Nissan Kenmeri GT‑R commands $1 billion price as enthusiasts showcase extreme custom builds

The Nissan Kenmeri GT‑R, a rare variant of the 1970s Skyline produced for just four months in 1973 with only 197 units built, has become a coveted collector’s item. Restorations are estimated to exceed 1 billion yen, a price reflected when YouTuber Terry Ito visited a vintage‑car shop in Yokohama and examined a Kenmeri GT‑R, noting its heavy clutch and overall condition.

At the same time, a female enthusiast’s heavily modified Kenmeri GT‑R features a tuned L28‑type 2.0‑liter engine, oversized deep‑rim wheels, hand‑operated windows and a suite of race‑inspired interior parts, illustrating the lengths collectors go to replicate the original GT‑R’s specifications for daily use.