2004 Nissan Skyline V35 350GT 70th Anniversary Premium coupe
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...
April 26, 2017 /
1985 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86
This classic 1985 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 21 April 2017. 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 games. See Toyota AE86 Wiki for more details. This has led to increasing demand...
April 24, 2017 /
1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
This one owner 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R in Montego blue with just 45,434 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction in February 2017. Non smoker’s car. Graded 4 B B. Paint generally overall was quite good. Some scratches around the front bumper. Touched up scrape between headlights. Side mirrors scratched and touched up. Touched up under driver’s door. Some panels have been repa...
April 1, 2017 /
1992 Mazda RX-7 Type RZ lightweight sports model
This black 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (special lightweight racing model) was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo on 30 March 2017. Non smoker’s car. Graded 3.5 B with 85,000 total kms (odometer replaced in the past, km records supplied). Aftermarket racing seats, boost gauge, RECARO seats, shift knob, exhaust and suspension. Engine and transmission were fine. Very clean overall for age. S...
March 31, 2017 /
2004 Nissan Skyline V35 350GT Premium coupe
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...
February 22, 2017 /
1999 Rover Mini Cooper
This one-owner 1999 Rover Mini Cooper was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 16 February 2016. View client testimonial for this 1999 Rover Mini Cooper One of the best Minis we have seen in Japan in terms of condition and came with service and owner’s manuals and spare key. Graded 4 C with 40,364 genuine kms. Oil leak around the top of the engine (typical for this model). Few sma...
February 16, 2017 /
1987 BMW M3 E30 coupe
This classic (Feb built) 1987 BMW M3 E30 coupe with the popular Getrag Cross transmission, no repair history and only 79,724 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 11 February 2017. In excellent condition for age, this vehicle had clearly been loved, garaged and well maintained and was the best BMW M3 E30 coupe we have seen available in Japan to date. Engine was running perfectly, ...
February 11, 2017 /
2003 Nissan Elgrand E51 Highway Star 2WD
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...
February 3, 2017 /
1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen
This classic 1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen with 120,706 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 2 February 2017. From the Tokyo area, this vehicle had clearly been loved, garaged and well maintained. Service records were included at auction showing maintenance history and kms. Overall extremely clean for age with genuine low kms. Few scrapes on the passenger door and s...
February 2, 2017 /
2016 Mitsubishi Delica D5 diesel CV1W 4WD
This white 2016 Mitsubishi Delica D5 diesel CV1W 4WD with cruise control, dual powerslide doors, traction control, and 17,322 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction in December 2016. Overall condition was good other than some minor pin dents and scratches, mostly on the bumpers as pictured. Non smoker’s car. Price withheld at client request. Mitsubishi Delica D5 Model Informat...
January 21, 2017 /
2011 Nissan Elgrand 350 E52 Highway Star Premium
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...
January 21, 2017 /
1981 Porsche 911 Coupe
This classic 1981 Porsche 911 Coupe with Carerra look was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 1 December 2016. View client testimonial for this 1981 Porsche 911 Coupe Fitted with adjustable suspension, roll cage, Recaro seat, plus other aftermarket parts for track use. Rear seat removed. 28/11/16 — piston ring / gasket / brake master / caliper overhaul Lots of small scratches o...
January 20, 2017 /
2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid Executive Lounge 30 Series
This grade 5 A, white 2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid Executive Lounge 30 Series 4WD 2.5L model people mover with 17,473 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 2 December 2016. Options included radar cruise control, dual sunroof, dual power slide doors, power tailgate, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, rear flip down monitor, full leather seats, pre-cr...
December 3, 2016 /
1997 Rover Mini Cooper
This 1997 Rover Mini Cooper was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 24 November 2016. Average body and engine condition for a Mini of this age. Interior condition was above average. 22,000 kms noted on the auction sheet but based on the condition these were not genuine. Rust noted under the doors, battery tray, and rear bumper attachments. Left front fender faded, rest of the body also ...
