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…
This 1996 R33 GTR with 2.8L engine and T04Z big single turbine has 14,000 km and is currently available through specialist GTR dealer “Garage Defend” in Japan. Modifications list includes: 2.8-litre bore up TO4Z big single turbine Getrag 6 speed transmission HKS V Pro computer Titanium muffler TEIN Harmonic drive Nismo LM4 aluminum foil Carbon rear diffuser…
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…
For all those who’ve been waiting to import this model to Australia, compliance is now available for the 2015 to current Toyota Alphard and Vellfire 30 Series Hybrid. This is the current model now on sale in Japan. NOTE: Limited numbers will be available for import due to SEVS compliance quotas. So it is advisable to act…
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…
This classic 1987 Toyota Sprinter GT APEX AE86 3 door coupe was the cleanest AE86 we have yet seen, and is the type of collector car we specialise in. View full details, pictures and sold price for this AE86 This model became famous in Japan and then the rest of the world thanks to being featured…
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…
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…
Our contact at Garage Defend has provided this quick video for your enjoyment, just take a look at their current stock. Notice the blue R33 GTR at the end ? That GTR one of their demo cars with some serious modifications and an equally serious price tag. We will be featuring it soon in our…
This 2000 R34 GTR in rare Midnight Purple 3 has 92,000 km and is currently available through specialist GTR dealer “Garage Defend” in Japan. We believe this to be one of only 189 R34 GTR’s made in Midnight Purple 3, all in January 2000. Based on the asking price in Yen, the final price in Australia…
AIMVIA President, Jack Sandher, recently appeared on 7 News Sydney. AIMVIA is now regularly engaging with mainstream media, who are again taking an interest in the proposed changes to importing legislation and how it will affect both enthusiasts and everyday working families. Thanks to 7 News for helping AIMVIA get its message out to the…
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…
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…
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…
Under a revised and in many ways more restrictive Import Scheme for Aust in 2018, many enthusiast vehicle models will remain blocked from import if they were originally sold here new and other options will be quietly removed… It appears likely that people movers such as the Toyota Estima, Nissan Elgrand and Mitsubishi Delica (that currently form the…
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.…
There is no denying the rapid price rises for many classic Japanese cars that Australia has loved to import over the last 20 years. The reason for this is simple – Supply and demand. It’s not only classic Japanese cars that are affected, but all classic cars worldwide including Porsche, BMW and Mercedes have experienced a…
The Australian Government is now considering the detailed thresholds against which vehicles will be assessed under the revised Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS 2018). Feedback on the proposed thresholds is welcomed by COB Monday 31 October 2016 to MVSAreview@infrastructure.gov.au The following update summarises information provided by the MVSA Review Taskforce on 11 Oct 2016. This relates to the SEVS component…
This Limited Edition 2002 R34 GTR VSpec2 NUR in Millenium Jade has only 9,600 km and is currently available through a specialist GTR dealer in Japan. Let this two-owner, near new condition rare model dispel any doubts as to where GTR prices are heading. Based on the asking price in Yen, the final price in Australia would…
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).…
Want a comprehensive Japanese odometer check on your imported Japanese car or one you plan to buy ? Or find out what your car sold for in Japan ? A service called Japan Car History Check provides Japanese auction records for most Japanese imports going as far back as 2009, including auction sold price. They can also access full Japan registration history from…
This cute little turbo is available from Japan and is a kei car import option not many people are aware of. As fuel prices rise this could be a good choice for a second car to run the kids around or for city driving. Being very easy to park and cheap to run, the Mitsubishi i…
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…
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…
