If you’ve not already heard the news, Just Car Insurance will cease to exist as an insurance brand in 2017. Instead, existing and new policies will be handled by AAMI and Shannons, depending on the type of car. Many of us who have owned imported cars over the years have a bit of a soft…
Numerous pages have been popping up on Facebook and Instagram in the last 12 months claiming they are busy preparing to source new cars come 2018, posting up pictures of high end cars and promising huge savings. As far as we can tell, these “businesses” don’t actually exist other than on social media, so (as…
This January 1993 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR in grey (KH2) with 74,000 kms has just come into stock with a Japan GTR specialist that we deal with and is ready for immediate export. The approx. import cost for Australia of $35,300 plus tyres and on road costs (at 87 Yen to the dollar) will vary…
Last week Australian Customs released an updated list of questions for imported vehicles requiring any asbestos components to be declared / removed at the time of import to Australia. Importing motor vehicles that contain components such as gaskets, brake pads and clutch pads that include asbestos is prohibited in almost all circumstances. Wharf clearance delays…
Proposed Govt. changes to the vehicle import regulations in 2018 would lead to increased competition in the Australian Car market by allowing the direct import of new cars by individuals. The Australian car industry is protected by restrictive import regulations (and taxes) which means all Australians pay much more for cars than they should, in some…
This 70th Anniversary Edition 2004 Nissan Skyline V35 350GT Premium coupe with sunroof and tan leather seats was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 16 February 2016. Non smoker’s car. Graded 4 B with 34,882 genuine kms. Minor scratches on the silver trims / door handles inside and wear / split on driver’s seat…
These four quality imported vehicles are currently available through our contacts in Sydney. All come with independently verified kms, auction report and Export Certificate paperwork from Japan. Basic information below. Contact us for more pictures and details. 1993 R32 GTR, 62,000 kms, silver, $41,000. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 8 GSR, yellow, 127,000 kms, $21,000. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO…
These three 1992 to 1994 model R32 GTR’s are currently available through a Japan GTR specialist that we deal with and are ready for immediate export. With 77,000 km, 109,000 kms and 128,000 km, prices for Australia would be approx. $42,000 to $45,000 complied, plus tyres and on road costs (at 87 Yen to the dollar).…
This one-owner 1999 Rover Mini Cooper was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 16 February 2016. View client testimonial for this 1999 Rover Mini Cooper One of the best Minis we have seen in Japan in terms of condition and came with service and owner’s manuals and spare key. Graded 4 C with…
This 1987 BMW M3 Coupe was the cleanest example we have seen in Japan to date and SOLD this morning at auction for approx. $86K landed. View 100+ auction inspection pics for this BMW M3 Coupe To see what’s available at auction in Japan and research past prices you can browse past and upcoming Japanese auction…
This classic (Feb built) 1987 BMW M3 E30 coupe with the popular Getrag Cross transmission, no repair history and only 79,724 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction on 11 February 2017. In excellent condition for age, this vehicle had clearly been loved, garaged and well maintained and was the best BMW M3…
Our classic car specialist will be at one of Japan’s premier classic car dealers in the next couple of days. View over 75 cars in stock at Japan Vintage Let us know ASAP if you are interested in any of their vehicles while our agent is there — inspections include paperwork check, 200+ pics and…
This silver 2003 Nissan Elgrand E51 Highway Star 2WD 3.5L model with just 19,034 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 3 February 2017. Options included dual sunroof, left side power slide door, factory rear camera and TV, electric curtains and traction control. Non smoker’s car and overall condition was very good…
This classic 1987 Mercedes Benz 4WD 230GE Gelandewagen with 120,706 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 2 February 2017. From the Tokyo area, this vehicle had clearly been loved, garaged and well maintained. Service records were included at auction showing maintenance history and kms. Overall extremely clean for age with genuine low…
We are currently sourcing the 2015 to 2017 Toyota Alphard Hybrid and Vellfire 30 Series Hybrid directly from Japan, with auction prices ranging from approx. $55,000 to $115,000 complied depending on specification level, kms and condition. This is the current model now on sale in Japan so we can also order a NEW 2017 model from Toyota…
This white 2016 Mitsubishi Delica D5 diesel CV1W 4WD with cruise control, dual powerslide doors, traction control, and 17,322 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction in December 2016. Overall condition was good other than some minor pin dents and scratches, mostly on the bumpers as pictured. Non smoker’s car. Price withheld at…
This black 2011 Nissan Elgrand 350 E52 Highway Star Premium 2WD 3.5L model with 42,484 kms was inspected for a client at USS Osaka auction on 20 January 2017. Options included dual sunroof, dual power slide doors, power tailgate, parking sonar, factory around view monitor and TV, traction control, rear TV screen and full leather seats. Non smoker’s…
This classic 1981 Porsche 911 Coupe with Carerra look was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 1 December 2016. View client testimonial for this 1981 Porsche 911 Coupe Fitted with adjustable suspension, roll cage, Recaro seat, plus other aftermarket parts for track use. Rear seat removed. 28/11/16 — piston ring / gasket / brake master…
For those wanting an R34 GTR please note that there have been some bargains at auction in Japan in the last week compared to 2016 pricing. An improved ex rate of 87 Yen to the Aust. dollar is also helping. We have seen sudden price changes like this happen a number of times over the…
This Nissan Skyline R33 GTR NISMO 400R with 2.8L engine and only 13,000 km is up for auction at USS Nagoya auction on 9 Dec 2016. According to Wikipedia, the special edition R33 Skyline GTR NISMO 400R was released on November 3, 1997, with R standing for Racing. Note that the auction has recorded this…
This grade 5 A, white 2016 Toyota Alphard Hybrid Executive Lounge 30 Series 4WD 2.5L model people mover with 17,473 kms was inspected for a client at USS Nagoya auction on 2 December 2016. Options included radar cruise control, dual sunroof, dual power slide doors, power tailgate, front and rear parking sonar, factory around view monitor and…
This 1997 Rover Mini Cooper was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 24 November 2016. Average body and engine condition for a Mini of this age. Interior condition was above average. 22,000 kms noted on the auction sheet but based on the condition these were not genuine. Rust noted under the doors,…
Supra prices are rising virtually every week now as they have become almost impossible to find with low kms and in clean original condition. This 1994 Supra RZ 6 speed with 49,653 kms was inspected today for a client and sold for $44,500 complied. Read more about Supra price rises View past and future Supras at…
This red May 1994 Toyota Supra RZ twin turbo 6 speed manual coupe with only 49,653 kms was inspected for a client at USS Tokyo auction on 24 November 2016. It sold for 2.81 million Yen FOB, which at the time would have been approx. $44,500 complied (calculated at 83 Yen to the dollar). A small…
