T he Nissan GT-R has enjoyed cult-icon status in the automotive world for a few decades now, and for good reason: Few cars ...

Already repainted white by a previous owner in Japan, and fitted with front and rear spoilers, arch extensions, a black tail panel and GT-R grilles and badges, the Skyline’s story stepped up a ...

For a car never sold new in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline GT-R has an enviable reputation here. Enthusiasts know it as a movie and video-game star, and even as a surprisingly common matchbox car.