1989 Nissan Skyline GTR

At the 2025 Pagoda Hillclimb in Reading, PA, a striking 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) roared up the 1.35‑mile Duryea Drive course, bringing its legendary "Godzilla" performance to the hills beneath the Pagoda. Blessed with Nissan’s iconic RB26DETT twin‑turbo inline‑six, advanced ATTESA·E‑TS all‑wheel drive, and Super‑HICAS four‑wheel steering, the R32 showcased its touring‑car heritage on every turn.

The R32’s sharp AWD grip and precise steering allowed it to carve through the course’s nine technical corners with confidence, while its robust power delivery blasted it up the straights—launching off the hill’s famous “Jump” with poise and authority. The car’s presence on the hill represented not just raw speed, but the enduring legacy of a motorsport icon that’s still revered in Western tuning and track communities .

Though official results didn’t single out the Skyline, spectators couldn’t ignore the thunderous exhaust note echoing across the hillside—an unmistakable highlight amid a diverse field of vintage and modern performance machines. The 1989 GT-R’s display at Pagoda felt like a bridge between eras: a legendary JDM powerhouse continuing to captivate fans and affirm its place in hillclimb folklore.