Monthly Archives: March 2019

MARKETWATCH: 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo sells for $173,000

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Patrick Strong

Told ya so. For more photos and description of the car, see the auction listing.

Posted in marketwatch | Tagged Amelia Island, jza80, supra, toyota | 11 Comments

RIP Junichi Tanaka, founder of Jun Auto Mechanic, 1943-2019

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Ben Hsu

One of the powerhouses of Japan’s tuning world has passed. It was announced yesterday that Junichi Tanaka, founder of Jun Auto Mechanic, died the morning of March 5, 2019 due to complications from cancer. He was 76 years old. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends | Tagged 300zx, A80, BB4, Blitz, Bonneville Salt Flats, civic, EK9, fairlady z, fd3s, GC8, honda, impreza, integra, jtcc, jun auto mechanic, Junichi Tanaka, lancer evolution, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, prelude, r32, r33, r34, r35, RSX, rx-7, s13, s14, silvia, skyline, subaru, supra, toyota, WRX STI, z32 | 15 Comments

MOTORSPORT: Kaori Okamoto — actor, businesswoman, race car driver

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Ben Hsu

To say that Kaori Okamoto was multi-talented would be an understatement. Known today primarily as an actor, Okamoto in her long career has also been an author, entrepreneur, and yes, a race car driver. Okamoto wasn’t just your typical celebrity … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Final New Year Meeting, Part 03 — Swap Meet

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Ben Hsu

With the final New Year Meeting having come and gone, one of the things we’ll miss most is the swap meet that takes place during the show. For many, it was where you could find rare parts, collectible items, or … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 117, bluebird, brat, datsun, Hakosuka, isuzu, laurel, new year meeting, nissan, passol, skyline, subaru, swap meet, tamiya, yamaha | 3 Comments

Happy TE37 Day from JNC

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Since we are mourning the loss of the New Year Meeting this year, here’s a sexy Corolla Coupe from happier days, capping off a long row of TE27s. A standout from its predecessors here in both chassis and color, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged corolla, e30, te37, toyota | 3 Comments

NEWS: Here are all the parts you can get from the Mazda Roadster Restore program

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Ever since Mazda announced it would begin making reproduction parts for the first-generation Eunos Roadster, owners, enthusiasts and restorers of the beloved Miata have been excited about the list of parts that they might have access to. Well, Mazda Japan … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged eunos roadster, mazda, Miata NA, mx-5, Roadster Restore Program | 18 Comments

NEWS: Toyota to revive Supra Turbo A designation, add horsepower?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Toyota will reportedly revive one of its most beloved Supra trims levels, according to Japan’s automotive tabloids. Car Top magazine in its April issue reports that in 2021, fans of the Toyota sports car can expect a higher-output version called … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged a70, A90, supra, toyota | 7 Comments

NEWS: Honda celebrates 50 years of CB750 with tribute bike

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Ben Hsu

In 1969, the Honda CB750 revolutionized the motorcycle game. With an overhead cam, inline-four engine and front disc brake, it offered to the masses what was then only available on specialty racing two-wheelers. It was widely considered the world’s first … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged bikes, CB1000R, cb750, honda | 2 Comments

QotW: What’s JNC life like with a baby?

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Ben Hsu

The JNC family is expanding, with a couple of us on the team expecting babies soon. In the next few months, both Brandon Kelley and I will soon each have little future car fans to take care of. To be … Continue reading →

Posted in Question of the Week | Tagged QotW | 15 Comments

Happy Z32 Day from JNC

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Since we had so many other 30th anniversary celebrations at the Chicago Auto Show this year, courtesy of Mazda and Honda, why not pretend Nissan did the same? The world saw the Miata and NSX there for the first time … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged 300zx, nissan, z32 | 1 Comment

EVENTS: Final New Year Meeting, Part 02 — The End of an Era

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Ben Hsu

After 42 years, the New Year Meeting, once the biggest classic car show in Japan, is no more. The Odaiba venue where the event is held will soon be bulldozed, making way for the future. We’ve covered New Year Meetings … Continue reading →

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Happy Z31 Day from JNC