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Bill Roberts · 09-07-2003, 02:20 PM

Some Skyline roots for those that wanna see!

http://www.nissan.co.jp/MUSEUM/SKYLINE/

Flybert · 09-07-2003, 02:57 PM

I like how the first generation is called "Prince Skyline." What's up with that?

**mrmephistopheles** · 09-07-2003, 04:09 PM

because it was originally Prince Motors, and Nissan bought them out and took the Skyline name.

ratm · 09-07-2003, 10:10 PM

I think the KPGC10 Skyline is the best looking skyline. A KPGC10 skyline with some nice Watanabes is simply beautiful.

Kreator · 09-07-2003, 10:35 PM

nice belair.

RoNiN240sx · 09-08-2003, 01:48 AM

wow...so many skylines....wish they woulda brought it to the US (not counting the G35) i think the R33's the best model.

mbmbmb23 · 09-08-2003, 06:15 AM

Well...that website just proves that the G35 is infact the next Skyline. What a shame. I don't care what engine is possibly available for that chassis in Japan.....absolutely hideous.

-m

Bill Roberts · 09-08-2003, 06:37 AM

Notice almost all of the Sklines pictured are 4 door?

Wonder why they did that? I kinda like the G35 sport coupe and thank goodness it is rear wheel drive.

Urban legend that is floating around is that a 4Wheel Drive 2 door Altima may happen in 2007 and this may be a closer comparison to an updated 240SX...but of course...Urban legends are just that.

The G35. It grew on me...especially after hearing one run.

mbmbmb23 · 09-08-2003, 06:41 AM

If you like the G35 then why not go for the 350Z? Also....what ever happened to that pic of what I thought the R35 Skyline was gonna look like.....it was way meaner looking than the G35 and had the same "happy eyes" headlights. I can't pinpoint the pic...but other people may remember what I'm talking about.

-m

jenne313 · 09-08-2003, 08:05 AM

cool post, thx

AKADriver · 09-08-2003, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mbmbmb23
Well...that website just proves that the G35 is infact the next Skyline. What a shame. I don't care what engine is possibly available for that chassis in Japan.....absolutely hideous.

That proves it? Heh, the V35 Skyline sedan has been out since the summer of 2001! It seems to be a better car all around than the R34 sedan, honestly, styling aside. Better built, better handling, and stock for stock the VQ35DE outguns the RB25DET. Remember most owners DON'T modify.

The engines they have are no more interesting than the G35, they just have some less powerful options below the VQ35DE.

Skylines were all 4 doors until the late '60s, with the exception of the early Michelotti-built coupes. 4 doors are the mainstay of the line - 2 door turbo cars get the glory, but 4 door luxury models get the sales. The current coupe seems to be doing well, though.

09-07-2003, 02:20 PM	#1
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From Nissan Japan site Some Skyline roots for those that wanna see! http://www.nissan.co.jp/MUSEUM/SKYLINE/ Last edited by Bill Roberts; 09-07-2003 at 02:26 PM..

09-07-2003, 10:35 PM	#5
Kreator Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice belair. __________________ кто болеет за Зенит, у того всегда стоит!

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RoNiN240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SoCal 909 Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow...so many skylines....wish they woulda brought it to the US (not counting the G35) i think the R33's the best model. __________________ 1996 240sx SE...Drifting Low

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09-07-2003, 02:57 PM	#2
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I like how the first generation is called "Prince Skyline." What's up with that?

09-07-2003, 04:09 PM	#3
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	because it was originally Prince Motors, and Nissan bought them out and took the Skyline name.

09-07-2003, 10:10 PM	#4
ratm Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, TX Age: 41 Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I think the KPGC10 Skyline is the best looking skyline. A KPGC10 skyline with some nice Watanabes is simply beautiful.

09-08-2003, 06:15 AM	#7
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well...that website just proves that the G35 is infact the next Skyline. What a shame. I don't care what engine is possibly available for that chassis in Japan.....absolutely hideous. -m

09-08-2003, 06:37 AM	#8
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Notice almost all of the Sklines pictured are 4 door? Wonder why they did that? I kinda like the G35 sport coupe and thank goodness it is rear wheel drive. Urban legend that is floating around is that a 4Wheel Drive 2 door Altima may happen in 2007 and this may be a closer comparison to an updated 240SX...but of course...Urban legends are just that. The G35. It grew on me...especially after hearing one run.

09-08-2003, 06:41 AM	#9
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you like the G35 then why not go for the 350Z? Also....what ever happened to that pic of what I thought the R35 Skyline was gonna look like.....it was way meaner looking than the G35 and had the same "happy eyes" headlights. I can't pinpoint the pic...but other people may remember what I'm talking about. -m

09-08-2003, 08:05 AM	#10
jenne313 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 43 Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cool post, thx