Overview of the Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition
This is about as close to a brand new Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition as the Japanese auction market will ever offer. First registered in June 2025 and showing an odometer reading of just 55 km, this R35 chassis GT-R NISMO has covered a distance that most cars accumulate reversing off a dealer forecourt. It carries a grade 6 auction score, the highest ordinary condition rating used by Japanese auction houses, along with an A rated interior, confirming the car is essentially unused. Finished in grey under Nissan's colour code KCE, riding on the NISMO specification carbon aero package and RECARO carbon bucket seats, and sold from USS Tokyo as lot 65105, this GT-R NISMO Special Edition represents one of the last and most extreme iterations of the R35 before production eventually winds down. For UK buyers who have watched R35 GT-R values climb steadily as clean, low mileage examples disappear from the market, a virtually new NISMO Special Edition of this type is a genuinely rare opportunity.
The car is a genuine one owner example with its shaken inspection valid until June 2028, giving a new UK owner a long window before any Japanese registration renewal would ever apply, though of course a UK import will run on UK registration and MOT rules once landed. The auction sheet confirms this GT-R NISMO Special Edition as a factory built, non smoking, unmodified example straight from Nissan's NISMO performance division, rather than a car that has picked up aftermarket parts along the way.
The Drive Review
The R35 generation GT-R remains one of the most significant Japanese performance cars ever built, and the NISMO version takes the format to its logical extreme. Power comes from Nissan's hand assembled VR38DETT 3.8 litre twin turbocharged V6, an engine built by a small team of named technicians at Nissan's Yokohama plant and famous for its ability to shrug off huge additional boost in tuned form while remaining tractable and drivable in standard specification. In NISMO trim the engine receives revised turbochargers derived from Nissan's GT3 racing programme, along with strengthened internals and a recalibrated ECU, producing noticeably sharper throttle response and a harder edged delivery than the standard GT-R, especially from 4,000 rpm through to the redline.
Drive goes through Nissan's ATTESA E-TS 4WD system and a dual clutch automatic transmission, badged FAT (floor automatic transmission) on the auction sheet, which shuffles torque between the axles depending on load and grip. This is not a car that feels like a conventional automatic. The gearbox is genuinely quick shifting under load and the whole drivetrain has a mechanical, slightly industrial character that traditional automatic gearbox performance cars lack, part of why the GT-R still earns respect among enthusiasts who might otherwise dismiss anything without a manual gearbox. The steering is heavier and more direct than most modern performance cars, the chassis is stiff and body control is excellent, and despite its size and all wheel drive weight penalty the GT-R changes direction with real precision. The NISMO specific suspension and aerodynamic package, including the carbon front splitter, larger rear wing and NISMO tuned dampers, sharpen turn in further and generate genuine downforce at speed, something Nissan proved on the Nürburgring where NISMO spec GT-Rs have repeatedly set benchmark lap times for production cars.
Buyers moving from a modern turbocharged performance car will notice the R35's heft, its old fashioned hydraulic power steering weighting and the mechanical noises the drivetrain makes under load, all things NISMO engineers left largely untouched because they contribute to the car's character. Weaknesses to be aware of on any R35 GT-R include gearbox wear if driven hard without proper warm up, and the importance of correct servicing intervals given the complexity of the 4WD system and transmission. On a car with 55 km on the clock none of this is a practical concern for a new owner, but it remains relevant model knowledge for anyone researching the platform.
Auction Details
This Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition was offered through USS Tokyo, one of Japan's largest and most respected auction houses, as lot number 65105, with an auction date of 1 October 2026. The auction start price was set at ¥32,000,000. Autoselecta's guide bidding range for this car is £86,750 to £116,000, an estimated range based on recent market activity rather than a guaranteed purchase price. Nine similar GT-R NISMO examples sold at Japanese auction recently, achieving figures between £76,413 and £158,977, with a typical sale price around £88,668, though that range includes different model years, conditions and specification levels. The final purchase price and current price panel on this page will reflect the live bidding and buyer costs at the time you view it, so please refer there rather than to any figure discussed in this report. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Nissan, model GT-R, grade GT-R NISMO Special Edition, chassis code 4BA-R35, first registered June 2025, engine 3800 cc twin turbocharged V6 (VR38DETT), transmission automatic (FAT), drive 4WD via Nissan's ATTESA E-TS system, exterior colour grey under factory colour code KCE, no colour change from original, interior colour not stated on the sheet, seating for 4, odometer reading 55 km which converts to approximately 34 miles, auction house USS Tokyo, lot number 65105, auction grade 6, interior grade A, chassis or frame number R35-171044, shaken inspection valid to June 2028, fuel type petrol.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet lists genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, a TV tuner, satellite navigation and airbags as standard equipment on this car. NISMO specific items highlighted by the inspector include carbon fibre exterior aerodynamic parts front and rear, RECARO carbon shell bucket seats trimmed for the NISMO Special Edition, a gold coloured VIN identification plate unique to NISMO production, GT-R NISMO branded floor mats, a dedicated GT-R registration document case, a BOSE branded sound system, a reversing camera monitor and rear privacy glass. The car is recorded as a genuine one owner, non smoking vehicle. The sheet also confirms the original new car service book with warranty booklet is present, along with the maintenance note, the multi function display manual and the owner's manual. The instruction manual, separate warranty booklet and the spare key are noted by the selling dealer as being sent on after the sale rather than supplied with the car at the point of auction, which is worth being aware of when planning export logistics.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
