1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec

Highlights 

• Iconic JDM legend

• Rare and sought-after V-Spec model

• Tasteful performance modifications

• Low mileage

• Available for viewing on the PistonHeads Auctions stand at the Annual Service event at Bicester

Overview

We’re going to stick out neck out here and say that in the land of JDM, the Skyline is king. Forget your Mazda RX-7s and your Toyota Supras, the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R is the daddy. Always has been, always will be. The R32 – or Godzilla as it became known thanks to its all-conquering motorsport career – brought the Skyline name to the masses and the subsequent generation R33 built upon that legacy, but it's the R34 GT-R that arrived in '99 that really cemented the marque as a true performance, and indeed cultural, icon.

Equipped with the legendary 2.6-litre twin-turbocharged RB26DETT inline six-cylinder engine, the R34 GT-R is notorious for its almost mythical ability to be tuned, with tales of fully modified examples hitting 1000bhp and beyond, lore that was further propagated by the car's numerous appearances in popular media. 

Laden with race-inspired tech, including a lap timer and G-force metre, the R34 GT-R's intent was clear from the get go – this was a car to be pushed and pushed hard. Today, prices have been rising steadily and the R34 GT-R not only presents as a hugely capable performance machine but also as a tidy investment.

The car we have available is a 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec, which means additional features including Nissan's ATTESA E-TS Pro all-wheel-drive system and an active limited-slip diff, as well as uprated suspension with a firmer, lower ride, and a redesigned front splitter and carbon-fibre rear diffuser. Intake and exhaust gas temperature readouts are also present on the LCD display.

Not only that but the car also benefits from a wealth of tasteful performance modifications which include HKS mushroom air filters, dump valve with inlet pipe and turbo timer, Trust titanium exhaust system, Tein coilovers and Spitfire coils. Numerous Nismo exterior upgrades are also present and the brakes have been upgraded too.

The car has also been treated to a recent full service by Japanese performance car specialists Abbey Motorsport, including a new timing belt. As a result this rare beast of a Skyline appears to be in rude health and is ready to be enjoyed as either a retro JDM show piece or as part of a wider collection.

History and documentation

• 1999 model year

• Japanese import

• In current ownership for just over two years

• Original owner's manual

• The vendor tells us that there are some Japanese papers and import documentation

• 1 key, 3 fobs

• First registered 1 Apr 1999

• First registered in the UK 01/06/2018

• Believed to be one of only 1,222 examples specified in QM1 White

• Recent service to the tune of £5,100 

• Comes with a full year's MOT

• 93,503 kms 

Interior

• The interior is in excellent condition throughout

• Appears to be damage-free aside from a tiny hole in the driver's seat to note

• Original factory spec includes automatic air conditioning, black leather-trimmed steering wheel with red stitching, electric windows and door mirrors

• Razo throttle pedal cover

• Panasonic double-DIN stereo system

• Panasonic CY-ET700 automatic payment device (for Japanese tolls)

• Additional Ultra speed meter and HKS turbo timer

• The vendor states that everything works as it should

• The steering wheel carries a few light marks

• Carpets, door cards and headlining appear to be in fine shape

• The dashboard remains undamaged

• Original GT-R over mats

• The engine bay is clean and tidy but there is some peeling to the paint on the rocker cover

• The boot space presents well 

Exterior

• Rare example in QM1 White paint which received a full detail in Sep 2024

• All body panels appear to be straight with uniform shut lines

• The car presents well overall with no major issues

• Looking closer, there is some peeling to the paint on the rear spoiler and the front splitter does carry some slight damage

• There is small dent to the nearside front wing

• The vendor states that the door mirrors have been repainted

• Appears to be free from any major corrosion

• Some discolouration to the offside front headlight glass

• HID bulbs

• Nismo front bumper indicators

• Nismo side repeaters

• Nismo LED tail lights

• Carbon fibre rear diffuser

• The after market 18” RAYS Volk Racing RE30 twin seven-spoke bronze alloy wheels present well with only some light kerb marks to note

• Tyres are all Pirelli Pilot Sport 5s that the vendor states were purchased less than two years ago and have only covered around 1000kms since

• The underside looks to be in excellent condition

Mechanical

• 2.6-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine "officially" producing 276bhp but we'd be surprised if that was true, and this car's mods should increase that

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Four-wheel drive

• Active limited-slip differential

• Xtreme performance brake pads and R34 GT-R 4000 Series T3 slotted front brake discs

• Dual HKS mushroom air filters

• HKS dump valve and inlet pipe

• Trust titanium exhaust system

• Tein coilovers

• Spitfire coils

• Front strut brace

• Brembo brake calipers with Xtreme performance brake pads and R34 GT-R 4000 Series T3 slotted front brake discs 

• The vendor informs us that the car drives perfectly and sometimes pops out flames due to the Spitfire coils but there are no mechanical issues

Summary

A true legend – not just of the Japanese Domestic Market but the automotive world as a whole – the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R remains one of the most iconic performance cars to ever grace tarmac. This particularly rare V-Spec example looks to be in fine shape, appears mechanically on point and benefits from a number of tasteful performance enhancements. So whether you want to turn heads at car shows, bolster your collection or simply own and enjoy a bona fide automotive superstar then you need to give this Skyline your full consideration.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Slough, Berkshire.

Please note that the car will be on display at the PistonHeads Annual Service on 9 August 2025 at Bicester Motion.