Range at auction earlier this year was about Y2,200,000 to Y3,500,000. I'd ballpark about another C$3000 for transport to Canada, vehicle inspection alterations (if needed) and registration.


I have not followed the auctions closely the last two months or so, but did not get a sense of much movement.

 

That's is a big spread.

Thanks for info

 

Yeah, $60,000 could get you ten 1995 types R of various sizes and colours. I'm sure, Fritz, we could find a field for you to park them in somewhere around here.

 

Now that's a good idea

I have the field I just need the time and energy

 

forgot about this thread, looks like it blew up a bit

 

LOL.....whether you want a JDM FD or a US FD now is the time to buy because the prices are moving up FAST!!!!

 

i might have to hold off a bit, bought a new tacoma, no more hauling my dogs around in the evo.

 

Who is this guy, and what if he starts bringin' RHD FD in bulk?









BTW: He has three FC for sale........

 

Then we shall have lots of parts for our FD's

My reasoning: most RHD buyers (in the states) are younger buyers that think it's cool. Sooner or later they either get tired of the hassle of having a car that has the steering wheel is on the wrong side or due to their age and status in life, they run out funds (due to things like college/marriage/kids/buying houses/ect).

 

Agreed. RHD FDs will unfortunately have a higher likelihood of getting trashed. Collectors in the US will want LHD, thus maintaining the value. The less desirable RHD will be cheaper to get hands on for track rats and younger buyers.

 

Well we are seeing a steady flow of RHD washing up on our shores, but we are also seeing a maturing of the market, with locals spending considerable amounts to build up their base RHD. At the same time, we are not seeing wrecks coming to the market, whereas two years ago there was about one a month. Therefore, there seems to be a shift in the attitude towards RHD, with long term ownership and showmanship considerations coming to the fore. (See Force Fed Sevens Day event threads.)

 

You've hit the nail on the head. That's exactly what happens in Canada. ~20 year olds buy a RHD FD in the spring, rag on it for one summer, and then sell it in the fall with a blown engine. I've seen 4-5 like this in the last two years in my area.

The issue is that these guys are seeing how crazy LHD prices are in the US ($30k-$40k CAD for a clean low milage one) that they want $10k for their blown up RHD cars. A gutted, blown up, and crashed RHD FD recently sold for $4k not far from me.

It makes me mad because it's getting much harder to find a bargain.

 

So where are people buying/selling these RHD RX7s in the US for high prices? Obviously not on the forum

My 93 with ~35k kms will be 25 year legal in a few months. I would rather have a car that I can autocross at the big US events, and therefore I would rather a LHD car. Looking to sell my RHD while there is demand in the US and buy a LHD model if possible

 

James from Saint John Engine Rebuilders sold a modified R32 GTST at auction in the US a couple of years ago. I think that it went for something dumb, like 2x what he would have gotten here, in Canada.

 

Many FD coming up for auction in Japan still, yet actual auction sales seem sparse. Good prices being paid for limited edition newer cars (i.e. Type R Bathurst) but many cars in the middle years turning over for Y500,000 range. Some very clean late model FC turning over for about that price.

1992, 72,000 km, Grade 3.5 Y499,000! Automatic, though. Nevermind, an RHD Auto FD might still draw a crowd at the next cars & coffee!





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2000 RB, 110,000 km, Grade 3.5, Y435,000. Automatic! Nevermind, plenty of time to convert to five speed.

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2002 Type R Bathurst 43,000km Grade 3, Interior B, Y1,760,000; probably gone forever to Downunder

 

there was more interest and attention in the last car meet I was in on the one RHD FD that was there than the several LHD FDs... not just from younger crowds either..
the ones that will yield good numbers down the road are the younger FDs imho ... 2000+
doubt RHD will be just a fad.. i think there will always be a market for them... did anyone say spiritR

 

Spirit Rs will be difficult to get by the time they are 25 years old and OK to import to the US. The Aussies have been buying up nice examples of limited edition model FDs .... A more viable option for some is to buy one now and just store in Japan till the time comes when they area legal to import.

 

you dont have to wait for this one... just hide it
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto...393803887.html

 

Seller did not import this car correctly, and therefore it would never be legal in the US. From what I understand, if a car comes to the US without the correct paperwork, it can never be Federally legal unless you export it and import it correctly.

 

thats probably a given... pretty sure that if you have the funding.. there are ways to get around it..
canadian trusted relative perhaps... rent a warehouse in mehico..

 

Let's go halfsies on it and have fractional ownership.

 

I don't doubt the attention. If its different, it is pretty much guaranteed that it will draw a crowd. A RHD is neat to see but that doesn't equate to people actually wanting to own one. With that said the Spirit R is the only one I see a market for.

 

Drifters and ricers go ga ga for RHD cars. If they have **** load of disposable income, I can see RHD drives going up in value. However, the opposite is usually true for them. People with money are usually more logical. Therefore, at least in the US, LHD FDs will always have the upper hand over RHD when it comes to value. Special edition RHD FDs sure they will def be worth more. But when it comes to run of the mill FDs, I just don't see the reason to get a RHD one when there is still plenty nice LHD ones in the US.

 

Just sold at Auction in Japan for Y1,285,000. 1997 Type RS 63,000 KM.

 

Spirit R, Type A 86,000km Grade 4, Interior B. Y2,550.000. Sold at auction on November 29th.

Relatively high KM for a Spirit R. Did the kit detract from the price?