Autoselecta has translated and checked every line of the original Japanese auction sheet for this Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition. The prestige car corner heading confirms this lot was catalogued among USS Tokyo's higher value listings. First registration is recorded as Reiwa 7, June, which corresponds to June 2025. The model is listed as Nissan GT-R, grade GT-R NISMO Special Edition, with 3800 cc displacement and chassis code 4BA-R35. Body type is coupe and drive is 4WD. The usage history box is blank, meaning no prior history notes are recorded. Shaken inspection runs to 10 June, Reiwa 10, which is 2028. Odometer reading is recorded as 55 km. Transmission is floor automatic (FAT) and air conditioning is listed as automatic climate control (AAC). Exterior colour is grey, listed as the original factory colour with no colour change, under colour code KCE. Interior colour is left blank on the sheet. Fuel is petrol. The new car service book with warranty booklet is confirmed present. Import related boxes for year, import classification and steering side are all blank, meaning these details are not separately confirmed by the auction house. Recycling deposit is listed at 10,180 yen, a standard Japanese vehicle recycling fee. Seating capacity is 4. Registration plate is Tama 304 so 1509 and frame number is R35-171044.
Under sales points the dealer highlights one owner history, confirms this as an MY25 GT-R NISMO Special Edition, notes rear privacy glass, GT-R NISMO specific floor mats, a GT-R registration document case, BOSE sound system, reversing camera monitor and non smoking vehicle status. Under points to note the sheet lists NISMO carbon exterior parts, RECARO carbon bucket seats, a gold VIN plate, the maintenance note, the multi function display manual and the owner's manual as present, while stating that the instruction manual, warranty booklet and spare key will be sent on after the sale rather than supplied with the car itself.
The inspector's own report contains one specific comment, written with a question mark by the inspector: possible missing locking wheel nut adapter. This is flagged as uncertain by the inspector rather than definitely confirmed absent, and buyers should treat it as a point to check on arrival rather than a certainty.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram on this auction sheet is notably clean for what is effectively a brand new car. Only two marks are recorded. On the left side sill, the panel running along the bottom of the car between the front and rear wheels, the inspector has marked a plain A, meaning a scratch, without any severity number attached, so it is not confirmed whether this would be classed as a small, medium or large scratch. An identical plain A scratch mark is recorded on the right side sill in the same position. No other bodywork marks, dents, dimples, repairs, rust, corrosion or panel replacement codes appear anywhere else on the diagram. Given the car's near zero mileage and grade 6 rating, this is consistent with very minor handling marks picked up during transport or dealer preparation rather than any meaningful cosmetic or structural issue. Overall, this GT-R NISMO Special Edition should be regarded as being in as new condition, with the only recorded imperfections being two unrated sill scratches that a new owner may wish to inspect once the car arrives.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded A, the highest interior condition rating used on Japanese auction sheets, consistent with the car's near zero mileage. The auction sheet does not state a specific interior colour, and no separate interior wear, tears, odours, dashboard damage or headlining issues are recorded anywhere on the sheet, which for a car with 55 km on the clock is exactly what would be expected. Photographs show the RECARO carbon bucket seats fitted with protective covers still in place, along with a factory navigation and infotainment display, a NISMO branded steering wheel, and the multi function display cluster showing the very low mileage reading in kilometres. The dashboard and centre console appear undamaged and free of visible wear in the images provided, though buyers should note that some interior surfaces remain under factory protective plastic in the photographs, meaning final condition beneath the wrapping is not independently confirmed beyond what the auction sheet grade states.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction houses use a numerical exterior grade system, generally running from 0 for accident damaged cars through to 6 for effectively brand new or unused vehicles with negligible mileage, which is the grade awarded to this GT-R NISMO Special Edition. Interior condition is graded separately on a lettered scale, with A representing the best available condition, again matching what has been awarded here. These grades are assigned independently by the auction house inspector at the point of sale and are widely trusted across the Japanese used car trade as an impartial condition benchmark, though they remain a visual and functional inspection rather than a full mechanical warranty.
