This Nissan Cedric defies the odds to live on as a JDM icon

The 1994 Nissan Cedric is a rare spot in Australia, but oozes VIP style.

This particular example has an interesting story:

It was a JDM import originally to Hong Kong but made its way to Australia around 2004. The second owner, called Dom, started modifying the car with the basics, wheels, suspension, tyres.

The original black paint already made it look the part for cruising Ginza streets. Unfortunately, in 2009 a fire was lit in Dom's apartment complex which resulted in the Cedric being set alight, even inside the car.

As a result, it was written off, but that allowed this immaculate restoration and modification to begin. It was purchased by a good friend of mine in 2016, when I had an opportunity to get up close with it.

1994 Nissan Cedric Y32

Suspension: JIC SF01 Coilovers, Pillowball camber arms, tow arms, front caster arms

Wheels: Work Schwert 19x9 and 19x10 in step lip and custom ordered finish.

Paint: Baremetal respray in Mazda Crystal White Pearl - everywhere except engine bay (inside of hood and trunk painted gloss black) and the roof, which is in Toyota Jet Black.

Exterior fittings: Mirror indicators, custom clear tail-lights, HID projectors retrofitted with Audi projectors, 55W Morimoto HIDs, crystal corner indicators, ultra rare full factory lip kit including chrome front lip, side skirts and rear lip. Puddle lights mounted under side-skirts. Cat back exhaust (naturally...)

Interior fittings: Clazzio seat covers, chrome drink holders, Altezza Disegno steering wheel with CF look and diamantes. 6.5-inch DVD/headunit, reversing camera in number plate garnish connected to 6-inch LCD mirror/monitor.

What's your ultimate JDM ride? If you could bring anything to Australia, what would it be?