This low km 1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya on 11 September 2015 and is the perfect example of why an independent inspection on auction day is so important.
Auction sheet stated grade 4.5 B and service history, however while the rest of the vehicle was fairly clean for age there was significant rust underneath, particularly in the lower sections behind the back wheels indicating it had spent a lot of time in snowy areas. We passed on this vehicle as a result.
It sold for 2,465,000 YEN FOB. Total price in Australia at the time would have been more than approx. $38,900 complied plus tyres and ORC’s (calculated at a rate of 85 yen to the dollar).
We pity the buyer who paid this much for it…obviously without inspection.
We only source and import the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and only vehicles we would be pleased to own ourselves. This is why we are constantly told by clients that the vehicles we source are well above the condition of most others on the local market.
The pictures are typical of the information we provide prior to auction for each vehicle of interest, with any faults shown so you can clearly see the condition before we discuss whether to bid, and your budget.
Whether you’d like to import a 1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR like this one, or another year, make or model, we can find it for you in nice condition.
It is vital when sourcing your vehicle to use an agent that takes the time to physically check each vehicle and looks beyond the auction pictures and report to confirm condition. Some vehicles may have an unpleasant smoke or other odour, rust underneath, or other faults which are impossible to know without inspection.
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Geoff at Prestige Motorsport helped me to source my R33 GTR VSpec with a level of customer service I have never come across before. He made the purchase of my car a comfortable and enjoyable experience with great communication everyday and an array of photos and discussion of what would best suit my budget. Geoff is a great person that truly wants what’s best for you when it comes to purchasing an imported car.
I don’t know what else to say other than your service was beyond my expectations. A friend of mine put me onto you and said that you had been around a long time and you have a very good reputation — now I understand why that is.
There is no doubt that if I was to ever purchase an imported car again I will be contacting Geoff at Prestige Motorsport. Still today I can’t get over the wonderful customer service and advice he offered.
Thank you Geoff !