Noteworthy Cars for Sale [Appreciation Thread]


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HERE WE HAVE THE LEGENDRY RIPS UK001 RB30 GTR V-SPEC (Genuine 10 second 1/4 mile car). NOT ONLY A ''SPECTACULAR'' HIGH SPEC CAR BUT ALSO MINT UNDERBODY (SAME AS A NEW CAR) PLEASE SEE UNDERBODY PICS ON OUR WEBSITE.

R.I.P.S - Rotorua Import Pro Shop are not your usual ''off the shelf bolt on'' tuners.
RIPS currently have the worlds quickest AWD of any type, the worlds quickest GTR of any type, NZ’s, Canada’s and Europe’s quickest street Skylines, NZ’s quickest Japanese street car overall, NZs quickest Pro Import on petrol and the worlds quickest 240Z and Stagea. They also supply engines/transmissions to many other record breaking cars around the world.
RIPS Racing specialize in custom engines and making components you can't buy 'off the shelf'. Please google ripsracing and you will see what they are all about and also this car in their gallery.

Having been imported to the UK in 2000 with 39000 kms on it this car has covered a dry 3291 miles ONLY. The car hasnt swapped hands for the last 10 years. Total mileage now is a mere 27000 miles.

We have underbody pics of this car and you can see it is virtually new!! the underside is MINT!!! you wont find a better rust free body anywhere..(please go to our website for full pics)

If you have been studying the GTR market you will know that low mileage mint R33 v-specs are fetching £50000 plus so you will realise you get the whole 900+ BHP package listed below for FREE!!

The car has some very very nice and rare bits on it, the list is endless. Just for example the Do-luck twin blade alloys are very rare sought after they sell for £3000 easily 2nd Hand!! the Plenum is off a Topspeed Skyline!!...priceless??

Spec is as Follows

ENGINE -
RB30 Block,
Fuze Drag Ported Head plus Head Drain,
Fuze 11.35 Lift Cams,
Argo Custom Conrods,
JE Custom Pocketed Pistons,
HKS 1000cc Injectors,
HKS Fuel Rail,
ARP Bolts,
Tomei Baffles,
Tomei Pulleys,
ATI Balancer,
TRUST Extended/Baffled Sump,
Superleggera Coil Packs,
Autronics SM4 ECU,
ARC Dual Pass Radiator,
Samco Piping,
Bailey Catch Tank.
INTAKE/EXHAUST -
GT42 Turbo,
Veilside Plenum, (off the topspeed Skyline)
Trust Intercooler,
Custom Alloy HardPipe,
RIPS Manifold,
RIPS External Wastegate & Screamer Pipe,
RIPS Custom 5" Exhaust, Dump Valve,

FUELING -
Aeromotive Fuel Pump,
Aeromotive Fuel Reg,
RIPS Custom Swirl Pot.

DRIVETRAIN -
Cusco Front LSD 1.5,
Cryo Treated Gears (by Frozen Solid),
Nismo Twin Plate Clutch,
One Piece Lightened Propshaft.

SUSPENSION -
HKS 4-Way Front Shocks,
Tein Rear Shocks.
WHEELS/TYRES -
Do-Luck Double Six 18" Alloys
Pirelli P-Zero Corsa.

BRAKING -
Project Mu - 8 pot Fronts,
Brembo - Rears.

BODYWORK -
Nismo 400R Front Spoiler,
Nismo Bonnet Lip Spoiler,
RIPS Screen Decals.

MISC -
Cusco Carbon Front Strut Brace,
Custom Alloy Screen Water Bottle.
INTERIOR -
Stock,
Defi Triple Gauges,
Turbo Timer.
 
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Toyota Aristo 3-liter, straight-six cylinder 2JZ-GTE Twin Turbo

The Toyota Aristo is Japan's answer to a big, fast, executive saloon.
They treated it to the legendary 2JZ engine, famed for its existence in the Toyota Supra TT. Mated to an auto gearbox this silky smooth cruiser still retains the 2JZ punch when the mood takes you!
This car was imported in June 2019 and is currently sitting on 110715 kilometres, it has not been changed to miles.
The speedo is still reading in kilometres. The mileage will not be going up.

The 2JZ engine in this car is completely standard with only a new K&N panel filter being fitted at the last service.
This model is incredibly clean for its age, spotless underneath and the inside is immaculate.
Just been put through a MOT with no advisories.
It has just had a recent service including - oil, oil filter, k&n panel filter, spark plugs.
The wheels have been professionally refurbished by The Wheel Specialists Aberdeen, with brand new tyres fitted.
Front 245/35/19
Rear 275/30/19

2 x keys

MOT expires - 27/6/23

19" WORK Schwert wheels.

Tanabe Backbox.

Tanabe Coilovers.

TRD Strut Brace.

Electric adjusting steering wheel with pre set.

Feel free to ask any questions.
The car is stored in a dry lockup.
Viewings are welcome, serious interest only. No test pilots. No swaps.
Car will taken out by the owner for viewings.

