This Nissan C10 Skyline got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R is said to have remained with its original owner in Japan before being purchased by the selling dealer and imported to the US in 2015. The car was sold later that year to its previous owner, who retained it for seven years before the current owner’s acquisition in August 2022. Finished in silver over black vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a 2.0-liter S20 inline six that features dual overhead camshafts, 24 valves, and triple Mikuni Solex carburetors. Additional equipment includes a five-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension, staggered-width 15” and 16” SSR basketweave wheels, fixed-back seats, and a Clarion radio. Service performed in December 2022 included an oil change, a brake fluid flush, and a compression check. This KPGC10 Hakosuka GT-R is now offered on dealer consignment in California with recent service records and a clean Montana title in the name of the current owner’s LLC.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

The third generation Skyline was launched in 1968 as an extension of the platform built since the 1950s by the Prince Motor Company, which was absorbed by Nissan in the mid-1960s. In 1969, Nissan debuted the GT-R nameplate on a high-performance variant of the Skyline sedan, which was joined in 1971 by the two-door hardtop coupe. Riding on a wheelbase that is 70mm shorter than its sedan counterpart, the coupe features a stripped-down interior and a 100-liter fuel tank.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

This example is finished in silver and is said to have received touchup paintwork on the rocker panels and lower areas of the body. Exterior details include black fender-mounted side mirrors, black rear wheel arch flares, a locking fuel-filler door integrated into the trunk line, dual exhaust outlets, and GT-R badges on the grille and rear panel.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

Silver SSR multipiece basketweave wheels feature bright lips and are wrapped in 2014 date-coded Kuhmo Ecasta tires measuring 205/50R15 up front and 225/50R16 at the rear. The suspension incorporates a McPherson strut front setup and a semi-trailing-arm rear arrangement, with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers at each corner. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes paired with drums out back. A brake fluid flush was performed in December 2022.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

The right-hand drive cabin houses fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl with matching upholstery over the rear bench and door panels. Additional features include black rubber floor mats, a driver-side shoulder belt, a wooden shift knob, and a Clarion push-button radio.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a 240-km/h speedometer and a tachometer with a 7,500-rpm redline flanked by gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 59k kilometers (~37k miles).

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

The 1,989cc S20 inline-six was a derivative of the engine that powered the Prince R380 race car and features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and triple dual-throat Mikuni Solex carburetors. Factory-rated output was 160 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 5,600 rpm. An oil change was performed in December 2022, and results from a recent compression check can be seen in the gallery.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The clutch fluid was flushed in December 2022.

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

Identification number KPGC10-000641 is shown on the chassis plate above, and is also shown stamped on the chassis and inner left sill in the photo gallery below. Engine block stamping S20 001996 can be seen in the gallery below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $199,000 by KHoff1013
Auction Ended December 23, 2022 at 10:14AM PT
Bids 51
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Location: San Diego, California 92126
Listing Details
  • Chassis: KPGC10-000641
  • 59k Kilometers (~37k Miles) Shown
  • 2.0-Liter S20 Inline-Six
  • Triple Mikuni Solex Carburetors
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Silver Paint
  • Black Vinyl Upholstery
  • Fixed-Back Bucket Seats
  • Staggered SSR Basketweave Wheels
  • Front Disc Brakes
  • Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
  • Clarion Push-Button Radio
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $80 Document Fee
Lot #93984