Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31)
1987–1989

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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
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Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Nissan Skyline GTS-R R31 remains one of the rarest Japanese classics in the US market, with only 800 units produced globally and virtually no transaction history tracked domestically. No sales data is available from the past year, making price discovery difficult for a car classified as an appreciating classic with Holy Grail collectibility credentials.
This extreme scarcity—combined with zero active listings and no recorded US transactions in our sample—reflects the car's status as an illiquid asset in the secondary market. Most examples likely reside in long-term private collections rather than circulating through dealer networks or auction houses.
The R31 GTS-R commands exceptional pedigree as a homologation special and early turbo icon in Skyline lore, yet current market desirability registers as low, suggesting collectors prioritize other models from the lineage. The disconnect between production rarity and actual market activity points to either strong collector retention or limited buyer appetite for this generation in the US.
Without transaction data, pricing trends cannot be assessed and forward projections remain speculative. Any purchase at this tier should be treated as a private negotiation rather than a market-driven transaction, with valuations heavily dependent on provenance, mechanical condition, and the individual seller's asking position.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
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Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.