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Auction finds: Vettel-owned Nissan GT-R with only 130km on odometer hits market

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PHOTO: Mechatronik.de
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Sebastian Vettel is about as seasoned as drivers come. The former Formula 1 champ’s driven on all manner of races, roads, and tracks. That said, you’d be forgiven for raising an eyebrow at how he’s managed to rack up just 130km on this GT-R since he took ownership of it in 2012.

There’s a proper explanation: The unit’s ridiculously low mileage is because Seb didn’t really drive the thing. Instead, he kept the beast tucked away in his private collection.

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Seb’s decision is to your benefit, though. Well, at least potentially—because you’re now being presented with an opportunity to drive home a Vettel-owned R35 GT-R Black Edition in pristine condition.

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The unit’s seller, Mechatronik, says: “Visually as well as technically an absolutely new vehicle, which represents a unique opportunity for collectors, especially because of the holder history.”

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Other details? Under the hood is a bi-turbo V6 gasoline engine with 550hp paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, and sound is coursed through a premium Bose entertainment setup. Your choice as to which of the two you’d prefer to mess your eardrums up with.

Now for the price. The listing estimates Vettel’s GT-R will sell for around €250,000 (more or less P14.7 million). Chances are that figure will be driven up, too. Any takers?

More photos of Sebastian Vettel-owned GT-R

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Image of a Nissan GT-R

Image of a Nissan GT-R

Image of a Nissan GT-R

Image of a Nissan GT-R

Image of a Nissan GT-R

Image of a Nissan GT-R

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PHOTO: Mechatronik.de
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