Category Archives: museums

One last tour of Toyota’s Amlux showroom as it closes for good

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Ben Hsu

Today marks the end of a Tokyo institution. Toyota‘s Amlux showroom is closing after 23 years of operation. Most residents of Japan’s constantly morphing metropolis probably didn’t even notice, but for die-hard Toyotaku it’s the end of an era.

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MUSEUMS: Tour the Honda Collection Hall on Google Street View

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Dan Hsu

Don’t want to fly to Japan? The Honda Collection Hall is now fully tour-able on Google Street View. The museum, located on the grounds of Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Tochigi Prefecture, houses three stories packed with Honda heritage. It’s … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Nissan 360, Part 01 – Racing Heritage

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Ben Hsu

For the Nissan faithful, the name Zama needs no introduction. The sleepy little town outside of Yokohama is home to Japan’s largest and most wondrous collection of classic and race cars, wholly owned by the Nissan Motor Company. For decades … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsports, museums, News, nissan | Tagged 510, bluebird, bre, datsun, datsun 210, GT-R GT3, japan grand prix, john morton, Kazuyoshi Hoshino, le mans, Leaf NISMO RC, mobilgas trial, motorsports, nissan, Nissan 360, nissan heritage collection, prince, r35, r380, R390 GT1, s54, skyline, Yoshikazu Sunako, Zama, ZEOD RC | 14 Comments

GRAND TOURING: Journey to Subaru of America’s History Collection, Part 01

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Ben Hsu

You’d never guess as you drove by, but in a nondescript warehouse just across the Delaware river from Philadelphia lies the most eclectic stash of boxer motored, all-wheel-drive vehicles in the US. Earlier this year, we at JNC had the rare opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Grand Touring, museums, subaru | Tagged 22B, brat, ff-1, impreza, Justy, legacy, leone, subaru, subaru 360, Subaru Attic, Subaru Collection, X-100, XV Crosstrek | 21 Comments

Toyota Land Cruiser Museum opens at Miller Motorsports Park

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Ben Hsu

This week the Toyota Land Cruiser received its own dedicated museum in Tooele, Utah. The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum currently holds 40 of the stalwart Japanese SUVs, ranging from the monstrous Mega Cruiser built for the JSDF to a 1959 FJ25, one of … Continue reading →

Posted in museums, toyota | Tagged fj40, fj55, fj60, fj65, land cruiser, land cruiser heritage museum, Miller Motorsports Park, toyota | 11 Comments

Quick Pic: Collection of Mitsubishi Badges

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Dan Hsu

This collection of nostalgic Mitsubishi badges is on display at their corporate museum in Okazaki, Japan.

Posted in mitsubishi, museums, quick pic | Tagged badges, colt, fto, mitsubishi, museum, quick pic | 3 Comments

SoCal Roadsters Toy Drive @ Datsun Heritage Museum

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Ben Hsu

The SoCal Roasters Owners Club held their annual charity toy drive at the Datsun Heritage Museum last weekend. We’re always looking for an excuse to head down to the DHM, so Dan and I hopped into the Toyota and away … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, museums | Tagged bre, datsun, datsun heritage museum, don devendorf, fairlady, jamie howe, john knepp, john morton, nissan, peter brock, roadster, sports 1600, sports 2000 | 3 Comments

Mr. K's 100th Birthday Party at the Datsun Heritage Museum

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Ben Hsu

As we mentioned last week, the Datsun Heritage Museum observed Mr. K’s 100th birthday on September 19. A Datsun-only car show was held in Katayama-san’s honor, and here are the photos. Lest we be found guilty of portraying Zs and … Continue reading →

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Datsun 280ZX Go-Kart

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Ben Hsu

We like to check out what’s going on at the Datsun Heritage Museum every couple of months or so, as they’re always changing the cars around and adding more cool exhibits. On our most recent trip there we spotted this … Continue reading →

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Datsun Heritage Museum to Open in CA

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Ben Hsu

This is the news we’ve been waiting for and we couldn’t be happier to report it. The Datsun Heritage Museum will officially hold its grand opening on September 12-14 in Murrieta, CA! Excuse us as we jump for joy, do … Continue reading →

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