Author Archives: Ben Hsu
Wednesday Wall(s): More Classic Hondas
A gallery of historic Hondas for your desk-topping pleasure. [HondaFan]
Morimoto Celica
We see a lot of cars, but the Morimoto Celica still gives us funny feelings every time we look at it.
Posted in toyota
Tagged celica, morimoto, ra25, ra28, ra29, rs watanabe, toyota, watanabe
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These Boots Are Made for Motoring: Nancy Sinatra's Datsun 1600 Roadster
Did you know Nancy Sinatra drove a Datsun? A 1966 1600 Sports roadster, to be exact. It was a gift from her guitarist Lee Hazlewood when their song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” hit #1 on the pop charts … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan
Tagged 1600 sports, datsun, fairlady, nancy sinatra, nissan, roadster, spl311, you only live twice
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Friday Video: Guerilla Group 8 Mitsubishi Sigma Clown Car
As we’ve mentioned before, Guerilla Group 8 was Mitsubishi‘s attempt at throwing vehicle sponsorship behind an action cop show to spice up their image (a la Nissan and Seibu Keistasu, Abunai Deka, and many others). Since Mitsubishi was footing the … Continue reading
Posted in mitsubishi, toyota, Video Games
Tagged ae71, amg, corolla, debonair, e70, galant, guerilla group 8, gull-wing, japanese cop show, mitsubishi, montero, pajero, raider, shogun, sigma, starion, te71, toyota
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Skylines at the Gates
Outside of Japan, any one of these nostalgic Nissans would make heads explode. There, it’s par for the course. Just a little inspiration for Skorj.
EVENTS: 2010 Mooneyes Street Car Nationals, Part II
Welcome to Part Two of our coverage of the Mooneyes Street Car Nationals. As we mentioned in Part One, this show often blends American and Japanese customization styles, as evidenced by this army-themed van. If you think a US military motif, … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan
Tagged b110, bertone, caravan, cedric 430, crown, daihatsu, datsun, datsun 1200, debonair, gemini, hiace, hijet, i-mark, isuzu, luce, mazda, mitsubishi, ms52, ms53, nissan, nissan cedric, pickup, rs46, rx-3, savanna, sunny, toyopet, toyota, wagon
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Friday Video: Abunai Deka's F31 Nissan Leopard vs. Boat
Put on your shades and slick back your hair because it’s the 80s, and the dangerous cops of Abunai Deka simply will not tolerate your lousy escape attempt to escape by boat. Perhaps Infiniti would have sold more M30s if … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan, Video Games
Tagged abunai deka, f31, infiniti, japanese cop show, leopard, m30, miami vice, nissan
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EVENTS: 2010 Mooneyes Street Car Nationals, Part I
You can tell by its name that the Mooneyes Street Car Nationals is an event heavily influenced by American hot rod culture. You won’t find much, if any, of the typical stuff we crave from JDM shows. Sorry, no negative … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, honda, mazda, nissan, toyota
Tagged 510, 610, 810, a10, bluebird, century, chaser, city, cressida, crown, crown eight, datsun, familia, figaro, kujira, mark II, mazda, mooneyes, ms60, ms65, nissan, odaiba, prius, r100, rotary, rx-3, s40, s60, savanna, stanza, street car nationals, violet
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"Datsun/Nissan: The American Story" Exhibit Opens at San Diego Auto Museum
If you’re going to be in southern California this summer, be sure to stop by the San Diego Automotive Museum for an exhibit called “Datsun/Nissan: The American Story.” In addition to classic Datsun and Nissan cars, there will be tons of … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun/nissan the american story, mr k, nissan, san diego auto musuem, yutaka katayama
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Nissan Cedrics Speed Through Daitokai, The Big City
You may recognize some of the faces here, but this is not Seibu Keisatsu. Rather, it’s Daitokai (“The Big City”), a Japanese television series that preceded the car chase-filled antics of Tokyo’s western district. Tetsuya Watari (Sgt. Daimon in Seibu) … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan, Video Games
Tagged 230, 330, cedric, daitokai, datsun, japanese cop show, nissan, seibu keisatsu
