- This Nissan GT-R T-Spec had an MSRP of $144,000 but sold for $179,000.
- Special iterations of the R35-gen GT-R could prove to be collector’s items.
- This gorgeous example is painted in Midnight Purple with a green leather cabin.
Even with EVs multiplying like rabbits, crossovers expanding in every direction, and fake engine sounds trying their best to sound real, an old-school performance car can still stop you mid-scroll, especially when it’s wearing Midnight Purple and still has the delivery wrappers on.
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Earlier this year, Nissan confirmed it had stopped taking orders for the GT-R, effectively marking the end of the supercar-slayer that’s been kicking around since 2007. While the GT-R is outdated by most conventional metrics, people still love Godzilla, as proven by a new 2024 GT-R T-Spec with delivery mileage that just sold at auction.
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T-Spec models sold in the U.S. were among the final 2024 model year cars delivered domestically and arguably one of the finest versions of the GT-R ever offered during its storied 18-year production run. This particular example, finished in Nissan’s most famous colors, Midnight Purple, crossed the virtual block on Bring a Trailer essentially brand new with just 29 miles (47 km) on the clock.
A Nearly-New Farewell Lap
As Nissan itself has confirmed, each GT-R undergoes a break-in session at the company’s Tochigi test track before being delivered to the dealership—a “thorough nine-lap run,” according to the brand—so given the 29 miles on the odo, the seller likely either had it shipped straight home or drove it very, very carefully before parking it for good.
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As a T-Spec, the GT-R features a slew of upgrades over other models. These include 20-inch gold-painted forged Rays wheels and massive carbon ceramic brake discs. The car also rocks Bilstein adjustable dampers and a titanium exhaust system, ensuring the iconic 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 can breathe freely, pumping out 565 hp and 467 lb-ft (633 Nm) of torque.
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The interior of the GT-R T-Spec is also rather special. The seats are trimmed in Mori Green semi-aniline leather and have suede inserts. Green leather continues across the car’s door panels, dashboard, and steering wheel. You’ll also find generous swaths of soft-touch black suede and an Alcantara headliner to complete the look.
Is the R35 the Next R34 For Collectors?
A look at the car’s original window sticker reveals it had an MSRP of $144,000, but it ended up selling for $179,000 on Bring a Trailer. If the original owner managed to dodge a dealership markup, they cleared a tidy $35,000 profit. Clearly, someone out there sees future collector potential in this thing, whether it ends up stashed in a climate-controlled garage or lightly driven on sunny weekends.
Will the last special-edition R35 GT-Rs appreciate the way R34s have in recent years? That’s the million-dollar question, and one we probably won’t be able to answer for a while. What we do know is that while the R35 is undeniably a performance icon, its path to rarity is a bit more complicated.
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You see, the R34 had a much shorter production run—just three years—and was only offered in select right-hand-drive markets, with around 11,500 units sold worldwide, making it a far more elusive find from the start. That scarcity, combined with its reputation, helped cement its status as a legend.
The R35, on the other hand, was a truly global car. It was offered in both left- and right-hand-drive markets and officially sold in North America for the first time. Over its 18-year lifespan, more than 40,000 were produced. That’s a lot of GT-Rs, but then again, it’s also a lot of history.
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