1997 Toyota Century V12 (USA Import) Japan Auction Purchase Review

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • Toyota Century 5000cc V12 engine bought from Japanese auctions for export to the USA.
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    Purchasing from Japan is quite simple and even first time buyers can manage to purchase with just a little time and some enthusiasm.
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    Derek Weldon

Комментарии • 56

  • @munich.motorwerks
    @munich.motorwerks 2 года назад +11

    We do see them every now and then here in the UK. Probably because importing all sorts of cars from Japan is very common for a RHD country with very few import laws. Also, a lot of streets here are also very narrow so I can only agree, they are rather large things but very very cool.

  • @kevingregson3805
    @kevingregson3805 2 года назад +19

    The need to own one of these increases by the minute, the ability to afford one decreases by the second😂

    • @PacificCoastAuto
      @PacificCoastAuto  2 года назад +2

      Prices of the V12 ones that are legal for the USA are not that cheap. The older V8 ones are cheaper but they are getting older and harder to find in good condition.

    • @acerudy5815
      @acerudy5815 2 года назад +1

      @@lowslowfoz they average frome 25k to 35k in the states atm one sold at auction maybe in slightly beter shape thin this for 26k usd.

    • @drivingrightimports138
      @drivingrightimports138 2 года назад

      The perfect cars that are legal to import to the states have quadrupled in price. Sadly over the next few years the production numbers of cars that were made is very low so it’s not going to get any better any time soon

    • @BIGWEBB88
      @BIGWEBB88 Год назад

      @@PacificCoastAuto how much are the 97’s in good condition at auction?

  • @MrSteveo114
    @MrSteveo114 2 года назад +4

    3:12 you definitely thought there was a V12 badge🤣
    Amazing cars, very rare sight so the new owner is a very lucky boy indeed.

  • @02lucy666
    @02lucy666 2 года назад +4

    I think those are actual... wing-mirrors :)
    thought this thing is going to Orlando for a second...
    EDIT: Leather tends to "squiek" more when the car gets older, and is generally less desireable in the heat, other than wool. And it wont look like so extremely worn out like this one does

  • @Stranded360
    @Stranded360 Год назад

    That car looks really comfortable!

  • @Simple-dad793
    @Simple-dad793 2 года назад

    Derek.
    What’s that weird noise in the background?
    Sounds like an insect or two.
    Great vid
    The Stepwgn spada you sent us earlier this year is on the road here in the uk. It’s spot on cheers.

    • @limjaheybobandy
      @limjaheybobandy 2 года назад

      If it's anything like here, probably a cicada

  • @АлексейВасильев-ч7ж9ы

    Hey Derek no way ))) just what I want v12 power thanks for the video 😀 👍

  • @Vhicken
    @Vhicken 2 года назад

    20:45 lmfao this remark was so unexpected that I burst out laughing. Haircut looks good!

  • @tall_dude1233
    @tall_dude1233 2 года назад

    My brother used to have a Nissan President with that back seat feature where you can stick your feet through the front seat.

  • @andrewbabich5138
    @andrewbabich5138 2 года назад +1

    What's a 97 v12 Toyota 5.0 get for fuel economy?
    How much torque does it have.
    Facinating video. That would of been a mind blowing ride in 97

    • @ollie786
      @ollie786 2 года назад

      Not terrible, around 10-12L/100 for the 4 speed model. Marginally better for the 6 speed.

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr 2 года назад

    Awesome car.

  • @robertjohnson884
    @robertjohnson884 2 года назад +1

    Cicada season in Japan, very nice Crown!

  • @bandwagon240
    @bandwagon240 2 года назад

    Crowns and Crown Majestas also sometimes have the stinky feet seat option.

  • @zbillster
    @zbillster 2 года назад

    03:40 Derek's ベンチシート confusion: If you're a boomer like me, car advertising copy in the 1960s and 1970s touted "bench seats" (can sit 3 across and your date-chan could slide over in a romantic mood) vs. the sportier "bucket seats" (only seats two, separated by the tranny tunnel). I think even the classic Mustangs had a bench seat option to carry more people! This was before everyone got a frickin SUV with obnoxious carrying capacity for your family.

  • @Russpeed301
    @Russpeed301 2 года назад

    Bench versus bucket seats. Usually refers to front seats and floor shifter or column shift etc

    • @AlfaAviador
      @AlfaAviador 2 года назад

      I think that in this case it means like in other luxury cars like the s class or rolls royces that the back seats are a bench that can seat 3 instead of 2 captain chairs separated by a center console.

