SPI Curated Vehicles

Any car.
Any year.
Any country.

Mandate-based acquisition of collector and investment-grade vehicles. We source on your behalf — no inventory, no guesswork, no exposure.

Submit a Mandate How it works
3
Jurisdictions
JP
Primary Source
0
Inventory Risk
The Process

Precision sourcing,
from mandate to delivery.

We operate entirely on your brief. Every engagement begins with a mandate — you define the target, we execute.

Submit Mandate
Define your target: make, model, year range, specification, condition standard, and delivery market. We work to your brief, not ours.
Global Search
Access to Japan auction houses (USS, TAA, JU), UK trade networks, EU private sales, and collector channels. We surface what the open market doesn't show.
Independent Verification
Every vehicle is assessed against your specification before commitment. History, condition, grade report, and cost transparency — before you decide.
Import & Delivery
Full logistics management to Brazil, Canada, or the United Kingdom. Duties, compliance, shipping, and documentation handled end-to-end.
What We Source

Collector vehicles.
Investment-grade.

JDM Icons German Classics Pre-War Sports & GT 4x4 & Off-Road Barn Finds Race Provenance Limited Series
We do not hold stock. Every vehicle we assess exists because you asked for it. Our mandate model eliminates the conflict of interest inherent in dealer-based acquisition — your brief defines the search, not our inventory.
Nissan Skyline GT-R
R32 / R33 / R34 — Japan Sourced
Porsche 911
Air-Cooled — 964 / 993 / 996
Toyota Land Cruiser
FJ40 / 60 / 80 Series
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
W460 / W461 / W463
BMW 8 Series
E31 — 850i / 850 CSi
Your Mandate
Tell us what you are looking for
Delivery Markets

We deliver to
where you are.

Full import management in three jurisdictions. We handle duties, compliance, shipping documentation, and last-mile logistics.

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Brazil
São Paulo · Nationwide
Japan-sourced vehicles delivered to Brazil. Full import compliance including DETRAN, customs, and IPI/ICMS management. Collector and investor route available via FBVA membership and 30-year threshold strategy.
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Canada
Toronto · Cross-Country
JDM imports, European classics, and collector finds delivered across Canada. RIV compliance, Transport Canada standards, and customs brokerage managed in full. 15-year rule and exemption routes applied.
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United Kingdom
London · Nationwide
DVLA registration, IVA/SVA compliance where applicable, and HMRC import duties handled end-to-end. Right-hand and left-hand drive sourcing. UK collector and ULEZ-exempt vehicle strategy available.
Submit a Mandate

Tell us what
you want.

Every engagement starts with a mandate. There are no catalogues to browse, no stock to accept. You define the car — we find it.

All mandates are treated with strict confidentiality. We do not share, list, or publish client briefs. Your search is yours.

We will respond within 48 hours. All communications are confidential.

Why SPI Curated

Buyer-side only.
Always.

We represent no seller. We hold no inventory. Our sole obligation is to find the right vehicle at the right price, on your terms.

01
Zero Inventory Conflict
We carry no stock. Every search is conducted against your mandate — not against what we need to move. The car that's right for you may not be the car that's convenient for us. That's the point.
02
Forensic Due Diligence
Auction grade reports, chassis verification, history checks, and independent inspection before any commitment. We apply the same rigour to vehicle sourcing as SPI applies to commodity intermediation.
03
Transparent Cost Structure
Landed cost breakdown before you decide: hammer price, auction fees, export costs, freight, import duties, compliance, and our fee. No hidden charges. No surprises at the port.
04
Japan Auction Access
Direct access to USS Tokyo, TAA, JU, and regional networks. Grade 4 and above sourcing as standard. Pre-export inspection available. Consumption tax and recycling fee reclaimed on export.
05
Multi-Jurisdiction Delivery
Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Each market has its own compliance track — we manage all three. One point of contact, regardless of where you want the car.
06
Mandate Confidentiality
Your brief stays private. We do not publish, aggregate, or share client mandates. If you are searching for something rare, discretion is not optional — it is standard.
"The right car exists. Our job is to find it — and bring it to you without compromise."

SPI Curated Vehicles is the collector acquisition division of Start Point Invest Ltd — an international trade advisory firm operating across Toronto, São Paulo, and London.

Founded by Nelson Lisboa, OAB/SP 194.337, LLM (University of Toronto), SPI applies the same buyer-side discipline and forensic due diligence to vehicle acquisition that it applies to commodity intermediation. No shortcuts. No exposure before verification.

Nelson Lisboa
Founder · Managing Partner, Start Point Invest Ltd
Licensed Brazilian Attorney — OAB/SP 194.337
LLM — University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
25+ years cross-border trade experience
Jurisdictions: Toronto · São Paulo · London
Japan auction access — USS, TAA, JU networks
Delivery markets: BR · CA · UK
IBRADEMP — Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Empresarial
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