£12,000
 
Looks like 240z's have come down in price since the OPs 240z :D I wish I had 40k

Autotrader - 240z

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1972 (K) Datsun 240z (S30), Superb original RHD UK car., This car was partially restored through 2009/2010 by Fourways Classic Cars who carried out the following:, Remove Engine & Gearbox, Strip Engine Bay, Strip Glass & Chrome, Remove Front Suspension Overhaul & Powdercoat, Shot blast engine bay, Refurbish Engine Bay Components, Remove wings & underseal wheel arches, Remove both front chassis legs, corroded inner wing sections & Radiator support panel, Weld in new sections, fit new headlamp pods & bonnet, Repair tailgate & replace rear panel, Carry out various repairs to body in preparation for primer, The car was then repainted in a lovely Blue metallic which still presents well today., Since purchasing the car we have carried out a program of refurbishment works including:, "Engine out" engine bay clean & detail, Full engine clean & paint inc powdercoated cam cover & repainted airbox, Ancillaries removed checked, cleaned & painted, Full engine service inc Oil Filter, Oil, Fuel Filter & Spark Plugs, New Fuel Pump, Refinished rear spoiler, Repair & refinish front lower air dam, Fully refurbished all 5 alloy wheels in Grey Metallic, 4 New Tyres, The Black interior is in great condition showing only small amount of wear and carpets throughout are tear free., The car has been checked over both mechanically and electrically and all components work as they should., This fantastic 240z will be supplied freshly tuned with carbs balanced and with a new 12m MOT, For more information or to arrange a viewing please call 07741 906194 or 07779 555597 , Good bodywork, Black Vinyl interior - Good Condition, Tyre condition New, Metallic Blue, COMPETITIVE FINANCE PACKAGES & PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE, £39,995

Vehicle registered: 16/03/1972
 
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Toyota Aristo 3-liter, straight-six cylinder 2JZ-GTE Twin Turbo

The Toyota Aristo is Japan's answer to a big, fast, executive saloon.
They treated it to the legendary 2JZ engine, famed for its existence in the Toyota Supra TT. Mated to an auto gearbox this silky smooth cruiser still retains the 2JZ punch when the mood takes you!
This car was imported in June 2019 and is currently sitting on 110715 kilometres, it has not been changed to miles.
The speedo is still reading in kilometres. The mileage will not be going up.

The 2JZ engine in this car is completely standard with only a new K&N panel filter being fitted at the last service.
This model is incredibly clean for its age, spotless underneath and the inside is immaculate.
Just been put through a MOT with no advisories.
It has just had a recent service including - oil, oil filter, k&n panel filter, spark plugs.
The wheels have been professionally refurbished by The Wheel Specialists Aberdeen, with brand new tyres fitted.
Front 245/35/19
Rear 275/30/19

2 x keys

MOT expires - 27/6/23

19" WORK Schwert wheels.

Tanabe Backbox.

Tanabe Coilovers.

TRD Strut Brace.

Electric adjusting steering wheel with pre set.

Feel free to ask any questions.
The car is stored in a dry lockup.
Viewings are welcome, serious interest only. No test pilots. No swaps.
Car will taken out by the owner for viewings.


£12,000
Isn’t that just a rebadged Lexus?
 

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The History and Paperwork
  • Built in January 2000
  • Five owners from new
  • Purchased by the current owner in June 2016
  • 70,746 miles indicated, verified by MOT and service history
  • Complete with the owner’s handbooks
  • A number of invoices for maintenance and servicing included
  • Service book shows seven stamps, with the most recent at 50,905 miles in June 2015, since then the car has been maintained by the owner
  • Current MOT to July 2023

The Interior
  • Beige leather upholstery looks to be in good order, with some evidence of wear from use, commensurate with the car’s age and mileage
  • Beige carpets and mats present in decent condition, with no major damage or threading we could see
  • Wood trim to the dash and door cards looks well, with no signs of cracking or delamination apparent
  • Electrically operated, heated, reclining seats in the front and back – with a three memory function to the driver’s seat
  • Electric windows, door mirrors and sunroof
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Original period wired phone
  • Parking sensors front and rear
  • Cruise control
  • Radio/cassette system with CD changer
  • AV, fax and TV inputs in the rear compartment
  • Rear electric blind
  • Dual zone air conditioning with front and rear demisters

The Exterior
  • Dark Metallic blue paintwork is in good condition overall, with some minor blemishes and marks, but no notable damage we could identify
  • All of the external trim looks to be present and correct and in reasonable condition for the age, we only noted a slight scuff to the rear bumper
  • Headlights show some signs of slight misting
  • Original ‘Style 37’ alloy wheels, in reasonable condition, with some evidence of light kerbing to the rims
  • Matched set of Uniroyal tyres appear to be in good condition, with good tread levels
  • The vehicle’s underside looks to be in nice condition, with no signs of damage or notable corrosion

The Mechanics
  • 5,379cc V12 engine
  • Automatic transmission, which we’re told has been reconditioned
  • During their ownership, the vendor tells us they have fitted new dampers, a new alternator, tie rod, track control arm, parking sensor, front discs and pads, airflow sensor, camshaft sensor, manifold gaskets, radiator, camshaft position sensor, new head gaskets and the heads have been skimmed
  • The engine bay itself presents well, looking nice and clean, with no signs of leaks we could see
  • The vendor has told us the car has been regularly maintained, running and driving very well
  • We’re informed there are no mechanical issues with the car, other than a slight noise sometimes on cold starts
 
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