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25.01.2022 S U P E R A E R O R O O F [Kristian] You may not like it, but this is what peak 1990s kei van looks like. Dobby reckons it "looks like it needs an epi-pen".

24.01.2022 At first, you're like... GAAAAH THE HELL IS THAT But then you look a bit more. You scroll past and continue with yo' business. ... A bit later, it pops up again. You still don't know what the hell it is, but... Its not as ridiculous as it was the first time. Repeat a few times, and you'll find yourself wanting one. This is how it be, with kei cars.

20.01.2022 If you've been following the page for a while, you may have picked up on the very subtle subtext that I'm somewhat fond of kei things. Trucks, cars, even vans. All of 'em. So when an order comes in, I do my little happy dance. ... The Suzuki Every answers the question: "Do I really need that bland, soulless SUV" fairly convincingly by being just as useful, without being the same size as one of Jupiter's less-popular moons. Like... Pasiphae. Or Cyllene. Plus, it uses no fuel, the tyres cost $50, and you don't need 7 inbuilt cameras to reverse park it. And that's just some of the benefits. I could go on all day. I will answer the most common question in advance though: 'Can it do 110?' Yes, easily. Its even got a turbo. Kei cars have come a LONG way since that 1997 Mira you drove delivering pizzas. This particular Every is en route to Australia to form part of a kei car enthusiasts' existing fleet of awesomeness, and comes fully loaded. Power everything, including auto sliding doors and a dinky little side step so nanna can get in with a bit of dignity. ABS, dual airbags, even has auto braking. Shame it was a bit dreary when the photos were taken, because this teal metallic is really nice in the sun. *happy dance*

20.01.2022 Its not going to fit in a container, but that sounds like a problem for future me. In the meantime.... SWEDISH STAR DESTROYER

19.01.2022 Ah yes, the Avalon. One of Australia's finest locally-manufactured American offerings. So good in fact, this chap in the UK saw fit to import one and have it tastefully modified. ... Unfortunately being a 2000 model we're not able to bring it back, but maybe it'll serve as inspiration for your own Avalon hotrod build.

19.01.2022 Yeah look. I love kei trucks as much as the next person. And a little box on the back as a mini-camper is a fantastic idea. ... But at this point you're just taking the piss and should probably upsize.

18.01.2022 The longer you stare, the prettier she gets. Don't linger on those dreamy eyes too long though, rumour has it she'll consume your soul.

17.01.2022 Now when I say "Skyline" and "Paul" in the same sentence, your Pavlovian response will no doubt be "Walker" because you think movies are real and you have a man crush. Its fine, really. So does your girlfriend. I'm here to tell you though, the OG Paul-ine was this one, formally endorsed by salad tossing enthusiast, actor and occasional racecar driver Paul Newman. ... And just what does this very limited edition HR30 have over your more ordinary, un-endorsed Skyline? Absolutely f*ckall as far as I can gather, other than someone having scribbled on the bonnet. But if you don't buy one, he'll have your legs broke. Goes through auction on Wednesday, I have no idea what it'll be worth because shit is bananas right now.

16.01.2022 GOOD MORNING VICTORIA and welcome back. I trust you all used your time in isolation to contemplate some of your poorer life choices, like whatever that mess is you call football, the definition of a potato scallop, and how to spell chicken parmi. On a more serious note, the added complications of covid at both ends of the import logistics chain have been VERY challenging the last few months.... Japan has been in a state of quasi-lockdown since about April, and still is. Dockside export procedures are affected, container shipping isn't a thing right now because they've run out of them, and our ports are full of empties. RoRo schedules are reduced. Everything is awful. And then at the Victorian end, it's just as tricky. Wharfies are operating under lockdown conditions, towies are restricted in their movements, and our RAW workshops are struggling to push a lot of the newly eligible cars out the door, because engineers weren't able to physically attend cars to sign them off. Fun times! If you've been a customer of ours through all this, thank you. Sincerely, thank you. Your patience and understanding means everything. Cheers. Now get back to work.

14.01.2022 [Kristian] Latest round of new additions to the SEVS list are up. Nissan Leaf e+ (with 60kW/h motor), a whole swag of GC8/GF8 Subarus (think anything Type RA or wagon), the current model Corolla Hybrid wagon, Mitsubishi Evo 9 MR and RS, late model Legacy wagon (with 2.0 litre turbo), the Toyota Vitz GRMN version with 1.5 litre turbo (what we call a Yaris, pretty rare and very expensive) early 2.0 litre turbo Levorgs (before they were released in Oz), and the WRX STi S203, which I think looks pretty decent. Gradually working our way through all the variants that Subaru Oz denied us over the years. If you can think of anything else you'd like to see added, let me know.

14.01.2022 Oh I'm sorry, has it been... *checks notes* a whole week since I posted some kei content? My bad. I fix. Lets say you want a kei truck. ... Lets also assume you vibe with the styling of the older ones, but would prefer the decadent accoutrements of the new. Things such as air conditioning. Power steering. Power windows. Dual front airbags. Maybe even automatic. JetGoGo got you covered. These guys do a whole range of retro styling kits and accessories to suit the current generation S500 and S510 Daihatsu HiJet, which are eligible for import.

