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http://www.users.on.net/~goofyhsk/info/chassis_plate.html

You can use that as a guide on how to decode the plate and what each letter means. For that plate I have no idea what the last 3 letters mean. But seems like a Standard GTR that's imported.

If it was ADM or Nismo, etc you'd notice the letters would have a certain combination, etc.

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GTR-N1

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BNR32002355 would indicate an early run from 1989. These are in demand in USA now.

Model# alphanumeric indicates what it came out of the factory with.

See if "Iron Chef Imports" might export it for you to the State, depending on its condition. In the USA he's known as Iron Block imports

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You should have an import plate also as Terry said in addition to the build plate. Once a car is registered in Australia for the first time though the import plate doesn't have to be displayed either after that.

If in doubt you can always check the VIN number on Nissan Fast or something to confirm the status of the car.

Once the car is registered it will have all the compliance details attached to it as it's required.

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GH05T Grand Master

GH05T

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lol the fact that he would have payed plenty for an aust delivered, if he didnt pay through the nose and some how ended up with one and never realized it... he would have won at life.

i have however wandered how much my 89gtr would be worth in the USofA this year....... just y'know.. wondered :)

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It's gun metal grey so it's an import

Aussie ones only came in red, silver and black. Apart from a couple that were used as pace cars that momo did a few things to and they were green

Also if it was brought in under the 15 year rule (before it was changed) it won't have an Australian compliance plate

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There is a thread for getting VIN's fasted you can post in if you don't mind waiting a day or so to get the results back.

Ghost posted the link earlier, just go to the last page and add the VIN you want fasted I guess. Should provide most of the details.

If the car is currently registered in a state you can also go to the state government website and do a quick check with the VIN for details regarding compliance and security for free or a small fee usually.

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GH05T Grand Master

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almost no need to fast bud. we practically share vins.

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K: Coupe

B: 2.6L (GTR)

N: Super Hicas + Attessa

R32: 8th Generation Skyline
R: 2 Doors

X: GTR (16 Inch Wheels)

F: 5 Speed Manual
S: Intercooler + Turbo + EGI
L: Fog Lights

then it gets choppy...

mzg

GH05T, on 03 Feb 2015 - 09:51 AM, said:snapback.png

ok more research shows allot of conflicting info

M: Limited slip diff/ rear wiper less (which i have) ???

Z: Cold weather pack/ early n1 spec ???

G: still nothing

GH05T, on 03 Feb 2015 - 10:41 AM, said:snapback.png

so more info suggests the following

M = P+Q (Climate control + upgraded sound)

Z = Cold pack? heated side rear view mirrors

G = B+D (ABS + Visc LSD)

still unsure as M states elsewhere about the wiperless windscreen which i do have.


never found out for sure.
.... but yours has a rear wiper, mine did not. otherwise almost identical base cars.

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