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Both of these things I agree with. However this is what makes an "original" car worth more than a non-original car. Unfortunately the precedent has been set that original engine and chassis is more valuable. In the market this is still the case whether there's a material difference or not. The fact that an original RB managed to survive for that long and remain in tact is a genuine value adding feature. As soon as a car stops becoming an enthusiast car and starts becoming an investment car these things have a huge influence on valuations. This is already the case with GTRs, check out the sale prices for original cars with full history and cars without or with modifications. There's already a 10-20% difference in the market. It kind of is what it is, I'm still contemplating buying this car even if it's not the correct engine. It's more that I need to understand the difference in value now and in 10 years time.

Thanks BK, Yes, would definitely be buying it as an "investment". It's a pretty loose term these days. I honestly believe the V-Spec IIs are going to be worth pretty big money one day. But I also want a car I can enjoy on a semi-regular basis as well so it's not all about money. However, for me to throw that kind of money at a car I need it to provide some kind of return. For me it's not so much that it's "the" original engine but definitely the correct engine series for the year of the model produced. Thanks heaps for putting the effort into such a detailed response. It definitely seems to line up with what I've found out and about in the world. What do you reckon the chances are of finding a RB26 block with RB260043 to RB260045 serial numbers as this is a genuine option. Enjoy the R33 engine that's in it and find and build a period correct RB with the right numbers to keep on the shelf...

I wish I didn't have to buy into it however it's naive to think that a collectible car with an engine from the wrong era will be worth as much as the same car with the right engine. Globally, that's just how investment cars work. Remember the context here. I've already got my toys, I'm looking for an awesome car that I can enjoy occasionally that will appreciate significantly over time. In order for me to spend that much on a car that won't see a lot of use it needs to appreciate over time. From an investment perspective why would I buy a car that I KNOW will perform poorly compared to an alternative? It's the hard truth. I'm just here to do some research on a specific engine...

Yes exactly, however from an originality perspective and as an investment perspective it becomes a pretty big issue. Unfortunately there's a perception in the market that "matching" numbers cars are still highly preferable. Even if there was never a link between chassis / engine having an engine that was "period correct" is the equivalent.

Thanks SteveL, Aware of the majority of those things. My concern primarily is that I want the car as an investment / toy and my suspicion is that the engine number suggests that it's far later than the 1994 GTRs. If I'm going to lash out and spend $100k on a V-Spec I want to know that it has an engine that is from the right era. I've found that the R32 GTR V-Specs should have an engine number between RB26-042XXXX - RB26-045XXXX. I don't however believe everything I read on the interwebs so want to verify that this logic holds. (This logic is the same as yours SteveL) (Reference: https://classicregister.com/id-guides/info-guide-1994-nissan-skyline-r32-gtr-v-spec-ii) From the segmented (potentially incorrect) information I've found that; Early R32: RB26000XXXX to RB26002XXXX Mid R32: RB26003XXXX (V-Spec I RB26-03XXXXX - Reference Classic Register) Late R32: RB26004XXXX (V-Spec II RB26-042XXXX - RB26-045XXXX - Reference Classic Register) Early R33: RB26005XXXX Mid R33: RB26006XXXX (as per the engine in this R32 V-Spec II, which is what I'm concerned about from legitimacy perspective) Late R33: RB26007XXXX Early R34 (2000+): RB26008XXXX The list above has been compiled from a bunch of different forum posts on engine numbers and hours of internet searching on my end. The production numbers and years etc seem to line up with the numbers I've documented above. Note these are completely non-definitive and only based on forum posts and information I've gathered - I would like to verify this so I can make an informed decision!

Hey Everyone, I'm currently looking at buying an R32 GTR V-Spec II and want to do some research on all GTR Engine Numbers but in particular late model R32 (1994). Can anyone help me confirm that RB26066570A was an engine fitted to late model R32 GTR or at least manufactured in or prior to 1994? If we can't do that then what year model and engine number is in your GTR (R32, R33, R34)? Cheers, Joe

hey mate could be very interested... what comes with the turbo?