12.01.2022 Dumb stuff with kei trucks, Monday night industrial edition

12.01.2022 UPDATE: 27 thousand inquiries later, fairly safe to assume one of them will follow through and you can probably stop smashing the inbox now. UPDATE 2: Definitely sold, stop messaging. We're not usually in the habit of advertising imports for sale locally, but in this case the seller is a 'friend of the show' and I have a note here that says I can do what I want. ... Also, we still receive pretty regular inquiries for AE111s, which are selling in Japan for a LOT more than you'll be able to grab this one for because there are none left on account of people nicking the engines in a futile attempt to make AE86s go fast. The Details: 1997 Corolla Levin BZ-R (Superstrut) Blacktop 20V 4AGE 6 speed with LSD 167kms Toda trumpets 5zigen wheels 5zigen exhaust Genuine Cwest bumper Carbon CAI Tom's strut bar New OEM Trueno (black housing) headlights and indicators Original floor mats Priced to move quickly at 8k. PM for contact details. Located Sydney.

11.01.2022 *Giggles childishly*

11.01.2022 SCENE: Tokyo, Japan. 1991. Porsche dealership, interior. ... "Yes hello I would like to purchase one of your finely tuned, iconic driving machines please" Certainly sir, have you considered a 911 Carrera? "Yes I have indeed, its perfect. I'll take it. But could you first absolutely fucking ruin it with an automatic gearbox that would be great thankyou"

10.01.2022 TILTY WHEEL BIG WANG GANG

10.01.2022 Buying cars for clients that you would absolutely buy for yourself is equal measures awesome and aaaaw why can't I have it. Can't own 'em all though. Seriously, I can't. ... I'm paying like 6 regos right now, send help/money. At least I can say I'm responsible for sending THIS one to a good home.

09.01.2022 I am not familiar with this Beatsonic kit

07.01.2022 We were going to snap this one up today but the client's circumstances changed, so I thought I'd present the opportunity for someone else. These are a pretty spectacular deal, if you've ever priced up a refrigerated box. They are murderously expensive locally. This 2018 Carry though, will be comparatively cheap.... Auto, air, power steer, power windows. All about 25's with this frosty little ice block... 25,000kms -25 freezer 25k max, landed and complied. Probably much cheaper. Goes through auction TODAY just before 1pm so hit us up ASAP if you're keen. The guys have been all over it already, it's basically flawless. Grade 4.5 with just a couple of tiny stone chips on the front.

06.01.2022 Oooh look, a Piazza! The car so bad not even Holden could sell it to Australians. And when you think about the garbage Holden DID sell to Australians, that's a pretty damning indictment.... This is far from your garden variety engine-donor-for-a-Gemini Piazza though. No sir. This one's a Piazza Nero! Featuring such things as uh... Blackness? A pinstripe? Less efficient air conditioning? Who knows! Someone will. I expect to be reprimanded in the comments. The quad headlights are kinda neat. This one's even auto, so you won't be tempted into any high speed cornering heroics. Which is for the best, really. Anyone who has tried to go fast in a Piazza is dead. Auction on Wednesday if creaky interior plastics are your thang.

06.01.2022 These CL7 Type R's are gaining popularity. This one's just begging to have the Mugen catalogue thrown at it. Or the sweet release of death.

06.01.2022 In Thailand, the JDM dream is far from dead. Granted, it's a fever dream and it'll haunt you for weeks, but still less terrifying than the price of a normal S13. Of any sort. You can own this for just 200,000 Baht. ... Guess all the cars that came together like a well synchronised orgy, and I'll include a free bucket of ping pong balls.

05.01.2022 We need to talk. I know you want a Chaser, but... Lets be real. You can't afford one. Or more accurately, you shouldn't afford one, not when they're selling for what they are. ... Manual? Not a chance. And don't try and tell me you were going to mod it to 500HP either. You maxed out your super withdrawal just to get the thing, so that's never happening. So what do? Mark X. 10 years newer, cheaper, better. They even make more power than a Chaser, while using less fuel. WAY less fuel. You can snap these up for less than a locally delivered IS350. And they don't have that awful Lexus dash. Or terrible Lexus leather. And they weigh less. And they don't drive like a Commodore on eBay coilovers. I do not like the IS350. At all. Anyway... Mark X! It's got flappypaddles!

02.01.2022 Well, it had to happen... Good Altezzas are starting to dry up too. We can probably just straight up blame New Zealand for nicking them all. I'm told young drivers are obligated to purchase one at some point, usually just after crashing their first car, which was a Civic. This one is a bit outside the norm for us.... We found it at auction, graded poorly (3C) but saw potential. Underneath the ratty clearcoat and dirty interior, it was a fundamentally straight, sound car with no mods, evidence of abuse, or mistreatment. Just shitty paint, and an owner with a morbid fear of vacuum cleaners. So we found a good painter (no easy feat in Japan) cleaned it up, and gave it another chance. Now here it is. This aero kit was an option, and the front bar is worth 100,000 alone.

01.01.2022 Now this... This is unique. Very hard to find a LWB Hiace in manual.

01.01.2022 hELLo cHILDREn GET IN... THE CAT GETINTHECAT INSIDE CAT GET IN YES get in the cat ~ Nyaa ~