1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T Type M

This 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T Type M is the coveted manual version; is showing low mileage (in kilometres); is in excellent condition; and is pretty much original and unmolested save for an after-market exhaust and a GTR front grille (the original comes with the car).

“But why is the odometer calibrated in kilometres?”, we hear you ask, not unreasonably.

Because this car was imported to the UK from Japan.

We mention that because, well, it really matters.

It may be something of a cliché to talk about the roll of ‘honour’ in Japanese society and culture, but it’s no exaggeration to say that this tradition is alive and well in the Japanese motor trade.

People really look after their cars properly in Japan, and all the more so if the cars in question are expensive and prestigious.  

This is a world in which mechanics are assiduously diligent in their work, dealers are scrupulously honest in their valuations, and owners take OCD levels of pride in the care and attention they lavish upon their cars.

Japan is also a country where salt is thrown over the shoulders of sumo wrestlers, not chucked all over the roads in industrial quantities like it is in the UK.

Consequently, Japanese imports almost always have panels and undersides with less corrosion than their British counterparts.

This car is registered for UK roads but, the vendor tells us, it has yet to venture forth on any during his 9 years of ownership.
 

The bodywork looks very straight and true and there are no dinks, dents, creases, ripples, folds or other aberrations of any consequence anywhere that we can see.

The panel gaps and shut lines are as crisp and even as anything Good King Wenceslas ever looked out upon, and the car’s flat, square stance looks just right to us.

The silver paintwork has held up very well and appears to have retained plenty of shine and lustre.

Flaws and blemishes are very few and far between on this car but, as it’s our job to find them and point them out to you, here goes.

There are a few light stone chips, scuffs and scratches around the front valance and the nose of the car, plus one or two scuffs and scratches on the bonnet.

The wheels are broadly fine and there’s no evidence of kerbing that we can see. But they’re not entirely free of scratches and scuffs.

The vendor tells us that the Bridgestone Potenza tyres are some way past their ‘best before’ date.

There’s a small line of scuffed-away paint at the nearside base of the rear spoiler on the inside face of the upright.

The cars lights, lenses, badging and all other exterior fixtures and fittings are in fine fettle, from what we can see.

The obligatory over-sized tail pipe is as it should be on these cars, i.e., roughly the same diameter as a funnel on the Queen Mary.
 

It’s amazing how the world moves on and expectations of ‘normal’ shift almost imperceptibly.

In 1995 this car would have been one of the most technologically advanced machines on the road, bristling with all manner of futuristic electronic systems, aids, modes and gizmos.

Fast-forward 30 years and much of the undoubted charm of the interior lies in just how refreshingly analogue it looks.

It all adds to the (correct) impression that this is a true driver’s car.

Anyway, you shouldn’t be in the least bit surprised to discover that the interior is every bit as well preserved as its exterior counterpart.

None of the black plastic trim on the dashboard, centre console door cards or elsewhere has cracked, faded or otherwise started to show any signs of age or use.

The black and grey-patterned fabric seats appear equally untroubled by the passage of time and look to be in first-class condition, front and back.

Although the odometer reading of 25,000 kms can’t be proven (unless some documentation turns up and provides some proof), nothing about the condition of this fabulous interior in any way contradicts that number.

The car’s carpets aren’t letting the side down in any way, but the genuine ‘Skyline’ mat in the driver’s footwell has a couple of black marks on it.

The headlining is following the same script in terms of quality and condition, as are the door cards, where even standard scuffs caused by the ingress and egress of feet are more noticeable for their absence than their presence.

The steering wheel, gear lever, handbrake and other controls are all beyond criticism and, as far as we and the vendor are aware, all dials, knobs, switches, buttons and levers do what they’re told without deviation, hesitation or repetition.

The grey-carpeted boot is in excellent condition and contains a spare wheel. The Seller has noted that the fuel gauge is not 100% accurate.
 

Everything inside the very full engine bay is present, correct, clean and dry.

Much the same can be said for the car’s undersides, which are displaying all the structural integrity and general soundness we’ve come to expect from Japanese import cars.

Although the car has been pretty much unused for the last 9 years, the vendor has changed the oil at the same time as having the car MoT tested.
 

We will upload history and documents as and when we receive them.

The car comes with the original front grille, a ‘Skyline’ panel that fits beneath the boot lid (there is currently a plain silver panel in place), and a baffle for the exhaust. 
   
The car’s MoT certificate is valid until 26th May 2026.
 

One pair of driven wheels.

One turbo.

One hundred cc.

One hell of a lot of money.

Those are the principal differences between an R33 Skyline GTS-T and an R33 Skyline GTR.

The unmolested model we have here today is in truly excellent condition and is impressive even for its indicated mileage, let alone its age.

It’s a whole lot of car for the money and it’s got years of pedigree motoring pleasure to give its next owner.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £17,000 - £25,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.