4. Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Hakosuka
Possibly the most famous model name in the whole history of Japanese performance and sports cars is Nissan`s Skyline GT-R. Introduced in 1968, the Skyline GT-R started its life as a performance version of the upscale Skyline model but with much significant design and mechanical changes which promoted it into a JDM performance legend.
The first GT-R was called Hakosuka which is a Japanese term for a box. The car was called that since it featured squared lines and boxy profile. But underneath the sheet metal, there was some serious sports car technology with high revving 2.0-liter six-cylinder engine and 160 HP. The Hakosuka GT-R raced tuned brakes, steering and independent rear suspension which made it capable on the street and the race track too.
Unfortunately, this model was never imported into the States, but today, it is highly collectible, expensive and desirable, especially since it was only produced in right-hand configuration. Produced from 1969 to 1972, Nissan made just shy of 2000 examples.