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Happy 510 Day 2009!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Ben

This Sunday we celebrate the one without which we would not exist, the one who brought us into the world…

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A Visit to S&A Auto Create

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Ben

We’re still not finished with coverage from Japan. During our visit we had the privilege of visiting Kanagawa Prefecture’s S&A Auto Create. The owner has been doing modern engine swaps in older cars and fabricating the parts needed for almost … Continue reading →

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Big Gallery of Airborne Nostalgics

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Ben

One of our favorite recent threads has been “J-tin Raced in Anger” by JNCer Drew_TSi_Si_STi. From there we collected a subset of nostalgics that have briefly managed to divorce themselves from planet earth. Hang on tight, brace yourself for a … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Factory's Hot Rod Datsuns

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Matt

Hotrod JNC’s are fascinating if for no other reason, they reflect the American hotrod’s influence in Japan. The JNC sub-culture took root some years ago thanks to the likes of Mooneyes and Crown Classics, but what shop has taken up … Continue reading →

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Datsun 510 Does Mexico Too

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Ben

This year, team Lucha Libre Racing‘s Datsun 1600 roadster wasn’t the only nostalgic running in Mexico’s vintage road race, La Carrera Panamericana. Check out Francisco Ortiz Rivera‘s BRE-replica Datsun 510! Our Spanish is a little rusty (ie, nonexistent), but it … Continue reading →

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