Talking Skyline GT-Rs in the USA - Toprank Importers Tour & we drive the Built by Legends R32 GT-R

We visit Toprank Importers, the leading importer of GT-Rs and other performance cars into the USA from Japan, and catch up with Sean Morris to talk about GT-Rs in the USA, his history with GT-Rs and we drive the Built By Legends R32 Skyline GT-R.
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[@MegaWhiteranger]

I’ve had the chance to meet and talk with Sean at some shows here in LA and he’s such a stand up and knowledgeable guy that it’s kinda mind blowing. Awesome people and an awesome company so glad to see them doing well

[@ZerosAlwaysOne]

This guy is the reason you and me can’t afford r34s

[@walterharris6191]

I wish the prices were more reasonable like 50-60k+ for a 25+ yr old Nissan is just crazy.

[@rikidozan93]

One person's garbage is another person's treasure, as they say. You'll never make sense of why there are people willing to part with their millions for a noisy, oily, leaky, smelly hunk of rusty old metal with 4 wheels, but they do. There are cars out there with far less racing pedigree and trophys than even these cars out there that fetch millions, even tens of millions. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

[@captainbarge]

I bought my 33gts-t as a cheap turbo coupe, what is this half a mil craze 🙈 I wonder what those "collectors" feel when they get AWD nissan sunny experience for the price of lambo.

[@TVtwarn]

And the luxurious super car interior quality of a march 😂

[@bl4ckw1ngz64]

These are the rarer ones but you're a smart bloke

[@GetBehindtheWheel]

Awesome video, and pleasure meeting you as well. Hope to catch up next time you're stateside.

[@PHATT_TV]

Top Rank have one of the best & easy to use online Import menu, take pride in their purchases. Built by Legends 32 resto was clean as 👌

[@masterdinosawr]

V spec performance in Melbourne have the best gtr collection in the world. Including 3 400Rs. Worth doing a shop tour there.

[@anthonymiranda594]

Nice im always looking at their site every now and then to see what’s new. I show everyone that crazy R33

[@tmbth]

👍 Look efter, Nissan Skyline r33 gtr dounuts (700hp) on KZbin.

[@bl4ckw1ngz64]

Yall ready for the R34 bloodbath in a few years?

[@vongdong10]

Pfft. Not a single skyline is even worth over $100k

[@garagecreww]

Id pay that for a hakosuka GTR

[@JV-fu8br]

@@garagecreww I wouldn’t . 😅😅

[@Craigster11]

Well since they really didn’t mass produce them. Just makes sense why these markers take advantage of it. Obviously 100k is crazy.

[@TheGreener121]

4:30 Does anyone know where i can get those jacking "blocks"? Want to get my bend sills fixed once and then for all.

[@ToprankImporters]

Just about no matter what you do, the sills always end up a little bent. Blocks are on Amazon.

[@TheGreener121]

@@ToprankImporters Thanks! What do you recommend on where to lift then? Framerails?

[@ToprankImporters]

@@TheGreener121 framerails with some wood to spread load.

[@felixthecat1672]

Is this about gtr's or how great he is?

[@ToprankImporters]

Yes

[@masterdinosawr]

This dude seems to genuinely care about the cars and culture and has been in it for a long time. Glad that's the case and not some guy who just saw easy money to be made.

[@hyper8545]

Fk top rank

[@ToprankImporters]

Thanks for the comment!

[@lazarusdigital]

@@ToprankImporters Crooks.

[@ToprankImporters]

@@lazarusdigital appreciate the input sunshine! Have a blessed day.

[@Tombichrist110]

I'm surprised you didn't get on the smoking tire podcast when you were in the states

[@MotiveVideo]

I guess some people could request it 🤷‍♂️ We’ll be in the US a few times next year.

