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Early Japanese classics among top emerging collectibles says Hagerty

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Ben

With all the automotive madness whipped up by the Arizona auctions week, let’s take a look at how it affects the nostalgic car scene. First, collector car insurance company Hagerty issued a press release identifying three “segments represent[ing] a group … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show Part 03, Street Style

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Dan

Welcome to Part 03 of our 2011 JCCS coverage, where we look at tastefully modified cars that are more about clean lines and nostalgic style rather than going fast (although some clearly can). Let’s jump right in with a shot … 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: Toyotafest 2011 Part 04

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Dan

Our coverage of Toyotafest 2011 continues! This A40 Celica hails from the glory days of the Camel GT series. It always amazes us just how much Japanese and American tuning styles differed back then. Goodyear Eagles? Gottis? Had this Celica … Continue reading →

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RT50 Toyota Corona Found in Infiniti M Hybrid Ad

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Ben

Oversight or subtle jab? In a new Nissan TV spot, the Infiniti M Hybrid speeds through “the last 100 years of hybrid technology.” When it gets to 1978, there’s an RT50 Toyota Corona sitting pretty in a supposed hybrid car … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Nisei Showoff 2010

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Ben

The Nisei Showoff was back for another year because the spot where the show has been held was not redeveloped as originally scheduled. Hooray for the GFC? Anyway, old school flavor was out in full effect and seems to be … Continue reading →

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Kidney Anyone? Another Toyota Corona RT52 Hardtop

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Ben

It’s raining Coronas! Hot on the heels of last week’s 2200-mile ’68 RT52 Hardtop Coupe comes this 1969 example with 57,000 miles. That might be 25 times the miles, but the condition actually seems to be, like the color, a … Continue reading →

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Bagged 'Rona: Air Suspension RT40 Toyota Corona

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Ben

The RT40 Corona is not often customized in the States, but check out this bagged barikan from Japan! Deletion of fender mirrors and a JDM window visor may look like subtle mods, but this sled actually had some pretty extensive … Continue reading →

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Kidney, Anyone? 2274-Mile 1968 Toyota Corona RT52 Hardtop

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Ben

Remember that 8700-mile ’66 Toyota Corona that sold for $16000 in 2007, and then again for $32000 in 2009 with the addition of just one more mile? Well if there’s ever another that could top it, it’s this 1968 RT52 … Continue reading →

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Did Barack Obama's Family Own a Toyota Corona?

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Ben

Since we’re coming off the Fourth of July weekend, let’s talk about another presidential nostalgic. There’s a new Indonesian movie coming out about our current Prez called Little Obama, and it clearly shows young Barack riding to his new home … Continue reading →

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