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Description
2004 Nissan Skyline 350GT (CPV35)
Unusual to
see JDM spec 11th Gen Skyline CPV35 Coupe packing 276bhp from its 3.5 V6;
auto/tip 'box and useful 2+2 seating
Dating from
June 2004 this car may not be instantly recognisable as part of the iconic
Nissan Skyline lineage, but is in fact the 11th Generation of Skyline
model, launched in 2001 to replace its (legendary) R34 predecessor and is known
as the V35 series.
Not only did this V35 series
move away from the traditional straight-six engine configuration of old, instead
opting for a new V6 unit, there would be no turbocharging or GT-R version, or
traditional round rear lights either – Skyline in name only
perhaps?
That aside, the V35 Coupe, as we find
here, (known as the CPV35) is the only Coupe model within the (saloon heavy)
11th Generation V35 range and shares more than a passing resemblance
to its super Nissan 350Z sports coupe cousin.
The Coupe was intended to be focused more at the Luxury-sports car
market, where-as the 350Z was to be slightly faster, stiffer, lighter and a
strict 2-seater in line with its Z-model forbears. The Skyline’s move into the ‘luxury
sports’ market was a move many die-hard fans chose to distance themselves from,
referring to the 11th Gen and onwards as the ‘new generation Skylines’ – despite
this, orders were considerable and the car was a success in its new market,
particularly in America where it was sold as an Infiniti G35, Infiniti being
Nissan’s premium brand (like Lexus and Toyota).
Under the bonnet, we find the same 3.5-litre V6 VQ35DE engine as in
the 350Z, albeit in a slightly milder state of tune, developing a not too
dissimilar 276bhp driving the rear wheels via automatic transmission with
tiptronic option. The car sits
well, and rides on a set of attractive OEM 7-spoke 18” Skyline alloy wheels with
gold painted Brembo callipers and poking discreetly out from the rear bumper, we
find a pair of after-market Scorpion exhaust tips giving the car a lovely and
very V6 sound.
Inside, we find comfortable half
leather and Alcantara seats with electric adjustment, easy access rear seats
that offer proper seating for adults, a powerful BOSE sound system, pop-up TFT
screen, automatic digital climate control with A/C, cruise control, traction
control, electric windows, electric mirrors, adjustable multi-function steering
wheel, DVD navigation system an automatic Xenon lights.
Within
the boot, we find a set of rubber mats, tool kit and Alpine amplifier (which
looks to be related to the additional purple earth cables on the HKS mast
adjacent to the battery – see images).
The car
presents well for its 18 years and 128,347miles/Km – it’s unclear if this is
made up of KM and miles, following conversion of the speedo to Mph from Kph or
if its entirely in Km – there is nothing to confirm (the MOTs refer to both
miles and Km randomly). There are a
few marks as pictured, some minor corrosion coming through on the driver’s door
bottom edge and some evidence of previous paint correction to the OSF wing and
driver’s door but generally the car presents well and looks very sharp –
certainly a pretty Coupe and very slick.
The
history file includes the V5C revealing six former keepers, a selection of
invoices for parts and regular annual service work between 2010-2016 including
fitment of Cobra hi-flow Cats, Toyo Y-pipe, Japspeed lightweight pulley and
Scorpion back box in 2015 totalling £1,648, £750 spent on the OEM Skyline wheels
in 2014 plus three old MOT certificates and spare key. The current MOT is valid until December
2022 recording no advisories.
Ready to be
enjoyed this is a rare car on these shores and if you fancied a 350Z but need
the added benefit of rear seats then this could be the option for you, great
noise, slick looks and exciting performance and of course, that legendary name
on the back – Skyline.
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