1999 Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V 2.5L turbo
This 5 speed manual turbo Chaser JZX100 Tourer V was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 30 October 2015. Overall in good condition for its age with some mild aftermarket upgrades — suspension, muffler, wheels and aircleaner. 2 x small cigarette burns on driver’s sun visor but not a heavy smoker’s car and no obvious odour. Steering wheel had some scuffing, leathe...
October 30, 2015 /
1973 Toyota Sprinter Trueno
This classic TE27 1973 Toyota Sprinter Trueno was inspected for a client at a Japanese dealership on 6 October 2015. As time goes on classic cars are becoming harder to find at auction and prices are rising, so we are sourcing more from specialist dealers in Japan. See our FAQ Classic Car Dealers in Japan for recommended dealers. Over 200 pictures were taken including many close-ups of specif...
October 6, 2015 /
1973 Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27 coupe
This classic 1973 Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27 coupe was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 27 August 2015. Total kms were unknown which is often the case with older classic vehicles. Past repair history, and repaint. Visible rust in places and painted black underneath to cover other rust making it hard to evaluate at auction. It sold for 1,645,000 YEN FOB, total price in Australia at...
September 12, 2015 /
1973 Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27 coupe MODIFIED
This unique and classic 1973 Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27 coupe with race prepared engine was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 23 July 2015. Engine was changed and rebuilt by a well known company in Saitama that works on a lot of race cars. Work included heads, pistons, clutch, TRD cams, TRD LSD, stainless brake lines in the front, front and rear strut braces. Battery moved to rear, b...
August 17, 2015 /
2008 Toyota Estima 3.5L R50 Aeras G
This 2008 Toyota Estima 3.5L R50 Aeras G was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 30 May 2015. It was a high spec model with cruise control and only 28,000 kms, grade 4.5 B. Factory HDD navigation with reversing camera, parking sonar, dual power slide doors, indicators on side mirrors and combination woodgrain look trim. Grade 4.5 B, very clean other than some minor marks on the body and ...
August 17, 2015 /
1998 Toyota Supra SZ AEROTOP
This very rare late model 1998 Toyota Supra SZ AEROTOP with only 35,000 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 31 July 2015. It sold for 980,000 YEN FOB, and is listed as an example of current prices. Total price in Australia would be approx. $17,900 complied plus tyres and ORC’s (calculated at a rate of 91 yen to the dollar). We only source for import the best vehicles wi...
August 3, 2015 /
2003 Toyota Estima 3L Aeras S
This extremely low 25,000 km 2003 Toyota Estima 3L Aeras S in pristine condition with reversing camera was graded 4.5 B A when inspected for a client at JAA auction in Japan on 23 April 2014. Price withheld at client’s request. Client testimonial We only source for import the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and only vehicles we would be pleased to own ourselves. This is why we ...
April 23, 2015 /
2001 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo
This 2001 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo was inspected for a client and sold at BAYAUC auction in Japan on 25 February 2015. Rare November built 2001 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo auto traveled less than 5,000 kms per year. One owner car with keyless entry and spare key. It was in very nice condition overall, with shiny clean body and paint. Only minor scratches and small dents which were bare...
February 25, 2015 /
2013 Toyota Vellfire Welcab Sloper 2.4L wheelchair accessible vehicle
This factory produced 2013 Toyota Vellfire Welcab Sloper 2.4L wheelchair accessible vehicle was inspected for a client and sold at USS Nagoya auction in Japan on 20 February 2015. It is known as a “sloper” due to the rear sloping ramp. As part of its operation, the vehicle lowers at the rear so the ramp can gently touch the ground allowing a wheelchair to be easily loaded and securely...
February 20, 2015 /
2012 Toyota Vellfire Welcab Sloper 2.4L (wheelchair accessible vehicle)
This factory produced 2012 Toyota Vellfire Welcab Sloper wheelchair accessible vehicle was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 12 February 2015 and is known as a “sloper” due to the rear sloping ramp. As part of its operation, the vehicle lowers at the rear so the ramp can gently touch the ground allowing a wheelchair to be easily loaded and securely strapped into the rear. ...
February 12, 2015 /
2011 Toyota Alphard Welcab Sloper (disabled access features)
This 2011 Toyota Alphard Welcab Sloper with disabled access features was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 16 January 2015. 55,000 kms and grade 4 A condition. Dual powerslide doors. Front passenger seat had footrest. Interior was very clean, body had some scrapes and scratches from general use as noted on the auction sheet. Electrically operated rear access ramp and wheelchair fea...
January 16, 2015 /
2005 Toyota Estima 3L 2WD 7 seater
This very clean grade 5 A A 2005 Toyota Estima 3L 2WD 7 seater with only 25,426 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 13 December 2014. Virtually unmarked and in near new condition. Dual powerslide doors. Audio removed. Needed new tyres. Price withheld at client’s request. View client Testimonial for this 2005 Toyota Estima 3L 2WD 7 seater We only source for import ...
