1991 Group A NISMO R32 GT-R Chassis #4
Only customer car, chassis 4 of 5 • Commissioned by Bob Forbes • Dominated 1991 Sandown and Bathurst
CHROME TEMPLE Investments Mach 1 Fund has secured one of the most iconic cars in Australian motorsport history—the Group A Gibson Motorsport NISMO R32 GT-R Chassis #4, affectionately known as “the GIO car.” This particular example, is one of only five built by Gibson Motorsport for Group A and now one of just four still in existence (chassis number 1 was written off by Mark Skaife at the 1990 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide).
This vehicle is unique among the five, as the only ‘customer car’ commissioned by Bob Forbes and built by Nissan (Gibson) Motorsport Australia at a rumoured cost of $1,000,000 in 1991—making it one of the most valuable and historically significant Australian sports cars of its era.
This particular 'Godzilla' became a legend following its overwhelming performance at the 1991 Sandown 500, where it secured a dominant victory with a 6-lap lead, as well as placing 3rd at the Bathurst 1000 of the same year. Powered by its turbocharged RB26 engine and advanced all-wheel-drive system, it obliterated the competition. The combined dominance of the Group A NISMO R32s led to changes in racing regulations to level the playing field, cementing its place in Australian motorsport lore.
With a significant racing pedigree, chassis #4 embodies a key chapter in Australian motorsport history and maintains its as-raced specification from the 90s to this day. Built to Group A Touring Car regulations, it represents the pinnacle of Nissan’s early 90s performance engineering. Its status as one of only five chassis—and the only customer car ever built—further enhances its exclusivity and desirability. Along with the vehicle, a significant amount of period paraphernalia such as replica model cars, custom number plates and Gibb’s race suit and pit crew uniforms are included.
Now, CHROME TEMPLE Investments Mach 1 Fund proudly offers this one-of-a-kind racing legend to discerning collectors eager to own a pivotal piece of motorsport history.
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