2011 Nissan Elgrand E52 VIP 2WD 3.5L 7 seater
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...
September 8, 2016 /
1994 Toyota Supra GZ twin turbo
This 1994 Toyota Supra GZ twin turbo automatic coupe with 37,000 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 26 August 2016. Being a relatively rare GZ with factory leather and cruise control, and with such low kms and an auction grade of 4, we were hoping it would present well on inspection. However, this is an example of why it’s not a good idea to buy a vehicle from auctio...
August 26, 2016 /
1992 Honda NSX Coupe
View eligibility for the Honda NSX under the new 25 Year Rule This one owner 1992 Honda NSX Coupe with just 29,240 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 25 August 2016. It was graded 4.5 B. It sold for 5,670,000 YEN FOB. Total price in Australia would have been approx. $92,000 landed plus tyres and ORC’s at the time (calculated at a rate of 76.3 yen to the dollar and in...
August 25, 2016 /
2012 Toyota Vellfire HYBRID ZR Edition 2.4L 4WD
View Model information and specifications for the Toyota Vellfire Hybrid 20 Series This one owner 2012 Toyota Vellfire HYBRID ZR Edition 2.4L 4WD model with 22,000 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 6 August 2016. It was graded 4.5 B B. It sold for 3,657,000 YEN FOB. Total price in Australia would have been approx. $60,900 complied plus tyres and ORC’s (calculated ...
August 6, 2016 /
2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R VSPEC2 NUR
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...
July 28, 2016 /
2011 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star Premium 350 4WD
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...
July 22, 2016 /
1990 R32 Nissan Skyline GTR NISMO Edition ~ 1 of 500
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...
July 20, 2016 /
2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 4WD Highway Star Premium 350
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...
July 19, 2016 /
2011 Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Premium 350 4WD
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...
July 16, 2016 /
2011 Toyota Vellfire Welcab Sloper wheelchair disability vehicle 2.4V
This 2011 Toyota Vellfire Welcab Sloper wheelchair disability vehicle with only 44,000 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. Non-smoker car. In addition to the factory power wheelchair ramp with remote control, other options included cruise control, factory HD navigation, reversing camer...
July 15, 2016 /
2011 Nissan Elgrand Highway Star Premium 350 4WD
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...
July 15, 2016 /
1968 Mazda Cosmo Sports L10A coupe
This rare and classic 1968 Mazda Cosmo Sports L10A coupe was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 9 June 2016. It is the type of collector car we specialise in. Full production of the Cosmo sports 2-door coupe began in May 1967 and lasted through 1972. Cosmos were built by hand at a rate of only about one per day, for a total of 1,519 (343 Series I cars and 1,176 Series II cars). See...
July 11, 2016 /
1992 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
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...
June 16, 2016 /
1993 R32 GTR with NISMO Fine Spec engine 2009
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...
June 10, 2016 /
1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R collector car
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....
June 3, 2016 /
1971 Nissan Skyline KGC10 coupe GT-X
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...
June 2, 2016 /
1970 Toyota Crown MS51 Coupe
This classic 1970 Toyota Crown MS51 Coupe with only 112,285 kms showing on the odometer and in very original condition was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 27 May 2016. It is the type of collector car we specialise in. Given the condition it was possibly a one owner car and also an older owner. The car had been repainted and the quality was not great. Not much prep work was evi...
May 27, 2016 /
1994 Toyota Supra RZ TT auto, 22,000 kms
This 1994 Toyota Supra RZ TT auto with only 22,000 kms and in a rare teal green colour was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 20 May 2016 and is the type of collector car we specialise in. Scratches to bumpers as pictured. Dash lifting at the bottom of the windscreen. Couple of minor blemishes to the paintwork. Otherwise it was in very clean original and factory standard condition...
May 21, 2016 /
2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V Spec 2
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 ...
May 21, 2016 /
2007 Mitsubishi Delica D5 4WD petrol
This 2007 Mitsubishi Delica D5 was inspected for a client at auction in Japan on 11 September 2014. It was very clean inside and out with only minor pin dents and scratches to note on the body. 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 cli...
April 30, 2016 /
2005 Nissan Cube Cubic 1.5 L 7 seater 2WD
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...
April 28, 2016 /
1999 Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R turbo 6 speed manual
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...
April 28, 2016 /
Modified 2001 Toyota Chaser Tourer V JZX100 auto
This 2001 Toyota Chaser Tourer V JZX100 with 101,437 kms was inspected for a client and sold at USS Osaka auction in Japan on 22 April 2016. Graded 4 B, overall it was in very nice condition inside and out for its age. Aftermarket parts fitted included 5Zigen exhaust, alloy wheels, airpod filter and lowered suspension. Light smoker’s car, mild odour should be removable with professional d...
April 22, 2016 /
2001 Toyota Chaser Tourer V JZX100
This 2001 Toyota Chaser Tourer V JZX100 was inspected for a client and sold at USS Osaka auction in Japan on 15 April 2016. Graded 4 B, overall it was in very nice condition inside and out for its age. Body had a few scratches here and there including front spoiler but nothing that needed immediate attention. LHR quarter panel had two small scratches which were touched up. Rear bumper had bee...
April 15, 2016 /
1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX Trueno
This classic 1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX Trueno was inspected for a client and sold at USS Osaka auction in Japan on 15 April 2016. Read client testimonial for this 1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX. Read our blog article AE86 Prices on the Rise for an idea of where prices are heading on these. Past repair history with a number of repaired areas noted on the auction sheet. On inspection though t...
April 15, 2016 /
2010 Toyota Vellfire SLOPER WELCAB wheelchair accessible vehicle 2.4X
This factory produced wheelchair accessible 2010 Toyota Vellfire SLOPER WELCAB was inspected for a client and sold at USS Nagoya auction in Japan on 25 March 2016. 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 strapped into t...
March 25, 2016 /
2010 Nissan Skyline V36 370GT Type SP coupe
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...
March 18, 2016 /
1972 Nissan Skyline KGC10 2000GT coupe GTR replica
This classic 1972 Nissan Skyline KGC10 2000GT coupe GTR replica was sold at USS Fukuoka on 16 March 2016 for 5,253,000 YEN FOB. It had undergone significant restoration in the 6 or so years prior to auction with pictures provided on a link shown on the auction sheet. Total kms were unknown (typical for cars of this age) and some rust was also noted. While we did not inspect this vehicle, it is ...
March 16, 2016 /
2007 Nissan Skyline V36 370GT coupe
This grade 5A 2007 Nissan Skyline V36 370GT coupe with only 33,000 kms was virtually in as new condition when inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction in Japan on 5 April 2012. 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 only vehicles we would be pleased to own ourselve...
January 31, 2016 /
2003 Mitsubishi Delica PD6W Chamonix 7-seater
This low roof petrol short wheel base 2003 Mitsubishi Delica PD6W Chamonix 7-seater was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 23 January 2016. Overall it was a good clean vehicle considering that Delicas are becoming quite difficult to find in well kept condition and a genuine grade 4 is a rare thing. It was a 7-seater with swiveling seats. View client testimonial for this 2003 Mitsu...
January 23, 2016 /
The 2007 Nissan Skyline V36 350GT Type S sedan worked out really well. The W2 “paint wave” mentioned on the auction report is non-existent. I have polished the car and there is not a wave or anything. The rest of the car is very clean and well presented the interior still smells like new. It is a very powerful car. The compliance workshop also did a very good job.
As for the 1988 Soarer turbo, that was the best made car I have owned !