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Nissan Skyline R32 For Sale — Import From Japan

The R32 is the Skyline that brought the GT-R back. Nissan launched the regular R32 range in May 1989, as a two-door coupe and a four-door pillared hardtop sedan, and the GT-R came that August. Standard cars stayed in production until July 1993, while the GT-R ran on to November 1994. That car is the BNR32, with the RB26DETT twin-turbo six rated at 280 PS, ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Of the three RB26 GT-R generations, it's the shortest and lightest. One step down sits the GTS-t Type M (HCR32), a rear-drive car with the 215 PS RB20DET single-turbo six. The GTS-4 (HNR32) uses that engine with all-wheel drive. When the range was facelifted in August 1991, Nissan added the GTS25 and its naturally aspirated 2.5-liter RB25DE. Most buyers want a GT-R or a manual GTS-t Type M coupe. Either way, the car comes down to rust, originality and whether the chassis code matches the badge.

123available now
1989–1995model years
$9,727–$138,907approx. USD in Japan
45–60 daystypical delivery

Nissan Skyline R32 market snapshot

$43,523median price in Japan
$23,893–$60,579middle half of prices
from $13,077shipped to a US port
111 of 123manual transmission
1232000 or older and legal to import now
25price on request

These numbers come from our live Japan dealer stock today. Shipped prices include ocean freight to your nearest US port plus export fees.

About the Skyline R32

ChassisYearsKey variantsUS import status
R321989–1994GT-R (BNR32), GTS-t Type M, GTS-4Eligible now

Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Eligibility goes by month and year of manufacture rather than model year, so as of today anything built September 2001 or earlier qualifies. Tell us which car you want and we'll check its exact build date before you commit. Our Nissan Skyline import guide has more.

Nissan Skyline R32 variants

VariantEngineDriveNotes
GT-R (BNR32)RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo I6, 280 PSAWDATTESA E-TS and a five-speed manual. Roughly 44,000 built from August 1989 to November 1994
GT-R V-spec / V-spec II (BNR32)RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo I6, 280 PSAWDThe February 1993 V-spec gets Brembo brakes and 17-inch BBS wheels, and the V-spec II of February 1994 adds 245/45R17 tires
GT-R Nismo (BNR32)RB26DETT 2.6L twin-turbo I6, 280 PSAWDGroup A homologation model from 1990. 560 were built, 60 of them for racing, all in Gun Grey Metallic and without ABS
GTS-t Type M (HCR32)RB20DET 2.0L turbo I6, 215 PSRWDSold as a coupe or sedan, with Super HICAS rear steer
GTS-4 (HNR32)RB20DET 2.0L turbo I6, 215 PSAWDATTESA E-TS fitted to the narrow standard body
GTS25 (ER32 / ECR32)RB25DE 2.5L I6, 180 PSRWDNaturally aspirated, added at the August 1991 facelift

Nissan Skyline R32 available now

Showing 1–24 of 123 Skyline R32 listings in stock, priced cars first.

What to check on a Skyline R32

What it costs to import a Skyline R32

The card prices above are what each car costs in Japan. The shipped price on a card is that car delivered to your nearest US port, with ocean freight and export fees included. We then clear it through US customs as your importer of record and handle the title, so there's no customs broker for you to hire. The full cost breakdown has the details.

Is the Skyline R32 legal to import?

Any vehicle 25 years or older is legal to import into the USA without meeting modern FMVSS safety or EPA emissions standards. Eligibility runs on the month and year of manufacture, not just the model year. If the exact R32 you want is not yet eligible, we can buy it and store it in Japan until it is. See the 25-year rule explained.

How buying one from us works

We bid at Japanese auctions and buy from dealer stock on your behalf. Before any money moves, the car is physically inspected in Japan, with photos, video, and a condition report, not just an auction sheet grade. After purchase we handle export, ocean freight to your nearest US port, customs clearance, import duty, and US title, so the car arrives ready to register. Typical timeline is 45–60 days from purchase to delivery.

Nissan Skyline R32 FAQ

How much does a Nissan Skyline R32 cost?

