Skyline. Supra. Silvia. Japan kept the sports cars Australia never got.
Japan built the most iconic sports cars of the 1990s and 2000s. Many were never officially sold in Australia. Now eligible under the 25-year import rule, they are arriving in numbers and values are climbing.
Why source JDM Sports Cars from Japan?
Models that never officially came to Australia
The Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Supra RZ, Mazda RX-7 FD and Honda S2000 were either never sold here or sold in very different form. Japanese domestic spec is often the definitive version.
Values are rising fast
JDM sports car values have increased significantly over the past decade. Clean R32 GT-Rs, FD3S RX-7s and S15 Silvias that were affordable a few years ago are now collectible. Buying now makes long-term sense.
The best-spec examples are in Japan
Japan still has the highest concentration of clean, original-specification examples at realistic prices. Australian local market examples are scarce and command significant premiums.
Top JDM Sports Cars picks at Japanese auction
Available now through the Sunny Imports platform.
Nissan Skyline GT-R R32/R33/R34
Most IconicThe original Godzilla. BNR32 (R32), BCNR33 (R33) and BNR34 (R34) are all eligible under the 25-year rule. The RB26DETT twin-turbo is legendary and values have risen significantly for all generations.
BNR32 25-year eligible since 2014. BNR34 25-year eligible from 2023 onwards.
Nissan Silvia S15
Best Drift IconThe last and most refined Silvia. Spec-R with SR20DET turbo is the definitive version. The S15 was never officially sold in Australia and values are climbing steadily.
Spec-R is SR20DET turbo 250Nm. Spec-S is NA. Manual adds significant premium.
Mazda RX-7 FD3S
Best Sports CarThe definitive rotary sports car. The FD3S (1992-2002) with sequential twin-turbo 13B-REW engine is beautiful, fast and becoming genuinely collectible. Requires specialist inspection.
Type R Bathurst spec is rare. Require specialist rotary inspection before bidding.
Toyota Supra JZA80
Most ValuableThe twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE Supra is one of the most recognisable sports cars in history. RZ (twin-turbo) is the pick over the GZ (NA). Manual transmission adds very significant premium.
JZA80 (1993-2001). Manual RZ is the grail but automatics are more available.
Honda S2000
Best RoadsterHigh-revving 2.0L VTEC sports roadster. F20C engine revs to 9,000 rpm with 175kW naturally aspirated. The AP1 (1999-2003) and AP2 (2003-2009) are both excellent.
AP1 has sharper steering; AP2 has more torque. Both highly sought in Australia.
Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V
Best Daily SportsThe sleeper of JDM sports cars. 1JZ-GTE 2.5L twin-turbo in a sedan body. The Tourer V trim is the driver's pick and provides a usable daily driver with serious performance potential.
JZX100 (1996-2001). 25-year eligible now. Tourer V = 1JZ-GTE + Torsen LSD.
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