The '72 Nissan Skyline represents genesis for Japan's most famous nameplate
It also sits at the apex of Japanese muscle
The story of the mighty Nissan Skyline began in the ’60s with two Japanese firms – Nissan Motor and Prince Motor Company.
Late in the 60s, Prince was building world-beating cars, namely the Skyline and Gloria. After Japanese government intervention, it was suggested that Prince should merge with its larger competitor Nissan to bring glory to the Motherland through a combined effort.
After all, it was legendary engineer Shinichiro Sakurai from Prince Motor Company who won all the silverware. Once merged into a single entity, Shinichiro-san’s engineering prowess was unlocked with Nissan’s resources, giving birth to what was to become Japan’s best performance and most legendary line of products – the Nissan Skyline.
The Hakosuka Skyline, depicted here, marks where it started. This example was built from the ground up by an absolutely fussy and devoted Skyline fan who wanted a drivable and useable road car.
The vehicle was repainted in an original 70s Nissan shade of off-white, and its L-series engine was levelled up with a 2.9-litre displacement. Three OER 45mm carbs fuel the show and result in a hefty 240 old-school horsepower at the wheel.
If you want a turn-key slice of JDM muscle, now is your time.
The car pictured – 1972 Nissan Skyline (GC10)
This Nissan Skyline is a four-door sedan model that was built in 1972 and imported into Australia in 2012. It has been owned by the current custodian for five years. The odometer shows 82,000 km; however, the reading is unverifiable.
The vehicle has been repainted in a factory-period-correct shade of off-white, and its underbody coating has been reapplied. MIA engines in Sydney conducted the high-compression rebuild on its L-series six-cylinder engine, which includes an offset crankshaft taking displacement out to 2.9 litres, a custom-grind camshaft, a ported head and flat-top pistons. A three-inch stainless exhaust expels gases, and the vehicle produced 240 horsepower at the wheels.
A newly rebuilt five-speed transmission transfers power to the wheels. It features lowered suspension and a custom-built set of Colin Star Shark wheels in 14×7 / 14×8 stagger that were put together by the legendary Mark from Barrell Brothers.
PGC10 GTR-style bucket seats can be found in the cabin alongside a stereo and a few other lovely details like new carpet, kick panels and a parcel tray. On the outside, it wears GTR mirrors, a front lip and a rear wing, plus new window and boot rubbers.
The vehicle presents incredibly well and was designed and built to be a useable daily driver that can travel long distances. The owner makes mention of this as he’s driven it interstate multiple times without fuss, stating that half the fun with the car is being able to use it like a regular, more modern vehicle.
Quick facts
- 1972 Nissan Skyline GC10
- Originally imported in 2012
- 82,000km showing – unverified
- Coming from long-term ownership
- Rebuilt 2.9-litre L series
- 240 horsepower at the tyres
- Rebuilt manual transmission
- OER 45MM carburettors x 3
- Built as a turn-key & useable driver
- Fresh suspension & brakes
- We offer competitive finance packages
- We offer affordable interstate transport options
It’s impeccable. It’s music to my ears. I just can’t get enough of it. Every time I hear it, it sends a tingling feeling down my back.A hakosuka owner