In our Japan stock, the 98 Nissan Skyline R32 with a listed price run from about $9,727 to $138,907 before import costs. The median is $43,523, and the middle half sits between $23,893 and $60,579. Shipped to your nearest US port, with ocean freight and export fees included, prices start at about $13,077 and a median car comes to about $46,873. After that we handle US customs as your importer of record and title the car for you.

How many Nissan Skyline R32 are for sale right now?

123 in Japanese dealer stock today (98 with a listed price, 25 price on request). It changes every day as cars sell and new ones get listed.

How many Nissan Skyline R32 for sale are manual?

Counting the 123 that list a transmission, 111 are manual and 12 are automatic.

Can I import a Nissan Skyline R32 to the USA?

Fully eligible — the entire run is 25+ years old. Of the cars in stock, 123 are from 2000 or earlier and qualify under the 25-year rule now. Month and year of manufacture are what count, and we check the exact build date before you commit.

How long does it take to get a Nissan Skyline R32 from Japan?

Plan on about 45–60 days from purchase. The car is inspected and exported in Japan, spends 3–5 weeks at sea to your nearest US port (East Coast, West Coast, Gulf and Honolulu), and then goes through US customs, duty and title. We handle every step as your importer of record.

What do you check before buying a Nissan Skyline R32?

Every car is inspected in person in Japan before any money moves. On this chassis we look hardest at: Read the chassis code on both the firewall stamping and the blue model plate. A GT-R says BNR32. If it's an HCR32 or HNR32 wearing GT-R bodywork, it's a conversion, however well done; Look for rust at the base of the C-pillar under the rear-glass seal, on the rear quarters both ahead of and behind the rear wheels, along the jacking pinch welds and in the trunk floor under the spare; On a GT-R the front fenders and hood are aluminum, so check for dents and for corrosion around the steel bolts. If a magnet sticks to either panel, that panel has been replaced; RB26 oil pressure should climb with the revs. Nissan widened the oil-pump drive in late 1991, and leaks from the oil-pump backing plate are a known fault on both early and late engines.

GTS-t Type M or GT-R: what do you give up?

Going with the Type M means a 2.0-liter single-turbo RB20DET, rated at 215 PS, driving the rear wheels. Step up to the GT-R and you get the 2.6-liter twin-turbo RB26DETT at 280 PS with ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive. It also has a larger intercooler and wider bodywork, with aluminum front fenders and hood. Plenty of Type Ms wear GT-R parts these days, so let the chassis code settle it: HCR32 for the Type M, BNR32 for the GT-R.

What do the R32 GT-R V-spec and V-spec II add?

Brembo brakes and 17-inch BBS wheels, in place of the standard 16s, came with the V-spec in February 1993. The V-spec II followed in February 1994 and brought wider 245/45R17 tires. Rated output stays at 280 PS on both. Both are a small share of total R32 GT-R production.

How do I tell a Nismo or N1 R32 GT-R?

Start with the blue model plate on the firewall. The 560 Nismo cars of 1990 carry an RA suffix, and every one was Gun Grey Metallic. N1 cars carry ZN. They were built from July 1991 for Group N racing and came without air conditioning or ABS as standard. Since bodywork and badges are easy to copy, go by the plate and the chassis number.

Other Nissan Skyline generations

Skyline C10 (81) · Skyline C210 (14) · Skyline R30 (56) · Skyline R31 (34) · Skyline R32 GT-R (70) · Skyline R33 (83) · Skyline R33 GT-R (46) · Skyline R34 (206) · Skyline R34 GT-R (53)

Nissan Skyline R32 grades & special editions

Skyline GT-R (41 R32) · Skyline GTS-t Type M (27 R32) · Skyline GT-R V-Spec (7 R32) · Skyline GTS-4 (6 R32) · Skyline GTS (4 R32) · Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (4 R32) · Skyline GTE Type X (3 R32) · Skyline GTS25 (2 R32) · Skyline GTS Type S (1 R32) · Skyline GT-R NISMO (1 R32)

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