I owned an R33 GT-R... It was taken appart in Japan before it was shipped. They had to make it look like it was a junk car. It was mixed in with several other "parts" cars and front clips. When it arrived it had to be put back together. We are talking all doors and body panels were off. Engine and drive were all out of the car. Interior for the most part was removed and suspension was off the car. The shipping containers cost around $8000 to ship from Japan to here. The cars are pretty cheap over there in Japan. But the shipping is the big cost. Legally Registering the car is not an option. However, there are states with loopholes that allow the cars to obtain a title and plates. I was quoted from a guy in FL $3000 for the process. Like I said you will have a title and plates but it will not be DOT legal. So, unless you get a cop that knows what a Skyline is and that they are illegal imports you will be fine. I never registered mine. I drove it for 4 months with my 240 plate on it and never had a problem because I never got pulled over. I got an offer I couldn't refuse and made $5000.00 on the deal. Good luck...