Race-Winning Nissan Altima Supercar hits the market during Great Race week
The Repco Supercars Championship may have drifted away from Nissan in recent years, but the brand’s on-track machinery lives on. A former front-runner in the Altima lineup has surfaced for public sale, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to own a piece of Australian touring car history. The ex-Michael Caruso Nissan Altima, which helped lead the championship in 2016, is now listed on My105.com during Great Race week.
Built as part of Nissan’s nine-strong Altima Supercars cohort, seven of which remain, the car has rarely appeared on the open market. This particular chassis, KR005, is the one that propelled Caruso to a commanding position in the 2016 season and clinched a top‑scoring performance at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide that year. Returning to its 2016 release livery and interior branding, the car is a vivid reminder of Nissan’s era in the Supercars grid.
In addition to Caruso’s tenure, the Altima saw action with Simona De Silvestro in 2018 and 2019, before being returned to a configuration that honors its peak 2016 form. The vehicle’s competitive pedigree is underscored by five Bathurst 1000 starts, including a best finish of sixth place at Bathurst in 2017 under the guidance of Caruso and Dean Fiore. The sale package emphasizes a strong historical narrative, backed by a CAMS log book and a comprehensive history report prepared by V8 Sleuth for the current owner.
The car’s modern racing life extended beyond the Bathurst arena. In the Dunlop Super2 Series, KR005 carried forward its competitive spirit with MW Motorsport’s Matthew White, recording race wins with Tyler Everingham in 2021 and 2022. It also has a history in Super3, owned by current owner Brad Neill and driven to success by Cameron McLeod in 2023. This evolution from a factory-backed racer to a revered privateer mount adds depth to its market appeal, appealing to collectors and racers alike who value provenance and performance lineage.
What makes this listing particularly compelling is not just the hardware, but the opportunity to own a turnkey package with a documented lifecycle in Australian touring cars. The sale includes the original CAMS log book and a full history report—a rare combination for a race car that has both on-track glory and a continued path in lower tiers of the sport. For potential buyers, this is more than a car; it’s a tangible piece of the evolution of Nissan’s Supercars program in the mid-2010s.
The asking price is $450,000 plus GST, a figure that reflects the car’s competitive achievements, its historical significance, and the ongoing potential for participation in the Dunlop Super2 Series. With the market for classic and race-ready machines gradually expanding, KR005 offers a practical route for owners to recreate or extend a racing legacy while preserving a coveted chapter of Australian motorsport history.
For fans and collectors, the Nissan Altima’s story is also a snapshot of a period when manufacturers carefully balanced engineering, sponsorship, and performance in a highly competitive arena. While Nissan may no longer field factory-backed Altimas in the Repco Supercars Championship, the surviving cars remain a potent reminder of the team’s impact and the enduring appeal of these racecars among enthusiasts who remember the Darwin triumphs and Bathurst battles alike.
What to consider before buying
- Provenance: full CAMS log book and V8 Sleuth history report add valuable context for buyers.
- Racing lineage: success in Super2 and Super3 showcases the car’s adaptability and performance potential.
- Maintenance and transport: racing machines require careful handling, storage, and ongoing support from qualified crews.
With the sale now public, potential buyers have a rare opportunity to own a renowned Nissan Altima Supercar and continue its storied journey in Australian motorsport.
