DR30 (1981 to 1985)

This market covers the Nissan Skyline DR30, produced between 1981 and 1985 as part of the R30 generation and widely recognised as one of the most important early performance Skylines. The DR30 introduced the legendary FJ20 engine, including the turbocharged FJ20ET variant, making it Nissan’s first turbocharged Skyline and establishing the foundation for the brand’s future turbocharged performance models. Available in coupe and sedan body styles with rear-wheel drive, the DR30 gained significant motorsport success in Japanese touring car racing, particularly in RS-Turbo form, helping solidify the Skyline’s reputation as a serious performance platform. Values in the DR30 market are driven by engine specification, originality, mileage, condition, and rarity, with turbocharged RS and RS-Turbo examples commanding the strongest premiums. As an early turbocharged Skyline with direct motorsport heritage and increasing scarcity, the DR30 has seen growing collector interest and steady appreciation in the classic Japanese performance car market.