R32 Slowzilla: 1991 Nissan Skyline GTS25

For decades the Nissan Skyline was forbidden fruit over here in the USA -- and it wasn't until they replaced the classic inline-6 with a V6 that it was imported into the USA and then it was called an Infinity G35 (and alternatively Nissan GTR in Godzilla spec) and it was really a disappointment. Thankfully you can import older Skylines into the America these days and you can even find cheap examples if you are willing to live with an automatic gearbox and a low spec non-turbo version. Find this 1991 Nissan Skyline GTS25 offered for $11900 in New Hampshire via craigslist. Tip from TeleArrow.

JDM Family: 1988 Nissan Skyline R31 Wagon

The Skyline name was first used by the Prince Motor Company in 1957 on their Dagmar bumper equipped luxury sedan.  A few years later, Prince merged with Nissan and the Skyline name became associated with Nissan's fast sports sedans, culminating with the GT-R release in 1969.  Many years later the GT-R Skyline (or Skyline GT-R?) name has become synonymous with Japanese speed and style, but there are many Skyline sedans that aren't turbocharged or all-wheel-drive...but are still cool nonetheless. Find this 1988 Nissan Skyline R31 Wagon offered for $4,250 in Silver Spring, MD via craigslist. Tip from Aaron K.

Never Pay Parking Meter Again: 1985 Nissan Skyline R30 Paul Newman Edition

What film starring Paul Newman has music by Burt Bacharach and was produced by Nissan?  Quite possibly the most awesome advertising short clip ever produced for any purpose, just watch it here on youtube...and then buy the real thing.  Find this 1985 Nissan Skyline R30 Paul Newman Edition offered for $9,500 in Louisville, KY via craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

Slow But Cheap: 1987 Nissan Skyline R31

Mention the name Skyline to anyone who grew up playing Sony's Gran Turismo and they will instantly think of the tire blistering turbocharged all-wheel-drive GT-R version, but Nissan built many more examples of the regular Skyline that was less Daisy Duke and more Driving Miss Daisy. Find this 1987 Nissan Skyline R31 offered for $3,995 in Seattle, WA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Fox Body of the South Seas - 1989 Nissan Skyline R32

by Matt -- The R32 Skyline is rapidly making its way in droves to the US now that’s it legal to do so. Since this one lacks papers, one can assume that just maybe it was jammed in the back of a container and ignored by a crooked longshoreman. So why not slide in at the bottom of the market and see if clutch kicking and slamming into guard rails is really your thing? Find this beat-all-to-hell, titleless, yet somehow still strangely intriguing 1989ish Nissan Skyline R32 in Raleigh, North Carolina for a likely very negotiable $6,999 via craigslist.

Thursday Twister: No B-Post

Welcome back another edition of the Thursday Twister, DT's weekly quiz show where we discuss the stuff that nobody wants to talk about...not even us.   That doesn't really make sense, because I'll talk to anybody about anything, but that is probably a story better kept for a trained therapist.  Anyway, today we are looking for all the 4-door cars that are missing the B-pillar.

Store For Two Years: 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32

The R31 Skyline hardtop sedan posted last week with it's non-turbo engine and automatic gearbox is a far cry from the stupid fast GT-R you can buy in the showrooms today, but the next generation of Skyline (the R32)  became much more focused on blistering performance with the release of the all-wheel-drive versions.  Find this 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 offered here on eBay for $16,500 CAD (approx $12,372 USD) located in Quebec, Canada with 4 days to go.

It's A Hardtop Life: 1986 Nissan Skyline GT Passage R31

The Skyline name was first used by the Prince Motor Company in 1957 on their Dagmar bumper equipped luxury sedan.  A few years later, Prince merged with Nissan and the Skyline name became associated with Nissan's fast sports sedans, culminating with the GT-R release in 1969.  Many years later the GT-R Skyline (or Skyline GT-R?) name has become synonymous with Japanese speed and style.  Can't afford a new one -- buy this 1986 Nissan Skyline GT Passage R31 found here on eBay offered for $13,900 buy-it-now located in Miami, FL.

5k: Grandpa Godzilla: 1987 Nissan Skyline

2014 was the first year America could legally import the class-dominating R32 Skyline GT-R "Godzilla" iconized permanently into the brains of video game racers. Meanwhile, the earliest R31s have been welcomed immigrants since 2011 (the C210 has been legal since 2002!), with little fanfare. You won't get much fanfare in this non-GT-R Skyline, because casual onlookers (and police) will likely mistake it for an ordinary Nissan Stanza. Find this 1987 Nissan Skyline for $4,999 in Ontario, CA via Craigslist.

15k Flash: NotaGTR: 1980 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EX Turbo

Every so often we find a JDM (that is Japanese Domestic Market for the older folks in the room...ahem) ride that has made a grey-market trip to the US.  Asking prices will often be out of wack with the level of performance and usability, but you won't be able to beat the cool factor of fender mirrors and right hand drive...both of which make the car less useable on our streets.  Whatever, we still like it.  Find this 1980 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EX for sale in Archbald, PA currently bidding for $14,000 with a few hours to go.