Nissan Skyline R33 GTR LM Ltd or N1?

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I have always had a soft spot for the R33 GTR, partly because they were the usable super car to have when I was buying my first cars and partly because they seem such good value compared to the R34.

I see HJA are selling a rare’ish but low mileage LM Ltd (one of c190 cars ever built) for c£160k (yep it’s really that much)

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11629595

and 4 Star Classics have a c75k mile R33 N1 at c£115k (this is one of c90 cars ever built).

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13336404

The LM Ltd has more kerb side appeal but lacks the engineering enhancements/race background of N1. Which one should I go for?

[jcg]

Just realised this topic might be more appropriate in the Jap Car section

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

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https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11629595



I have always had a soft spot for the R33 GTR, partly because they were the usable super car to have when I was buying my first cars and partly because they seem such good value compared to the R34.

I see HJA are selling a rare’ish but low mileage LM Ltd (one of c190 cars ever built) for c£160k (yep it’s really that much)

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11629595

and 4 Star Classics have a c75k mile R33 N1 at c£115k (this is one of c90 cars ever built).

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13336404

The LM Ltd has more kerb side appeal but lacks the engineering enhancements/race background of N1. Which one should I go for?

[jcg]

Hi and thanks for the comments.

I’m in agreement. A N1 is “better” (well more desirable engineering and rarity-wise). The difference is the LM is fully restored (or looks it) whereas the N1 is in good original condition which I appreciate is typically a desirable characteristic for investment cars but presumably means it is not pristine? I guess if it was it would be at c£200k.

I agree Porsche RS/GT3 variants would be a great alternative but I’m not convinced it would be better value. A 1990s 993 RS the closest [age] equivalent would be £250k plus. I also understand they are not as rare (c1,000 993 variant 911 RS were built of which c200 were clubsports, the version perhaps closest to the N1?). I suspect they were not as engineeringly innovative (or probably as fast) and are probably less of 90s icon for most people? A 996 GT3 is an alternative but I don’t like the look and this would rankle (particularly since it is not anywhere as rare as well). The choice is a nice problem to have!