One to Buy: 52,000km 1972 Nissan KPGC-10 Skyline 2000 GT-R
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At the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1970, Nissan replaced the original four-door Skyline GT-R with a handsome new two-door Coupe: the KPGC-10.
In addition to its sportier appearance, the KPGC-10 was lighter and more agile than its predecessor thanks to a shorter wheelbase (reduced by 70mm).
The rest of the KPGC-10’s mechanical specification was carried over. Suspension was fully independent with disc brakes up front, drums at the back and a massive 100-litre fuel tank over the rear axle. In the engine bay was Nissan’s Prince GR-8 derived two-litre dual overhead cam straight six with its light alloy 24 valve head fed by a trio of Mikuni-Solex carbs. Transmission was through a special five-speed ‘box with single-plate clutch and limited slip differential.
KPGC-10 production ran for just two years during which time 1197 were completed, all of which were built in right-hand drive for the Japanese Domestic Market.
Only around 30% of these were completed in 920 White paint, one of which is currently on offer with Bingo Sports in Japan.
Having covered a little over 52,000km from new, this particular car has recently been re-painted and undergone a major service. It is thus presented in superb condition with the only deviation from standard being enlarged front wheelarches to accommodate wider wheels.
