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The Skyline Japan GT-EX kicked off the Age of the Turbo when it debuted in April 1980. Not only was it the first Japanese car to rock a snail, it was deemed so important by Nissan that it was positioned successor to … Continue reading → View the full article
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The Tokyo Auto Salon kicks off this weekend, and that means it’s time for the craziest builds the Japanese aftermarket has to offer. While gold-plated GT-Rs and VIP vans are still very much a part of it, looking past the glitz this year … Continue reading → View the full article
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The official Matchbox Instagram account has revealed that the ND Miata is coming to its lineup in 2016. Here's a look at the stellar #2015mazdamx5 #miata #mb1012 coming to a peg, (hopefully near you!) @matchboxworld designers Abe and @devilminer1 did … Continue reading → View the full article
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This crusty old transmission seems like it should be sitting in the back of an old Japanese garage in some rural prefecture but it was displayed proudly, behind glass, at the Aisin booth at the Detroit Auto Show. Aisin Seiki is one … Continue reading → View the full article
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Despite our decree that white was the best color for Japanese cars, Nihon automakers are still continuing to make cars in other colors. One hue that seems to be surpassing the traditional white is Soul Red. The dark pearl red has was first … Continue reading → View the full article
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The NSX proves that the best color for Japanese cars, especially Honda sportscars, is white. For comparison, here’s two shots of the 2018 NSX from the Detroit Motor Show. One has red calipers, one has black. It also looks pretty … Continue reading → View the full article
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Lexus has unveiled its new halo sports coupe, the LC 500, at the Detroit Auto Show. If you’re thinking you’ve seen it before, that’s probably because it looks identical to the LF-LC concept that spawned it. This is, amazingly, an … Continue reading → View the full article
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It’s hard to find the balance between power and purity when restoring a classic. We all love to go fast, and the light weight of old school J-tin is a great starting point for the vintage racer of your dreams. … Continue reading → View the full article
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One of the funkiest concepts to come from the Tokyo Motor Show last year was the Toyota Kikai, a steampunkish, Miyazakian retro hot rod. It’s a re-imagining of the automobile for a world where mechanical objects are things of beauty … Continue reading → View the full article
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Nissan’s legendary S20 engine costs $50,000 or more, but you can also get one for just a fraction of the price. Not only that, but you can get all the renowned Skyline powerplants — as long as you don’t mind having them … Continue reading → View the full article
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In 1977 the Blue Belt collided with Sha’ab Suedi Reef in the Red Sea and sank off the coast of northern Sudan. It took its cargo of cars and trucks to the bottom, where it is today known as the Toyota Wreck. On … Continue reading → View the full article
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Each year on the calendar brings us another round of cars that turn 25. Why is this significant? In short, 25 is the age at which most governments will grant a car historic status, which makes them eligible for things like collector car license plates … Continue reading → View the full article
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