This Nissan R33 Skyline got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R is #100 of 102 V-Spec LM Limited examples produced between May and August 1996. It was purchased by the selling dealer in Japan in 2018 and was imported to the US in 2022. The car is finished in Champion Blue over gray cloth upholstery, and power comes from a twin-turbocharged 2.6L inline-six linked to a five-speed manual transmission, an ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system, and an active limited-slip differential. Additional equipment includes Super-HICAS four-wheel steering, Brembo brake calipers, 18″ BBS multi-piece wheels, xenon headlights, an N1 front fascia and adjustable rear spoiler, a Pioneer stereo, automatic climate control, and a NISMO-branded instrument cluster. Service in 2023 included replacing the suspension bushings and spark plugs, flushing the coolant, and cleaning the fuel injectors. This R33 GT-R is now offered in Rancho Dominguez, California, with recent service records and a clean Montana title.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

The R33 LM Limited was launched in 1996 to commemorate Nissan’s participation in that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Of the 188 examples produced, 102 of them were V-Spec models. All LM Limited cars were finished in Champion Blue (BT2) and featured a front spoiler, bumper-mounted air ducts, bonnet lip, and adjustable rear wing shared with the V-Spec N1 as well as commemorative C-pillar decals. Additional equipment on this example includes xenon headlights, power-adjustable mirrors, side marker lamps, and GT-R-branded carbon-fiber end plates on the rear wing.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

The 18″ BBS LM wheels were mounted with 275/35 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires in June 2022. The car is equipped with Super-HICAS four-wheel steering as well as front and rear strut tower braces. A January 2023 service included the installation of NISMO suspension bushings as well as Cusco stabilizer bar bushings. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with black-finished Brembo calipers.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

The right-hand-drive cabin features front bucket seats and a contoured rear seat upholstered in two-tone gray cloth with blue contrast stitching. Appointments include automatic climate control, a Pioneer stereo, power windows, and Skyline GT-R-branded carpeted floor mats.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

The leather-wrapped airbag steering wheel fronts a carbon-fiber-look NISMO-branded instrument cluster consisting of a 320-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 9k-rpm redline, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. Auxiliary gauges in a carbon-fiber-look bezel are mounted in the center stack. The six-digit odometer shows 70k kilometers (~44k miles), approximately 500 kilometers of which have been added by the selling dealer.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

The twin-turbocharged 2.6-liter RB26DETT inline-six is equipped with an A’PEXi exhaust system. The battery was replaced in June 2022, and a February 2023 service included replacing the spark plugs, flushing the coolant, and a cleaning and recalibrating of the fuel injectors.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

Power is sent to all four wheels through a five-speed manual transmission with an ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system and an active limited-slip differential.

1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec LM Limited

The firewall-mounted blue chassis tag decodes as follows:

  • G – Two-door coupe
  • GJ – 2.6-liter RB26DETT inline-six
  • P – ATTESA all-wheel drive with Super HICAS four-wheel steering
  • R – Right-hand drive
  • W – GT-R V-Spec
  • F – Five-speed manual transmission
  • R33 – Nissan Skyline
  • Z – Twin-turbocharged
  • D – Standard climate package
  • A – Four-person capacity
  • A – Rear wiper
  • R – Large front spoiler (V-Spec)
  • A – No audio
  • A – Front passenger airbag

Auction Result

High Bid USD $61,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended April 1, 2024 at 2:13PM PT
Bids 14
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Seller: KaiserKars
Location: Rancho Dominguez, California 90220
Listing Details
  • Chassis: BCNR33-023905
  • 70k Kilometers (~44k Miles) Shown
  • #100 of 102 V-Spec LM Limited Examples Produced
  • Twin-Turbocharged 2.6L Inline-Six
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • ATTESA E-TS All-Wheel-Drive System
  • Active Limited-Slip Rear Differential
  • Super-HICAS Four-Wheel Steering
  • Champion Blue Paint
  • Gray Cloth Upholstery
  • Brembo Brake Calipers
  • 18" BBS LM Wheels
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Adjustable Rear Wing
  • Front Spoiler
  • NISMO Instrument Cluster
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: $0
Lot #141791