Last Friday a group of die hard Skyline fans from SDU (Skylines Down Under) braved the weather and met up in a downtown Auckland car park. A wide range of Skylines and other cars (not necessarily Nissans) turned up to have a chat and see what everyone else has been doing with their cars. 

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The R32 is an all time classic. The GT-R version nicknamed ‘Godzilla’ struck fear into eyes of Ford and Holden drivers in what was known as the Australian Touring Car Championship. Not a force to be messed with.

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R33, the younger brother carries on the Skyline legacy but provides some more modern features and an updated look. This Series 2 GTST is well looked after, a true sign of a SDU member.

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Mazda was represented on behalf of this FC RX-7 Convertible. The sleepy eye headlights add a unique touch to a rarely seen car.

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The Mark III Supra is also not often seen on our roads either. It is good see one being kept in such great order…

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… and ever better to see that the owner has a sense of humour and great taste in stickers.

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Typically the older Commodores are part of the Bogan stereotype. This VL with its two tone paint stands out from the crowd and demands attention. 

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What would a SDU meet be without a handful of RB26s on display?

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This particular one housed in a tastefully customized Stagea. Or as the owner described it “a practical GT-R that has left supercar owners behind and wondering what it is.”

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Don’t get used to looking at the front of this R34 Sedan. With a RB30 and a massive turbo hanging off the side, it will be hard to beat.

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Attention to detail is what separates Skylines Down Under from the rest. This brake and wheel setup belonging to the earlier motioned Stagea. 

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After attending out first Skylines Down Under meet it is awesome to see the King of the Streets has a great following here in New Zealand.

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SDU can be found on Facebook, or their forum at http://www.skylinesdownunder.com/index.php

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-Jarrod