The Nissan Skyline's journey from a luxury sedan to an iconic sports car known as Godzilla.

• Initially not available in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline became an icon globally, featured in video games and movies.
• The car started as a luxury sedan under Prince Motor Company and transformed into the Nissan Skyline when Prince was acquired by Nissan in 1966.
• Late '90s Japanese import culture in America saw the Skyline and other JDM cars becoming teenage poster icons.

The development of the Skyline under Prince Motor Company and the transition to Nissan.

• The Skyline was initially created by engineer Shinichiro Sakurai as a luxury vehicle to compete with European and American brands.
• The first major performance transformation was the Skyline GTR in 1969, which made 160 horsepower and dominated touring car races.

The Skyline GTR's temporary disappearance due to the gas crisis and its triumphant return.

• The 1970s gas crisis led to the disappearance of the GTR badge for about ten years.
• The Skyline brand continued with the R30 and R31 models, which were successful in racing circuits.

The era of the R32 GTR and its reputation as Godzilla begins.

• The Japanese economy recovery in the late '80s led to the creation of the R32 GTR with advanced features like all-wheel steering and drive.
• The R32's power was underrated due to a gentleman's agreement among Japanese manufacturers.

The R33 and R34 models solidify the Skyline's legendary status.

• The R32, R33, and R34 models are known for minimal changes but significant performance and aesthetic improvements.
• Special editions like the R33 400R and R34 M-spec and V-spec Nur were released.

The GTR legend grows worldwide except in the U.S., where it remains largely unavailable.

• The GTR becomes a legend globally and is imported to various countries, but strict import laws keep it out of the U.S. market.
• In the States, the V35 model of the Skyline is sold as an Infiniti, lacking the GTR's performance features.

The GTR makes a comeback, separating from the Skyline name and reaching the American market.

• Nissan announced the revival of the GTR in 2007, with a twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive, but it was not branded as a Skyline.
• Discussions continue about whether the new GTR models live up to the Godzilla legacy.