Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
Import a Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1989–1994
- Engine
- RB26DETT 2.6 L twin-turbo inline-six, all-wheel drive
About the R32
The R32 brought back the GT-R name and won in Group A touring car racing, which earned it the “Godzilla” nickname. Nissan sold it from August 1989 to January 1995, and about 43,900 were built.
It uses the RB26DETT 2.6 L twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 280 PS at 6,800 rpm, with ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive and Super HICAS four-wheel steering. It is the cheapest way into an RB26 GT-R, and Hagerty UK reports buyer interest up 37% over the past year.
Nissan developed the BNR32 from the start to win Group A racing, and it did. In the All Japan Touring Car Championship it won all 29 races it entered, from its 1990 debut to the last Group A round at Inter TEC in 1993. Abroad it won the Spa 24 Hours outright in 1991, won the Bathurst 1000 in 1991 and 1992, and took the Australian Touring Car Championship in both years.
- Engine
- RB26DETT 2,568 cc twin-turbo I6
- Power
- 280 PS
- Torque
- 36.0 kgm at 4,400 rpm
- Weight
- 1,430 kg (1989 standard car)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (ATTESA E-TS)
Can an R32 come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on an R32
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Oil-pump drive
Early cranks have a narrow oil-pump collar that can fail at sustained high revs. A later build date does not guarantee the fix.
Turbos
The ceramic turbine wheels can shed, especially at raised boost. Ask what boost the car has run.
Rust
Check strut towers, rear arches, under the rear window, sills, jacking points and boot floor. Cars from northern Japan are usually worst.
Drivetrain
Test that ATTESA all-wheel drive and Super HICAS work, and confirm the BNR32 chassis code. An RB26 swap does not make a GT-R.
Timing belt
The RB26 is an interference engine. The belt is due about every 100,000 km or five years; check the coil packs too.
What we check on every R32
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What an R32 costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| R32 GT-R, CLASSIC.com market value West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Sep 2026 | about US$56,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Sep 2026 |
| R32 GT-R, Bring a Trailer auction sale West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Aug 2026 | US$47,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Aug 2026 |
| R32 GT-R, Bonhams auction sale (standout car) West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), May 2026 | US$151,200 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , May 2026 |
| R32 GT-R, Japan used-car average asking price, whole generation Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥9.21 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| R32 GT-R V-Spec II, 49,000 km, Japanese dealer asking price (total) Carsensor, Oct 2026 | ¥15.1 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
R32 buyer questions
Can I import an R32 GT-R to Canada or the US now?
Yes. Carsensor lists R32 GT-R production from August 1989 to December 1994, so every car is more than 25 years old. That clears both Canada's 15-year rule and the US 25-year rule, which count from the build month on the plate.
Which R32 GT-R grade should I look for?
The standard car suits most buyers. The V-Spec, added in February 1993, brought Brembo brakes and BBS wheels, and the V-Spec II followed. They carried the highest new prices, ¥5.26–5.29 million before tax. N1 cars are stripped homologation specials, so ask for paperwork before paying extra.
What does an R32 GT-R cost in Japan now?
Carsensor's average asking price for the generation was about ¥9.2 million in October 2026. Listings ran from about ¥8.2 million for a 175,000 km car to ¥15.1 million for a 49,000 km V-Spec II. Shipping, duty and compliance costs come on top.
Want an R32?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.