Highlights

Original, unmodified example retaining factory standard specification
Pre-purchase inspection carried out in Japan by a Nissan-certified technician
All available vehicle history records verified by the importing specialist
Described by the vendor as a hard-to-find time capsule
Inspection valid to April 2027

The Appeal

The R33-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R needs little introduction. Powered by the legendary RB26DETT twin-turbocharged straight-six and equipped with Nissan's ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system and Super-HICAS four-wheel steering, it remains one of the most revered performance cars ever to leave Japan. As clean, unmodified survivors become ever scarcer, values have climbed accordingly, and finding a genuinely original example is no small feat.

This 1996 R33 GT-R was sourced directly from Japan through Vertex JDM Imports and thoroughly vetted before purchase. The vendor describes it as completely unmodified and in factory standard specification throughout. Showing 63,838 kilometres and with an inspection valid to April 2027, this is a compelling opportunity to acquire an increasingly collectable GT-R in the condition its maker intended.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1996
Originally imported from Japan through Vertex JDM Imports
Inspected in person in Japan by a Nissan-certified technician prior to purchase
All available vehicle history records verified by Vertex JDM Imports
Subsequently registered in Ireland before being registered on UK plates
Odometer indicates 63,838 kilometres
Inspection valid to April 2027

The Condition

The vendor states that the exterior presents very well, with bodywork and paint in very good order
White paintwork with black front spoiler
The vendor states that the interior presents very well, with seats, carpets and trim all looking smart
17-inch wheels
Brembo brakes with black callipers

The 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 is presented in very good overall condition, featuring smart white paintwork complemented by a black front spoiler. The exterior bodywork and paint are reported to be in excellent order, while the interior is equally well maintained, with clean and tidy seats, carpets and trim. The car also benefits from 17-inch alloy wheels and Brembo brakes with black callipers, completing its distinctive and sporty appearance.

The Mechanics

2,600cc twin-turbocharged straight-six engine
Five-speed manual transmission
ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive
Super-HICAS four-wheel steering
The vendor reports the car is mechanically sound with no known faults
Engine starts and runs smoothly
Gearbox shifts as it should
Air conditioning

Powered by a 2,600cc twin-turbocharged straight-six engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 delivers an engaging driving experience through its ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system and Super-HICAS four-wheel steering. The vendor reports that the car is mechanically sound, with no known faults, and that the engine starts and runs smoothly while the gearbox shifts as it should. The car is also equipped with air conditioning for added comfort.

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