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. ...

This 1998 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 15 September 2017. 108,000 km. Grade 4 B. Had a quick look at this one for a client and just took a few pictures of the extensive rust in the boot and seams throughout the car before walking away. A good example of why even high grade vehicles MUST be inspected in person. We did not monitor the sale price, but at ...

This 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 15 September 2017. Graded 4.5 A by the auction, so we were expecting a very clean example – unfortunately we were rather disappointed to see the extent of rust when inspecting this vehicle in person. This is a good example of why even high grade vehicles MUST be inspected in person. Overall it was a solid ca...

This 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 22 June 2017 and was graded 3.5 B. Timing belt was changed at 89,014 km in March 2005. 105,746 total km were not questioned by the auction and based on the condition it is likely the vehicle was not used much after 2005. Aftermarket exhaust, wheels and TOMEI boost gauge fitted. Auction report mentioned the left ...

This June 1993 built Nissan Skyline R32 GTR VSpec (with VSpec II badging) was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 3 June 2017. It was graded 4 B B. 108,470 km total traveled. “$” next to the km reading to indicate the auction had sighted records to confirm that the 320 km/h instrument cluster was fitted by Nissan dealership on 30 June 1994 when the car was still new with 12 ...

This classic Hakosuka 1971 Nissan Skyline KGC10 coupe 5 speed manual with 2.8L engine and GT-R badging was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 19 May 2017. It was graded 3.5 C. Kms were questioned by the auction due to lack of service records and odometer being limited to 5 numbers. It sold for 6,390,000 YEN FOB. Total price for import to Australia at the time would have been approx...

This June 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR VSpec with just 64,126 kms was sold at CAA Chubu auction in Japan on 17 May 2017 for 2,840,000 YEN FOB. It was graded 4 B C. Total price at the time would have been approx. $45,500 landed and complied in Australia (calculated at a rate of 84 yen to the dollar), plus tyres and on road costs. This R32 GTR was eligible for import under the SEVS import regulatio...

This 2004 Nissan Skyline V35 350GT 70th Anniversary Premium coupe with tan leather seats was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 20 April 2016. Non smoker’s car. Graded 4.5 B with 54,860 genuine kms. Heated seats, TV, BOSE stereo with audio controls on the steering wheel. Usual small split in the edge of the driver’s seat (design fault with the V35 coupes) and some wear o...

This 70th Anniversary Edition 2004 Nissan Skyline V35 350GT Premium coupe with sunroof and tan leather seats was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 16 February 2016. Non smoker’s car. Graded 4 B with 34,882 genuine kms. Minor scratches on the silver trims / door handles inside and wear / split on driver’s seat (common for this model). Minor scuffing on steering wheel. Dif...

This silver 2003 Nissan Elgrand E51 Highway Star 2WD 3.5L model with just 19,034 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 3 February 2017. Options included dual sunroof, left side power slide door, factory rear camera and TV, electric curtains and traction control. Non smoker’s car and overall condition was very good for age. Genuine low kms. Some minor faults as pictured, in...

This black 2011 Nissan Elgrand 350 E52 Highway Star Premium 2WD 3.5L model with 42,484 kms was inspected for a client at USS Osaka auction on 20 January 2017. Options included dual sunroof, dual power slide doors, power tailgate, parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, traction control, rear TV screen and full leather seats. Non smoker’s car and overall condition was good. Aft...

This black 2011 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star 350 4WD 3.5L model with just 12,462 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 29 October 2016. Options included cruise control, sunroof, dual power slide doors, power tailgate, heated seats, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, traction control, rear TV screen and full leather seats. Condition was near new ...

This December 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR with very low kms was inspected for a client at Global Auto (an Osaka GTR specialist dealership) on 14 September 2016. Service records and registration paper confirmed the 7,493 km. Note that investigation regarding the VSpec 2 badging based on the chassis code indicated this was a standard GTR (non VSpec). View Global Auto Osaka GTR stock list R34 GTR ...

This black 2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star 350 2WD 3.5L model with 74,025 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 29 September 2016. Options included dual power slide doors, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, traction control, rear TV screen and full leather seats. Overall condition was good and consistent with a used but well maintained vehi...

This purple 2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star 350 2WD 3.5L model with 75,305 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 29 September 2016. Options included dual power slide doors, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, traction control, rear TV screen and full leather seats. Overall condition was good and consistent with a used but well maintained veh...

This black 2011 Nissan Elgrand E52 VIP 2WD 3.5L top spec 7 seater model with only 12,000 kms was inspected for a client at auction in Japan in September 2016. It was graded 4.5 A and in near new condition with only a few small scratches on the body and front bumper, and extremely clean underneath. Options included dual power slide doors, factory around view monitor and TV, full leather seat...

