Skyline (1957 to 2002)

This market covers the Nissan Skyline, one of Japan’s most historically significant performance nameplates, produced from 1957 through to the early 2000s across multiple generations. Originally conceived as a compact executive car, the Skyline evolved into a cornerstone of Japanese performance engineering, particularly from the late 1960s onward, with the introduction of high-performance inline-six engines, rear-wheel-drive platforms, and later advanced technologies such as turbocharging and all-wheel drive. The Skyline gained global recognition through its success in motorsport and the emergence of flagship performance variants, most notably the Skyline GT-R. Values in the Skyline market are driven by generation, engine specification, drivetrain, transmission, and originality, with GT-R models commanding the highest premiums while non-GT-R turbo and manual variants have also seen rising collector interest. As demand for analogue Japanese performance cars continues to grow worldwide, the Skyline remains a foundational and highly influential segment of the collector car market. Value in this market is driven by engine configuration, drivetrain layout, transmission choice, production volume, and cultural significance. Models featuring manual gearboxes, limited production runs, original factory specification, and low kilometres consistently command premiums, while cars with direct links to motorsport or tuning culture attract sustained global demand. Historically, Nissan sports cars have shown strong long-term appreciation, particularly for analogue-era models and flagship performance variants. As enthusiasm for Japanese performance icons continues to rise worldwide, this market remains one of the most closely watched segments among collectors, enthusiasts, and investors alike.