Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker put up for auction

The Nissan Skyline driven by Paul Walker in Fast & Furious 4 is to go up for auction in April.

Ahead of the cinema release of the 10th instalment in the action franchise - Fast X - the most famous car from the fourth in the series is being sold in a standalone online auction, where it could fetch as much as £1 million.

The 2002 R34 GT-R was used extensively for “hero” shots and close-up scenes featuring Walker and is described by auctioneers Bonhams as the “one and only” authentic R34 GT-R used in the film. Six non-turbo GT-Ts were used for the more dramatic and damaging stunt sequences to protect the real GT-R.

The second generation car was supplied to Universal Film Studios in 2008 before being customised by Daryl Alison of Kaizo Industries to the specifications of the late Walker - a famous car fan.

The conversion work included the installation of a custom roll cage, a bespoke dashboard-mounted display screen, Nismo pedals and OMP custom racing bucket seats – which remain in Paul Walker’s seating position today. A Turbonetics intercooler was added to the 2.6-litre twin-turbo straight six engine, while the car also got exhaust upgrades, Nismo lowered suspension and a Rotora brake conversion.

Externally, the GT-R was enhanced with 19 x 11 Volk Racing RE30 wheels, Nismo Version II body kit and a Nismo NE-1 exhaust. The actor also had all the car’s vinyls and other decorations removed to highlight the classic lines of the Bayside Blue Skyline.