For a car that has quite a reputation and fan following, the R34 Skyline GT-R just had a surprisingly quiet moment under the hammer. At Broad Arrow’s Villa d’Este sale by Lake Como, a five-car “Ultimate R34 Collection” was expected to bring in between $2.7 million and $3.5 million. Instead, the whole lot fetched only $1.5 million.
And it wasn’t just one car underperforming. Every single example missed expectations. The MP2 sold for $174,000, the V-Spec II NUR managed $209,000, while the M-Spec reached $261,000. Higher up the desirability ladder, the V-Spec II S-Tune fetched $418,000, and the headline Nismo Clubman Race Spec (CRS) – arguably the crown jewel – closed at $476,000.
Underneath the hype sits genuine engineering brilliance. The R34 GT-R’s RB26DETT 2.6-litre twin-turbo inline-six, paired with ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive and Super-HICAS rear steering, made it a technological masterstroke in its era. Officially rated at 276 hp, real-world output was always much higher.
Put aside all the auction drama, and the truth is simple – the Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R is still one of the most complete driver’s cars ever built. Its value might be dropping for now, but that legacy isn’t going anywhere.
Source: @carrarabooks
