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When the Kia Stinger launched back in 2017 it was designed to be their flagship motor vehicle and improve the company image. While it couldn’t quite match sports sedans from…
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There is no doubt that the Renault Mégane RS 250, 265 and 275 models were some of the best hot hatches of the early to mid-2010s. Just like the previous…
Peugeot 308 GTi Buyer’s Guide & History (2015 – 2021)
When the T9-series 308 GTi launched in 2015 it was one of the most potent road-going cars Peugeot had ever produced. It quickly gained praise from car enthusiasts and motoring…
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1990 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon Twincam 24 – 98,500 km – NZ$32990
Vehicle Location – Christchurch, New Zealand Listing ID: 022023 Price: US$19990 / NZ$32990 / AUD$29990 / CAD$27000 Mileage: 98,500 km/61,205 miles The S130 Series was the last Toyota Crown to come factory with a manual transmission. This GS131 Royal Saloon Twincam24 narrow body for sale was the top trim grade available with stick shift and are incredibly rare to find. Featuring Toyota’s famous high revving small capacity 2L Twincam Straight 6 1G-GE engine the Royal Saloon Twincam24 is a sort after base for Japanese Kyusha builds. Very rare for the narrow body line up is the deep blue velour interior…
1999 Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0L SOHC V6
Vehicle Location – ELLIJAY, United States Listing ID – 012023 Price – US$12,500 Mileage – 120,000 miles 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT 2 Door Hatchback Sport Coupe (last year made), 3.0L SOHC 12-Valve V6 w/MPI fuel Injection, 5 speed O/D Manual Transmission. Interior is Black Leather in EXCELLENT condition, exterior is Caracas Red in EXCELLENT condition, mileage 120K, A/C is COLD and Heat is HOT, Tires are NEW, Alternator is NEW, clear title in hand. Pretty much one owner purchased with only 7K miles on her. Pampered since 11/2000, price US$12,500, VIN-JA3AM44H1XY001989, serious inquiries call 770-283-9990 Gary. Vehicle Overview Make Mitsubishi Year…
SOLD – 2002 Subaru Legacy Blitzen – Car #001
Vehicle Location – Christchurch, New Zealand Listing ID – 292022 Price – This Vehicle Has Sold Mileage – 102,000 km/63,379 miles This car is currently located in New Zealand and is being sold by jcars.co.nz – Tim, the owner of J Cars, is a true expert on all things JDM and has a great eye for finding interesting, quirky and quality imports from Japan. You are looking at Car #1 of 147 with this example rolling off the Gunma production line on the 22nd / 2nd / 2002. It was held back with car #2 rolling off first on the 21st. Numbers are very…
SOLD – Mazda Mazdaspeed Version II RX8 – NZ$29,705
Vehicle Location – Christchurch, New Zealand Listing ID – 282022 Price – This Vehicle Has Sold Mileage – 95,500 km/59,340 miles Now is your chance to own one of the rarest Mazda’s ever made. This car is currently located in New Zealand and is being sold by jcars.co.nz – Tim, the owner of J Cars, is a true expert on all things JDM and has a great eye for finding interesting, quirky and quality imports from Japan. We sourced this very rare 1 of 180 unit run Mazda Speed Version II RX8 from Japan. Mazda made 300 Version I’s and 180 Version II’s. Version…
SOLD – 1995 Nissan Cedric Brougham Turbo
Vehicle Location – Christchurch, New Zealand Listing ID – 272022 Price – This Vehicle Has Sold Mileage – 80,000 km/49,709 miles This car is currently located in New Zealand and is being sold by jcars.co.nz – Tim, the owner of J Cars, is a true expert on all things JDM and has a great eye for finding interesting, quirky and quality imports from Japan. We purchased this example in Japan as a completely bone stock original low km 1 owner car from an elderly gentleman. He ordered it new in turbo Brougham spec, optioned with CD player and now sought after half lace seat…
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