Overview of the Nissan GT-R Premium Edition
This is a genuinely exceptional example of the R35 Nissan GT-R, a February 2019 Premium Edition finished in its original red with the colour code A54, chassis number R35-120238. The auction sheet records just 9,999 km on the odometer, which converts to approximately 6,213 miles, an extremely low figure for a car of this age and one that places it well above the typical mileage seen on R35s coming to market now. It carries an overall auction grade of 4.5 and an interior grade of B from USS HAA Kobe, lot number 31227, with inspection scheduled for 3 October 2026.
The car has had one private owner from new, according to the sales points noted on the auction sheet, and is described as a non smoking car. It comes with a NISMO Sports Resetting, which is Nissan's factory recalibration programme carried out through NISMO, along with front end paint protection film and paint protection film on the front glass, a genuine titanium silencer, and dealer inspection record books covering Reiwa 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025). This is about as well documented and lightly used a late model R35 GT-R as is likely to surface at Japanese auction, and the specification, condition and history together make it a standout entry for any serious GT-R buyer searching the Japanese market.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
The Drive Review
The R35 GT-R was never meant to be a delicate sports car and it does not drive like one. Nissan's VR38DETT, a 3.8 litre twin turbocharged V6, sends drive through a dual clutch automatic gearbox mounted at the rear in a transaxle layout, with the ATTESA E-TS 4WD system sending power predominantly rearward until grip demands otherwise. In Premium Edition specification such as this car, the automatic transmission is the only gearbox offered, there is no manual R35, and the car is set up as a genuine daily usable supercar rather than a stripped out track special.
What strikes most people the first time they drive one is the sheer density of the thing. The GT-R feels heavy and mechanical in a way that modern turbocharged performance cars often do not, with a chassis that communicates load through the structure rather than purely through electronics. The dual clutch gearbox shifts with a characteristic mechanical thump at low speed that owners either love or find agricultural, but which becomes addictive once the car is being driven properly, delivering rapid, decisive changes under load. Steering weight is meaty rather than delicate, and the ATTESA system allows genuinely startling traction out of corners in a way that few rear driven rivals of the era could match.
Performance from the VR38 in this era of GT-R is considerable, with real world acceleration that remains startling even by current standards, and a soundtrack that is turbine like and mechanical rather than theatrical. It is not a car that flatters a lazy driver, the controls require commitment and the car rewards smooth inputs, but it offers a level of all weather, all season capability that few performance cars from any era can match. Weaknesses to be aware of across the model include the inherent complexity and cost of specialist servicing, the importance of correct transmission fluid changes, and the fact that earlier transfer case and transmission issues from the car's early production years are well documented, though this 2019 car falls into the later, more refined production run referenced on the auction sheet as a late model (後期モデル) example.
Auction Details
This Nissan GT-R Premium Edition is being offered through USS HAA Kobe, one of Japan's established auction venues, under lot number 31227. The auction date in Japan is 3 October 2026, and all bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction. The auction start price is ¥11,800,000. Autoselecta's own guide bidding range for this car is £61,000 to £77,500, based on current exchange rates and recent comparable sales, though this is an estimated bidding range rather than a guaranteed purchase price and there is no certainty the car will sell within it.
For context, twelve broadly similar GT-R examples sold at Japanese auction recently across a spread of specifications and conditions, with hammer prices ranging from £53,571 to £158,225 and a typical result around £80,834. Given the exceptionally low mileage, single ownership history, documented service record and desirable factory specification of this particular car, it sits towards the stronger end of what the model currently commands. For full live pricing, including the current minimum bid and an up to date landed cost estimate for your country, please refer to the price panel on this page rather than the figures quoted here, as these are recalculated continuously and will differ from the guide range above.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Nissan. Model: GT-R. Grade: Premium Edition. Chassis code: DBA-R35. First registration: February 2019 (Heisei 31). Engine: 3,800 cc twin turbocharged V6, VR38DETT family. Transmission: floor mounted automatic (dual clutch). Drive type: 4WD with ATTESA E-TS. Body style: two door coupe, four seats. Exterior colour: red, factory colour code A54. Interior colour: red tones. Odometer reading at inspection: 9,999 km, approximately 6,213 miles. Fuel: petrol. Frame number: R35-120238. Registration plate shown on the auction photographs: Himeji 318 ha 18. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness certificate) valid until 31 January 2028 as recorded on the sheet.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet confirms genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather seats, a television tuner, satellite navigation and airbags as fitted equipment. The sales points section adds a NISMO Sports Resetting, front paint protection film and paint protection film on the front glass, a genuine titanium silencer, and dealer inspection record books for 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The car is recorded as a non smoking example bought in from its original private owner, making this a genuine one owner GT-R with a traceable service history rather than an unknown quantity.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
This translation has been produced and checked by Autoselecta from the original Japanese auction sheet. The sheet records the lane as Retry Prime Corner, lot 31227, with an overall grade of 4.5 and an interior grade of B. Engine size is listed as 3,800 cc, chassis code DBA-R35, first registration February 2019 under the Heisei calendar. The body shape is noted as CP, meaning coupe, and the grade is confirmed as Premium Edition with 4WD drive. Shaken is valid to 31 January 2028. Transmission is recorded as FAT, a floor mounted automatic. Air conditioning is fitted as AC. Odometer reads 9,999 km.