This May 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R VSPEC2 NUR COLLECTOR CAR with only 21,607 km was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 28 July 2016.  It was in pristine factory condition other than an aftermarket audio unit, and sold for 11,300,000 yen FOB. Read R34 GTR Import Prices ~ Where are they heading ? for more information on why prices are increasing so rapidly on this model. Total pri...

This black 2011 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star Premium 4WD 3.5L model with 49,475 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 22 July 2016. Premium options included dual power slide doors, power tailgate, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, and full leather seats. This is an example of why it’s not a good idea to buy a vehicle from auction withou...

This 1990 R32 Nissan Skyline GTR NISMO Edition collector car at the Best-R dealership in Japan was available in July 2016. It had only 27,000 kms and was in near new condition. The dealer price was equivalent to approx. $130,000 including luxury car tax (LCT), plus tyres and on road costs. It was not inspected for a client however is included as an example of the sort of specialist vehicles we s...

This purple 2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 4WD Highway Star Premium 3.5L model with 68,000 kms was inspected for a client at JU Saitama auction on 19 July 2016. Graded 4 B due to some minor wear and tear and some scrapes on the body and wheels from general use, it was actually in quite good condition and very clean underneath. Premium options included cruise control, dual power slide doors, power tai...

This black 2011 Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Premium 4WD 3.5L model with 44,000 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 16 July 2016. Despite being graded 4.5 B it was in average used condition and should probably have been graded 4. It is a good example of the type of vehicle that we don’t recommend to our clients, unless they wish to save money by buying lower quality. Typi...

This one-owner 2011 Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Premium 350 4WD with only 28,250 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 15 July 2016. It was in very clean original and factory standard condition, grade 4.5 B. 4WD 3.5L model. Premium options included cruise control, dual power slide doors, power tailgate, power rear seats, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view moni...

Import an R32 GTR now or wait for the 25 Year Rule ? This 1992 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 16 June 2016 and sold for 1.345 million yen FOB, which at the time would have been approx. $24,800 complied in Australia, plus tyres and on road costs (at 78.5 Yen to the dollar). June 1992 built (fine for import under SEVS) with 163,000 kms. Auction sheet note...

Import an R32 GTR now or wait for the 25 Year Rule ? COLLECTOR CAR This 1993 R32 GTR with NISMO Fine Spec engine 2009 and only 55,000 km was inspected for a client at USS Osaka auction and sold on 10 June 2016. Price withheld at client request. The NISMO Fine Spec engine was a special limited production run of 70 units offered by NISMO in 2009 at a cost of 1,375,000 yen (approx. $17,400 AUD at...

Import an R32 GTR now or wait for the 25 Year Rule ? COLLECTOR CAR This 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R with only 71,280 km was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 3 June 2016. Overall in excellent condition for age, clearly garaged in Japan and hardly used since 2009. Auction sheet noted that books and paperwork were available. Non smoker’s car. Garaged. Original GTR logo key....

This classic 1971 Nissan Skyline KGC10 coupe GT-X with GT-R look and badging was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 2 June 2016. It is the type of collector car we specialise in. Inspection report: Older restoration perhaps 10-15 years Maybe painted 10 years or more ago at a guess Looks ok from a distance (typical Japanese restoration and paint work) When you get up close you can s...

This COLLECTOR CAR 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V Spec 2 with only 24,724 km was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 21 May 2016. Parking scrape on underside of black front lip spoiler (only visible from underneath). Couple of minor pin dents and scratches on the body (hardly visible). Minor surface rust underneath as pictured. Otherwise in excellent condition. R34 GTR Prices ~ Where are ...

This YGZ11 36,000 km 2005 Nissan Cube Cubic 1.5 L 7 seater 2WD was briefly inspected for interest (not a full inspection) at JAA auction on 28 April 2016. It was in very clean condition. Small wear noted to rear of the driver’s seat. Streaks in some of the pictures are from rain drops. It passed in and didn’t sell, negotiation start was 500,000 yen FOB equivalent. Total price in Au...

Here is a good example of what a clean, low km S15 Spec R turbo is now selling for in Japan. Prices have been rising for some time due to their increasing popularity and the difficulty of sourcing genuine low km examples without past repair history and with few modifications. Of the S15 Spec R turbo models going through auction in Japan, nearly 90% have past repair history. This S15 Spec R turbo w...

This grade 5A 2010 Nissan Skyline V36 370GT Type SP coupe was the top of the range Type SP. Having only 11,000 kms it was in virtually new condition when inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction in Japan on 18 March 2016. Price withheld at client’s request. View our V36 Skyline Model Guide and TV Menu Translation We only source the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and on...