Tag Archives: ssr

Lung, Anyone? Star Shark Ashtray

Posted on February 13, 2012 by John

Valentine’s day usually results in a bunch of useless containers shaped like hearts. But here’s a much, much cooler container shaped like a Star Shark! It’s a vintage ashtray, still stamped with the original manufacturer, Colin, on the back. The … Continue reading →

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Aoshima’s “The Wheel” 1/6-Scale Vintage Barrel Model Kit

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dan

Welcome to 2012! As we await our Mayan apocalypse let’s enjoy what time we have by enjoying some holiday goodies received at the JNC office. Reason #3,811 of why Japan is great is because you can not only buy a … Continue reading →

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Green Bosozoku Celica is simply sublime

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Ben

Celica fans usually prefer zenki models with the smiley-er smileys and hood flutes, but this is one post-facelift daruma that makes us green with envy. Let’s see if we can name all the zokusha traits this fine specimen exhibits. garish color … Continue reading →

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Flared Toyota Corona T100 is nobody’s pet

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Ben

The Toyopet name lasted a lot longer in Japan than the US. That’s the badge on the back of this purple people eater, but it ain’t no pet. Looks more like a wild animal.

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Wagon Want: KP37V Toyota Publica Van

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Ben

Show of hands, who would rock this? “This” being a Toyota Publica Van that is the exact reason why we love old Japanese cars. Look, it’s barely larger than an OG Mini but has funky-sleek lines, looks totally bitchin’ on SSR MkIIs no … 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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Surf’s Up when your Surf Wagon has a Surf Line.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ben

Reason number one to have a C210 Skyline Japan as your surf wagon: It’s already got a surf line. Reason number two: It looks killer lowered on Star Sharks. Did we mention we love wagons?

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X70 Toyota Mark II Sharknose

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ben

Proof you can make a subtle zokusha that still looks gangster.

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EVENTS: 2011 Toyotafest Part 06

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Dan

There was so much to see at this year’s Toyotafest it’s taken us six installments to get through everything. Alas, our coverage is coming to an end, but before we leave the Queen Mary here are some parting shots. The … 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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