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   Chicago Auto Show: 1967 Toyota 2000Gt

   February 18, 2015 by Mike

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   For those of you in the midwest dying to see an honest-to-god 1967 Toyota 2000GT in real life, get thee down to the Chicago Auto Show, going on until February 22. Toyota is taking three of its classics on tour, displaying … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   Qotw: What’S The One Modern Feature You Wish Jncs Had?

   February 17, 2015 by Mike

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   As pilots of decades-old Japanese warhorses, we all pride ourselves on driving the simplest, everything-you-need-nothing-you-don’t motoring experiences. Blind spot monitors? Ha! Backup cameras? Ha! Airbags? Double ha! We are hard core. Sometimes though, as hard as it is to admit, isn’t just … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   Kidney, Anyone? 53K-Mile 1981 Toyota Starlet

   February 16, 2015 by Mike

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   Often clad in faded paint, plenty of rust, and maybe an oil-caked zombie of an engine, those KP61 Toyota Starlets which that aren’t being abused by a teenager with dreams of being Daigo Saito are usually on Craigslist halfway through … Continue reading → View the full article

   

   Last reply by Mike, February 16, 2015
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   Minicars: Happy Valentine’S Day From Jnc

   February 15, 2015 by Mike

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   It’s become a tradition for Tomica to release a series of chocolate cars every year, just in time for Valentine’s Day. In years past we’ve seen chocolate classics like the Toyota 2000GT, S30 Nissan Fairlady Z, hakosuka GT-R, TE72 Corolla Levin, and … Continue reading → View the full article

   

   Last reply by Mike, February 15, 2015
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   Events: 2015 New Year Meeting, Part 04 — Shakotan Sleds

   February 13, 2015 by Mike

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   The previous installment of our New Year Meeting coverage focused on originality. In Part 04, we travel to the opposite end of the spectrum. But among all of Japan’s customization styles, shakotan is perhaps the most appealing to JNCers. Translated as simply “low,” shakotan cars are … Continue reading → View the full article

   

   Last reply by Mike, February 13, 2015
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   Jnc Theater: Nhk To Air Three-Part Mazda Documentary

   February 12, 2015 by Mike

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   This August will mark the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. To keep alive memories and legacies of the survivors, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) will broadcast a series of television specials. Three shows are of particular … Continue reading → View the full article

   

   Last reply by Mike, February 12, 2015
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   Kidney, Anyone? Nissan Fairlady Z432 Up For Auction

   February 11, 2015 by Mike

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   A 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432 is going up for bidding at the RM Amelia Island auctions next month. JNCers know the drill: its namesake 4 valves per cylinder, 3 carbs, and 2 cams stems from the S20 straight six sourced from the Skyline GT-R of … Continue reading → View the full article

   

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   Video: A Look Back At The Chicago Auto Show

   February 12, 2015 by Mike

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   The Chicago Auto Show kicks off today. The nation’s oldest car show, it has faded from prominence in recent years, but here’s a look back at what Japan was up to during its 80s heyday. Helpfully, the Chicago Auto Show has uploaded … Continue reading → View the full article

   

   Last reply by Mike, February 12, 2015
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    Events: 2015 New Year Meeting, Part 03 — Bone Stock Beauties

    February 11, 2015 by Mike

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    Japan has been the source of some truly extreme car cultures. Sadly, a “custom car” was the type of vehicle deemed most unseemly by Japanese women in a recent survey. No matter. Despite a western eye that cherry picks the only the most severe … Continue reading → View the full article

    

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    Events: 2015 New Year Meeting, Part 02: Sports Coupes And Sports Sedans

    February 10, 2015 by Mike

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    In Part 01 of our New Year Meeting coverage, we looked at the early days of Japan’s infatuation with sizzling Sixties sports cars. In Part 02, we look at the Disco Decade’s explosion of new sports coupes and sports sedans. In past years’ Meetings, the … Continue reading → View the full article

    

    Last reply by Mike, February 10, 2015
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    Qotw: Which Japanese Automaker Has Stayed Truest To Its Roots?

    February 9, 2015 by Mike

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    Holy crap, the curmudgeons really came out in last week’s QotW responses. Well, we asked for it. This week, however, we’ll take a more positive spin. Which Japanese automaker has stayed truest to its roots? We’re going to risk the wrath of … Continue reading → View the full article

    

    Last reply by Mike, February 9, 2015
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    RIP, Fred Jordan, Datsun Heritage Museum Founder

    September 22, 2011 by Mike

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    Japanese Nostalgic Car Has Just Posted the Following: 09-22-2011 12:17 AM We interrupt our 2011 JCCS coverage to bring you some sad news.*Fred Jordan, founder of the Datsun Heritage Museum, has passed away. Anyone involved in the SoCal Datsun scene knows that Fred was truly passionate about preserving the history of … Continue reading → Click here to view the article.

    

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