The R34 chassis from Nissan Even before the second movie in the “Fast and Furious” trilogy made it a big-screen hit, Skyline was a favorite in tuning groups worldwide. The only problem for Americans is that they can’t get the R34 or any of the other Skylines. not yet, last but not least. Since the internet is a view into the global tuning community, it’s hard to ignore, even if the rest of the world is probably sick of hearing us complain about being unable to get nice things from the land of the rising sun. The Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988 is a sign of hope because it lets cars at least 25 years old into the country as owners. Using your exact numbers and the fact that the R34 came out in May 1998, you can see that this is the year to buy a brand-new (used) Skyline. Businesses like Top Rank Importers and Japanese Classics LLC have made getting a car from Japan much more accessible. They help with the papers and the heavy lifting. Not So Quick Your mental R34 is a powerful machine with big shoulders and hips and a scary front fascia. It has a powerful RB26DETT engine, and Nissan’s ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system sends power to all four wheels. The car’s legend goes on, no matter how often internet folklore exaggerates it. You’ll have to be a lot more patient to get one of those. The above GT-R model wasn’t available in the United States as an average import until 2024. Instead, it came out as a premium model in January next year. Depending on the trim level, non-GT-R coupes and sedans have different extras, and some come with a competent 2.5L RB25DET engine, but GT-R fans who can afford one won’t settle for anything less. There are some exceptions, like that R34 GT-R you may have seen at a car and coffee or car show that got around the rules in a way that wasn’t strictly legal. Its owner can drive it on the street without fear of being seized. Examples of how the rule works One such car is this 2001 GT-R V-Spec-II, which is number 672 out of a total of 1,855. It was involved in the complex Metorex importation dispute, and we told you it would be sold at Mecum Auto Auctions last August. It was saved from being destroyed and given a pass by the government because it followed NHTSA and DOT rules, which the late Paul Walker had pushed for. Another example from earlier fits into a specific niche rather than being the result of a stroke of luck. This Midnight Purple II Limited Edition 1999 GT-R V-Spec was one of only 300 made. Because of this information, it can get a show or display license, which only lets it drive a certain number of street miles per year.
