2003 Mitsubishi Delica PD6W

This 2003 Mitsubishi Delica PD6W was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 17 December 2015. It was graded 4 B with 61,000 kms so you’d expect nice condition wouldn’t you ? It is a good example of a vehicle WE WOULD NOT recommend / buy for our clients, and why we inspect all vehicles in person rather than relying on auction sheets which cannot be trusted. It had serious rust...

This 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSpec2 was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 12 December 2015. In nice condition overall with some minor obvious faults pictured. Black paint applied to rear underbody (did not appear to be hiding rust or anything else). February 2001 built VSpec 2. 320 km/h speedo fitted on 21 April 2001 when the vehicle was near new with only 750km, records include...

This 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 11 December 2015. This is a good example of a vehicle WE WOULD NOT recommend / buy for our clients, and why we inspect all vehicles in person rather than relying on auction sheets. It was quite rusty all over the body, but specifically in the rear wheel arches which had rust bubbling under the paint. So it had ha...

This low km 2009 Skyline V36 coupe 370GT update model (with 7 speed auto transmission etc) was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 3 December 2015. It was very clean inside and out — note interior and underbody pictures. Infiniti badging. RHR wheel had some minor scratches on the edge of the rim. Pin dents on the driver’s door and behind driver’s door, not very noticea...

This low km 370GT Type SP was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 28 November 2015. Some horizontal scratches along the right sideskirt underneath, could be left as is. Driver’s door had some chips on the edge and scratches on the door itself — not too noticeable. Scratches on the face of both rear wheels. Interior reasonably clean, a non smoker’s car and appeared to...

This 2008 Skyline V36 coupe 370GT Type S was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 27 November 2015. Left front wheel rim was scraped from parking, and right rear wheel had a small scrape on the rim. Sideskirts and the fuel filler lid appeared to be a slightly different colour but didn’t look to be painted. Otherwise exterior was good, no obvious signs of paint fade. Ste...

This base model 2010 Nissan Skyline V36 coupe 370GT update model with USB / ipod connectivity in centre console was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 26 November 2015. It had scratches on lower side skirts. Minor surface rust underneath. One pin dent on driver’s door edge. Small cig burn on right of driver’s seat otherwise no sign of the vehicle having been smoked in and ...

This R34 GTR VSpec from Global Auto (an Osaka GTR specialist dealership) was inspected for a client in November 2015. Overall condition was quite good for an extensively modified vehicle. Read client testimonial for this R34 GTR VSpec from Global Auto View Global Auto Osaka GTR stock list R34 GTR Prices ~ Where are they heading ? Service records, and details of the tuning done by the previous o...

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...

This 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSpec was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 29 October 2015. Purple was a very limited colour and is highly sought after. R34 GTR Prices ~ Where are they heading ? Z-tune front panels fitted. Body was in reasonable condition with a few areas to address. Lower front spoiler plastic on the left side was scratched / cracked and could probably do with re...

This 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSpec was inspected for a client at BAYAUC auction on 28 October 2015. Condition notes included scratches and chips on both bumpers which needed paint. Water marks on the roof which required buffing. Significant wear to steering wheel and driver’s seat. Pin dent and chip to RHR quarter panel. TV screen surface had numerous imperfections (common fault) but ...

This 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSpec was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 10 October 2015. Auction sheet stated grade RA (minor repair). It was clean in terms of rust but had signs of a very recent repair on the left front fender and left passenger door area. Existing unpainted scrape on left sideskirt and the small trim in front of the sideskirt had been removed. Front left fen...

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...

This Lancer EVO 8 GSR was inspected for a client at USS Fukuoka auction on 2 August 2008. It was in very nice grade 4.5 B condition. Price withheld at client request. View client Testimonial We only source and import 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 we source a...

This classic Nissan Skyline KGC10 was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 3 October 2015. Final price withheld at client’s request. Unknown total kms (normal for this age). In good condition as far as older vehicles go. It was a nice solid car with very minimal rust, and had been recently “restored” in some places. The paint job was a bit sloppy, but this is typical for...

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...

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...

This low km 1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya on 11 September 2015 and is the perfect example of why an independent inspection on auction day is so important. Auction sheet stated grade 4.5 B and service history, however while the rest of the vehicle was fairly clean for age there was significant rust underneath, particularly in the lower sections behind the b...

This very low km collector Skyline R33 GTR VSpec was inspected for a client. Auction sheet noted service records supplied with the car after auction, together with lock nut key. It was in excellent condition all round for a 20 year old secondhand vehicle with only a few minor points to note. Couple of the jacking points underneath squashed from use. Scrapes and scratches on the floor side mem...

This lovely 7-seater 2012 Nissan Elgrand E52 3.5L Top Spec AUTECH Leather LTD was inspected for a client and had virtually every available factory option. VIP AUTECH model with full leather, dual powerslide doors, electric remote rear hatch, ECO mode, 4WD –> 2WD lock, heated seats, cruise control, IBA (Independent Brake Assist uses lasers to detect obstacles and apply the brakes) etc. Sc...

This 2002 Mazda RX-7 Type RB was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 20 August 2015. It was very clean and nice with no major faults to note, only some very small scratches on the body and pin chips on the windscreen which were hardly visible. Aftermarket wheels, audio system and high rear spoiler. Factory stereo was included in a bag on the back seat. It sold for 1,565,000 YEN FOB. Tot...

This lovely 8-seater 2009 Nissan Elgrand NE51 3.5L 4WD Highway Star was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 24 July 2015. Full leather seats, centre row of seats had the flip up footrest which is a nice feature on this model. All around view camera, intelligent key, heated seats, dual power slide doors, 2 x TV’s with fold down monitor. Non smoker, one owner. Faults noted were ve...

This 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR VSpec was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 23 July 2015. A 320 km/h NISMO speedo was fitted in 2011, so the mileage was marked as changed on the auction sheet with the total traveled just under 80,000 kms. Minor surface rust underneath on suspension and stabilisers but of no concern. TV screen, windows and other electrics working fine. Light wear only...

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...

COLLECTOR CAR — 1998 Rover Mini Cooper BSCC LTD model. This Rover Mini Cooper BSCC was inspected for a client and sold at USS Nagoya auction in Japan on 20 February 2015 for 1,555,000 YEN FOB. Total price in Australia would be approx. $27,000 complied plus tyres and ORC’s (calculated at a rate of 92.6 yen to the dollar). Engine and gear box were good. Engine oil was leaking from the he...

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 ...

This 2004 Nissan Stagea AR-X 3.5L Premium wagon was inspected for a client on 24 July 2015. It was a high spec one owner, non smoker vehicle with full black heated leather seats (unusual), sunroof, BOSE stereo with steering controls for the audio. Faults included minor wear on the driver’s seat, small finger nail scratches on some of the buttons etc., marks on shift knob, rust on the strut t...

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...

This 2008 Nissan Elgrand E51 3.5L Highway Star leather 8 seater 2WD in lovely pearl white was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 30 July 2015. One owner with service records. Dual sunroof, 17″ factory alloys, Dual TV’s, Dual power slide doors, factory around view monitor, Xenon headlights, leg rests in the centre row of seats, AFS (active front lighting system). Clean under...

This 2010 Nissan Elgrand E51 3.5L Highway Star leather 8 seater 2WD in black was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 30 July 2015. Dual power slide doors, AFS (active front lighting system). Flip up leg rests for centre row of seats. Dual sunroof (both of these were not working, power going to the motor but not opening). One owner car. Around view monitor. 5.1 DOLBY BOSE sound system. D...