Identifying My "special" Skyline

[WantaGTR]

Hi,

I am looking to buy either a R32 GT-R.

More specifically, either a V-Spec II, V-Spec, Aussie delivered, or N1 - I wish, if I can find one of those.

Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to identify any of these buy looking at the VIN? (e.g., do V-Spec's have a certain character after the "BNR32...")

or is it something I can only find out by calling a Nissan dealer?

Thanks for your help.

Paul.

[maccattack]

Hi Paul,

Yes you can identify these cars from the VIN number. Do a search for VIN or FAST software and you should find what you are after.

The question would be moreso why you are specifically after a V-Spec or V-Spec II GTR.

If you believe they are somehow either more sought after or perform better than non-V-Spec models you would be mistaken.

Plenty of people have sought advice as to the best models to buy and the answer ALWAYS comes back the same - buy the

car which is in the best condition for the money.

While there are differences between the models, in a performance sense, us mere mortals would not be able to tell the difference,

no matter how hard you drive them.

Search is your friend on these forums - you will find plenty of good information to help with your purchase.

Good luck.

Peter

[WantaGTR]

Thanks Peter,

I though that seeing as they were made in limited numbers (I guess they all now made in limited numbers but some are more limited than others) the V-Spec/II and Oz delivered would be more "collectable" down the track - I'll bet in 1980* no one thought that their Phase III GTHO was going to sell for $683,650** in 2007 - but perhaps this might be the case for all GTR's in general.

But you are right, I am finding it hard enough to find a 93/94 GTR in good and original condition let alone one of the "badged" GTR's. Forntunately for me I am in no rush to buy and won't mind waiting for that perfect one.

Paul.

Footnote:

To those for whom I am about to state the bleeding obvious I apologise for the following... (Just saving some time)

* I know Phase III GTHO's were built in 1971. I used 1980 as an example to illustrate the point that the true value (or collectability) of cars built in 1994 won't be realised for another 10 - 20 years.

** This figure came from an auction held on March 25 2007 for a restored original Phase III GTHO. I have no expectation of ever seeing an R32 GTR sell for that much (except for maybe a couple "special ones" e.g., Build number 1's etc.)