by Brad Anderson
- GT-R Skyline Edition limited to 100 units for US in 2024.
- Finished in Bayside Blue with unique Sora Blue interior trim.
- Just 50 miles on odometer, sold by Riverside Nissan in CA.
Some cars age out of relevance, others gain a second life through rarity and nostalgia. The Nissan GT-R has flirted with both. Though its R35 generation stretched across years with only modest updates, certain trims are beginning to show signs of collectibility, and this limited-run version may be one of them.
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The GT-R in question is known as the Skyline Edition and was unveiled for the US market in 2024. Built in a limited production run of just 100 units, it comes finished in Bayside Blue, a color famously associated with the R34 GT-R.
The original MSRP landed at $133,500, a reasonable figure considering both its mechanical pedigree and scarcity. Judging by recent auction activity, some buyers already consider it worth quite a bit more.
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This particular GT-R Skyline Edition was recently listed for auction through Cars & Bids. It attracted strong attention and a total of 46 bids, peaking at $222,000. Despite that impressive number that would have netted the seller $88,500 not accounting for fees and prior taxes, it still fell short of the seller’s reserve.
While the heritage paint is what first catches the eye, it’s the Sora Blue interior that truly distinguishes this GT-R from most other R35s. The cabin features sections of light blue leather across the dash, door panels, seats, steering wheel, and center console. Accents of exposed carbon fiber add a technical edge to the otherwise color-rich space.
Nissan also equipped Godzilla with a titanium exhaust system, 20-inch Rays wheels, and Bilstein DampTronic electronically-controlled shocks. Originally delivered by Riverside Nissan in California, this car showed just 50 miles (80 kilometers) on the odometer when listed for sale.
As with other 2024 GT-R models, the car’s 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 delivers 565 hp and 467 lb-ft (633 Nm) of torque while mated to a dual-clutch six-speed transmission.
While there’s no denying that the R35 failed to keep up with the competition in the performance stakes, it offers more than enough power for the street and remains an absolute weapon on a racetrack.