Category: Classic cars

This RARE 1993 Toyota Supra GZ AEROTOP Twin Turbo (we believe 1 of only 352 produced) is currently available through one of our agents in Japan for approx. $54,500 complied, plus tyres and on road costs (for Australia @ 87.5 Yen to the dollar). Auction grade 4.5 B B and having traveled only 47,052 km (< 2,000 km / year), it is in excellent condition for its age other than some minor faults des...

This 2001 R34 GTR VSpec II (#756/1855) in Bayside Blue is up for auction on 2 February 2018 and should be buyable for somewhere in the $120,000 to $128,000 complied range (for Australia) including LCT. Unfortunately it is not suitable for export to New Zealand due to the odometer replacement but could be shipped to Australia, Canada, UK etc. This is one of the most popular spec / colour combinatio...

This highly collectible 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6 TME (Tommi Mäkinen Edition) in red with 88,353 km sold for 3,795,000 Yen FOB, approx. $53,500 complied, plus tyres and on road costs in Australia (calculated at 87 Yen to the dollar). This is despite some faults including faded paintwork. View 30+ auction inspection pics and more details for this 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6.5 Tommi Mäkinen...

This one-owner 1995 R33 GTR VSpec with 34,048 km sold at auction today for $54,700 complied in Aust. View 50+ pics and more details for this 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR VSpec. This 1995 R33 GTR VSpec was eligible for import under the SEVS import regulations for Australia. Not in Australia ?  No problem, we can source this or another GTR (or any enthusiast vehicle that is eligible for impor...

This low km 1990 R32 GTR sold for close to $60K AUD on road 2 days ago. We’ve seen a $10,000 to $15,000 price increase in 2017 for all R32 GTRs with no sign of demand slowing yet. View more pics and details for this 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR. Graded 4 B, it had a few minor faults but overall was in quite good condition for age. This 1990 R32 GTR was eligible for import under the SEVS ...

This R34 GTR VSpec 2 NUR with 111,000 km and in rare millennium jade (JW0) is currently available through a Japanese dealer. Only 156 VSpec II NUR’s were produced in this colour. One of our agents can undertake an inspection with additional pictures if required. The price in Australia would equate to approx. $186,000 complied (calculated at 85.5 Yen to the dollar including an estimate f...

We hardly ever see a Red 6.5 TME for sale as most appear to be hiding in collector’s garages. This makes it hard to estimate the price if one were to come up but for a quality example our best guess would be somewhere in the $50K AUD range. Other colours are available for lower prices (usually about half) but as with all special cars, price ultimately depends on condition and kms, oh, and of...

This classic 1988 BMW E30 M3 coupe in the popular Diamond Schwarz metallic black was sold at auction in Tokyo, Japan on 5 October 2017 for approx. $74,400 landed in Australia at the time. View full inspection pictures The auction had listed it as an April 1989 model based on the first registration date in Japan, but the actual build date from the VIN was 14 December 1988. Graded 4 C with 124...

This one-owner 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R VSpec with 138,425 km sold on 26 October 2017 for approx. $45,800 complied in Australia. Graded 4 B, it was in very well kept condition for age and kms as can be seen from the interior, engine and underbody pictures. No rust and a very clean car. Clearly the single owner took great care of it. View full inspection pictures Factory BBS 17 inch alloy...

This one-owner 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Tommy Kaira Special Edition with only 12,767 km and Tommy Kaira R32 GT-R treatment was purchased for a client in September 2017. Graded 4.5 B, it was in incredible near new condition with full service records from new – the pictures speak for themselves. View full inspection pictures It is extremely RARE now to find R32 GTR’s of this quali...

This classic 1967 Ford Mustang ELEANOR 500 HP made famous in the film “Gone in 60 Seconds” has just come up for sale. 3 Nov 2017 Update – Thank you for all the enquiries, this vehicle has now been SOLD. Eleanor World Registry #363 – genuine factory Fastback BIG BLOCK GT “S” Code with Marti Report. Full rotisserie restoration. Then restored with every single pi...

This One Owner 2002 R34 GTR VSpec 2 NUR with NISMO Z Tune bodykit and just 58,863 km has been carefully maintained and customised from new. Other than the N1 and the Z Tune itself which would now be approaching $500,000 in value, the VSpec 2 NUR is the most desirable and collectible of all R34 GTR models with only 718 units produced. According to the dealer, it has been driven with great care on...

This 2000 R34 GTR in very desirable Bayside Blue has 71,484 km with 450ps “gentle tune” and is currently available through specialist GTR dealer Global Auto in Osaka, Japan. One of our agents can organise an inspection with 200+ additional pictures and also undertake a road test if required. Based on the asking price in Yen, the final price in Australia would equate to approx. $79,600Â...

Want to know what Skyline R32 Gts-t’s are selling for ? This 1990 5 speed Skyline R32 Gts-t coupe was inspected for a client and sold this morning in Tokyo. View full auction inspection pictures for this 1990 Skyline R32 Gts-t coupe. 105,746 km, graded 3.5 B. Aftermarket exhaust, wheels and TOMEI boost gauge. Overall condition of the interior, engine and body was actually very good for age...

