This 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R with 152,643 was inspected for a client in October 2018. VIN: HR31-129358.
Due to limited numbers and its collectible nature, prices are rapidly rising on this model.
Auction grade 3 C. On auction day the grading was changed to R (repaired) – rear floor area. Timing belt replaced at 115,119 km in March 1999.
Auction report noted:
Sales points:
800 limited number
After market air cleaner / blow off valve / additional gauge / steering wheel
Report:
Right door power window doesn’t work
Steering wheel worn
Console modified
Rip on driver’s seat / seat worn
Core support and top of left front inner panel bending
Some scratches and dent on body
Left front fender XX (replaced).
On inspection we found it would start straight away, but then the engine would stop shortly afterwards. Would not stay running.
Quite a lot of modifications on the car and faults as pictured. The left front fender and rear floor looked OK, so no major repairs that we could see.
Wave marks (W) shown on the body from repainting were fairly obvious.
This 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R sold for about 2.95 million Yen FOB, or approx. $44,100 landed, plus minor compliance work (usually < $1,000) and on road costs (at 79.5 Yen to the dollar).
We only source the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and only vehicles we would be pleased to own ourselves. This is why we are constantly told by clients that the vehicles we source are well above the condition of most others on the local market.
The pictures are typical of the information we provide prior to auction for each vehicle of interest, with any faults shown so you can clearly see the condition before we discuss whether to bid, and your budget.
Whether you’re looking for a 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R like this, or another year, make or model, we can find it for you in nice condition and at the best possible price.
It is vital when sourcing your vehicle to use an agent that takes the time to physically check each vehicle and looks beyond the auction pictures and report to confirm condition. Some vehicles may have an unpleasant smoke or other odour, rust underneath, or other faults which are impossible to know without inspection.
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It was hard to let go of, but with a growing family had to eventually trade it in … in the end after 7 years of good use ended up getting $14K trade in at a dealer, which was bloody good … considering it was a an import landed for $25K, 7 years earlier.
For now I now drive around in a Golf GTI which I bought brand new, but with a growing family we need a bit more room. That plus the fact that the German built VW has already started to develop squeaks and rattles I never experienced in my Skyline!! …
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Was thinking about an E51 Elgrand a few months back but it is way too large for my wife to drive around so having a look at the Delica instead, which is a bit more compact.
Have been looking at the Delica D5 (2007) at the Parramatta dealerships … but I am a bit suspicious of the KMs having been wound back and tampered with by the Australian dealers. And now having done a back of the envelope calc with your import price calculator based on the recent auction prices you just sent through I don’t quite know how they (dealers) could offer their cars at the price they do without having wound back the KM’s (and make a profit).