No it isn't A RARE car is one which isn't sold in big numbers or are/is very hard to get hold of, the cars he is talking about are what they are worth market value in a given country. For instance a mint 997 Cooper in unrestored condition is worth huge ££$$ wherever you live. If you live in Britain a Subaru WRX 1994 is worth £5k, in Japan it's worth £2.5k Big difference