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Japanese auction prices 16th-21st May

Posted on 05/23/2011 by MD
Japanese auction prices 16th-21st May

Still a lack of buyers out in Japan and prices are getting cheaper, Some U.K market cars are not even getting bid heres a selection from last week HAA KOBE: 97 Glanza V white 150K Y94,000. : 04 Nissan Elgrand E51 Gold 48K Y820,000 : 1991 Figaro Grey 83K Y176,000, : 2008 GT-R Bronzed Graphite 14K Y3,935,000. : 95 GT-R R33 Vspec Purple 140K Y455,000 CAA NAGOYA: 97 Bomgo aft SGL5 Silver 107K Y139,000. : 02 Toyota Touring Hiace White 95K Y700,000. :99 Levin AE111 BZ-R White 87K Y196,000. :1991 Honda NSX White 109K Y1,993,000. : 1991 Figaro Grey … Continue reading →

What are Tesco bringing to the party

Posted on 05/23/2011 by MD
What are Tesco bringing to the party

Tesco cars were launched last month. It was hardly a massive global launch; In fact low key would be my appraisal. To be honest if I wasn’t in the trade I am fairly sure I wouldn’t be aware of it.  Tesco’s investment here has been in the greater scheme of things modest. I am sure they are very realistic as to the amount of market share they can hope to capture and by when.  But let’s be honest here, Tesco sell everything, cars are just another link in the retail chain. If you can sell a car you have … Continue reading →

HAA Kobe

Posted on 05/14/2011 by MD
HAA Kobe

A busy day in Kobe with 8600 cars on sale , Hard to quantify exactly how many were selling with the auction still in progress, but here are some early results back for cars that people are asking us about. 1986 Levin Gt-Apex  Red 148K   Y310,000 1986 Levin GT-Apex White 216K  Y356,000 1991 Figaro Grey 61K     Y420,000 1991 Figaro Green 73K   Y325,000 08 Nissan GT-R Silver 21K  Y4,250,000 1992 Nissan R32 GT-R Gunmetal 174K   Y210,000 2002 Mitsubishi Evo VII GT-A(semi-auto) Black 118K Y404,000 2000 Bongo SGL3(2wd)  white/silver  180K    Y255,000 Some nice looking European Exotica passing through later this evening … Continue reading →

CAA Nagoya

Posted on 05/13/2011 by MD
CAA Nagoya

Auctions in Japan are slowly getting back up to speed after Golden Week. Entry numbers are still down but a large entry is expected for Haa on saturday.  Heres a few Ive selected from Nagoyas Caa auction this week 2005 Nissan Elgrand E51 Light blue metallic/Cream leather 110km Y955,000 2002 Nissan Elgrand E51 Gold, Entry spec level 73K  Y496,000 2008: Nissan GTR R35 Black 11K  Y4,650,000 2004: Honda Integra  Type R DC5  White 122K Y800,000 1998:  Honda Integra Type R  DC2  White 65K Y272,000 1998: Mitsubishi Evo V gsr Silver 90K  Y294,000 1999: Mazda Bongo Aft 2.5V6 Petrol  silver … Continue reading →

Japanese Auction Prices.

Posted on 05/09/2011 by MD
Japanese Auction Prices.

A busy day at Hannaten Kobe on Saturday saw 7000 units going through the ring. Just going through the sales data now and will post a selection of  sold prices in the morning. Not a huge amount selling by all accounts sports and performance stuff a bit thin on the ground which is strange to see at Haa. Apparently some good value starting to appear in older European prestige and sports models we will keep an eye on this trend over the coming period anyway here is a snapshot of sold cars HAA Kobe Saturday 7th May 1998 :Toyota … Continue reading →

Where have all the Imports gone ?

Posted on 05/05/2011 by MD
Where have all the Imports gone ?

Well it doesnt take a genius to realise that the strength of sterling against the Yen has put a kibosh on the majority of Imports, But there have been other factors too, We will be going into this at length in our imports section but we will also be keeping an eye on prices in Japan to let you know what cars are on the cusp of being importable again. we will also have a look at current shipping options and how to save money on your testing costs. Your Input is appreciated as I will only look at … Continue reading →

Market News

Posted on 05/05/2011 by MD
Market News

Using our car pricing knowledge and with the help of a network of buyers we hope to let you know in advance of whats hot and whats not. Updated weekly with real world auction Results collated  from our fearless team of Buyers and Bacon bap addicts

Latest Auction news

Posted on 05/05/2011 by MD
Latest Auction news

Tuesday 10th May Nottingham , Good sale lots selling a few bargains 08(57)Audi A4 1.9tdi se Black 62K £7050 09(09)VW Tiguan 2.0Tdi 140 Sportmotion Silver-black leather 32K £16450 09(09)Seat Ibiza 1.4Se 5dr Blue 15K £6100 08(08)VW Polo 1.2Match(70) 3dr Black 33K £4800 07(57)Audi A6 2.0Tdi SLine grey-black leather 125K £8100 06(56)Audi A4 1.9Tdi 115Se Black 116K £5100 08(58)VW Touran 2.0Tdi 140SE Silver 30K £11,100 09(59)Audi A6 2.0Tdi 140SE Blue-grey leather 25K £15,100 08(08)Audi A3 1.4T Fsi SE Black 5dr sportback 51K £7700 Much slower day in London with a lot of provisionals in Paddock Wood some sellers were 10(10)Mondeo … Continue reading →