There’s no denying the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) collector car scene has gone through a serious shift over the past decade, and it hasn’t happened by accident. A big part of that surge comes down to the ‘25-Year Import Exemption’, which finally opened the floodgates for a whole generation of once-forbidden Japanese icons to legally hit U.S. roads and garages. What used to be niche enthusiast territory has quickly turned into a full-blown collector movement, with cars people grew up watching in video games and magazines suddenly becoming attainable, and, in many cases, wildly valuable.
That’s exactly why Broad Arrow Auctions' “Ultimate R34 Skyline GT-R Collection" showcase at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is making waves in the collector car scene. The carefully curated lineup features some of the most desirable trims ever built, from the legendary look of Midnight Purple to the track-focused Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür and the super exclusive NISMO CRS GT-R. Examples like these represent the peak of early-2000s Japanese engineering, where analog driving feel meets cutting-edge tech like ATTESA all-wheel drive and the legendary RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six.
This moment says a lot about where the broader collector car world is heading. JDM legends are no longer the “next big thing”; they’re already here, going head-to-head with European exotics and American classics at top-tier auctions. Modern Japanese icons are now earning the same spotlight, and serious money, as the blue-chip collectibles that came before them.
Broad Arrow Auctions Inventory
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R
(Estimate: €325,000 - €400,000 | Offered Without Reserve)
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Manufactured in 1999, this example is finished in the striking Midnight Purple II that changes from purple to turquoise to blue depending on the light and which is undoubtedly one of the most collectable finishes for any R34. Registered early in 2000, it had no expense spared, including an engine upgraded to 2.8L, a GReddy turbocharger by the renowned Hosaka Tuning Factory and a power output of over 690 horsepower. It also boasts 18-inch NISMO LMGT4 wheels and a GT limited-slip differential. Long-term Japanese ownership, a mileage of approximately 43,376 kilometers, coupled with its performance and rare color scheme make this a truly standout example.
2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec
(Estimate: €450,000 - €600,000 | Offered Without Reserve)
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Only 366 GT-R M-Spec models were ever produced, combining incredible performance with comfortable touring characteristics. This superb example is one of only 122 finished in Silica Brass over a black leather interior and it has been meticulously cared for throughout 23 years of long-term ownership. Its desirable NISMO odometer shows only 23,000 kilometers since new and it presents as a wonderful opportunity to acquire a refined grand tourer with the character of the ‘Godzilla’ sports car.
2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec III NISMO S-Tune
(Estimate: €500,000 - €700,000 | Offered Without Reserve)
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NISMO sanctioned only 14 GT-R S-Tune models, an exceedingly rare factory tuning package offered after the GT-R ceased production. This is only the second to be produced, featuring a massive collection of NISMO parts and a heavily upgraded engine boasting 394 horsepower. Finished in stunning Bayside Blue with white wheels, this is one of the rarest of all GT-R models and has been driven only 11,000 kilometers since its desirable S-Tune conversion.
2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür
(Estimate: €375,000 - €450,000 | Offered Without Reserve)
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The final iteration of the R34 Skyline GT-R was a pair of limited-edition models named after the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife where the GT-R was developed. This superb example of the GT-R V-Spec II Nür is one of only 156 finished in JWO Millenium Jade and features the racing-derived, N1-specification engine, including larger and more durable turbochargers contributing to a power output of 325 horsepower. Other items unique to the V-Spec Nür include a carbon fiber hood, stiffer suspension, gold valve covers and a speedometer that went up to 300 km/h. This is a great opportunity to own one of the very last R34 Skyline GT-R models, a car that reinforced the R34 GT-R’s place in motoring history.
2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R CRS by NISMO
(Estimate: €700,000 - €850,000 | Offered Without Reserve)
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Since NISMO introduced its Clubman Race Spec (CRS) restoration program in 2013, it has selected less than 20 GT-Rs to benefit from the work of its highly specialized team at the Omori factory. This example emerged from a complete nut and bolt restoration in 2022 and boasts significant upgrades, including the NISMO 2.8L F-Sport R engine producing over 493 horsepower, NISMO dampers, sports radiator and a Weldina NE-1 muffler kit. Further enhancements include an R-Tune carbon fibre bonnet, forged aluminum RAYS wheels with R35 GT-R Brembo brakes and Z-Tune bodywork upgrades. This rare and extremely desirable restoration also includes the official CRS color scheme of Gunmetal and the interior has been enhanced by the inclusion of the NISMO instrument cluster with multi-function display, a component that is no longer produced. Whether driven on the Nürburgring, through legendary mountain passes or shown at Japanese performance car shows, this is an R34 GT-R that commands the ultimate respect.
Source: Broad Arrow Auctions
