Tag Archives: 280z

The astoundingly detailed custom Hot Wheels of ScaleMaster

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Ricky

Please allow me to introduce our two newest JNC contributors — Ricky Silverio, an unquestionable nostalgic car guru who will be writing regularly about Japanese collectibles, and Mark Jones, the man behind these custom toy cars. Enjoy Ricky’s first article. – … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: The Bayline Gathering, Part 04

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Dan

Our final installment of the Bayline Gathering kicks off with one of the Bay Area’s infamous Bluebirds that are not 510s. Remember the Appliance-shod 710 from Part 03?  This tsurikawa strappin’ Datsun 610 is his partner in crime. Despite the mismatched Longchamps and MKIs it exudes shakotan cool.

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EVENTS: The Bayline Gathering, Part 03

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Dan

We begin Part 03 of our Bayline Gathering coverage with a pair of matching ’85 A60 Celica ’verts. San Francisco’s hills form one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in America and navigating them with an open top must make for a … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: The Bayline Gathering, Part 02

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Dan

In Part 01 of our Bayline Gathering coverage we gazed upon the show’s centerpieces, a collection of rare vintage Nissan Skylines that had journeyed across the Pacific to be revered by a new generation of enthusiasts. But with nearly 200 cars … Continue reading →

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Friday Video: Nostalgic Nissan art by Osamu Samurai

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Matt

Now that we’ve found Mary perhaps it’s appropriate that we share a video full of tricked out kenmeri artwork. Well not a video per se, but these frames of customized Skyline and Fairlady Z renderings by Osamu Samurai are nevertheless killer. They’re … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: The Bayline Gathering, Part 01

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Ben

Ever since Motoring J Style faded in 2008 there’s been a void in the NorCal nostalgic scene. The Bay Area is rife with vintage Nihon steel, and it needs a bona fide show to bring the cars out from their garages.

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QotW: What’s the best model name?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Ben

The Japanese are known for colorful uses of the English language when it comes to christening their cars. There’s seductive women’s names like Silvia and Gloria, word salads like the Isuzu Wizard Alive and Honda Life Dunk, and perfectly chosen appellations like … Continue reading →

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JNC Toyota RWD & Z Heritage shirts available in the shop

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ben

JNC‘s 2012 Z Generations and Toyota RWD shirts are now available online. Actually, they have been for a while and eagle-eyed JNCer’s have been getting them, but we neglected to make an official announcement. Z Generations debuted at the Z-Car West Coast … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2012 Fuji Jamboree, Part 01

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Ben

If the sight of a Skyline and Savanna in nostalgic warpaint doesn’t stir your soul, we’ll go ahead and notify your next of kin. Add to that a sprinkling of Starlet, Sunny, and a snazzy Japanese-colors retro racing helmet perched just so, … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Motorsport Auto’s 2012 Z-car West Coast Nationals

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Yee

This year Motorsport Auto brought back the Z-car West Coast Nationals with a full scale show at their headquarters. The theme was “Back to the Streets,” the street being a closed-off stretch of Collins Avenue in Orange, California, just like in days … Continue reading →

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