Bonhams is proud to offer one of the most desirable and significant examples of the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R ever built, which comes with extraordinary provenance and unparalleled cultural caché.
This car was constructed in 2002 as a 2nd Generation R34 GT-R, recorded on the GTR Registry under its chassis No 'BNR34-400109' as a Series 2 GTR painted in TV2 Bayside Blue. It was modified to 'Fast and Furious' acting legend Paul Walker's personal specification, and starred in 'Fast and Furious 4'. It is the true hero car, built to Paul Walker's personal specification, and indeed the only true R34 GT-R appearing in the film. Once in the US and registered as a 2007 Kaizo, the car and was then modified and converted to Paul Walker's precise personal specification. A large dashboard monitor was added at Walker's request. He requested the removal of all vinyls and exterior visual decoration to highlight the clean, classic lines of the Bayside Blue Skyline.
Paul Walker's list of modifications didn't stop with cosmetic enhancements. Other conversion measures include:
· Turbonetics front-mount intercooler
· Nismo lowering springs
· Custom-built roll cage
· ARC titanium strut brace
· 19X11 Volk Racing RE30 19x11 wheels
· Rotora brake conversion with six piston calipers on the front and four piston calipers at the rear
· Nismo Version II bumper with side skirts
· East Bear hood
· Rear Seat delete
· Momo Sport Alcantara steering wheel
· Nismo V-Spec pedals (seen in close up during the street race countdown)
· Custom head-up display for dashboard mounted monitor
· MFD Xenarc Display unit with gauges programmed to the car's ECU
· Sony head unit
· OMP custom racing seats with five-point belt system
· Nismo NE-1 exhaust system
· Boost pressure raised to 550hp with uprated intercooler and exhaust modifications
The OMP custom driver's bucket seat in this iconic R34 GT-R remains fixed in the position last used by Paul Walker during the filming of 'Fast and Furious 4', and it has not been moved since. However, after filming wrapped and the production crew began work on the sequel 'Fast Five', the car was seized and impounded by the US Border Force due to its origin as an assembled vehicle by Kaizo and the fact that the R34 GT-R was not allowed to be imported into the US at that time. This led to a complex and lengthy legal battle, which delayed the car's release from impound until 2012, after which it was exported to Germany, where it has remained since.
Although the car has been taxed in the EU, it has never been registered there, and it comes with an expired original title from the state of Nevada, titling it as a 2007 Kai. Prospective bidders are advised to investigate the registration process in their jurisdiction before bidding. The car retains its original chassis stamping of 'BNR34-400109' on the firewall, as well as the Kaizo Industries chassis tag with the related 17-digit VIN '1K1AAWDD77K400109', which is also visible on a windscreen tag beside the passenger A-pillar. The car's origins as a specially constructed vehicle are confirmed by the Kaizo VIN, which is also seen on the sticker in the door shut. Unfortunately, nothing is known about its history in Japan before it came to the US for movie production, so the mileage cannot be confirmed.
Although the car has seen little use in recent years, it has been a popular exhibit at the Munich Motorworld and has been wrapped in paint protection film. The GT-R is running, but it is recommended that it be serviced and recommissioned before being used again. This street racer, built to the precise personal specification of a true enthusiast, is a scene-stealing modern classic and one of the most notable and desirable vehicles from the 'Fast and Furious' franchise. The franchise has grossed over $6Bn worldwide and has showcased some of the most dazzling custom machines in cinematic history. This particular GT-R is an instantly recognizable example of a timeless design and represents a rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of cinematic and automotive history.
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