1977 Nissan FairladyZ 2 seater

This classic 1977 Nissan FairladyZ 2 seater was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 9 September 2017. It was graded R (repaired) with B interior and B body (B is supposed to be clean and nice). Unknown total kms due to age. On inspection we found a considerable amount of rust in numerous places – we did not bid for our client due to the condition. It sold for 3,500,000 YEN FOB. ...

We see lots of old cars for sale in Japan and they usually look nice and shiny in the auction pictures but what are they actually like when you get up close and take a good look ? Well, condition varies from pristine museum pieces to absolute pieces of… umm rust and abuse. And generally you get what you pay for. So unless you like an expensive project, do yourself a favour and allow a reas...

We see lots of old cars for sale in Japan and they usually look shiny and nice in the auction pictures but what are they actually like when you get up close and take a good look ? Well, condition varies from pristine museum pieces to absolute pieces of… umm rust and abuse. And generally you get what you pay for. So unless you like a project, do yourself a favour and allow a reasonable budg...