Tag Archives: datsun

Announcing the 2013 Nissan Jam

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Ben

There’s an exciting new car show coming to SoCal this summer. The Nissan Jam is the brain child of the folks who are responsible for the world famous Japanese Classic Car Show, and we at JNC are proud to be on board … Continue reading →

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Happy 510 Day from JNC!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Dan

Apparently May 4, Star Wars Day, is a commonly known thing now. But we know the real party happens today. Happy 5/10 Day, everyone! How are you going to celebrate?

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VIDEO: One man’s RB-powered 240Z vs Nissan’s crowdsourced 370Z

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Dan

What’s faster, a home-brew Datsun 240Z or a professionally built Nissan 370Z? Last year, Nissan Performance (ie, NISMO USA) reached out to the tuner community and asked them to modify a Z34 by voting for their favorite mods on Facebook. … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Formula D Round One / AE86 Nights, Part 02

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ben

In Part 01 of our coverage from last weekend’s SoCal car scene we watched the opening round of the 2013 Formula D season. After the smoke settled in Long Beach everyone booked it across the southland to El Monte for some grassroots … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Formula D Round One / AE86 Nights, Part 01

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jason

Toyotaku in southern California had plenty to keep them occupied this past weekend, with not one but two events showcasing the venerable AE86 and its successor, the Scion FR-S. 

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QotW: What’s the worst thing about loving JNCs?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ben

Aside from the occasional hater, most of you are here because you love Japanese nostalgic cars. But as we all know, what you love most can also hurt you the most. What’s the worst thing about loving JNCs? Being passionate … Continue reading →

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Happy First Day of Spring from JNC!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dan

It’s the official first day of spring and time for sakura to bloom. Happy Spring Equinox from JNC!

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VIDEO: Man trades Kenmeri for Bluebird in Insurance Ad

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Dan

Is your beautiful car life supported? The auto insurance sales department at American Home Direct would like for you to buy some of their premiums after watching this melodramatic tale. A man must trade in his red kenmeri for a … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 18,000-mile 1978 Datsun 510

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Ben

Raise your hands, who wants a showroom condition Datsun 510? Well, no, it’s not that 510, but the A10 Stanza was a fine machine in its own right. After all, it did win Australia’s Southern Cross Rally three times in a … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Transformers Masterpiece Datsun 280ZX — Bluestreak and Prowl return

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ben

Many JNC readers (and staffers) are of a certain age, one where their childhood memories are filled with golden afternoons glued to television screens to watch the epic war between Autobot and Decepticon unfold. I am of that age, and … Continue reading →

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