1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V-Spec

Description

It took 30 years for the Nissan Skyline GT-R to evolve from humble beginnings to the twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive monster you see here. Certainly no one eyeing that first-generation sedan at the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show would have believed the R34’s performance: 4.8 seconds to 60 and 13 flat in the quarter mile, for those willing to brave the GT-R’s neck-snapping launch. Factor in over .90g of lateral grip and a 60 to 0 stop of only 120 feet—wearing 1990s tires—and the legendary R34 might as well have been from another world.

The 1990s were the golden age of Japanese Domestic Market performance, with Supras and NSXs lurking. The fifth-generation GT-R successfully battled those beasts with only a 2.6-liter engine. The secret was an ingenious, electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system that prioritized rear-wheel drive until traction was needed up front. And when the road got curvy, a clever four-wheel steering system kept the driver in control.

The GT-R was so dominant on the track and the street that it was nicknamed “Godzilla.” And because very few were legally imported to America before they were 25 years old, they are incredibly rare in the U.S.

This right-hand-drive, 1999 R34 GT-R Series 1 wears the desirable V-Spec trim with a firmer suspension, front and rear diffusers, brake ducts, and an upgraded all-wheel drive system. And the engine, suspension, and interior have been lightly modified for improved performance. This is a rare opportunity to put Godzilla in your garage.

Highlights 

• Rare U.S. sale of a JDM 1999-2002 R34 GT-R 

• R34 was the last GT-R model that was light weight and had a six-speed manual 

• Factory V-Spec package with body, suspension, and drivetrain upgrades  

• Factory all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering 

• Factory 2.6-liter, DOHC, twin-turbo inline 6 with 276 hp and 289 lb-ft torque 

• Finished in QM1 White paint with Grey upholstery and matching interior trim 

• The chassis number (GGJPRWYR34ZDAABKCD) decodes as: 

  • G – 2 door coupe 

  • GJ – RB26DETT engine 

  • P – 4WD Super HICAS electronic four-wheel steering 

  • R – Right hand drive 

  • W – Grade (V-Spec, etc.) 

  • Y – 6-speed manual  

  • R34 – Model 

  • Z – Twin turbo 

  • D – Standard (non-Cold Weather Package) 

  • A – 4-person seating capacity 

  • A – Super fine hard coat paint 

  • B – Rear wiper, UV cut tinted glass, privacy glass 

  • K – Advanced aero system, multi display meter (additional gauges), glovebox light, remote entry, trunk lid trim  

  • C – TV receiver, 1 DIN stereo, navigation with 6 speakers 

  • D – Rear foglamp 

Features 

• No irreversible modifications  

• ATTESA E-TS PRO electronic center differential sends up to 50 percent of torque to the front wheels on demand 

• Multi-link suspension with aftermarket Aragosta upgrades 

• HKS aftermarket exhaust, blow off valve, and wastegate 

• Front and rear Brembo aluminum piston brake calipers 

• Multi-Function Display [MFD] 5.8-inch wide LCD monitor with vehicle status display function 

• Pioneer Carrozzeria LCD AVIC-CZ 902 stereo system with separate AM/FM radio 

• Nismo bucket seats 

• MOMO racing steering wheel with quick release 

• GT-R floor mats  

• Aftermarket Clifford security alarm 

• Nismo wheels with Federal 595 EVO 285/30ZR18 tires replaced in November 2024 

• Ganador side mirrors  

Known Imperfections 

• Slight discoloration on driver seat 

• Minor scuffs on interior trim as pictured 

• Mild corrosion around radiator neck 

• Minor undercarriage rust as pictured 

• Discoloration of the GT-R Multi-Function Display LCD monitor 

• Aftermarket rearview mirror backup camera is not operational 

Included 

• Key with car alarm remote 

• Spare tire and jack 

 Ownership History

The current owner of this 1999 R34 GT-R V-Spec reports he bought the car in Japan in January of 2024, from a friend in Osaka. The car was imported shortly thereafter in February of 2024 to Hawaii, where it has been garaged ever since.