1973 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (Kenmeri / C110)
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC inline-six, 24-valve, triple dual-throat sidedraft carburetors, 160 hp (S20)
The 1973 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R 'Kenmeri' (chassis 000127) is among the rarest Japanese production cars ever made, one of only 197 built over approximately four months before emissions regulations ended production. Powered by the race-derived S20 twin-cam inline-six, it represents the final car to carry that celebrated engine. This particular example has covered a documented 22,172 kilometres from new, was overhauled at a Nissan-authorised Sport Corner facility in 1985, and was subsequently serviced by former works driver Kenji Tohira. With fewer than 40 survivors estimated worldwide, it remains in essentially original, unmodified condition.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$176,000
- 1985 → 1998Japanese enthusiast ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle was minimally driven during this period and carefully maintained; a major mechanical overhaul covering engine, gearbox, and differential was recorded in September 1985.
- 1998 →Japanese enthusiast ownerfull documentation
Underwent a second comprehensive service in 1998 under former works driver Kenji Tohira at his workshop; Japanese registration documents confirm extremely limited use, with mileage barely advancing over subsequent years.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1985Engine rebuildSport Corner
Engine, gearbox, and differential all overhauled, as recorded on the Sport Corner Service Plate affixed to the firewall.
Sport Corner was a Nissan-established facility dedicated to GT-R maintenance; noted Nissan engineer Shigeki Shiraishi was associated with the workshop.
- 1998ServiceTechnical Shop Limited
Full engine service carried out when the odometer read approximately 21,500 km.
Work performed by former Nissan works driver Kenji Tohira at his specialist garage.
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