This 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R VSpec 2 in TV2 Bayside Blue with just 56,156 km was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 1 March 2018. V-Spec II #1168/1855. August 2001 build. Auction grade 4.5 B. Timing belt replaced August 2011 at 28,894 km. We investigated the past auction history using Japan Car…
This 1976 Mazda RX 3 Savanna S124AB showing 64,587 km is currently available through a specialist classic car dealer in Japan called Classic House Vintage. The rotary-powered Mazda RX 3 has skyrocketed in value in recent years and is now highly sought after by collectors worldwide. This one lists “price on application” – we contacted…
This 2001 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R in white with 81,384 km was inspected at USS Tokyo auction in Japan on 22 February 2018. Auction grade 4 C, aftermarket parts fitted including Rays TE37SL 18 inch alloy wheels, Blitz NUR muffler, Trust air cleaner, Trust radiator, V spec like diffuser. Auction report noted “many other modification parts”, head lining might…
While being the least popular of the Skyline GTR series, the R33 GTR is still rising in value almost as quickly as the R32 and R34. Clean and original R33 GTR examples with decent kms are becoming increasingly difficult to find out of Japan. Collectors sourcing these commonly ask for one or more of three…
A major crisis of the brown stink-buggy kind sees several vessels turned back to sea in a holding pattern after Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) were discovered lurking on board and in vehicles on those shipments. The BMSB is a pest that could destroy New Zealand’s fruit and vegetable industries, including the lucrative kiwi fruit…
This one-owner 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6.5 Tommi Mäkinen Edition in white with just 56,865 km was inspected at auction on 15 February 2018. Auction grade 4 B, report noted: Needs cleaning Seat and steering wheel worn Alloy wheels scratched Underneath rust, has been painted Small marks around the car On inspection we found the…
This non-smoker 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R VSpec 2 in TV2 Bayside Blue with just 42,191 km was inspected at auction on 10 February 2018. V-Spec II #1757/1855. August 2002 build. Auction grade 4.5 B, with NISMO 320 km/h cluster fitted (with records to confirm total kms). Timing belt replaced at 37,417 km on 16…
Convenient, safe and cost-effective Japan car storage is now available for those who wish to buy ahead of import eligibility. This is particularly suited to collector vehicles where the total storage cost is likely to be considerably less than the market price rise during the same period. Japan car storage also allows more time to…
The new (Draft) vehicle import legislation was introduced to Parliament yesterday. The Govt. has also released a 32 page draft Cost Recovery Plan setting out proposed costs for the new SEVS. On first glance, some costs seem unreasonably high – particularly application fees of between $700 to $3,500 to evaluate a model for addition to the…
This grade 5 A A, black 2015 Toyota Alphard HYBRID Executive Lounge 4WD 2.5L people mover with 33,083 kms was inspected for a client in February 2018. Luxury features included dual sunroof, cruise control, parking sonar, full cameras, dual powerslide doors, power tailgate, leather reclining seats with tray tables, LED roof lighting, inbuilt window shades, JBL…
This 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R VSpec in TV2 Bayside Blue with just 29,465 km was inspected for a client on 3 February 2018. The very low kms, popular Bayside Blue colour, together with the clean, original condition put it firmly in the collector car realm and resulted in a relatively high price at the…
This RARE 1993 Toyota Supra GZ AEROTOP Twin Turbo (we believe 1 of only 352 produced) is currently available through one of our agents in Japan for approx. $54,500 complied, plus tyres and on road costs (for Australia @ 87.5 Yen to the dollar). Auction grade 4.5 B B and having traveled only 47,052 km (<…
This 2001 R34 GTR VSpec II (#756/1855) in Bayside Blue is up for auction on 2 February 2018 and should be buyable for somewhere in the $120,000 to $128,000 complied range (for Australia) including LCT. Unfortunately it is not suitable for export to New Zealand due to the odometer replacement but could be shipped to…
This 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR VSpec II was inspected for a client on 1 February 2018 at USS Tokyo auction. Underbody rust had been painted over, and there were a couple of significant underbody dents. Also generally untidy with wear and tear, dash lifted, screw holes, and items missing / needing attention. Auction report…
Good news for those wanting to direct import one of Toyota’s luxury Alphard or Vellfire hybrid people movers this year ! The removal of import duty from Jan 2018 together with a strong exchange rate has reduced the price of these amazing vehicles by about $3K on a $50,000 complied vehicle and over $10K on a $100,000…
This grade 4 B B, white 2015 Toyota Alphard Hybrid G Package 4WD 2.5L people mover with 50,210 kms was inspected for a client in May 2017. Features for this mid-range spec included sunroof, cruise control, parking sonar, dual powerslide doors and power tailgate. Overall condition was excellent with only a couple of small scratches on…
This 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R VSpec in grey with 86,538 km was inspected for a client in January 2018. Auction report stated factory BBS alloy wheels, aftermarket Xenon lights, muffler, Ohlins suspension, comes with user record books and first time auctioned. Also mentioned were aftermarket steering wheel, interior slightly dirty, scratches on the wheel/s, and…
This 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Series 3 in KL0 Spark Silver metallic with 81,475 km was inspected for a client on 11 January 2018 at USS Tokyo auction. Engine was changed by Nissan dealer to Tomei advanced complete engine with Nismo R1 Turbo kit @ 62,504 kms. Other aftermarket parts included Sard Injectors, R35 air flow…
This highly collectible 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6 TME (Tommi Mäkinen Edition) in red with 88,353 km sold for 3,795,000 Yen FOB, approx. $53,500 complied, plus tyres and on road costs in Australia (calculated at 87 Yen to the dollar). This is despite some faults including faded paintwork. View 30+ auction inspection pics and more details for…
This highly collectible 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6 TME (Tommi Mäkinen Edition) in red with 88,353 km was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 12 January 2018. It was graded 4 B, and while it was a solid car overall with relatively low kms, there were a number of faults to mention. Fading…
Importers of low numbers of used vehicles into Australia will now be able to import approx. 35 vehicles per year (up to 25kg of gas) without degassing or obtaining a license, thanks to recent amendments to the Degassing Laws. The rule was originally limited to no more than 5 units (in a single consignment) in a…
From 1 January 2018 the 5% import duty will no longer apply to vehicles originating from Japan and the USA. A simple Certificate of Origin form must be submitted to Australian Customs at the time of completing the import entry. Removal of the 5% import duty represents a significant saving on the import of vehicles,…
Import Regulation Changes will be delayed at least a further 6 months to around mid-2019 according to today’s Media Release from Minister Paul Fletcher: Stakeholder consultation period ending 28 Feb 2018 New legislation then to be passed through both houses of Parliament Reforms to commence 12 months AFTER the passage of legislation as the Road…
This one-owner 1995 R33 GTR VSpec with 34,048 km sold at auction today for $54,700 complied in Aust. View 50+ pics and more details for this 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR VSpec. This 1995 R33 GTR VSpec was eligible for import under the SEVS import regulations for Australia. Not in Australia ? No problem, we can source this or…
