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Garage Defend R33 GTR 2.8L Demo Car

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…

1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R

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…

1981 Porsche 911 SC Coupe

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…

1997 Rover Mini Cooper

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…

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NEW Vehicle Eligibility Criteria under SEVS 2018

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…

2010 Nissan Elgrand E52 Highway Star 350 2WD

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…