1 AUD = 106.29 JPY
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] After plunging to the mid 75 Yen to the dollar level in recent months, the Aussie dollar has finally lifted back above the 80 Yen to the dollar psychological barrier. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Whether it continues to improve for us or drops back again remains to be seen. From an importer’s perspective […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This LHD 1988 BMW M3 coupe sold at auction in Japan last Thursday for 4.32 million Yen. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] With low km and in clean grade 4 condition (no repair history), it would have been approx. $68,900 landed in Australia. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] View more pictures and auction sheet for this 1988 BMW M3 coupe here. [dt_gap […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This rare and classic 1968 Mazda Cosmo Sports L10A coupe was inspected for a client at auction in Japan over the weekend. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Full production of the Mazda Cosmo sports 2-door coupe began in May 1967 and lasted through 1972. Cosmos were built by hand at a rate of only about one per […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Coordinated police raids on Sydney car dealers in Feb 2016 resulted in one dealership, “Dream Car City”, having its trading immediately suspended. Edward Lees Imports operated by Phil Lee on Parramatta Road was also raided by police and accused of digitally altering odometers. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] More detail and video of police raids on […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] If you have imported a car to Australia from Japan, UK, USA or another country that was bought some time before the import date and has depreciated since then (or was bought from a friend for a nominal value), then you won’t be able to use your original purchase invoice or paperwork […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] From 2018, proposed changes to the Vehicle Import Regulations will make it possible for new car import by anyone in Australia, not just the big car makers. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Private individuals will be able to organise their own new car import to Australia every 2 years. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This will apply to new cars […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Tired of searching through online Japan car auction sites that give you the runaround ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] You might want to check out our Japan car auction email alerts system for FREE. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Simply enter your email address and select a vehicle make and model, it’s as easy as […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This rare 1988 Suzuki Alto Works RS-X CA72V kei car sold in June 2016 for $6,900 landed. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It was eligible for import to Australia under the existing 1988 and older rule. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] With only a few of these rare cult Suzuki kei cars coming up for auction across […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2000 Supra RZ S twin turbo 6 speed, 87,560 km, Grade 4 B Auction time 12:49 pm (Japan), Thurs 30 June 2016 ~ USS Osaka Auction (ENDED ~ Final price $53,200) How to bid [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This is one of the best Toyota Supra RZ S twin turbo 6 speed coupes we […]
Compared to a car dealer who’s job is to sell you a specific vehicle they already own, a car import broker (or vehicle import agent) sources all vehicles to order — they do not own them. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This means they are always on YOUR side and there is no conflict of interest in telling you […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This LHD 1987 BMW M3 coupe sold at auction in Japan on Saturday for over 5 million Yen, making it the most expensive BMW M3 import we have seen at auction in Japan to date. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It was a rare find with sunroof, leather seats, no repair history and a low 57,000 […]
Please note that we don’t source the Toyota Camroad (or any other motorhomes), the following is provided for information only. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Toyota Camroad motor home is a very well-equipped mid size motorhome which can be driven on a standard car license. Construction materials ensure they don’t suffer from rust or corrosion like […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This 2000 model Mazda RX-7 turbo had full aftermarket body panels fitted by VEILSIDE in Japan to make it look like a Supercar. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] In Japan this is called the VEILSIDE Fortune RX-7. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] With past repair history, it was unlikely to be SEVS eligible (before even considering Australian compliance issues due […]
The current model 30 Series Toyota Alphard & Vellfire LUXURY people movers will soon be available for import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Compliance for 2015+ models is expected by Dec 2016 with sample vehicles just arriving now for the required SEVS testing process. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] These are fitted with all sorts of luxury features and are a very […]
2022 Update – Please note that auction tours are no longer available. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] 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 ? […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Classic Porsche prices have been increasing for some years with no sign of this slowing. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] 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. [dt_gap […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prestige Motorsport was founded in 1999 to help enthusiasts like us avoid poor quality and falsified imports. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] 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. [dt_gap […]
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 […]
If you wanted to own an imported R34 GTR in your lifetime, you may have already missed the boat (so to speak). Read our latest article to find out why, plus current R34 GTR prices. R34 GTR Import Prices ~ Where are they Heading ? No matter what you’re looking for, odds you will find it at […]
Our new Japan Auction Car Online Search tool makes it easy to monitor upcoming cars and research 3 months of sold prices at auctions across Japan. Best of all, it is completely Free with no signup or login. We have built it to be the best on the net but tell us what you think ! Simply go […]
In case you’ve not seen the news… [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Coordinated police raids on Sydney car dealers two days ago have resulted in one dealership, “Dream Car City”, having its trading immediately suspended. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Videos below show police raids on several well known Sydney dealerships, including Edward Lees Imports on Parramatta Road. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] […]
Only 447 AUTECH 4 door R33 GT R Skylines were made in 1998, yet two are up for auction today. Prices on these special models range between about $30,000 to $60,000 complied depending on kms, condition and originality. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Looking for something special ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] 1998 NISSAN SKYLINE R33 GTR 4-DOOR AUTECH 40TH […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – Sorry, we are no longer taking orders for the R35 GTR as the prices are now too high in Japan for viable import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Sept 2017 Update – 2007 to Feb 2009 R35 GTR eligible for import under SEVS 2019 [dt_gap height=”10″ /] How to import R35 GTR […]
We’ve been receiving a large number of enquiries asking when it will be possible to start using the new 25 year rule to import vehicles like the early 90’s Honda NSX, as announced by the Govt. this week. Want to import Honda NSX under new 25 year import rule ? You’re definitely not alone ! ONLINE […]
This morning the Govt. provided details of their plans to change the vehicle import regulations. We have briefly summarised what this will actually mean here. Under the proposed changes the NSX and other popular enthusiast models that were previously ineligible for import, as well as a wide range of new cars, will become available for road use. You […]
