Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31)
1987–1989

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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
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Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Nissan Skyline GTS-R R31 remains absent from tracked US market transactions, with zero sales recorded over the past twelve months and no active listings currently available. This absence of data reflects the car's extreme scarcity and the fundamental challenge of establishing price discovery in the American market.
Production limited to 800 units worldwide positions the R31 GTS-R in the upper echelon of Japanese sports car rarity, a distinction that has earned it a "Holy Grail" collectibility classification. The model's appeal rests heavily on its significance in Skyline lineage and engineering credentials rather than widespread enthusiast demand in the US.
Despite its pedigree, the R31 GTS-R carries notably low desirability among US collectors, a disconnect that likely explains the absence of sales activity. The combination of limited production, collector recognition, and minimal transaction volume creates a structural illiquidity that makes this car extremely difficult to value or move through conventional channels.
Without comparable sales data, current pricing and trajectory remain impossible to establish. Prospective buyers and sellers should expect to rely on private negotiation and specialist Japanese car dealers rather than auction results or market benchmarks for guidance on valuation.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.