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- The rarest cars in Japan
During the existence of the Japanese car industry, a large number of interesting cars have been produced. At the same time, some models were produced in limited quantities and were real masterpieces. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the rarest cars that were produced in Japan.
The rarest cars in Japan
1.1962 Toyota Crown Deluxe
In 2015, the model celebrated its 60th anniversary, because the first generation was introduced in 1955 and was produced until 1962. On the territory of the USSR, they learned about it only in the mid-90s.
Initially, the car was aimed at the owners of taxi companies. Manufacturers believed that the presence of hinged doors at the rear and independent suspension on wheels at the front would not arouse the interest of a large number of consumers.
However, the popularity of the Crown Deluxe in the local market began to grow rapidly, and the model had its own target audience.
The second generation was produced from 1962 to 1967. The rarest option is the 1962 Toyota Crown Deluxe. When developing the design, the engineers were inspired by the legendary Ford Falcon from the US market. As a result of hard work, a squat sedan with a body length of 4.6 m and a wheelbase of 2690 mm entered the conveyor.
With its large dimensions, the car weighed relatively little - only 1260 kg.
In addition to the classic performance in the sedan body, a station wagon and a pickup, created on its basis, entered the market. Use 4 and 6-cylinder units as power plants. The maximum engine displacement was 2.3 liters.
2.Toyota 2000 GT 1967
The 1967 Toyota 2000 GT is a rare car that combines impeccable design, aggressive powertrain and superb driving performance. With the release of this sports car, the concern began a new era in mechanical engineering.
Prior to the development of the 2000 GT, the company only produced SUVs and sedans that stood out for their good build quality, reliability and good looks. But the lineup lacked powerful sports models, so the presented sports car brought the brand to a new level and allowed it to compete with Ferrari.
During the existence of the series, only 351 cars were produced. At the same time, 84 copies were sold with a left-hand drive.
A few years ago, a rare Toyota 2000 GT 1967 appeared on eBay with a rebuilt engine and revamped interior. Its starting price started at $ 650,000.
3. Nissan Fairlady Z432R
The rare Z432R Nissan Fairlady sports car sold for $ 805,000. Due to this, the unique coupe received the status of not only the most expensive model from Nissan, but also the most expensive Japanese car sold at auction. The starting price was around $ 670,100.
The Z432R is an upgraded version of the Z240. The company presented only 420 examples, and several models were offered in R-configuration. Their number varies from 30 to 50 pieces.
The sports coupe is powered by a 2.0-liter six-cylinder engine, just like the 1st generation Skyline GT-R sports car legend. Together with a powerful power unit, a 5-speed manual transmission functions.
The racing version has thinner body panels, a larger fuel tank, fiberglass hood and dual exhaust valves. This makes it 100 kg lighter than the basic version.
Sold at auction, the "two-door" was offered in an orange body, which was preserved in good condition.
4.1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo MkIV
The legendary car symbolizes an entire era and is the ancestor of the Fast and the Furious franchise. A tuned version of 1 part of the film was put up for auction for $ 200,000.
The sports car is equipped with a 3-liter 330-horsepower engine, which demonstrates outstanding performance and efficiency at peak loads. In addition, the unit has excellent fault tolerance and is able to cover up to 500,000 km without serious breakdowns.
The speed limit declared by the manufacturer is 250 km / h, and it takes no more than 5.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h to a sports car.
5.171 Datsun 240Z
The fifth most exclusive car from Japan is the 1971 Datsun 240Z. Relatively recently, a model with low mileage (about 30 thousand km) was sold for a record 310 thousand dollars.
It was designed and produced in May 1970 for a dealership in Marion, Indiana, USA. Soon the owner of the company gave the car to his son as a present.
Since the car was used rarely and carefully, it retained its impeccable appearance and excellent technical condition.
The 1971 Datsun 240Z comes in Racing Green body color, beige interior and original 2.4-liter engine. Its power is 150 horsepower with 146 Nm of torque.
In 2019, the model was transferred to a Nissan service center for adjusting individual units, changing the oil and installing new wheel tires. Also, representatives of the dealer organization restored a number of small parts and carried out dry cleaning of the interior.
The interior features vinyl upholstery and textured inserts on the seats and door panels. Additional exclusivity is added by the original sticker on the window, which contains the characteristics of the car, the power plant code and the recommended retail price.
6.1989 Mazda 767B
In the ranking of rare Japanese cars, the sport prototype Mazda 767B, released in 1989, takes pride of place. This model has more than one outstanding victory in various competitions and international competitions.
So, at the end of the last century, the car won the first place in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2 times, and despite its “decent” age, it still participates in sports events.
The racing car is equipped with a 600 horsepower rotary power unit. But due to frequent participation in races, the engine had to be restored. The restoration work was carried out by employees from the Mazdaspeed division.
The starting price of the model at auction ranges from $ 1.8 million to $ 2.4 million.
7. 1991 Acura NSX
The legendary sports car has gained popularity since the first release of the computer game Need For Speed. The car was produced in limited quantities and was considered a real exotic not only for foreign buyers, but also for the inhabitants of Japan. In the CIS countries, the model was not sold at all.
The 1991 Acura NSX version with 82,000 km was put up for sale for $ 60,000.
The unique sports coupe has an outstanding appearance, a powerful power plant and excellent interior equipment. These characteristics allow it to take the seventh place in the list of rare Japanese cars.
8. 1973 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R "Kenmeri"
In 1972, the Japanese automaker presented one of the rarest and most expensive cars - Skyline 2000 GT-R "Kenmeri".
The key idea behind this model was a combination of American and Japanese culture. The Kenmeri edition was offered with a wide range of powertrains and was the first car in the series to feature round taillights, which were soon used as a calling card for all Skylines.
The 2nd generation of 1973 was equipped with a 2-liter 6-cylinder engine producing 160 horsepower. For the beginning of the 80s of the last century, such an indicator was quite acceptable. The car showed a fast and dynamic ride.
The original Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R "Kenmeri" was up for auction in early 2020 for $ 432,000. The final price is expected to rise 2-3 times.
9. Autech Stelvio AZ 1
The exclusive Autech Stelvio AZ 1 was produced in the late 80s and has become a real exotic for the local market.
The model was produced by Nissan based on the Leopard F31 rear-wheel drive coupe with a 3.0-liter turbo engine. Paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, this power unit produced up to 310 horsepower, while the manufacturer's declared figure was 280 liters. from.
Several unusual body options were released for sale.The rear-view mirrors, which were in the fairings on the hood, gave a special exoticism to the design of the car. Such innovations have never been used in production cars.
The salon was attended by elite finishing materials, including high-quality leather and precious wood inserts.
The diagonal of the rims was 16 inches, and NACA devices were used as air intakes.
10. Mazda Amati 300 1989
In the photo: Amati 300 1989 (Mazda Eunos 500, Xedos 6)
In the late 80s, the Amati division, which belonged to the Mazda concern, produced the Amati 300 middle-class sedan. The model was supplied with 1.8 and 2.0 liter petrol engines. Their capacity was 140 and 160 liters. from.
Consumers could choose from a variety of transmission options, including a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual.
Depending on the equipment, the car was delivered with full power accessories, auxiliary systems and elegant leather interior trim. There was also an Alcantara-coated option.
