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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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Ye Olde Zokusha from the United Kingdom

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Matt

Well it was only a matter of time. The cultural reach of the zokusha has extended to jolly old England. We saw a banzai flagged Lada last year, but never in our wildest dreams did we expect a turaichi shakotan … Continue reading →

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Kidney, Anyone? 1983 Nissan Skyline 2000 Turbo RS-X 50th Anniversary Edition

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ben

Get your ¥400 toll charge ready because it’s time to get on the Shuto. This week’s temptation in black market organ trading is a 1983 Nissan Skyline RS-X Turbo. But wait, there’s more. This two-tone beauty a isn’t just a regular … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Mooneyes Mania Cruise

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Ben

Every couple of months our friends at Mooneyes holds an informal gathering near their HQ in Yokohama called the Mania Cruise. The great part about these shows is that you get to see oddball machines that tend to get crowded … Continue reading →

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Events: Nos2Days 2011, Part 02

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Ben

Nos2Days is a two-day event held by Geibunsha, publishers of the awesome Nostalgic Hero magazine. Cars on display can come from any number of places — individual owners, restoration shops, aftermarket tuners, specialty car dealers, and Nostalgic Hero covers, spanning … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 05: Sport Coupes

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Dan

Sedans and kei cars might be nice, but we know most of you old schoolers came to see the sports coupes. These compact and lightweight machines are what makes Japanese cars so much fun. Let’s start with what most Americans … Continue reading →

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