When we talk about collector’s cars, we don’t usually associate them with Japanese cars. In fact, they were never the most expensive cars to be sold at auction. That award belongs to Italian cars, notably the Ferrari 250 GTO, which sold for over $ 70 million.
But that doesn’t mean that nobody collects cars that come from the land of the rising sun. for JDM Fans even appreciate some cars more than five times their original price. For example, the very first A90 Toyota Supra sold for $ 2.1 million at auction because it was the first on American soil in 20 years. People collect cars for a variety of reasons, and here are some Japanese collectibles that have skyrocketed in prices recently and that only wealthy enthusiasts can afford.
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Toyota 2000GT
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When you have a car that rivals a Jaguar E-Type in terms of beauty and performance, expect an astronomical price tag too. If you want to get something like the Toyota 2000GT into your garage, it will need more than $ 1 million in your bank account.
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Don’t forget, James Bond drove this car, and it’s one of the most iconic cars Toyota has ever produced. The 1960s was an era of beautiful cars, and the 2000GT is in the top 5.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
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The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R is an iconic JDM legend itself. But it hit the headlines again this year when an almost all-new V-Spec II-only version of the Skyline sold for over $ 500,000 at Yahoo auctions.
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Based on the NHTSA’s decision, you may not legally import an R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R into America until at least 2027. However, if you have more than $ 549,000 lying around, you are sure to find a way to get it to the American shores.
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Lexus LFA
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It’s not every day that Lexus develops its own supercar. But if they do, they are doing it right because the Lexus LFA is one of the finest examples of automotive technology the world has ever seen. For this reason, the prices of the rare super sports car have risen by over 90% of the new price.
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Lexus went a step further when they unveiled the Nürburgring edition, a track-oriented variant of the LFA that was 10 seconds faster than the Porsche 911 GT2 RS on the Nordschleife at the time. If you’re looking to get your hands on one, the price is $ 885,000.
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Mazda RX7 Spirit R.
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When it comes to Mazda’s most iconic production car, it has to be the Mazda RX-7. However, when it launched in 1991, the wankel engine sports car was a bit raw and had no performance compared to its competitors, the Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Toyota Supra.
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Gradually, however, the car improved over the course of its model run. The ultimate RX-7 came in the form of the Spirit R model, which had 276 horsepower, BBS wheels, and drilled rotors on its list of mods, only 1,500 of which were made. A 2002 Spirit R sold for $ 125,000 at a recent auction in Australia.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition
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The last rally homologated model from Mitsubishi was the Evo 6.5 or the Tommi Makinen Edition. This car was built to commemorate the success of Mitsubishi and Makinen, who won four consecutive drivers’ championships in the WRC from 1996 to 1999.
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It’s long been a sought-after model, so it’s a breeze that a pristine condition Evolution, previously owned by Mitsubishi UK, broke the record for the most expensive Lancer, which sold at auction and fetched $ 140,000 – three times so much brand new sticker price. Chassis # 6 TME was a press fleet car and only had more than 10,000 miles on the clock.
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Subaru Impreza 22B STi
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Just like the Lancer Evolution TME, the Impreza 22B was the ultimate 1990s Subaru rally homologation model. They are exceptionally rare, as only about 400 copies were built.
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If you’ve ever come across one, you will likely never get it for a five-digit price, as current auction prices for new 22Bs are over $ 300,000, with one only selling in April with a final value of $ 312,555.
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Datsun 240Z
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The Datsun 240Z is the grandfather of the fantastic Nissan 370Z and the upcoming 400Z sports car, which will hit the market later this year. As such, a car with so much heritage would almost certainly drive auction prices high.
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Restoration work for the 240Z is common, especially with Fast and Furious star Sung Kang, who is converting the 1970s sports car into the Fugu Z. However, collectors are still on the hunt and ready to pay top prices for an untouched and unrestored specimen. Most recently, a flawless 1971 Datsun 240Z fetched $ 310,000 on the Bring A Trailer auction site.
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Honda NSX Type R
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We now know that the first generation Honda NSX was a sports car game changer and that it was even a basis of the iconic McLaren F1 supercar designed by Gordon Murray. Today, the NSX is still considered to be one of the greatest Japanese sports cars of all time, which makes collectors want to buy one for themselves.
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Honda produced a Type R version of the NSX, only 140 of which were made. Other than that, it’s one of the rarest NSX models ever built. Because of this, a 2005 Championship White NSX-R sold for more than $ 445,000 on a Japanese auction site.
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Toyota Supra MkIV
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20 years after the original Fast and Furious film, a Mk4 Toyota Supra in pristine condition will retail for a lot more than you can afford, buddy, since a 1997 model sold for $ 176,000 at auction.
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Not to mention the “10-second car” used in the movie franchise fetched $ 550,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction, even though the car was completely obsolete, the engine was kept in stock and on a four-speed automatic transmission was running.
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Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC10
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Long before it was called “Godzilla”, the first Skyline GT-R dominated the domestic racing scene in Japan with 49 wins in a row in the All-Japan Touring Car Championship.
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It’s a great heritage car for Nissan enthusiasts, and collectors would have to face a three-digit auction price to get their hands on this, as one sold for $ 242,000 in 2014. With the growing appreciation of Japanese classics in recent years, this value could be even higher by today’s standards.
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