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Artisan Vehicle Design was co-founded by Ibrahim Choudery (1st Choice Motors) and virtual artist Roman Miah (aka 'romanmiah' on social media), so no wonder the renderings for this custom Nissan GT-R project are so life-like, right?
In the world of supercars, the Nissan GT-R series holds a pretty special place in history. First, thanks to the long roster of Skyline models. They first appeared in 1969, and the first generation was popularly known as 'Hakosuka,' followed by an abridged production of the second-gen model called the 'Kenmeri' Skyline due to a famous ad that went viral at the time.
After a short hiatus, Skyline GT-Rs reappeared in 1989 and became famous around the world as 'Godzilla,' a reference to the known atomic monster and the car's seemingly ruthless performance factors. It has gained a cult following through many pop culture appearances and is also revered as a go-to classic series for aftermarket modifications.
Its production once again ended in 2002, and it wasn't until December 2007 that Nissan reinvented the series with the current R35 iteration, simply dubbed Nissan GT-R. A hallmark of both the sports car and grand tourer segments, the R35 Nissan GT-R still lives without switching to an all-new generation, something that's almost unheard of in the speedy automotive world.
Alas, some people are not satisfied with the R35 simply because it doesn't include the Skyline name and enough references to its legendary past. And when those people are the CEO of a performance and luxury car dealerships and the expert virtual artist of the automotive wizardry world, something usually snaps, and a project can quickly be born.
That's precisely what happened with Ibrahim Choudery, the CEO of Ealing, London-based 1st Choice Motors, and Roman Miah – probably. All we know is they became co-founders of Artisan Vehicle Design, and their quest is to "revive timelessness in car design." Their first order of business is also 'simple:' "Artisan Vehicle Design has been established to provide a small number of extremely privileged individuals the opportunity to be able to own a one-of-a-kind vehicle based on the legendary Nissan GT-R."
More precisely, Miah designed and Choudery brought the business know-how and funds to make a reality the concept that began with a question: "What if there was a modern-day version and a true spiritual successor of the Skyline GT-Rs of the past?" If they succeed in their endeavor, the Artisan GT-R version will turn into an entirely unique treatment of the R35 GT-R. It's not just a makeover, though – they want to change the entire body "to bring back elements from previous Skyline GT-R models."
Not only that, but the "result is a one-of-a-kind aesthetic overhaul while also transforming the car into a full carbon-fiber lightweight alternative for the best in lightweight track performance." Production is located in Hannover, Germany, based on customer cars or externally sourced units, and includes two versions – one with the Track package and the other with the so-called Ultimate package.
Better hurry and prepare your bank account for a shock, though – the Artisan GT-R is coming next year as a limited-edition series of just 36 examples. Also, there's no word on exact specifications, even though the company announces numerous modifications – so maybe they only work on regular GT-Rs and not the more powerful Nismo versions because they would be a design hindrance. The good news is simple, though – they are shipping them anywhere in the world.
After a short hiatus, Skyline GT-Rs reappeared in 1989 and became famous around the world as 'Godzilla,' a reference to the known atomic monster and the car's seemingly ruthless performance factors. It has gained a cult following through many pop culture appearances and is also revered as a go-to classic series for aftermarket modifications.
Its production once again ended in 2002, and it wasn't until December 2007 that Nissan reinvented the series with the current R35 iteration, simply dubbed Nissan GT-R. A hallmark of both the sports car and grand tourer segments, the R35 Nissan GT-R still lives without switching to an all-new generation, something that's almost unheard of in the speedy automotive world.
Alas, some people are not satisfied with the R35 simply because it doesn't include the Skyline name and enough references to its legendary past. And when those people are the CEO of a performance and luxury car dealerships and the expert virtual artist of the automotive wizardry world, something usually snaps, and a project can quickly be born.
That's precisely what happened with Ibrahim Choudery, the CEO of Ealing, London-based 1st Choice Motors, and Roman Miah – probably. All we know is they became co-founders of Artisan Vehicle Design, and their quest is to "revive timelessness in car design." Their first order of business is also 'simple:' "Artisan Vehicle Design has been established to provide a small number of extremely privileged individuals the opportunity to be able to own a one-of-a-kind vehicle based on the legendary Nissan GT-R."
More precisely, Miah designed and Choudery brought the business know-how and funds to make a reality the concept that began with a question: "What if there was a modern-day version and a true spiritual successor of the Skyline GT-Rs of the past?" If they succeed in their endeavor, the Artisan GT-R version will turn into an entirely unique treatment of the R35 GT-R. It's not just a makeover, though – they want to change the entire body "to bring back elements from previous Skyline GT-R models."
Not only that, but the "result is a one-of-a-kind aesthetic overhaul while also transforming the car into a full carbon-fiber lightweight alternative for the best in lightweight track performance." Production is located in Hannover, Germany, based on customer cars or externally sourced units, and includes two versions – one with the Track package and the other with the so-called Ultimate package.
Better hurry and prepare your bank account for a shock, though – the Artisan GT-R is coming next year as a limited-edition series of just 36 examples. Also, there's no word on exact specifications, even though the company announces numerous modifications – so maybe they only work on regular GT-Rs and not the more powerful Nismo versions because they would be a design hindrance. The good news is simple, though – they are shipping them anywhere in the world.
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