November 24, 2016 /
1994 Toyota Supra RZ twin turbo 6 speed manual
This red May 1994 Toyota Supra RZ twin turbo 6 speed manual coupe with only 49,653 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 24 November 2016. It sold for 2.81 million Yen FOB, which at the time would have been approx. $44,500 complied (calculated at 83 Yen to the dollar). A small additional cost would be incurred in removing some of the aftermarket parts for compliance and first reg...
November 24, 2016 /
1999 Rover Mini Cooper Mayfair
This blue 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Mayfair was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 10 November 2016. Condition was quite good overall for one of these cars with no rust to be seen, minimal oil leaks, and good paint condition. Hard to find in a Mini these days. A1 scratches noted all around on the auction sheet were minor. paint was still quite shiny and just needed a cut and polish, wash ...
November 10, 2016 /
1984 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86
This classic 1984 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 5 November 2016. 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 games. See Toyota AE86 Wiki for more details. This has led to increasing demand...
November 5, 2016 /
2011 Nissan Elgrand Highway Star 350 4WD
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 ...
October 29, 2016 /
1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86
This classic 1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 28 October 2016. It was the cleanest AE86 we have yet seen, and is the type of collector car we specialise in. 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 ...
October 29, 2016 /
1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
This 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R was inspected for a client at Hanaten Osaka auction on 27 October 2016. How it was graded 4 B is a mystery, 3.5 C would have been closer to reality and probably still generous. This is a good example of why you should never buy sight unseen from auction. Firstly this RX-7 had a colour change from red to white, quite a poor paint job with none of inside components pa...
October 27, 2016 /
1981 Porsche 911 SC Coupe
This 1981 Porsche 911 SC Coupe was inspected for a client at USS Osaka auction on 21 October 2016. As far as old Porches go it was fairly clean and well cared for with minimal rust, and came from the Kobe area. Front valence panel had a few cracks in the paint and was quite faded. Rubber parts around the body were quite good, as well as around the windows etc. Paint looked like it may be ori...
October 22, 2016 /
1997 Rover Mini Cooper
This blue 1997 Rover Mini Cooper was inspected for a client at USS Osaka auction on 21 October 2016, for use as a parts / donor car. Condition was quite poor overall as expected with the grade of 3. While there was no serious structural rust or damage it was leaking oil quite heavily with an obvious puddle of oil underneath after sitting for only a day or two, and appeared to have had a hard l...
October 22, 2016 /
1996 Toyota Supra RZ-S twin turbo 6 speed (modified)
This white 1996 Toyota Supra RZ-S twin turbo 6 speed with pre-VVTi engine and 106,000 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 22 October 2016. It sold for 2.26 million Yen FOB, which at the time would have been approx. $36,600 (calculated at 79.5 Yen to the dollar). Additional cost would be incurred in removing some of the aftermarket parts for compliance and first registration i...
October 22, 2016 /
1986 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX 3 Door coupe
This 1986 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 20 October 2016. 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 games. See Toyota AE86 Wiki for more details. This has led to increasing demand for ...
October 20, 2016 /
2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR with 7,493 km
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 ...
October 6, 2016 /
2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star 350 2WD black
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...
September 30, 2016 /
2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star 350 2WD
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...
September 30, 2016 /
1978 Porsche 911 SC Coupe
This classic 1978 Porsche 911 SC Coupe was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 22 September 2016. It is the type of collector car we specialise in. Odometer was showing 67,975 km however this was not considered genuine based on overall condition. Auction grade was changed from 4 to R with an announcement on auction day — front panel and left front inner had been repaired. Fro...
September 23, 2016 /
1986 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86
This classic 1986 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 22 September 2016. It is the type of collector car we specialise in. 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 games. See Toyota AE86 W...
September 22, 2016 /
2014 Toyota Vellfire HYBRID ZR G Edition 2.4L 4WD
View Model information and specifications for the Toyota Vellfire Hybrid 20 Series This 2014 Toyota Vellfire HYBRID ZR G Edition 2.4L 4WD model with 31,000 kms was inspected for a client at JAA auction on 14 September 2016. It was graded 4.5 A A and was in very clean condition other than one small pin chip on the windscreen and pin dent on the roof. It sold for 3.85 million Yen FOB. Total...
September 16, 2016 /































