Nissan Stagea 260RS WGNC34
Import a Nissan Stagea 260RS (WGNC34) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1997–2001
- Engine
- RB26DETT 2.6 L twin-turbo inline-six, all-wheel drive (Autech 260RS)
About the WGNC34
The Stagea 260RS is an Autech conversion of the Stagea wagon with the R33 GT-R’s RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 280 PS and 368 Nm, and ATTESA all-wheel drive. Nissan dates its launch to November 1997 and Motor-Fan to October 1997; ProjectJDM gives a run of October 1997 to September 2001.
It offers a GT-R drivetrain in a practical body for far less than a GT-R. The widely repeated figure of 1,734 built is unconfirmed.
Motor-Fan notes that the Stagea reused chassis and engine parts from the R33 Skyline and C34 Laurel, which made a GT-R drivetrain a natural fit. Autech's 260RS added Brembo brakes and torque-split four-wheel drive, and the 1998 brochure lists a rear mechanical limited-slip differential. The 1998 revision changed the base code from E-WGNC34 to GF-WGNC34.
- Engine
- RB26DETT 2,568 cc twin-turbo I6
- Power
- 280 PS
- Torque
- 37.5 kgm at 4,400 rpm
- Weight
- 1,720 kg
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Drive
- All-wheel drive
Can a WGNC34 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 a WGNC34
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Rust
Check under the door mirrors, the door hinges, the spare-wheel well and the strut towers.
Rough idle
A rough idle can come from coil packs, vacuum hoses or the turbos.
Wear
Expect heavy wear on bushings and brakes on a heavy car. Budget for both.
Gearbox
Feel for crunching between gears on the test drive.
Fakes
Require Autech documentation and confirm the WGNC34 base. RB25 Stageas are sometimes passed off as 260RS.
What we check on every WGNC34
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 a WGNC34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stagea 260RS, benchmark market value West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Sep 2026 | about US$33,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Sep 2026 |
| Stagea 260RS, Cars & Bids auction sale Hagerty, Mar 2024 | US$37,500 | Hagerty , Mar 2024 |
| Stagea Autech Version 260RS (1998–2001 car), Japanese dealer asking price (total) Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥6.73 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Stagea Autech Version 260RS (1998–2001 car), Japanese dealer asking price (total) Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥4.97 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.
WGNC34 buyer questions
Is the Stagea 260RS eligible?
Yes. Carsensor lists the 260RS from August 1997, and the WC34 generation ended in September 2001, so every car has passed both the US 25-year rule and Canada's 15-year rule. Check the plate's build month.
How do I spot a fake 260RS?
Confirm the WGNC34 code and the RB26DETT engine, and ask for Autech documentation. RB25-engined Stageas with 260RS badges exist. A real car has a five-speed manual and is listed at 1,720 kg.
What does a 260RS cost in Japan?
Carsensor showed two 260RS listings in October 2026, at about ¥4.97 million and ¥6.73 million total. Few cars are for sale at any time, so expect to wait for a good one and add freight and compliance costs.
Want a WGNC34?
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.