Aussie Delivered R32 Gtr

[Frank rb25 zed]

About 4 years ago bought an Aussie R32 GTR with a damaged engine. Apparently the idler puller had let get (when it was idling, cooling down after a dyno run) and did major damage to the head when the timing went out.

I replaced the motor with a fresh R33 GTR motor (I still have the original motor plus a spare block, head and gearbox, other bits like dump pipes and bigger turbos). New clutch, new brakes.

I have only driven about 4,000km since the new engine.

Overall mechanically good.Interior very tidy. Minor cosmetic body problems and a few spots of rust near windscreen that haven't changed in 4 years. Pretty much original condition except for bigger intercooler and exhaust.Drives well. 246,000 kms.

I no longer have much opportunity to drive it and it is a car that would do better being used than stored.

I was hoping it may be an appreciating asset but I am not sure if I should sell it or store it for 10 yrs.

I am not sure what it would be worth as there are a couple of these, possibly better condition, chasing $78k and $60k.

Any thoughts?

Frank

[ARTZ]

Its sure to appreciate but how long it takes is the question. I reckon you might be waiting 20yrs before its valuable..But that give you a lot of time to gather up parts for a ground up rebuild to original condition..Just think what a fully restored muscle cars goes for these days, they're not cheap. GTRs may be plentiful now but 1 by 1 they are getting over modded and smashed,crashed bent twisted and stuffed. I guess it depends what its costing you to store it..If its not costing and you dont need the cash let it sit..It is a solid investment and you wont regret it..

Edited February 21, 2011 by Arthur T3

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

Any pictures?

[Frank rb25 zed]

Any pictures?

[Ten Four]

Not to be a knob, but surely for it to be worth something, it has to be totally original? Including engine...

And its got 246k kms (Yes, I know imports are wound back etc)

It does look really good though.

Edited February 21, 2011 by Ten Four

[Nee-san]

Hey Ten Four what wing are you running in that pic

?

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

Hey Ten Four what wing are you running in that pic

?

It looks like a standard wing.

Here are some pics of mine that I took last Sunday......... The garage was owned by the original owner when the car was new.

Bob.

[Nee-san]

Mate, she looks mint, very well done

hope you keep her garaged.

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

Mate, she looks mint, very well done

hope you keep her garaged.

Yes...... With a silk cover.

Bob.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Frank, do you have books for the car? If you were to sell it i would rebuild the standard motor and get it back as close to standard as possible.

The vehicles you have seen going for big dollars are mint units like Bobs maroon one above (with 50kms on it).

These cars will shoot up in value in another 10 years, where they go from there is anyones guess. If the cash is not a problem Id just remove the fluids, stick it up on stands and leave it be.

[gtr fan]

Keep and use the original block whatever you do.

Even if you mod it just make sure it looks standard. Inside no one could tell if its an HKS 2.8 stroker or a standard 2.6:)

I'm all for modding but keeping standard appearance (aside from suspension, exhaust and wheels). Except for Bobs, which still looks like he took delivery from Nissan this morning so probably best let his car become the museum piece in the future!

Edited February 21, 2011 by gtr fan

[gtr fan]

It looks like a standard wing.

Here are some pics of mine that I took last Sunday......... The garage was owned by the original owner when the car was new.

Bob.

I recognise that workshop. Although since moving to sydney in 1985 I don't recall ever seeing a car in that brilliant showcase on the front! Is that workshop still operational?

[Ten Four]

Hey Ten Four what wing are you running in that pic

?

Not standard, lol.

[Frank rb25 zed]

Not to be a knob, but surely for it to be worth something, it has to be totally original? Including engine...

And its got 246k kms (Yes, I know imports are wound back etc)

It does look really good though.

Wanted to get it up and running at the time.

Have original block etc.

Probably enough bits for two engines but not the enthusiasm.

Frank

[Frank rb25 zed]

Wanted to get it up and running at the time.

Have original block etc.

Probably enough bits for two engines but not the enthusiasm.

Frank

Some more pictures

[RBLUV]

those are some wierd looking seats, are they aus delivered seats? or were they available for all gt-r's?

[Frank rb25 zed]

those are some wierd looking seats, are they aus delivered seats? or were they available for all gt-r's?

As far as i know they are original.

Not an expert though.

[Ten Four]

Look like retrim?/optional extra maybe?

Why is the engine bay white dude?

Edited March 5, 2011 by Ten Four

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

I havent seen that trim combo. My car is just the same as the JDM vehicles. Is the engine bay silver?

[Mosullivan]

Balaclava motors is still there, never seen this around the area though. Looks like it just rolled out of the factory.