Monthly Archives: January 2008
FlexAuto: The Mother Lode
A couple of days ago we posted a link to classic JDM dealer Harfees’s. But today, we seem to have hit the jackpot with FlexAuto, which has many, many more interesting used cars in stock. Check out their stock, you … Continue reading
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I'm In Ur Kar, De4min Itz Proporshuns
If there’s one thing the Japanese love, it’s superdeformation. Do not be alarmed. That simply means the superdeformee’s features are exaggerated to give it a cartoonish, caricatured look. Everything from animals to anime characters get the treatment, and even inanimate … Continue reading
Posted in minicar, minicars, toyota
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Tomytec: little classics
The fact that Tomy make little toy cars should come as no great surprise to any GrandJDM reader. But did you know that it also has a special line of classic toy cars? Well…you do now! It’s called TOMYTEC. They … Continue reading
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Little GTO, You're Really Lookin' Fine
Just as we finish whining our arses off about how tough it is to decide between freezing said arses at the Detroit Auto Show or Tokyo Auto Salon – and attending neither because we’re busy with the magazine – Damon … Continue reading
Posted in events, mitsubishi
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Harfees!
If you want to buy a race-rep Hakosuka, a GT-R replica Kenmeri or a super-tough 240Z with ZG nose and flares, then you got to Rocky Auto or Red Megaphone. But what if you wanted something low and slow, like a slammed … Continue reading
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Swap Meet Photos
Ah, California. Another meet in the dead of winter, this time at Hillco Fastners‘ warehouse in Gardena. Sadly, we weren’t able to make it out there, but thankfully, dear reader mazedatsun was! Check out his photo gallery here. There was … Continue reading
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Car Show Conundrum
It’s January, and that means while Americans party hearty at Detroit Auto Show amongst Lexus roadsters, alien-shaped Mazda race cars, and the occasional pile of actual steaming bullshit, Japan is humming along to the sounds of the Tokyo Auto Salon. … Continue reading
Come On Baby Light My Fire Arrow
Hot on the heels of the Tercel Wagon, Jalopnik is showing more old school J-tin love, this time with the captive import Plymouth Fire Arrow, aka Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste. All of the cars in their “Down on the Street” series … Continue reading
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Won't You Adopt a Honda Too?
If you don’t know by now that comedian and late night talk show host Jay Leno is a car collector extraordinaire, then we hope the alien probing wasn’t too painful and welcome you back to planet Earth. The great thing … Continue reading
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JNC Magazine Sneak Peek
It’s official, Japanese Nostalgic Car magazine subscriptions are now open! You may have noticed some strange activity on the website over the weekend as we prepared for the launch, and here it is, with a pic of the cover to … Continue reading
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Tokyo Autosalon ‘08: GrandJDM reports…
Saturday: it was a very, very cold and drizzly day today (so no carpark pics, sorry) but it was a great day at TAS08. Maybe the lousy weather kept the crowds away, but it was considerably less crowded than last … Continue reading
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Nostalgic Luxury
For those of us who grew up in the 80’s, it’s hard to imagine a time when Acura did not exist. According to some, planning for Honda’s luxury brand started as early as 1976 (imagine an Acura based off of … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Mr. Shelby
Today (January 11) is racing legend Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday. Although mostly known for his hopped up Mustangs, AC Cobras and cowboy hat, his racing contract with Ford ended in 1967. For the 1968 season, he helped prepare three Toyota … Continue reading
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Subscription Now Open
Hi all, just a quick note to say that subscriptions for our American and Canadian readers are now available. International subscriptions will be available soon. From our humble beginning almost exactly one year ago, to our exciting venture into print, … Continue reading
Posted in jnc
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Nissan and Chrysler Sittin' in a Tree
Like, holy frick! You turn your back for one second and Nissan and Chrysler are in talks to join forces. Reuters is reporting that Chrysler, perhaps rebounding from its recent divorce with Mercedes-Benz, is seeking solace, comfort, and a fuel-efficient … Continue reading
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Jalopnik Hearts Tercel Wagon
There’s a virtual lovefest going on today over an unlikely object of affection, the 1985 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon (aka Sprinter Carib in Japan). This is probably why Jalopnik is the best automotive site out there today (um, other than … Continue reading
Posted in toyota, wagons
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Normal Transmission Will Re-Commence in a Few Days
Apologies in advance for a bit of a quiet period on GrandJDM over the next couple of days, be we’ll be incommunicado for a short while because we’ll be travelling to JDM-Land for the Tokyo Autosalon. Of course we’ll take … Continue reading
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Happy Bosses Drive Super 6s!
We know by our hits that the vast majority of you are reading this when you should be working hard. Fine by us! In fact, if your boss is kind of a hardass, then perhaps a Prince Gloria Super 6 … Continue reading
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Boso Bikes: Violent Running Tribe!
Lately we’ve been featuring a lot of lowdown/garuchan cars, and why not? They’re cool and old school. But there is another side of the whole bosozoku scene, and that’s the bikes.
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Cafe MOCA
UPDATE: Although Mazda USA and Mazdaspeed are supportive of MOCA and in fact emailed its own members about it, they are not affiliated with MOCA. Except in a love for all things Mazda, that is. Sorry for the confusion! Heads … Continue reading
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