  • @RamenPoweredShitFactory
    @RamenPoweredShitFactory 2 года назад

    I've got the cassette player from one of these, definitely a dream car.

  • @vonwolly2
    @vonwolly2 Год назад

    Are they changing the oil in the transmission fluid taking care of these things

  • @olegsl3726
    @olegsl3726 2 года назад

    Добрый день. Изумительный автомобиль, просто мечта! Желаю вам крепкого здоровья и удачи🖐️🖐️🖐️

  • @acerudy5815
    @acerudy5815 2 года назад +1

    Nice car maybe not the best condition century to showcase as these are known for its prestigious paint and flawless interior. I bet even in that condition someone will pay top dollar .

  • @caleblane7619
    @caleblane7619 2 года назад

    That's Really Cool. Far Better than a Mercedes S Class. 😎

  • @justmechanicthings
    @justmechanicthings 2 года назад +1

    All the blood stains cleaned up pretty well then, I'm guessing the Yakuza are moving onto the new Crowns

    • @hohepunktz6778
      @hohepunktz6778 2 года назад +5

      Japan is still making new Centurys.

    • @justmechanicthings
      @justmechanicthings 2 года назад

      @@hohepunktz6778 but are they as advanced up to date as the upcoming crown?
      I would still have the Century though

  • @rummimg
    @rummimg 2 года назад

    how did it get the insurance?

  • @jefffarmer9200
    @jefffarmer9200 2 года назад

    What is up with the Lotus Elise in the background????

    • @PacificCoastAuto
      @PacificCoastAuto  2 года назад +1

      It's my new personal car but don't let everyone on the internet know. I haven't registered it yet.

    • @drivingrightimports138
      @drivingrightimports138 2 года назад

      As my youngest son watched this video he kept pointing out the lotus and telling me to buy one of those next

  • @mrwattsclass107
    @mrwattsclass107 2 года назад +2

    Derek, you didn't do the quality of this car justice: ruclips.net/video/s1erJ1eVmLo/видео.html

  • @larrysing
    @larrysing 7 месяцев назад

    That’s the most messed up Century I’ve ever seen. They did not take care of that one at all. Wow.

  • @RacerBest
    @RacerBest 2 года назад

    What happened to the Toyota bB

    • @PacificCoastAuto
      @PacificCoastAuto  2 года назад +1

      Don’t mention it, it’s a secret for another couple of weeks.

    • @ef7andapp170
      @ef7andapp170 2 года назад +1

      @PacificCoastAuto Looks like you put the factory wheels on it, fixed the front lip, and changed the colour? ...and now it has only 118k km? ...wait a minute...that's not the OG Opendeck!

  • @nismoj14
    @nismoj14 2 года назад

    I love what you do and Appreciate this video but that hissing noise from the insect's are really annoying and can't concentrate on the video at hand

  • @alanbstard4
    @alanbstard4 2 года назад

    ex diplomatic car. Little flag pole at headlights

    • @robertjohnson884
      @robertjohnson884 2 года назад +1

      Those are used for parking, a lot of larger vehicles have them.

    • @alanbstard4
      @alanbstard4 2 года назад

      @@robertjohnson884 right ok. thanks

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif 2 года назад

    widen streets then

  • @Picanhadopapaimolusco
    @Picanhadopapaimolusco 2 года назад

    ここまで程度の悪いセンチュリー中々ないわ、おそらくヤンキーが乗り潰した残骸だろうな。

  • @ayelwin3179
    @ayelwin3179 Год назад

    I don't Like this car. Century

  • @Zukuri620
    @Zukuri620 2 года назад

    Wouldnt it be nice if Toyota would just make a decent vehicle again. I'm sooooooo tired of their Americanized crap. The 4 runner is one of the only high quality units still available 100% made in Japan, and they are trying to ruin it with the next generation.

    • @PacificCoastAuto
      @PacificCoastAuto  2 года назад

      And the USA dropped the Land Cruiser for the 300 series that just came out.

  • @ckfu8287
    @ckfu8287 2 года назад +1

    Junk car

    • @Picanhadopapaimolusco
      @Picanhadopapaimolusco 2 года назад

      Ttongsul korean 🤏 nika?

    • @acerudy5815
      @acerudy5815 2 года назад

      Junk car that will appreciate in value becoming a small fortune in a year or 2 even in that condition lol

    • @drivingrightimports138
      @drivingrightimports138 2 года назад

      The few things not perfect with this car are easily fixed to look as new

  • @barron204
    @barron204 2 года назад +1

    Awesome car.