Planning on visiting Japan and want to see how the vehicle auctions work while you’re there ? Perhaps you’d like to see the natural sights of Kyoto, Himeji and Osaka. Worried about getting around Japan on your own ? No problem ! One of our Australian contacts has lived in Japan for 27 years and…
Classic Porsche prices have been increasing for some years with no sign of this slowing. A good example is this LHD 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe with 57,000 km which sold today for the Japanese Yen equivalent of over $128,000 landed in Australia once import costs are allowed for. It was eligible for import to Australia…
Toyota may be taking its time, but a reborn Supra now looks more likely than ever thanks to some news from the trademarks office in Europe. The Japanese carmaker has again grabbed the rights to the name “Supra” through the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), more than two years after it resecured the rights…
This RARE and CLASSIC 1971 Nissan Skyline KPCG10 GT R Hakosuka (Hakosuka — “box Skyline”) was sold at USS Tokyo on 16 June 2016 for 12,670,000 YEN FOB. This model had very limited production numbers and prices are rapidly increasing with each example auctioned. 3 years ago a similar example sold for 4.4 million Yen which seemed expensive at…
Many people have been shocked by the surge in GTR prices this year. For most, a GTR has always been their dream car and they thought they had a few more years to work towards it. The sudden price rises have spurred many in this situation to bring forward their plans and buy a GTR now before…
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…
We came across this special R32 GTR yesterday with a 2009 NISMO Fine Spec engine fitted. The ‘Fine Spec’ engine was one of 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 79 Yen to the dollar, plus fitting), and was the culmination…
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…
Prestige Motorsport was founded in 1999 to help enthusiasts like us avoid poor quality and falsified imports. As such we are very much against odometer tampering on Japanese vehicles and are committed to ensuring that as a valued client, you fully understand what you’re buying and you get what you pay for. Our specialty is sourcing…
Considering buying a Japanese classic import car and looking to Japan itself for more choice, better condition or a lower price ? Well, if you’ve not already heard, collector car prices have exploded in the last 6 to 12 months. 1970’s models in particular such as Skylines, Sprinters, Crowns, Celicas and others have in some cases quadrupled in value in…
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…
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…
It has been possible to import the petrol Mitsubishi Delica D:5 for the last couple of years but compliance for the Diesel D5 has only recently become available, making it possible for Diesel Delica D5 import to Australia. A 2WD version was also sold in Japan but only the 4WD D5 made it onto the SEVS list for import…
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…
See our full Toyota Estima Import and Model Guide here. Toyota Estima Hybrid models are likely to become eligible for import under the new SEVS vehicle import regulations announced by the Aust. Govt. on 10 Feb 2016. However, current industry feeling is that these regulation changes could at the same time BLOCK standard Estima petrol models from being imported altogether. If this happens…
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…
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…
Following is the latest update from the Australian Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (AIMVIA). Over the past week there has been significant media interest in AIMVIA, with print and online content backed up by radio interviews in Sydney. The tone of the initial articles suggested concern by FCAI members over proposals by the Turnbull Government to…
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…
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…
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…
The Nissan Elgrand is a full-size luxury people mover. It is a very practical, comfortable and high optioned people mover with excellent fuel economy for its size. There have been three model developments so far — the E50, the E51 and the latest E52, all of which can be imported to Australia. June 2010 to May 2012 E52…
This last couple of months has seen some crazy prices being paid for R34 GTR’s like this 6,000 km R34 GTR MSpec NUR which would have ended up at about $200,000 AUD on road. The R34 GTR must surely be one of the most rapidly appreciating vehicles in the world at the moment. Read our…
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…
