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An Elaborate Reproduction of a Famous Racing Car of the Past
　A “”Silhouette Formula””-style Nissan “”Skyline””, which has been spectacularly customized, has been on display at a used car dealership in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and has become the talk of the town.
　
　What kind of car is this?

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　Silhouette Formula was originally a popular racing category in Europe and other countries. In Japan, it started as the “”Fuji Super Silhouette Series”” held as a prelude to the “”Fuji Grand Champion Race”” in 1979.

　Although the race was based on a production car, the car was actually heavily modified and used an engine developed exclusively for the race, making it look almost like a formula car. The silhouette of the base car remained, and so it was called the “”Silhouette Formula.

　In the beginning, the Super Silhouette Series featured cars based on the Mazda “”Savanna RX-7,”” Nissan “”Fairlady Z,”” Toyota “”Celica,”” and others.

　In 1982, Nissan introduced machines based on the Skyline, Silvia, and Bluebird, which were in a fierce dead heat with strong rivals such as the BMW M1, and gained great popularity.

　Against this backdrop, Nissan launched its motorsports division, Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO), in 1984 to engage in full-scale motorsports activities.

　The Super Silhouette Series has been very important to Nissan, but the cars that competed in the series are currently housed in Nissan’s Heritage Collection and are not allowed to be seen by the public.

　However, the Skyline that is the subject of this article is an extremely elaborate replica of a car that competed in the Super Silhouette Series at the time.

　The base model is a late model of the 6th generation Skyline (KDR30), the so-called “”Iron Mask””.

　The grade is the “”2000RS,”” which at the time had the catchphrase “”The strongest Skyline in history.

　The two-tone red and black color scheme, as well as the super large chin spoiler, rear wing, and various decals, which are synonymous with the Silhouette Formula, are as close to the original as possible.
　
　The “”FJ20ET”” engine mounted at the heart of the car, a 2000cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke inline 4-cylinder 4-valve DOHC with an additional turbocharger, has also been well maintained, and the interior has been fitted with a roll bar and the seats have been replaced with Sparco seats.

　According to the used car dealer, they received many inquiries about this Skyline as soon as it was posted on the used car information website.

　The price is said to be “”negotiable,”” but it is expected to be in the range of 7 to 7.5 million yen.

　The price is about twice that of a used Skyline of the same model year, but considering its level of perfection, it may be said to be within a reasonable range.

　Incidentally, this Skyline can be driven on public roads in this condition.

　The Skyline can be driven on public roads in this condition.

　The Silhouette Formula, with its bold customization, is said to have had a great impact on the customization culture.

　Among them, the so-called “”Zakka”” custom that was popular in the 1980s is said to have been strongly influenced by the Silhouette Formula, and it is still a style with strong roots and popularity today.

　In this sense, the Skyline Silhouette Formula replica on display at this show is sure to attract a lot of attention.”