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Despite being one of the rarest Nissans in existence, this GT-R50 has been for sale for more than two years – and failed to find a buyer at auction last year.
A rare 2020 Nissan GT-R50 is currently for sale in Canada, a year after it was passed in at auction.
First shown as a concept in 2018, the Nissan went into production in 2020 based on the GT-R Nismo, with the vehicle celebrating the 50th anniversary of Italdesign – the Italian coachbuilder tasked with the bodywork – and the 50th birthday of the GT-R badge.
Only 19 were ever made, and along with its updated looks, the GT-R50 produced 530kW and 780Nm from its 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 – up from the Nismo's 447kW and 652Nm.
As reported by Drive in November 2023, this particular vehicle – build number 11 – went to auction with RM Sotheby's in Munich, but failed to reach its reserve.
Now the vehicle is up for sale with Legendary Motorcar Company in Canada, and while the price hasn't been disclosed, we do know the GT-R50 was advertised for €975,000 ($AU1.58 million) after last year's auction.
Despite its rarity, that price is less than it cost when new – with the 19 GT-R50s being sold from €990,000, or $AU1.6 million at today's exchange rate.
This particular vehicle was also finished in Liquid Silver paint and had the optional hydraulic rear wing added – additional costs of approximately $40,000 and $57,000 respectively.
Along with GT3 racing-spec turbochargers – which helped to increase performance – the GT-R50 featured upgraded engine components, new camshafts, Bilstein suspension, Brembo brakes, and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres on special alloy wheels.
Italdesign created new front and rear ends, added large vents behind the front wheels, and lowered the roof.
Inside, the vehicle is almost identical to the R35 GT-R on which it's based, save for its red accents, carbon-fibre trim, Alcantara coverings, and carbon-fibre seats.
While it's not clear whether GT-R50 number 11 has changed hands, the same Canadian dealer first posted the very same example back in October 2022, suggesting the rare Nissan has not found a new home in more than two years.
Ben Zachariah is an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and was previously an interstate truck driver. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
