Isn't a stock Skyline a mid 14 second car.....?

I know there is plenty of potential in these cars however, but thats the case with tons of cars.

but seriously though, what makes these car SO DAMN COOL? When ever someone posts a pic of a Skyline its like some kind of God/Goddess.
Is it their looks? Is it their performance? Is it their rarity in the U.S.? I am seriously perplexed at the interest in these cars. I mean, yes their nice, but not as damn nice as 95% of people make them out to be. I can name dozens of cars from all different areas of origin across the globe that look better and perform better, yet get half the recognition. I just don't understand.