Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you : The History of Skyline in Pictures

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

*56k Warning* This is the history of Skyline (not GT-R) in pictures.

Surprisingly the Nissan Skyline started in 1957-1963 as the Prince Skyline. Even then it was beautiful and the legend starts. Chassis code ALSI 1st generation. Prince in natureArt of the PrinceOptionsBlack BeautyBlue BeautyMore Prince artworkAngel from aboveSport Model. The long predecessor of the great GT-RThat’s right… Skyline convertible

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The second generation was much smaller and even then Nissan was ready to gear the car towards stardom. From 1963-1968 the chassis code S50.Sport Model exceeded and GT came (front)RearAdvertisement of dead bugs I thinkOn your mark, get set,Looks like a James Bond carThe drive to school will never be the sameClassyThe beginning of a monster engineFuture racecar driver!

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The third generation C10/GC10/PGC110 sport models and more options started to come in. No one knew what was coming, the mean look from1968-1972Beautiful steering wheelNos? Who needs NOS when you can scuba in classThe C10 in natureC10 in nature rear viewEngine shotBeautiful redEven then Nissan knew that class and sporty can be in the same sentenceNew brighter headlightsCenter console electrical options

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The forth generation Skyline from 1972-1977 the C110 was very sporty indeed but now a two door was offered, but not as pretty as previous models.Not much different on the inside but still luxury at the timeVroom VroomNo need for more than you needGreen indeedBright Yellow The beginning of the beautiful popular “Skyline blue”Kinda plain but still respectful

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

With declining sales Nissan revamped the whole car. The turbo and the infamous 4 Skyline taillights are born. From 1977-1981 the fifth generation C210/HGC210/HGC211 Skyline. Side Note: I’ve read stories where a guy in Japan has bought one of these cars and wants to paint this car a different color. EVERY shop that he went to in Japan refused to paint the car other than the color it originally was. That’s how much respect they have for this car.Optional 8-TrackAgain simple but elegant. Anyone else notice the “S” is similar to the “S” from Silvia?Bucket seats Gorgeous bodylines in the 2000GT TurboOn the roadFour door beautyTurbo PowerSchematicsBeautiful bucket seat standing alone

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The dawn of a new era was starting for the Skyline and you can see where it is starting to take shape into what it is today. The R30/DR30 chassis was revamped yet again in this 6th generation Skyline from 1981-1985.GreyInstrument panelGrip PowerGT steering wheel shotRegular steering wheel shotStarting to look familiar yet?Plush seats

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The seventh generation R31/HR31 was made from 1985-1989 and a little different from the R30. Body lines are square and RB is born.HeadlightsFront shot headlights1800 SkylineGT Two tone interiorRB20DERegular interiorRear lights are a little weirdInstrument panel

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The eighth generation Skyline R32/HR32/BNR32 built from 1989-1993. You can really see the progress of this great car and the bodylines are now set for the future.RB20DETSunsetGT seatsI love this red car.Kinda looks like an S13On the moveSteering wheelPlain seats

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

The ninth generation Skyline R33/ECR33/ER33/BNR33 built from 1993-1998. Although very controversial in the Nissan family, Super Hicas and ABS was offered. Not my favorite of all.On the roadZip through town.Looks like a Lexus Looking through the glassSunsetInsideSitting in the drive throughSeats

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

In 1998-2000 the world changed. The R34 was born and it was the 10th generation in the Skyline legacy. ATTESSA and RB26DETT was now offered and it is my favorite of all styles even in 4 door.In natureSeatingBlack BeautyThat’s right it doesn’t have to be auto, you can always switch it over.Off the ground blinding HID’sWell-rounded seatsPurpleI-6

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

We know the latest style, the 11th generation V35 Skyline otherwise known here in the US as the G35. Born in 2001-present, my second favorite.HID’sIn it’s natural habitatInside instrument panelMountainOceansideEscapeLuxury

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

In 2003 the 11th generation coupe was born with more options than the mind can handle.2 door and leatherOn the moveAt a meeting in the officeDown the highwayStick shiftSteering wheel

Well that’s it guys. I hope you all like this history lesson as well. I was going to include V-spec, V-spec II as well as Nur-spec and all the other various popular sport editions but we all know what they look like.

Post by **NeedCAforS13** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

No GT-R's I see... Are you gonna do a GT-R page next

?

Nice job on both this and the Silvia page!:thumbup

Sean

**edit** nevermind...you said no GT-R's at the top of the page...lol didn't read well enough!

Post by **I30T** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

nice work.

Post by **Sami** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

S14 Wannabe wrote:In 1998-2000 the world changed. The R34 was born and it was the 10th generation in the Skyline legacy. ATTESSA and RB26DETT was now offered

That's not quite right, ATTESSA and RB26DETT were first offered in R32 back in 1989.

Beautiful pictures.

Post by **Iceman00** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

sami your so cool, damn wish I had a GT-R, but anyways I think he ment it was now offered on the R34

Post by **deftdrummer** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

i really dislike all of the skylines except for the R34 body style. Even the new infinity "skyline" is kind of momish. Im sure its fast as hell though. By the way how come not very many tail light shots? That's what makes the car!! especially for the R34, there wasn't one!

Post by **Metroyed** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

that's spelled Infiniti..

sorry to correct, it's a pet peeve.

Post by **andrave** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

I've seen nearly all of those models first hand since the 4th on up. I also saw one 3rd gen. All are pretty cool looking cars.

Post by **96GTR LM** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

WoW, that is beautiful. Like they say a picture is worth 1000 words. That's alot of words right there!!

Post by **GTR-33** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

I have to add a couple of things...The HR31 also had a RB20DET. The R32 was actually built until 1994 and overlapped with the R33 production. Nissan did the same thing with the R34 and the V35 Skylines.

Post by **GTR-33** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

96GTR LM: Are you implying that you actually own a R33 GTR LM? 1 of 98 built?

Post by **96GTR LM** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:57 am

Not really implied, it's a fact.

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you : The History of Skyline in Pictures

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you : The History of Skyline in Pictures

Sami your the man

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