One to Buy: 7000 mile 1 owner Black Pearl 2001 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R V Spec
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When Nissan launched the R34-based Skyline GT-R in 1999, most desirable of the options on offer was the V Spec bundle.
Most notably, V Spec GT-Rs gained an uprated Pro version of the ATTESSA E-TS four-wheel drive system which added an active electronic limited-slip differential integrated with the four-wheel drive system as opposed to a conventional mechanical LSD. It also came with a more advanced aero system that comprised a deep front spoiler, additional air guides for the front brakes and a carbonfibre rear apron with integrated diffuser. Lower, firmer suspension was fitted too and Nissan added intake and exhaust gas temperature read outs to the cockpit Multi Function Display.
To attract overseas buyers who at the GT-R’s price point expected a little more, V Spec R34s destined for Great Britain, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand came with an even higher specification. In addition to leather upholstery, Nissan added specially balanced N1 specification engines that featured twin ball bearing ceramic turbochargers with steel blades, a trio of Nismo oil coolers (for the engine, transmission and rear differential) and a re-mapped ECU.
On November 14th, a remarkable one owner UK market R34 GT-R V Spec will be going under the hammer during Iconic Auctioneers’ Classic Motor Show sale at the NEC.
Supplied on April 20th 2001 through Nissan main agent, Middlehurst Garage (who were the premier destination for British GT-R buyers), chassis JN1GAPR34U0000176 was ordered by a customer from Northwood in Greater London with whom it has remained ever since.
Configured in Black Pearl with matching Black leather, the car has today covered a little under 7300 miles and is accompanied by its original book pack, to include the 2001 bill of sale. According to Iconic Auctioneers: “The book pack includes the owners manual, supplying dealer literature, aforementioned alarm and tracker documents together with a service book evidencing main dealer servicing.”
“Additional receipts dated the 18/02/2025 shows servicing by marque specialists, Litchfield of Tewkesbury, at 7281 miles, and it travelled a few miles more to the MOT testing station which issued the advisory free certificate valid until 14/10/2027. In addition to the documents, the car has two sets of keys that include the GT-R remote control fobs and the Cobra alarm and immobilisation transponders.”
