I agree re his manner and deep sarcasm but I guess where he sits in the trade is literally where the rubber hits the road so he has probably seen every inflated expectation there is!

The Skyline was not allowed into the US for ages (RHD only plus a few other issues) and as you mention the films drove a frenzy of interest. A few R33 did manage to get in somehow and they attained cult status and so never came out in daylight sadly. I think the last few years have unlocked them and allowed import to the US. Nett result, someone applied the Skyline GTR hoover to Japan and moved them all to the US making prices go nuts for everyone sadly. This meant the UK suddenly had a few left at stupid prices as well. Even the GTR-35 prices have remained quite solid considering how long they have been around and the issues Nissan have right now.

The age thing you mention applies to a lot of things. I am currently tidying up my life and have a large set of posh Crystal that cost a fortune a long time ago. Apparently I cannot even give it away now, almost zero value and the charity stores are not interested. Generational change is a difficult thing to process Mr L. You are very right.

Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.