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The third generation Skyline was launched in 1968 as an extension of the platform built since the 1950s by the Prince Motor Company, which was absorbed by Nissan in the mid-1960s. In 1969, Nissan debuted the GT-R nameplate on a high-performance variant of the Skyline sedan, which was joined in 1971 by the two-door hardtop coupe. Riding on a wheelbase that is 70mm shorter than its sedan counterpart, the coupe features a stripped-down interior and a 100-liter fuel…
The third generation Skyline was launched in 1968 as an extension of the platform built since the 1950s by the Prince Motor Company, which was absorbed by Nissan in the mid-1960s. In 1969, Nissan debuted the GT-R nameplate on a high-performance variant of the Skyline sedan, which was joined in 1971 by the two-door hardtop coupe. Riding on a wheelbase that is 70mm shorter than its sedan counterpart, the coupe features a stripped-down interior and a 100-liter fuel tank.
This example is finished in silver and is said to have received touchup paintwork on the rocker panels and lower areas of the body. Exterior details include black fender-mounted side mirrors, black rear wheel arch flares, a locking fuel-filler door integrated into the trunk line, dual exhaust outlets, and GT-R badges on the grille and rear panel.
Silver SSR multipiece basketweave wheels feature bright lips and are wrapped in 2014 date-coded Kuhmo Ecasta tires measuring 205/50R15 up front and 225/50R16 at the rear. The suspension incorporates a McPherson strut front setup and a semi-trailing-arm rear arrangement, with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers at each corner. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes paired with drums out back. A brake fluid flush was performed in December 2022.
The right-hand drive cabin houses fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl with matching upholstery over the rear bench and door panels. Additional features include black rubber floor mats, a driver-side shoulder belt, a wooden shift knob, and a Clarion push-button radio.
The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a 240-km/h speedometer and a tachometer with a 7,500-rpm redline flanked by gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 59k kilometers (~37k miles).
The 1,989cc S20 inline-six was a derivative of the engine that powered the Prince R380 race car and features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and triple dual-throat Mikuni Solex carburetors. Factory-rated output was 160 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 5,600 rpm. An oil change was performed in December 2022, and results from a recent compression check can be seen in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The clutch fluid was flushed in December 2022.
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