The Nissan GT-R has earned a reputation for embarrassing supercars on asphalt, not for conquering rocks or kicking up dust. However, someone looked at Godzilla and apparently decided it lacked a suspension lift, wide fender flares, and a spare tire on the roof. The result is one of the strangest GT-Rs we have ever seen, and it is currently being auctioned in the Netherlands for, at least for now, a rather attractive price.
Power and technical details
At the base of the car is a 2010 GT-R. The coupe retains its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6, but the listing says output has grown from the factory 485 hp (357 kW) to approximately 600 hp (447 kW). Torque is still delivered through Nissan’s all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is a genuinely powerful package.
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An exterior you cannot miss
The visual changes are impossible to overlook. Riveted fender flares cover all four corners, the suspension has been significantly lifted, and the roof rack carries a full-size spare tire along with an LED light bar. Huge auxiliary lights are mounted up front, so subtlety is out of the question. The factory rear wing remains in place—as a reminder that this car started life as a supercar.
According to a Dutch appraisal conducted in 2022, the Nissan was imported to the Netherlands that same year and given an insured value of €120,000 (about $134,000 at current exchange rates). The report states that the body conversion was done professionally and describes the overall condition as good. It also mentions cosmetic flaws: damage near the front tow hook, a slightly misaligned front bumper, and a missing fragment on the left front wheel arch.
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Mileage, price, and prospects for the lot
The odometer shows just under 55,000 km (34,200 miles). The biggest surprise is the price. At the time of writing, bids had reached only €24,500 ($28,300), with less than a day left before the auction ends.
This is unlikely to be the final amount, but even if it rises significantly, a lifted GT-R could become one of the cheapest and, without a doubt, one of the most unusual 600-hp off-road vehicles you can buy. If Godzilla on stilts is exactly the kind of questionable decision you like, this lot is worth checking out.
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Why projects like this matter
Such conversions rarely appear at public auctions. Usually, owners of such cars are enthusiasts who invest significant money in individuality rather than classic investment value. Therefore, the low bids at this auction may indicate not problems with the car, but a narrow audience: not every GT-R fan wants to see it in the role of an SUV.
At the same time, such unconventional versions often become objects of attention for collectors a few years later. The unusual experience, documented history, and confirmed professional bodywork could turn this car into something more than just an experiment. Investing in “weird” projects is always a risk, but these are exactly the cars that often gain cult status over time.