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EVENTS: The Bayline Gathering, Part 02

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Dan

In Part 01 of our Bayline Gathering coverage we gazed upon the show’s centerpieces, a collection of rare vintage Nissan Skylines that had journeyed across the Pacific to be revered by a new generation of enthusiasts. But with nearly 200 cars … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show Part 06, The Mod Squad

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Dan

We know there’s a contingent of JNCers out there whose brains scream “moar powahhh!” every time they see a bone stock nostalgic. For them, old cars aren’t about chrome and soul. They’re about bodies with the weight of a cobweb … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Toyotafest 2011 Part 02

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Ben

Welcome to Part 02 of our Toyotafest 2011 coverage. As Michio Kaku would say, let’s jump right in and take a look at some of more extreme cars that were at the show. This TE51 Corolla has exchanged hands a … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 08: Sights & Sounds

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dan

We’ve shown you a lot of cars from the 2011 New Year Meeting, but the event is much more than that. It’s a celebration of kyuusha kulture, and as you might expect, there’s all sorts of car-related goodies dotting the … 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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Tokyo Auto Salon 2011: Nissan Roundup

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Ben

Many people want the beauty of a nostalgic car but still need a family hauler that won’t sacrifice modern amenities like working aircon, cruise control and fuel injection. A hakosuka-faced Nissan Stagea is here to answer your prayers.

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Rays Gram Lights 57V

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Ben

This time last year Rays Wheels unveiled the Volk TE37V, a version of their iconic tuner wheel sized especially for RWD nostalgics. They couldn’t keep ‘em on the pallets, so in 2011 Rays is following up with the new Gram … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Japanese Classic Car Show 2010, Part 02

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Ben

This year’s JCCS was so big, so popular, so insane, attendees had to wait at least one hour just to get through the gates. Some gave up and went home (their loss). Word has it that the line stretched all … Continue reading →

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Volk TE37V on Impulse AE86 Corolla Levin

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Ben

The Volk TE37V is an exciting development because it shows that companies like Rays Wheels are keen on making new products  for the nostalgic scene. However, the JNC staff is still torn between whether these are proper wheels for old … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2010 New Year Meeting, Part 3

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Ben

Okay, okay. We can’t keep the rabid Nissan nutters at bay any more. Luckily, as with most nostalgic car shows in Japan, the New Year Meeting has heavy emphasis on Skylines with a hearty helping of Fairladies and Sunnies on … Continue reading →

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