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BOOKS: The Stainless Steel Carrot, An Auto Racing Odyssey — Revisited

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Ben

John Morton has lived a life most of us can only dream of. The legendary driver has had a storied career piloting everything from Shelby Cobras to Porsche Le Mans Prototypes. Of course, the reason Nissan nuts line up for … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2012 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 08: Two-Door Sedans

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dan

Some of you may be wondering what the deal with the two-door sedan is. Isn’t that just a coupe, and didn’t we already see the classic coupes at JCCS? The answer to that is, confusingly, no.

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Friday Video: IndyCar’s Alex Lloyd drives the BRE Datsun 510

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Ben

We all know why the BRE Datsun 510 rules, but what’s it like to actually drive? In this fantastic video by Road & Track, professional IndyCar racer Alex Lloyd gives viewers a seat-of-the-pants rundown on what makes the car so magical. This … Continue reading →

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JCCS Preview: The Stainless Steel Carrot: An Auto Racing Odyssey — Revisited

Posted on September 9, 2012 by John

Fans of famed Datsun driver John Morton will have the chance to meet him this weekend at JCCS. While you’re there, you might want to pick up a copy of The Stainless Steel Carrot: An Auto Racing Odyssey — Revisited … Continue reading →

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How to build custom Hot Wheels BRE Datsuns, Part 02

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ricky

In Part 01, Mark “ScaleMaster” Jones showed us how to prep standard Hot Wheels cars for customization. In this installment he transforms diecast Datsun 510 and 240Z into highly detailed custom BRE racers. — Ricky  In Part 01 we disassembled stripped, cleaned, … Continue reading →

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How to build custom Hot Wheels BRE Datsuns, Part 01

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Ricky

As part of a new series on JNC, guest writer Mark “ScaleMaster” Jones will show you how to make your own custom Hot Wheels. Enjoy his step-by-step guide to creating a set of diecast BRE Datsuns. — Ricky When the Hot Wheels … Continue reading →

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John Morton tribute at the Riverside International Auto Museum

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Dan

The Riverside International Auto Museum recently threw a gala to honor the contributions of famed Datsun driver John Morton to the racing world. If you’re not familiar with the saga of the BRE team that Morton raced for, first go watch the Friday Video Against All … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2012 Nisei Showoff, Part 01

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dan

Held in the historic Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, Nisei Week is an annual festival for Japanese Americans dating back to 1934. The Nisei Showoff custom car show, launched during the height of the import tuning craze, is now … Continue reading →

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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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Friday Video: Against All Odds, the story of the BRE Datsun 510s

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Ben

Today’s video is required viewing for any Datsun enthusiast. If you don’t yet know why every vintage Japanese car show in the US is packed with 510s sporting twin stripes down their fenders, this movie will answer all questions. Against All … Continue reading →

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