Exterior colour is listed as original red with an arrow in the colour change box, which Autoselecta reads as confirming no colour change has taken place, the paintwork is factory original red. The colour code is A54. Fuel is petrol and interior colour is described as red tones. A new car maintenance booklet with warranty card is marked as present. The import related boxes for year, import classification and steering position are left blank on this sheet, as is the transfer document expiry box. A recycling deposit of 10,180 yen is recorded, the car is noted for four seat capacity, and the registration plate reads Himeji 318 ha 18. The frame number is confirmed as R35-120238.
Under sales points, the sheet states the car was bought in from a private owner and is a one owner vehicle. It notes NISMO Sports Resetting has been carried out, and describes the car as a late model example fitted with full paint protection film on the front of the body and paint protection film on the front glass. Dealer inspection record books are confirmed present for Reiwa 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, corresponding to 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The genuine titanium silencer is noted, along with confirmation this is a non smoking car.
Under points to note, the sheet states that documents will follow at a later date and that a spare key is present. The inspector's own handwritten report notes small scuffs and creases on the edges of the seats, marks left by a steering wheel cover having been fitted at some point, a roof that has been vinyl wrapped, and small scratches noted generally on the body. No mention is made on the sheet of engine noise, transmission issues, oil or coolant leaks, warning lights, electrical faults, interior tears, headlining damage, odours or smoke, rust or corrosion, and no accident repair history is noted. Autoselecta has translated every line visible on the sheet and has not added or removed any point beyond what the inspector recorded.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram carries a single marked notation, read as A1 at a bumper position, indicating a small scratch or scrape mark. The position on the drawing sits at what is conventionally the top of the diagram, which normally denotes the front of the car, however Autoselecta notes that the drawn shape in that area appears to resemble the rear wing and round tail lamp cluster of the GT-R, so there is some uncertainty whether this mark relates to the front or rear bumper. The final character of the note itself is also not fully legible on the copy supplied. No other damage codes, dents, dimples, cracks, rust marks, repainted panels or replaced panels are marked anywhere else on the diagram.
Combined with the inspector's written comments of small scuffs and creases on the seat edges and small scratches on the body generally, this points to a car that presents in excellent, lightly used condition consistent with its very low mileage, rather than one with any history of structural repair or heavy cosmetic correction. The roof being vinyl wrapped is worth noting for any buyer who prefers an entirely factory finish, as is the presence of paint protection film to the front end and front glass, both of which will have helped preserve the original paintwork during the car's life. Overall this reads as a well kept, usable enthusiast grade GT-R rather than a show car that has never turned a wheel, but one that has clearly been looked after carefully by its original owner.
Interior Condition
The interior is finished in red leather with contrasting black detailing, as shown clearly in the supplied photographs of the dashboard, centre console, front seats and rear seats. The auction sheet grades the interior at B, and the inspector notes small scuffs and creases on the seat edges along with marks left by a steering wheel cover, both minor and consistent with genuine use rather than neglect. Equipment confirmed on the sheet includes leather seats, power windows, a television tuner and satellite navigation, all of which are visible in the dashboard photograph alongside the digital instrument cluster and twin round dials typical of the GT-R. No tears, heavy wear, odours, smoke staining or damage to the dashboard or headlining are noted by the inspector, and the rear seat area photographed shows the same red leather trim in clean, lightly used condition.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction grades offer buyers a quick, standardised way to understand a car's condition before bidding. A grade of 4.5, as recorded here, sits just below the very top grades of 5 and S and indicates a car in excellent condition with only minor imperfections, exactly as reflected in the single small scratch noted on the damage diagram. An interior grade of B indicates a cabin with light signs of use, such as the small scuffs and marks noted by the inspector, but nothing approaching heavy wear or damage. Together these grades support what the mileage and ownership history already suggest, that this is a genuinely well preserved, lightly used GT-R rather than a car that has simply had a recent cosmetic tidy up.
