Prince Skyline Sport Coupe
The 1962 Prince Skyline Sport represented Japan's first attempt at creating a true GT car with European styling. Designed by renowned Italian coachbuilder Giovanni Michelotti, it featured elegant lines and a low-slung profile unprecedented in Japanese automotive design. Powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four engine producing 94 hp, it was more about style than raw performance. Its extreme rarity and historical significance as a precursor to the legendary Skyline lineage make it one of the most coveted Japanese classics.
Finding one is nearly impossible as most of the 60 produced have been lost or destroyed. If one appears, expect museum-quality pricing and verify authenticity thoroughly given the car's extreme value.
Hand-built by Fuji Precision Industries (which later merged with Nissan). The extremely low production was due to high costs and limited demand for luxury sports cars in 1960s Japan.