1997 Toyota Century V12 (USA Import) Japan Auction Purchase Review
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Toyota Century 5000cc V12 engine bought from Japanese auctions for export to the USA.
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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.
The need to own one of these increases by the minute, the ability to afford one decreases by the second😂
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.
@@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.
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
@@PacificCoastAuto how much are the 97’s in good condition at auction?
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.
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
I've got the cassette player from one of these, definitely a dream car.
My brother used to have a Nissan President with that back seat feature where you can stick your feet through the front seat.
That car looks really comfortable!
Hey Derek no way ))) just what I want v12 power thanks for the video 😀 👍
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 .
Cicada season in Japan, very nice Crown!
20:45 lmfao this remark was so unexpected that I burst out laughing. Haircut looks good!
Awesome car.
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.
Crowns and Crown Majestas also sometimes have the stinky feet seat option.
Bench versus bucket seats. Usually refers to front seats and floor shifter or column shift etc
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.
Are they changing the oil in the transmission fluid taking care of these things
Добрый день. Изумительный автомобиль, просто мечта! Желаю вам крепкого здоровья и удачи🖐️🖐️🖐️
That's Really Cool. Far Better than a Mercedes S Class. 😎
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
Not terrible, around 10-12L/100 for the 4 speed model. Marginally better for the 6 speed.
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.
If it's anything like here, probably a cicada
All the blood stains cleaned up pretty well then, I'm guessing the Yakuza are moving onto the new Crowns
Japan is still making new Centurys.
@@hohepunktz6778 but are they as advanced up to date as the upcoming crown?
I would still have the Century though
how did it get the insurance?
That’s the most messed up Century I’ve ever seen. They did not take care of that one at all. Wow.
What happened to the Toyota bB
Don’t mention it, it’s a secret for another couple of weeks.
@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!
Derek, you didn't do the quality of this car justice: ua-cam.com/video/s1erJ1eVmLo/v-deo.html
What is up with the Lotus Elise in the background????
It's my new personal car but don't let everyone on the internet know. I haven't registered it yet.
As my youngest son watched this video he kept pointing out the lotus and telling me to buy one of those next
widen streets then
ex diplomatic car. Little flag pole at headlights
Those are used for parking, a lot of larger vehicles have them.
@@robertjohnson884 right ok. thanks
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
welcome to japan lol
That’s authentic JDM insect noise. I can’t get away from it.
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。
I don't Like this car. Century
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.
And the USA dropped the Land Cruiser for the 300 series that just came out.
Junk car
Ttongsul korean 🤏 nika?
Junk car that will appreciate in value becoming a small fortune in a year or 2 even in that condition lol
The few things not perfect with this car are easily fixed to look as new
Awesome car.