1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC-10 Racing - K.Takahashi (AUTOart) 1/18
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The 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC-10 Racing - K.Takahashi was built to compete at the highest level of its class, where the gap between winning and losing is measured in fractions of a second per lap compounded over race distance. Motorsport at this level demands a combination of aerodynamic efficiency, mechanical reliability, and setup precision that requires extensive development and ongoing refinement throughout a competitive season. The regulations of its class defined the engineering boundaries, and the development program pushed those boundaries to their maximum within the rules. Drivers operating this car were operating machinery calibrated specifically for the demands of the series and circuit characteristics where it competed.
The AUTOart 1:18 scale diecast model SKU 87276 reproduces this competition car with the accuracy and surface detail that AUTOart is known for among serious collectors. Race livery, number graphics, and sponsor markings are applied with precision that honors the original car's visual identity on track. Aerodynamic components — wings, diffusers, splitters, and air management elements — are correctly formed and positioned as they appeared in competition. The cockpit detail and safety equipment are accurately represented, reflecting the mechanical environment of professional motorsport rather than a stylized approximation. The AUTOart 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC-10 Racing - K.Takahashi is a collector-grade reference to competitive machinery, preserved with the commitment to accuracy that distinguishes AUTOart models.
SKU: 87276
Added: May 14, 2026
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Skyline |
| Color | Racing |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOart |
| SKU | 87276 |
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is the most technically sophisticated Japanese sports car of the 1990s, featuring the RB26DETT twin-turbocharged inline-six, advanced ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive, and Super-HICAS four-wheel steering. The R34 generation, produced from 1999 to 2002, is considered the ultimate expression of the nameplate. Because of US import restrictions, genuine R34 GT-Rs have become among the most coveted Japanese cars worldwide.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1972 Nissan Skyline in Racing is produced by AUTOart to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle.
