1995 Nissan Skyline R33

GT-R V-Spec

Estimate: £28,000 - £35,000*

Reg No: M596 XTM MOT: T.B.A

Chassis No: BCNR33000466

Perhaps underrated, but quietly influential compared to its forbears, the R33 incarnation of the GT-R is still a pure sports car experience, but now aided by some of the most revolutionary handling technology to influence modern performance driving. Launched in January of 1995, the new R33 Skyline GT-R was offered with a base GT-R and the V-Spec model. This V-Spec model offered an improved suspension set-up with lower ground clearance, as well as a much improved allwheel drive system which included an active limited-slip differential.

One of the aforementioned V-Spec cars, ‘M596 XTM’ is an early example, first registered on 1st January 1995 and presented in White with contrasting Grey interior, featuring a desirable manual gearbox, climate control and more. Having spent the first ten years in Japan, this GT-R was brought to the UK in early 2005 at c.45,000 miles. Over the next few years, the car would see regular maintenance from its owners until purchased by the vendor’s late husband in November 2015. The car has seen very little in the way of modifications, including an additional battery in the boot, Momo steering wheel and gear knob and an Apexi Boost Controller fitted by himself. He fitted four replacement Yokohama tyres in 2017, shortly before the car’s last MOT. It has since then been stored in a dry garage, being registered in the vendor’s name in November 2021.

Now showing just 68,255 miles on the odometer, this surely represents affordable ownership for a collector or enthusiast into an increasingly iconic motor vehicle. Included with the vehicle is a history file containing the DVLA authorisation certificate, most tax discs from 2005 through to 2017, a number of receipts and invoices dating back to the car’s import in 2005, along with the V5C document.