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Friday Video: Nissan Cedric vs Plymouth Belvedere
We’ve seen villains in Seibu Keisatsu try and fail to make their escape in Detroit Iron several times before. Maybe their problem was their allegiance to the Blue Oval. What if they try Mopar power? Perhaps a 1969 Plymouth Belvedere … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan, Video Games
Tagged 230, 330, b-body, belvedere, car chase, cedric, coronet, datsun, dodge, gloria, japanese cop show, nissan, plymouth, roadrunner, seibu keisatsu
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EVENTS: 15th Annual All Toyotafest, Part III
Two years ago, nearly every AE86 at Toyotafest could have been a D1GP contestant. This past weekend, stock (or restorations with subtle mods) was the new black. We’ve long argued that the venerable twin-cam Corolla GT-S would be one of … Continue reading
Posted in events, toyota
Tagged 1200, a20, ae86, bosozoku, camper, celica, corolla, cressida, dekotora, fj40, fj45, fj55, ke10, ke25, kyushakai, land cruiser, levin, lexus, ma70, ma71, mx62, pickup, ra21, ra29, shakotan, sprinter, supra, ta22, te21, te27, te37, te51, te71, toyota, toyotafest, toyotafest 2010, trueno, v8, wagon
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July 9 Is Collector Car Appreciation Day
There is no shortage of oddball Awareness Days celebrating everything from the bean to the penguin. But there has never been a day honoring the classic car, until now. SEMA has somehow convinced the US Senate to pass a resolution … Continue reading
EVENTS: 15th Annual All Toyotafest, Part I
Given the current state of Toyota‘s public image, the 15th Annual All Toyotafest was probably the company’s last safe haven in North America. When one gazes upon the bright colors and sparkling chrome of 35-year-old Celicas and Corollas, it’s hard … Continue reading
Posted in events, toyota
Tagged 18rg, ae82, ae92, baja, bosozoku, celica, century, corolla, corolla fx, cressida, crown, fj40, fj45, fj80, fx16, glanza, hks, ivan stewart, kp61, land cruiser, mango, mx32, mx36, mx73, peanut, pj bonifacio, s30, s40, shakotan, sports 800, starlet, te21, te27, toyopet, toyota, toyotafest, turbo, wagon
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Friday Video: 1966 Toyota 2000GT Speed Trial
In honor of the 15th Annual Toyotafest this weekend, this week’s Friday Video is over 30 minutes devoted entirely to one defining moment in Japanese automotive history: the Toyota 2000GT‘s record breaking speed trial. 72 hours at Yatabe Test Circuit … Continue reading
JNC Limited Edition AE86 Heritage Shirt
Are you ready for Toyotafest this weekend? Since 2010 is the year the infamous 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S officially becomes a classic, we wanted to honor it with the JNC AE86 Heritage tee, made especially for this event. Only 86 … Continue reading
Tomica 40th Anniversary Lacquer Nissan Fairlady Z432
If you thought the pure platinum Tomica Nissan Fairlady Z432 that Kev posted was a bit too outrageous at $80,000, perhaps you will find these more reasonable. Once again, the S20 powered S30 Z forms the basis for an extremely … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, minicars, nissan
Tagged 240z, 370z, 40th annivesary, datsun, fairlady z, lacquer, nissan, s30, tomica, z34, z432
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BRE Nissan 370Z Revealed at the Mitty
Don’t you hate it when you get all dressed up for a party and then someone else shows up wearing the exact same livery? A couple of weeks ago Mazda revealed a tribute to the famous Datsun 240Zs of Peter Brock and John … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, mazda, motorsports, nissan
Tagged 240z, 370z, bre, datsun, fairlady z, john morton, mazda, miata, mx-5, NISMO, nissan, peter brock, road atlanta, s30, the mitty, z34
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Friday Video: Police vs. Datsun 810 Wagons
This one goes out to Jorge and everyone in the Goon Squad. How often do you get to see Tokyo’s Finest chasing a pair of Nissan Bluebird/Datsun 810 Wagons? Answer: not often. But it’s business as usual in Seibu Keisatsu-land, where … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan, Video Games, wagons
Tagged 810, bluebird, car chase, cedric, datsun, gloria, japanese cop show, nissan, police car, seibu keisatsu, skyline, wagon
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