Monthly Archives: March 2017
NEWS: Nissan to bring back Stanza Wagon
To the surprise of many the automotive media, a leaked Nissan press release has revealed that the automaker is reviving the Stanza Wagon nameplate as a retro car aimed at millennials. The concept image accompanying the release shows a wagon-like car … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Nissan President Sovereign VIP going up for auction
In recent years we’ve seen 2000GTs, Skyline GT-Rs, Z432s, Cosmo Sports, FJ40s and Centurys cross the auction block at some of the most high-profile auctions in the US. This weekend, a new contender will try to make a play for becoming the … Continue reading
MINICARS: Lego JNCs that need to be made into sets
Did you know that Lego has an Ideas website where you can submit models for a vote, and if you receive enough, the company will consider making the set? It takes 10,000 votes to get a model reviewed, and combing through … Continue reading
Koenigsegg founder built his own supercar as a tribute to his Miata
There are few cars so transcendent that they permeate the souls of people at every station in life. I think we can all agree that the Mazda Miata is one of them. We love the Miata, so do many of our … Continue reading
VIDEO: Retro Review of the harmonious CA Accord Coupe
As we’ve been proselytizing here on Japanese Nostalgic Car, the CA generation Accord is seriously underrated. When it was released reviewers absolutely loved it. Case in point: this Motorweek review from 1989.
Mazda restoring its first production passenger car, the R360 Coupé
Back in early 2015, Mazda embarked on a restoration project of a 1967 Cosmo Sport. As we reported, it began with the company desiring to instill the Mazda spirit in the carmaker’s next generation of employees through close study of heritage, … Continue reading
QotW: What repair/mod/upgrade do you do on all your JNCs?
Some of us have been in the JNC game for years, decades even — *cough, cough. Ben. cough, Cressida obsession, cough* — and some are just now coming around on these thin-pillar’d, money draining, yet charming rides. Whether you are … Continue reading
Consider the Following: G910 Nissan Maxima
With the prices of the most popular models entering unattainable status for a lot of younger JNCers, we felt it necessary to highlight some painfully overlooked — often for no good reason at all — yet still affordable (for now) nostalgics. Welcome to another Consider … Continue reading
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Tagged 810, bosozoku, datsun, G910, maxima, nissan, shakotan
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Why don’t we hop in the Hako and go skiing?
Turn that surf line into a ski line. Hakosuka!
MINICARS: Amazing miniature kaido racer models at the Tokyo Auto Salon
One of the coolest and most popular displays at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon wasn’t from an automaker, tuning house, or aftermarket parts company. In fact, it didn’t feature real cars at all. Instead, it was a lineup of miniature kaido … Continue reading
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Tagged bosozoku, kaido racers, minicars, model kits, tokyo auto salon, tomica
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NEWS: Mazda reviving rotary engine, but it may not be what you’re expecting
For decades the abbreviation “RE” in Mazda parlance stood for “Rotary Engine.” However, if the Mazda patents for a new rotary that appeared last week have anything to say about it, “RE” might take on a whole new meaning.
CLASSIC CM: Nissan’s “Major Motion” commercials overflowed with 80s imagery
For your viewing pleasure, we at Japanese Nostalgic Car have uncovered quite possibly the most 1980s ad campaign ever implemented by an automaker. We give you, the Nissan “Major Motion” commercials from 1984. These aired in certain markets around the United … Continue reading
VIDEO: Toyota recreates Tamiya RC Hilux ad
Back in 1981 Japanese radio control vehicle company Tamiya released its RA1028 Toyota Hilux kit. With low gear and 4WD, they were able to string 14 of them together and pull a real Toyota Hilux pickup. To promote the newest Toyota Hilux in … Continue reading
QotW: What JNC do you recommend for a car enthusiast?
We have danced around these types of questions before, but always with a stipulation that a JNC recommended to others needs to be dependable and safe. This week, the gloves are off! This time, we’re suggesting a JNC to someone who’s … Continue reading
EVENTS: 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon, Part 03 — The Classics
The Tokyo Auto Salon has a reputation for churning out some truly bizarre automotive works, but these day some seriously classy classics can be found amidst the VIP vans and drift missiles. You’ve seen the examples modified for speed and show; here … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000gt, advan, Advan HF Type D, ae86, b120, BLSID-3, bosozoku, c10, c130, corolla, cube, datsun, dr30, Endless, Fabulous, fairlady z, Fairlady Z432, Fairlady Z432R, gt-r, Hakosuka, laurel, liberty walk, longchamp xr-4, National, nissan, Panasonic, prince, publica, r35, rocky auto, s30 z, sanitora, skyline, sprinter trueno, star road, sunny truck, SuperGT, toyota, Triumph, work equip 01, Work Equip 40, work wheels, yokohama
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MINICARS: Hot Wheels X JNC Nissan Fairlady Z Super Treasure Hunt
Every so often, a Hot Wheels comes along that melts the Internet. Collectors’ heads explode like they’ve just looked into the Ark of the Covenant. The next Nissan Fairlady Z is just such a car. Look, we’re not bragging just because … Continue reading
EVENTS: 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon, Part 02 — Restomods
Since its inception in 1983, the Tokyo Auto Salon has been Japan’s showcase premier exhibition of automotive trends. Back then, it went by the very literal name of Tokyo Exciting Car Show, but the idea was the same — showcasing what Japanese tuners … Continue reading
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Tagged ae86, c10, c110, c210, corolla, corolla levin, Crown Majesta, dr30, ebbro, fairlady z, fc3s, g-works, GS F, Hakosuka, kenmeri, kp61, lexus, mark II, mazda, mitsubishi, Obayashi Factory, r30, r31, R31 House, r32, r33, r34, r35, radio control, RC F, re amemiya, Rocket Bunny, rx-7, S180, s30 z, skyline, soarer, sprinter trueno, ssr, starion, starlet, Super GT, tokyo auto salon, tom's, Top Secret, toyota, wagons, work wheels, x70, z10
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QotW: Take the JNC Challenge, Part 04 (UPDATED)
Update: Hi folks, sorry for not updating Monday’s QotW earlier, I was on assignment at Mt. Fuji for an interesting project that I cannot disclose yet. In the rush to get out the snow-capped icon, we left the actual QotW … Continue reading
MOTORSPORT: Inaugural Mazda Miata Heritage Cup inducts MX-5 into vintage racing world
Vintage racing offers a glimpse into the past — a fantasy world in which all the most interesting and beloved cars don competition equipment and make music on race tracks. It’s like Downton Abbey for car enthusiasts. Needless to say, we at JNC … Continue reading
