by Nissan GT-R with Lifted Suspension Can’t Find a Buyer for Years
The Nissan GT-R has always been a conspicuous car, but this particular off-road version takes its extravagance to a level that even the most devoted fans might find excessive.
Apparently, someone with access to an R35 looked at the Porsche 911 Dakar or Lamborghini Sterrato, decided the GT-R deserved its own cool deviation from the norm, and fully brought this idea to life.
The Basis for the Experiment
The base for this build is a 2010 Nissan GT-R, though it looks as if it just stepped off a movie set. Thanks to radical modifications, this car now resembles a prop for desert racing more than a former contender for the title of Nürburgring king.
Mad Max or Just Madness?
The sports car received bolt-on fender flares, roof rails, and a set of additional LED lights installed on the front bumper and along the roof. The most noticeable change was the suspension: ground clearance was increased by 120 mm thanks to modified springs, giving the car a majestic new stance.
The GT-R rides on stock alloy wheels, but they are now shod with more grippy off-road tires. A full-size spare tire is mounted on the roof, adding to the off-roader image. Combined with the standard Attesa ET-S all-wheel-drive system and the new increased ride height, these changes are meant to allow it to tackle gravel and dirt with ease.
Power Remains Top-Notch
Performance figures haven’t taken a back seat. Under the hood lies a tuned version of the familiar 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, now producing 600 horsepower—the same power as the most potent Nismo version. According to the listing, the car has covered only 54,237 km since its release, which is relatively low mileage for a 15-year-old vehicle.
So What’s the Problem?
This unique off-road experiment is currently offered by the Dutch dealer Prins for €99,500. This price is higher than the market value of a standard GT-R from the same year, even in good condition. While the mileage and overall appearance of the car are decent, the price itself might be the reason this unique build still hasn’t found a new owner.
Long-time readers of Carscoops might recall that this same GT-R was already on the market back in 2020, when it was wrapped in camouflage vinyl, which was later removed.
Over the past five years, it has traveled only 7,700 km, although it reportedly appeared in listings periodically during this time. On many forums, some users noted its constant appearance in Dutch listings.
Yes, according to the Dutch price tracker Auto Uncle, this same GT-R was previously offered by another dealer for over 1000 days, or nearly three years. The current listing has been active for 137 days, or about four and a half months.
So, while the car is unique, it turns out that uniqueness doesn’t always guarantee demand. A standard GT-R from the same period would have likely changed several owners in that time.
This story well illustrates how narrow the niche for radical custom projects can be, even when based on an iconic car. Demand for classic, original versions often proves to be much more stable and predictable than for highly specialized, extreme builds that may only interest a small circle of enthusiasts. The long-term presence on the market of such a project may also indicate that the initial investments in modifications don’t always pay off upon resale, creating a kind of “trap” for creators of unique cars.