December 13, 2014 /
1999 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo
This 1999 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 29 November 2014. It was about as good as it gets for a Supra and one of the best we have seen for a long time. They are very popular worldwide and prices are steadily rising on the best examples. Very nice condition other than a minor scrape and crack in the low front spoiler and a tiny chip on the wind...
November 29, 2014 /
2003 Toyota Caldina GT-FOUR 2L 4WD turbo
This 2003 Toyota Caldina GT-FOUR 2L 4WD turbo was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 20 June 2009. Aftermarket parts included full bodykit, aircleaner, shift knob, adjustable air suspension, and racing seats. Timing belt had been replaced at 95,000 kms. It sold for 725,000 YEN FOB. Total price in Australia at the time would have been approx. $16,300 complied plus tyres and ORC̵...
June 20, 2009 /
1986 Toyota Trueno GT Apex
This 1986 Toyota Trueno GT Apex 5 speed manual was sourced from Japan for a client on 11 April 2008. It had 114,000 kms, aftermarket steering wheel, power steering, aftermarket exhaust, RECARO bucket driver’s seat, 15″ aftermarket alloys (odd set front to rear), front and rear strut braces, airpod, coilover suspension and adjustable camber set up. It was in very nice condition f...
April 11, 2008 /
1995 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo, 6 speed manual
This Getrag 6 speed manual 1995 Toyota Supra RZ-S 3L twin turbo was graded 4 A and with 95,000 kms when inspected for a client at USS Shizuoka auction in Japan on 1 September 2007. It had a couple of small dents and scratches on the body but nothing major of concern. TRD 320 km/h speedo fitted. Overall in very nice condition. Price withheld at client’s request. We only source the best ve...
September 1, 2007 /
1989 Toyota Landcruiser BJ74 4WD
This 1989 Toyota Landcruiser BJ74 4WD was inspected for a client on 9 March 2005. Past repair history but very clean and tidy with only 54,000 kms. Very difficult to source in this condition. Read client testimonial about this 1989 Toyota Landcruiser BJ74 4WD Price withheld at client request. We only source the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and only vehicles we would be pleased to o...
March 9, 2005 /
1994 Toyota Supra SZ non turbo
This 1994 Toyota Supra SZ non turbo with custom bodykit and paintwork was inspected for a client at auction on 30 April 2002. Numerous modifications included wheels, suspension, exhaust, steering wheel and full bodykit in striking yellow including vented bonnet. Price withheld at client’s request. We only source the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors for import from Japan, and only...
April 30, 2002 /
1993 Toyota Supra GZ AEROTOP TT
This rare 1993 Toyota Supra GZ AEROTOP TT with 78,000 kms was inspected for a client at auction on 1 February 2002. It was auction grade 4 and very clean inside and out. Price withheld at client’s request. We only source 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 w...
February 1, 2002 /
Hi Geoff,
Thank you so much for your guidance and advice throughout this whole process to import my 2003 Skyline V35 350GT Premium — it was an experience that I am thankful that I took the plunge into.
The car is going great and I really love driving it and getting the attention that goes with it, I ended up keeping the rims that came on the car as they do seem to suit it. I may still change these down the track and potentially put some 20″ on it but not a priority at this point, currently looking to upgrade the stereo unit though.
I have had a lot of interest in the car from friends and strangers so I have passed your details onto a few people so hopefully they get with the program and look at importing a car through you.
I would also be happy to talk to anyone about my experience so feel free to put anyone in contact with me that would like to talk to someone who has gone through the process. Thank you again for your patience and support and I look forward to the next time I am in need of a new car. Here is my review that I’ve posted for you on Facebook:
I recently imported my first V35 Skyline coupe through Prestige Motorsport, with the help and assistance of Geoff Risbey, who I cannot thank enough for his advice and support throughout this process. As this was my first time importing a car into Australia I was a little bit apprehensive on the idea, but I did some research on the net and came across Prestige Motorsport, after a bit more homework on the reviews and experiences of other people I felt confident that I had chosen the right broker to deal with.
Geoff was always ready and willing to give me as much or as little support as I wanted, he listened to what it was that I wanted and then with his guidance we worked out a rough budget and set about finding my dream car. The daily auction information that Geoff sent me was very helpful and if I found something that was of interest Geoff would discuss the car with me and provide his honest opinion on the car, if it was still a go he would then arrange an inspection of the car at the auction house through his connections in Japan. Geoff would then come back to me and discuss the findings and if he thought it was a prospective purchase, what impressed me was that Geoff was willing to wait until the right car came up and he never pressured me into buying a car he did in fact advise me not to purchase a couple of other cars.
Finally we found the one and commenced the auction process, it was a little nerve racking wondering if I was going to win the auction and then finally Geoff called me to give me the good news. From here Geoff then guided me through the process of exporting the car and then with the customs and compliance here in Adelaide.
Overall very impressed with the support throughout the process which made the whole thing quick an easy, and most importantly I felt confident in what was happening the whole time.
I am now the proud owner of a V35 and would highly recommend anyone considering importing a car to contact Geoff and draw on his years of experience, I know I will be doing so when I am next in the market for another car. Thank you again Geoff for your professionalism and support throughout this process it was a great experience and I am now loving my new car.