[@krispykruzer]

The skyline hype feels a bit like a bubble….it might end up popping…and we’ll be back In reasonable price territory again (hopefully)

[@suprarune]

Japanese people are smart!.they couldnt care less about these cars cause they get PAID,(overpaid)by americans..why they are willing to pay 80-400k for a skyline gtr model is beyond me.European countries have had these on the road(legal) since 2008 give or take.. and could get r34gtr for around 30k and r32 for aroundt 14/20k..but since americans are so willing to pay up, its hard to sell supra,skylines,nsx for the price of what they do over the atlantic..we dont feel they are worth 80/100k for one of those,so most of them are getting sold abroad!..

[@MotiveVideo]

Actually, there are many enthusiast in Japan too who want to keep their cars and have as much passion for them as anyone else. Some sold at auction stay in Japan.

[@suprarune]

@@MotiveVideo yes i know,and im happy glad for that!.the culture there is epic and one of a kind.but they are atleast used and abused even though they are cared for!.ive followed noriyaro on youtube for some years now so i know there are very many enthusiast there, but its sad to see demo cars and other awsome cars being sold just so they can sit in a warehouse and being u hauled to an event or a show!..i remember very well how the community reacted when the top secret gt300, jun lemon r2,top secret 34gtr,amuse r34 gtr was being sold abroad, they were not happy!..only cars among these who is used for what is was build for is the jun lemon R33 which is located in england doing drag and circuit racing! and the amuse r34 who was used a couple of times on track in norway before it was sold to the us...the rest of them just sits and collect dust!..pretty sad for jdm enthusiasts world wide!

[@Paoraw]

Nothing quite like it how to be nice but say its slow at the same time

[@Desert_Spec]

The BBL R32 is nice but I think they missed the mark. The kind of builds coming from restomod shops like Singer (Porsche) or MZR (240/260z) really shows whats possible in the restomod space. There is no doubt something similar can be done for R-Chassis but no one seems to be taking it to the next level, even though customer investment in these cars is at an all time high. The BBL R32 is nothing beyond what has already been done and is a little disappointing considering the brands associated with it and the 500k price tag...

[@MotiveVideo]

If it had another 300hp and a Getrag 6-speed 👌👌 I wonder who could build that 🤔

[@tallenc22]

A bunch of KZbinrs use Toprank but their google reviews are not good. I think they got caught up in the status or dollar signs. Cool cars tho but way over priced!

[@ToprankImporters]

We sell a lot of cars. Not everyone knows what they are getting into. We do our best, and are always trying to improve.

[@GodzilarOG7337]

Sorry Andrew, let's be realistic and stop sugar coating it. Most would agree that you aren't a Skyline dude if you pay 500K to drive a "new feeling GRT", whatever the hell that means. The appeal to these cars is that they are highly modifiable, and you can kick some rich dudes ass in one by modifying one to your taste. That was the OG appeal to this car, and that's exactly why I bought mine stock, so I would have the pleasure of owning a project car.

[@MotiveVideo]

We never said we would buy it, just we understand why it exists and someone would buy it.

[@mrman8856]

No Aussie builds huh? Lol

[@aiccorp6001]

Seans a New Zealander AKA Kiwi 🥝

[@djhatton]

half a million for a mostly stock 32, what a joke. laughing all the way to the bank

[@MotiveVideo]

It's not where near stock.

[@Sanch3Zzz]

JDM is too overrated. But that’s good for us Euro lovers cause people forget that euro can and do smash (obviously every engine has its pros and cons). BUT! In saying that, I’ve always loved the series 2 r33 gtst M spec as my old man had that when I was 6yrs old (18 years ago) and love the r32 gts4, RB20 cylinder walls so thick it can smash the rev limiter all day…… but….. 5cyl rs3 for me…. Can’t go wrong with dailying a 600hp stock block rs3! To those out there that WILL (not may) get butt hurt by this, I’ll tuck you into bed if you need and read you a story if needed be. Can comfort you if needed, but mostly likely will tell you to STFU 😂😂😂❤❤❤ much love to all who dont get butt hurt (those who also disagree with me ❤)

[@xoiDROCKiox]

Owner of BCNR33-023561 here. Thank you TopRank!!!❤❤❤