1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R

Registration No: M899 SGY
Chassis No: BCNR33000466
MOT: To Be Advised

• Rare Nissan R33 GTR with desirable manual gearbox
• In current ownership for the last 19 years
• Displays a credible 39,500 KMS on the odometer
• Offered with history file and current V5c document and just 1 former UK keeper
• Reputed to be capable of producing up to 1100bhp and driving all four wheels

Perhaps underrated, but quietly influential compared to its forbears, the R33 incarnation of the GT-R is still a pure sports car experience, but aided by some of the most revolutionary handling technology to influence modern performance driving. Introduced for the 1996 model year (late 1995 in Europe), the Nissan Skyline GT-R was a high-performance variant of the R33 Skyline. The R33 GT-R succeeded the R32 GT-R (known as Godzilla, which had beaten all comers in Group A Touring Cars before a rule change left them out of contention), and featured a lightly updated version of it's predecessor's RB26DETT engine. Fed by two parallel ceramic turbochargers, dual mass airflow sensors, and six throttle bodies, this was officially rated at 276 bhp but most likely this is on the conservative side! This twin-turbo inline six engine was paired to a 5 speed manual transmission coupled to four wheel drive. In addition to all wheel drive, the R33 Skyline featured Nissan's HICAS four wheel steering system. While most R33 GT-Rs were bodied as coupes, a limited 416 saloon versions were commissioned by Nissan and built by Autech to celebrate the Skyline's 40th Anniversary in 1997. Notable variants included the V-Spec, V-Spec N1, LM Limited, V-Spec LM Limited, and 400R. The R33 GT-R was built until 1998, when it was replaced by the new generation R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. At the end of production, a total of 16,668 examples had been built. With the model’s appeal amongst the ‘PlayStation Generation’ of car enthusiasts they have become highly collectible along with their predecessors and successors and as a consequence values are rising accordingly.

This 1995 GT-R is powered by a 2.8-litre twin-turbocharged HKS ‘high deck’ straight-six, capable of producing up to 1100bhp, driving all four wheels via the desirable five-speed manual transmission. Inside, there is a half roll cage, Apex boost gauge, GReddy oil temperature and pressure gauges, an electronic valve control unit, as well as sought-after HKS electronic torque split control and HKS ETC drag adapter units. The interior has grey synthetic suede accented by blue stitching and blue headrest inserts whilst the factory specification includes electrically adjustable mirrors, air conditioning, adjustable rear strut-brace, and a Bose sound system. Originally registered in Japan, this GT-R was subsequently imported to the UK and registered with the DVLA in February 2006. In the current long-term ownership for the past 19 years, the odometer displays a credible c.39,500 km. A rare and collectible Skyline finished in a striking colour, it is offered with a Swansea V5c.

For more information, please contact:
Luke Hipkiss
luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk
07886398226