1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed at No Reserve

1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed at No Reserve

This 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL is a Japanese-market coupe that is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Finished in white over patterned gray cloth upholstery, the car rolls on 14″ steel wheels and is further equipped with power-assisted disc brakes, power-adjustable side mirrors, air conditioning, and a factory cassette stereo. It was brought to the US following the seller acquisition in April 2025, and subsequent work included changing the oil and replacing the drive belt and spark plugs. Now showing 37k kilometers (~23k miles) this R30 Skyline is offered at no reserve in California with an Arizona title in the name of the seller’s company.

No Reserve: 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed

The car was finished from the factory in Mint White (002) and was repainted under previous ownership. Details include black bodyside moldings and bumper covers as well as quad headlights, a roof-mounted antenna, power-adjustable side mirrors, and twin exhaust outlets.

No Reserve: 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed

Gray-finished 14″ steel wheels are wrapped in a mixture of Dunlop and Yokohama tires. Braking is provided by power-assisted discs at all four corners.

No Reserve: 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed

The right-hand-drive cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in patterned gray cloth upholstery, and knit covers adorn each seatback. The seller tells us that the air conditioning system has been converted to utilize R134a refrigerant, and appointments include Skyline-branded floor mats, a Quartz digital clock, a center console, a cassette stereo, and wind-up windows.

No Reserve: 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed

The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 180-km/h speedometer and a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline alongside auxiliary gauges for boost pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows 37k kilometers (~23k miles), approximately 2k of which have been added during current ownership.

No Reserve: 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed

The turbocharged 2.0-liter L20ET inline-six produced 143 horsepower when new. The oil was changed, and the drive belt and spark plugs were replaced in preparation for the sale.

No Reserve: 1983 Nissan Skyline Turbo EL 5-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.

The car has not been inspected by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair or Air Resources Board, and it has not passed a California smog test.

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