Model History
The R35 generation Nissan GT-R launched in Japan in December 2007, replacing the Skyline GT-R name entirely and establishing GT-R as a standalone model line for the first time. Built around the VR38DETT 3.8 litre twin turbocharged V6, paired exclusively to a rear mounted dual clutch automatic transmission and Nissan's ATTESA E-TS all wheel drive system, the R35 was engineered from the outset to compete with established European supercars on both the road and the track, most famously at the Nürburgring, where Nissan's development programme became legendary among enthusiasts. Over its long production run the R35 received continual updates to its engine, chassis tuning, aerodynamics and interior, with the car offered in this report representing a later production example, noted on the auction sheet as a late model (後期モデル) car benefiting from the refinements made across the model's extended life.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The R35 GT-R has steadily built a reputation as one of the defining Japanese performance cars of its generation, and genuinely clean, low mileage, well documented examples like this one are becoming harder to find both inside and outside Japan. Its combination of a hand assembled twin turbocharged V6, a sophisticated four wheel drive system, genuine Nürburgring developed chassis credentials and a design that has aged remarkably well has given it lasting appeal among performance car enthusiasts worldwide. Within Japan it carries strong domestic market status as a flagship Nissan model, and examples with full dealer service history, single ownership and very low mileage, as this car has, are increasingly sought after as the pool of unmodified, well maintained cars shrinks. Global demand for good R35 GT-Rs continues to grow as buyers in markets around the world look to source cars directly from Japan, where service history and originality can often be verified more thoroughly than in cars that have passed through multiple owners elsewhere. Autoselecta does not make any claims about future values, but the direction of demand for genuinely original, low mileage, documented examples is clear.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering any R35 GT-R should pay close attention to transmission and transfer case health, verified service history, evidence of correct fluid changes, and whether the car has a documented, unmolested history or has been heavily modified or tracked. Cars bought in from private owners with continuous dealer service books, as this one is, are considerably easier to trust than cars with gaps in their history or aftermarket tuning of unknown provenance. On this specific car, buyers should note the inspector's comments regarding small scuffs and creases to the seat edges, marks from a steering wheel cover, the vinyl wrapped roof, and the single small scratch marked on the damage diagram, none of which are significant but all of which are worth being aware of ahead of a purchase decision. The presence of a spare key and new car maintenance booklet with warranty card is confirmed, though buyers should note the auction sheet states that documents will follow at a later date.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains the single best source of genuinely low mileage, well documented R35 GT-Rs anywhere in the world, largely because of the country's rigorous shaken inspection regime and the auction house grading system, which together provide a level of verified condition reporting that is very difficult to replicate when buying privately in other markets. A car like this one, with 9,999 km on the odometer, one owner, a NISMO Sports Resetting and continuous dealer service books, is the kind of example that simply does not surface often outside Japan, and importing directly allows buyers around the world to access this depth of the market rather than relying on cars that have already been exported, modified or sold on multiple times.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Buying a car at Japanese auction involves registering interest, understanding the auction grading system, placing a maximum bid ahead of the sale, and then arranging export, shipping and import compliance once the car is secured. Every country has its own import rules covering emissions, registration, taxation and roadworthiness, so buyers should check their own country's specific requirements before bidding, including any applicable duties or local compliance steps. Autoselecta's team manages this process from the original auction sheet translation right through to arrival and import support in the buyer's own country, helping buyers understand each stage and what is required locally.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS HAA Kobe where this GT-R is listed, with full auction sheet transparency and plain English translation of every inspector comment, as provided throughout this report. The team sources vehicles, places bids on behalf of clients, handles export paperwork, arranges international shipping, and provides import support once the car reaches the buyer's country, including vehicle tracking where available. Communication continues throughout the process, from the moment a bid is placed through to arrival, giving buyers confidence when purchasing a car they have never seen in person.
Browse This Week's Japanese Auctions
This Nissan GT-R Premium Edition is one of many vehicles currently available through Japanese auction via Autoselecta. Buyers interested in similar performance cars, or in GT-Rs from other model years and specifications, can browse this week's live auction listings on the Autoselecta website to compare condition, mileage and specification across multiple available cars.
Live Auction Search
Autoselecta's live auction search tool allows buyers to search directly across Japanese auction house listings by model, chassis code, grade, mileage and more, making it straightforward to find comparable R35 GT-R examples or to track other models of interest ahead of upcoming auction dates.
Auction Caution
All vehicles offered through Japanese auction, including this Nissan GT-R, are inspected before sale, but remain used vehicles sold through an auction process rather than with a mechanical warranty. The auction sheet and grading system provide an independent condition guide prepared by the auction house inspector, not a guarantee of mechanical soundness, and buyers should budget for the possibility of servicing, maintenance or minor refurbishment after purchase, as would be prudent with any performance car of this age and specification. On this particular car, the inspector noted small scuffs and creases on the seat edges, marks left by a steering wheel cover, a vinyl wrapped roof, and small scratches on the body, along with a single A1 scrape mark on a bumper on the damage diagram, the exact position of which is not fully certain from the sheet supplied. Buyers should weigh these points, alongside the car's otherwise strong grade, mileage and documented history, when making their bidding decision.