This classic 1971 Hakosuka Skyline KGC10 5 speed manual with 2.8L engine and GT-R badging was auctioned in Japan yesterday and sold for approx. $92,700 landed in Australia. 100+ auction inspection pictures & more details for this 1971 Hakosuka Skyline KGC10. Worldwide demand for Hakosuka (“box Skylines”) continues to increase which has pushed up prices significantly in recent ...

R32 GTR’s are currently one of the most sought after vehicles worldwide and we receive many enquiries every day asking about the current R32 GTR price. R32 GTR prices are still RISING and demand is increasing. Set up a free email auction alerts trial to be notified of all R32 GTR’s coming up for auction in Japan. Most R32 GTR buyers now want examples with less than 120,000 km, in cle...

This very low km 1995 Honda NSX NA1 5 speed manual coupe with just 23,574 kms was auctioned today in Japan, and shows where NSX prices are heading as collectors worldwide vie for the best condition examples. In excellent overall condition, it attracted a lot of attention and sold for 7,935,000 YEN FOB. Had it been eligible for import to Australia, the total price would have been approx. $122,4...

Be quick to express interest for this modified 1985 Toyota Sprinter Treuno AE86 GT APEX – clearly loved by its previous owner who has spent much more on the car than the current asking price. The long list of quality modifications (below) includes many new and brand name parts, and a full engine overhaul only 6 months ago. It has also been test driven and drives great. This AE86 GT APEX i...

The Mazda RX-7 is another model for which prices are spiraling out of control thanks to an insatiable worldwide thirst for collector cars. The RX-7 as a model didn’t age well, showing wear and tear quite quickly if not well maintained. Many were also modified by their original owners and of course being a performance car are more likely to have past repair history. All this makes finding cle...

This January 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR in grey (KH2) with 74,000 kms has just come into stock with a Japan GTR specialist that we deal with and is ready for immediate export. The approx. import cost for Australia of $35,300 plus tyres and on road costs (at 87 Yen to the dollar) will vary slightly from State to State. All GTR’s from this dealer are mechanically sound, and pre-inspected / is...

These three 1992 to 1994 model R32 GTR’s are currently available through a Japan GTR specialist that we deal with and are ready for immediate export. With 77,000 km, 109,000 kms and 128,000 km, prices for Australia would be approx. $42,000 to $45,000 complied, plus tyres and on road costs (at 87 Yen to the dollar). All GTR’s are mechanically very sound, and pre-inspected / issues fixe...

This 1987 BMW M3 Coupe was the cleanest example we have seen in Japan to date and SOLD this morning at auction for approx. $86K landed. View 100+ auction inspection pics for this BMW M3 Coupe To see what’s available at auction in Japan and research past prices you can browse past and upcoming Japanese auction vehicles of any model and add yourself to our free email auction alerts trial...

Our classic car specialist will be at one of Japan’s premier classic car dealers in the next couple of days. View over 75 cars in stock at Japan Vintage Let us know ASAP if you are interested in any of their vehicles while our agent is there — inspections include paperwork check, 200+ pics and test drive. Cars of particular interest: 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-X L...

This Nissan Skyline R33 GTR NISMO 400R with 2.8L engine and only 13,000 km is up for auction at USS Nagoya auction on 9 Dec 2016. According to Wikipedia, the special edition R33 Skyline GTR NISMO 400R was released on November 3, 1997, with R standing for Racing. Note that the auction has recorded this vehicle as a 1996, so clarification with Nissan Japan on the chassis code would be required. The...

Supra prices are rising virtually every week now as they have become almost impossible to find with low kms and in clean original condition. This 1994 Supra RZ 6 speed with 49,653 kms was inspected today for a client and sold for $44,500 complied. Read more about Supra price rises View past and future Supras at auction in Japan...

This classic 1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was the cleanest AE86 we have yet seen, and is the type of collector car we specialise in. View full details, pictures and sold price for this AE86 This model became famous in Japan and then the rest of the world thanks to being featured in the Initial D series of Japanese manga and anime, then in Gran Turismo and other car racing video...

Our contact at Garage Defend has provided this quick video for your enjoyment, just take a look at their current stock. Notice the blue R33 GTR at the end ? That GTR one of their demo cars with some serious modifications and an equally serious price tag. We will be featuring it soon in our Blog....

This 2000 R34 GTR in rare Midnight Purple 3 has 92,000 km and is currently available through specialist GTR dealer “Garage Defend” in Japan. We believe this to be one of only 189 R34 GTR’s made in Midnight Purple 3, all in January 2000. Based on the asking price in Yen, the final price in Australia would equate to approx. $106,000 complied (plus tyres and on road costs and incl...

Under a revised and in many ways more restrictive Import Scheme for Aust in 2018, many enthusiast vehicle models will remain blocked from import if they were originally sold here new and other options will be quietly removed... It appears likely that people movers such as the Toyota Estima, Nissan Elgrand and Mitsubishi Delica (that currently form the bulk of 2nd hand imports to Australia and k...

There is no denying the rapid price rises for many classic Japanese cars that Australia has loved to import over the last 20 years. The reason for this is simple – Supply and demand. It’s not only classic Japanese cars that are affected, but all classic cars worldwide including Porsche, BMW and Mercedes have experienced a huge surge in demand, and therefore price, in recent years. The...