks to Hollywood films, e.g. The Fast & Furious series. The car was praised for its incredible handling and has always been one of the fastest cars on the market when they released the various models. Packed with technology, including Attesa E-TS four-wheel drive and Super-Hicas four-wheel steering, the performance of these early models is still on par with today's sports cars.

This very low mileage car is an R33 model that was manufactured between 1995 - 1998 and was imported from England to Sweden already in 2011 by the current owner and thus has only had one owner in Sweden. The car was registered new in England in 1996 and apparently had a few enthusiasts as owners over the years. These models are also very well known for responding very well to modifications and the majority today have some form of performance upgrade. The seller has invested money well spent in this one too and thanks to the upgrades, it keeps up with even the newest sports cars today! The complete list of modifications can be found below. This car is also available for USA-import as it has passed the 25-year mark.

Condition

Exterior: Very nice exterior condition with original bodywork and paint, in addition to the front, which the seller has repainted in the original color. There are no noted remarks on the body in terms of damage and the like in addition to a couple of minor marks/normal wear on e.g. rear bumpers after use (see pictures for more info).

Interior: The classic interior is in very good condition with the only note being a small tear in the side of the driver's seat (see photos for more info). There is now an aftermarket steering wheel and the triple gauge has been replaced with a screen, but both the steering wheel and the original gauge have been saved and come with the car.

Mechanically: The car is in very good condition mechanically and has received many upgrades over the years. In terms of chassis, it now has, among other things, BC Coil-overs, new bushings and powder-coated support arms on the car. The brakes have also been upgraded to a new Brembo Big Brake System with new yokes and discs, and the originals are still there and come with the car.

Driveline and engine have been upgraded by JMB Optimering with, among other things,

In addition to the engine, the rear diff was also renovated with new packing boxes and play adjustment, new boots for the halfshafts and front diff adjusted with new gear rings. The gearbox got new synchronizers, bearings and there is an OS-Giken TS2CD clutch that got a new renovation kit. There is a remark about a minor noise when shifting into 2nd gear, so this may need revision/adjustment.

Summary

A fantastically fun and brutal car, among the best of the JDM world with an incredibly large fanbase. The market has risen incredibly much on these fine models and they will probably never be cheaper, so now is the opportunity to acquire a super fine example with just the right modifications and very good history!