Model History
The Nissan GT-R, developed under Nissan's in house performance division and later handed to NISMO for its most focused variants, launched in 2007 as chassis code R35, succeeding the long running Skyline GT-R lineage. Built around the twin turbocharged VR38DETT V6, a dual clutch transmission and Nissan's ATTESA E-TS all wheel drive system, the R35 was engineered from the outset to lap the Nürburgring competitively against far more expensive European rivals. NISMO, Nissan's motorsport arm, began offering fully engineered NISMO versions of the GT-R with uprated turbochargers, strengthened engine internals, carbon aerodynamic parts and track tuned suspension, positioning the NISMO as the ultimate expression of the R35 platform. The NISMO Special Edition badge seen on this 2025 example represents one of the final and most developed iterations of this long running nameplate, combining years of accumulated NISMO engineering knowledge with detail changes such as the gold VIN plate and RECARO carbon bucket seats seen on this particular car.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The R35 GT-R, and the NISMO version in particular, has become genuinely sought after among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Nissan builds relatively small numbers of NISMO specification cars each year compared with standard GT-R production, and the hand assembled nature of the VR38DETT engine, where each unit is built and signed by a single named technician, adds a layer of craftsmanship rarely found in modern performance cars. The GT-R nameplate carries deep motorsport pedigree stretching back to the original Skyline GT-R racing cars, and the NISMO division's repeated Nürburgring record attempts have cemented the R35 NISMO's reputation as a genuine giant killer against exotic European machinery costing several times as much. As Nissan gradually reduces GT-R production ahead of an eventual end of the model line, clean, low mileage, unmodified examples like this one are becoming harder to find, particularly in Japan where original documentation, service books and one owner history are valued highly by collectors. A virtually new example with 55 km showing is an unusual find even within the Japanese domestic market, let alone for export, and this scarcity is a significant part of what continues to drive demand for well kept R35 GT-Rs internationally.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers researching any R35 GT-R should pay close attention to service history and evidence of correct maintenance intervals, given the complexity of the drivetrain and the importance of transmission fluid changes for the dual clutch gearbox. Cars that have been driven hard without proper warm up can show premature gearbox wear, so a full and verifiable service record, as present on this particular car through its original service book and maintenance note, is a genuine positive. On any NISMO specific example, buyers should also check that carbon aerodynamic parts, RECARO bucket seats and other NISMO only equipment are original and undamaged, since these components are expensive to replace and central to the model's specification. On this specific car, the two unrated sill scratches recorded on the auction sheet, along with the inspector's uncertain note about a possibly missing locking wheel nut adapter, are the only points flagged for a prospective buyer to check on arrival, and the fact that the instruction manual, warranty booklet and spare key are being sent on separately rather than supplied at the point of auction is worth factoring into any import timeline.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains the best source in the world for genuinely low mileage, well documented performance cars like this GT-R NISMO Special Edition. Japanese domestic buyers typically maintain cars to a high standard, garage them rather than leave them outdoors, and keep original documentation intact, all of which is reflected in this car's grade 6 rating, complete service book and one owner history. Cars of this specification simply do not surface in the UK market in comparable condition or at comparable prices, since UK market NISMO GT-Rs tend to have accumulated genuine road mileage and use related wear. Importing directly from a Japanese auction house such as USS Tokyo also gives a buyer access to an independently graded, transparently documented vehicle history rather than relying solely on a dealer's own description.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a car from Japan involves winning the vehicle at auction, completing export preparation and documentation in Japan, arranging shipping to the UK, and then handling UK customs clearance, VAT and duty, followed by registration and first UK MOT where applicable. Costs beyond the auction hammer price typically include Japan side auction and agent fees, inland transport to the export port, shipping to the UK, UK port and customs handling, and registration costs, all of which vary by vehicle and are calculated individually rather than as a flat figure. Because a NISMO Special Edition GT-R at 55 km is essentially a new car, buyers should also budget for a full pre delivery inspection once it lands in the UK, along with any fluids or servicing recommended after a long period of static storage and transit.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Tokyo where this GT-R NISMO Special Edition is listed, along with full auction sheet translation and transparency of the kind provided throughout this report. Our team assists with bidding strategy within your budget, handles all export paperwork and vehicle preparation in Japan, arranges shipping to the UK, and supports customers through customs clearance and UK arrival. Communication continues throughout the process, from the moment a bid is placed through to the car landing in the UK, so you are never left chasing updates on a vehicle you have committed to.
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Auction Caution
Auction vehicles including this GT-R NISMO Special Edition are inspected by independent Japanese auction house staff before sale, but they remain used vehicles bought at auction rather than cars sold with a dealer warranty, even where mileage is extremely low as it is here. The auction sheet and grading system are an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty, and even a virtually unused car like this one should be properly inspected and serviced after import before regular use. Buyers should note the specific points raised by the inspector on this car, namely the two unrated sill scratches recorded on the damage diagram and the inspector's uncertain note regarding a possibly missing locking wheel nut adapter, and should also plan for the instruction manual, warranty booklet and spare key to arrive separately from the car itself, as stated on the auction sheet.
