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Just as the topic says, i paid a visit to USS auctions out in Saitama (North of Tokyo). Getting there was quite a feat in it self as i don't have a car in Japan, but it was well worth it. From central Tokyo the ride is roughly an hour or hour and a half and does require some changing of trains, but as the pics show, its definitely a sight to see! I have to thank my mate Ibrahim for getting me out there as you're not allowed in unless you have a buyers pass I.D. or you're with someone who has one. So enough talk and let the pics do the talking!

Peter

We begin, and straight into the foreign big boys... On display in this little section were about 5/6 ferraris, a brand new V12 Benz and a Bentley Coupe...

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Down from there we find a few Low Lows..

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Another..

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And this beautiful little TVR.. (as seen in Gran Turismo)auctions%20010%20(Large).jpg

Following on from there a beautifully "Japanified" Porsche..

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And a nice double team..

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Another nice pair.. Think i might go the old one...

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This thing was on some serious roids when younger too..

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Old school represent!

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Tasty GTR...

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I think its down the back somewhere...

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My pick...

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And what not to do to a maserati...

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Anyway... i hope that didn't kill all your connections.. (Hikari fibre r0x0rs)

But if you want more.. and theres still quite a few pics... check out my page here....

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Pardon my ignorance, but how does this USS Auctions deal work exactly?

Is this an "auto-dealer only" type thing where cars are bought and sold at wholesale prices or can the general public get involved too?

Those Datsun Fairlady Z's are calling my name!

Pardon my ignorance, but how does this USS Auctions deal work exactly?

Is this an "auto-dealer only" type thing where cars are bought and sold at wholesale prices or can the general public get involved too?

Those Datsun Fairlady Z's are calling my name!

http://www.japanautodirect.com/auction.cfm

So, if I understand correctly, you pay a fee to be able to buy cars and then you're allowed to purchase, correct?

What's the membership cost roughly and are any of these cars worth a piss or have they been thrashed about or are theft recoveries?

Thanks

that website that was posted aka Japan Auto Direct looks to be like a middle man or agent for those vehicles which are available from USS auctions.. Not USS auctions themselves. To get an 'account' or 'membership' or i guess purchasing access direct with USS i believe you have to own/run a business and prove that, then wait some time for all the paper work and then be able to buy... The auctions are not open to the public.

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