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OG low-mileage minty R34 Skyline GT-Rs and Honda NSXs are apparently now commanding insane money.

Rear view of a dark gray Nissan Skyline GT-R M-spec with round taillights and a yellow UK license plate.Broad Arrow Auctions
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By Chris Chin

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If you were hoping to score an OG Honda NSX or Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R for your collection, you may now have to be super-rich to do so. Hagerty and Broad Arrow Auctions recently revealed the lots heading to this year’s Concours d’Elegance Villa d’Este.

Among the biddable choices is a selection of rare and unique NSX and R34 GT-R examples. But what’s most shocking, aside from the quality and background of the cars on the lot, are the eyewatering values they’re supposedly going for.

The Ultimate R34 GT-R Collection

Five Nissan Skyline GT-R cars in various colors parked in an industrial area with corrugated metal buildings.
The Broad Arrow Auction at the annual Concours d’Elegance Villa d’Este in Italy is set to feature some unconventional Japanese collectibles.
Broad Arrow Auctions

Broad Arrow is auctioning off a total of five rare and unique R34 Skyline GT-Rs. They’re part of what the auction house is heralding as the “Ultimate R34 Skyline GT-R Collection.” They’re auctions that highlight how valuable the models have become as a desirable collectible and equitable asset.

Sure, these aren’t garden-variety Skyline models. Nevertheless, the fact that certain versions command the same sort of money as some of history’s most valuable Italian classic supercars is bound to be surprising for some, to say the least.

Purple Nissan GT-R R34 with black wheels parked in front of a corrugated metal building.
Cars like the Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R headlining at the Concours d’Elegance Villa d’Este auction house is making a huge statement for their collectible values today.
Broad Arrow Auctions

At the lowest end is a 1999 R34 Skyline GT-R, or Lot 115, which is estimated to claim at least €325,000 and up to €400,000, or $381,744 to $470,126. And it’s not even some crazy one-off NISMO variant.

Rather, it’s a low-mileage example featuring a completely rebuilt RB26DETT, done up by Hosaka Tuning Factory to 2.8-liters (versus the original 2.6) and over 700 horsepower.

Metallic green Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 coupe with rear spoiler parked on pavement in front of green corrugated metal wall.
This 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür in Lot 116 is one of the most collectible R34s of all time.
Broad Arrow Auctions

Next up is Lot 116. And it features a bone-stock special variant of the R34 Skyline GT-R known as the V-Spec II Nür. It’s one of just 156 made and is valued at around €375,000 to as much as €450,000. Or $381,660 to $528,891.

Champagne gold Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 with black wheels parked on pavement in front of green industrial building.
Nissan produced the M-Spec as a final edition and wrap-up model to commemorate the R34’s series production run.
Broad Arrow Auctions

One of 366 GT-R M Spec R34 Skyline GT-R’s sits in Lot 117. It is anticipated to fetch at least €450,000 to as much as €600,000. Or up to $705,189. One of 14 2001 R34 Skyline GT-R V-Spec II NISMO S-Tunes occupies Lot 118. That’s valued at around €500,000 or $587,392 at the low end.

Rounding out the lot is a one of 20 R34 Skyline GT-R CRS’s by NISMO, with an estimated value of €700,000 to €850,000 or $822,349 to $999,017.

Honda’s OG NSX is booming too

Blue sports car parked on grass near dense green bushes with tree trunks in the foreground.
It doesn’t get any more legendary than an original, JDM Honda NSX with pop-up headlights.
Broad Arrow Auctions

Two notable original Honda NSX models aren’t immune to the value boom either. Lots 234 and 235 feature two minty examples. They may fetch as little as €200,000, or $235,063, to as much as €950,000. (A whopping $1,116,549.)

Lot 234 is a more run-of-the-mill standard right-hand-drive, pre-facelift NSX. But it’s just one of 209 Type S models Honda made that year. And, its original owner is finally parting ways with it after 17 years.

White Honda NSX sports car with black roof and rear spoiler in a dark garage.
The facelifted NSX Type R is one of the most sought after of the breed, as reflected by its estimated auction value.
Broad Arrow Auctions

The more expensive Lot 235 features a much rarer and far more collectible NSX Type R. Honda built just 140 NSX Type Rs, and it’s hands-down the most desired of the breed.

Unexpectedly gaining supercar status

Gray Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 coupe with black wheels and rear spoiler parked in front of a green corrugated metal wall.
This specific R34 Skyline GT-R CRS was fully restored by Nissan’s NISMO Omori Factory.
Broad Arrow Auctions

For years, both the Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R and original Honda NSX models have been Japanese sports car idols. Both rose to prominence from being star cars in smash-hit racing games.

Including titles like Gran Turismo, Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero, Midnight Club Racing, Forza and beyond. Since then, the R34 Skyline GT-R and OG NSX have been absolute must-haves.

Blue Nissan GT-R R34 sports car with white wheels parked on pavement with trees in the background.
This GT-R V-Spec II NISMO S-Tune is one of the rarest factory-equipped packages in all of Skyline GT-R history.
Broad Arrow Auctions

After JDM-market versions reached 25 years in age, both exploded in popularity even more. And both are more desirable than ever before. That’s because its age made it eligible for importation as a classic car.

R34 Skyline GT-Rs were only sold in the Japanese Domestic Market and other right-hand-drive markets. Because they’re now qualifying for import under the 25-year rule, collectors all jumped on the opportunity. This also had a profound effect on their values on the second-hand market, as we can see with these latest auction closing estimates.

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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