1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTT Manual

Highlights

• Almost 500bhp and over 400lb ft of torque

• Manual gearbox conversion

• Borg Warner EFR 7670 top-mounted turbo

• Long-term owner

• Superb Condition·       

Overview

To many of us, a mention of the PlayStation Generation conjures up imagery of youngsters playing motor racing games on video consoles. 

The reality, though, is that the PlayStation Generation isn’t that young anymore. And if that’s not food for thought, then consider this: the first film in The Fast and the Furious franchise came out in 2001. That’s 24 years ago.  

Combine these two factors and you’ll find the reason why a genuine UK-spec Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R is a quarter-of-a-million-pound car these days. It’s because buyers in their mid-forties are fighting for the keys to relive past glories, and the wealthier among them are dictating the prices. Nostalgia is a powerful drug…

The R34 was, after all, one of the true heroes of both the F&F franchise and Gran Turismo, so its status among automotive iconography is guaranteed. A JDM import GT-T won’t set you back as much as a UK-spec GT-R, but is nevertheless a desirable thing – especially if tastefully executed. 

And you’re unlikely to find one more appealing than this if you’re looking for a Skyline with discreet performance. Modified to produce a little under 500bhp, it comes with a programmable Haltech ECU and a top-mounted Borg Warner turbo (a work of art in itself) and is a stunning-looking machine. 

It has been in the UK since 2002 and was converted to manual transmission from automatic when it arrived here. The current vendor has had a 12-year love affair and has spent a fortune on it, but the arrival of some new motorbikes means it no longer gets the use it had in the past, so he’s reluctantly offering it for sale. An engineer by trade, he’s fastidiously maintained it and kept it in superb condition. 

History and documentation

• Manufactured in 1999

• First registered in the UK on 22 August 2006, but originally imported by a US serviceman in 2002

• The vendor is the second UK keeper and has owned the car since 2013

• UK V5C in the current owner’s name

• MOT until 23 January, 2026 

• Two keys

• Original Japanese book pack

• Large selection of Japanese service invoices

• Invoices for parts acquired during current ownership

• Spare catalytic converters

• Various service items

• Haltech ECU with laptop computer (included in sale) for adjusting set-up

• Selection of JDM and Skyline-related stickers and regalia

Interior

• Two-tone grey cloth seats in very good order

• Excellent overall condition 

• Superb carpets, door cards and headlining

• Some minor wear to steering wheel rim

• Kenwood stereo upgrade with fold-out screen

• Factory infotainment system with iDrive-style controller

• Genuine Skyline over mats

• Air conditioning

• Momo sports pedals

• Km/h to mph dash converter

Exterior

• Smart Black Pearl paint with no major imperfections other than very light stone chips

• Two shallow dents on nearside rear quarter panel

• 17-inch alloys with very light kerb marks

• Matching Toyo Proxes T1R tyres all-round

• Low level rear spoiler

• Front splitter slightly altered to allow air to the front mounted intercooler

• Stunning car to look at with no obvious evidence of corrosion on top or underneath

Mechanical

• 2.5-litre straight six (RB25DET NEO)

• Dyno printout in gallery shows 472hp (478bhp) and 408 lb ft of torque

• Five-speed manual transmission – converted from Auto using a Skyline R33 gearbox
• Rear wheel drive

• Front mount intercooler

• Koyorad radiator

• K&N Class A rally air filter

• Borg Warner EFR 7670 top mounted turbo

• Custom schedule 40 stainless steel equal length exhaust manifold

• Nismo 555cc fuel injectors

• Turbo smart wastegate actuator

• Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator

• Braided fuel lines

• Uprated Walbro fuel pump

• Custom stainless downpipe and full exhaust from turbo back 

• Profusion Customs muffler

• Haltec Platinum Pro ECU

• MAF delete

• Redline Motorsport Custom clutch

• Rally Anti-Lag with guarded aircraft switches

• Launch control with guarded aircraft switches

• Spare guarded aircraft switch

• Tein Street Flex coilovers front and rear

• KSport brakes - Front eight-pot, rear four-pot (red calipers)

• Grooved discs. EBC Yellow Stuff pads

Summary

As far as Japanese performance cars go, the R34 Skyline is up there on the highest of pedestals – and quite rightly so. An icon of the early 2000s, it’s both striking to look at and achingly cool, as well as being a car that will be forever rooted in popular culture. 

It’s fair to say that, with this car’s incredible specification and condition, the bidding is going to be both Fast and Furious, so don’t be the one to miss out. “Dude, I almost had you” will not make you the winner…

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 Wisbech, Cambs.