Author Archives: Ben Hsu
Slappy’s Wall of Wheels Wallpaper Goes Viral
You may have seen this Wall of Wheels Wallpaper circulating around teh intarwebs recently, often uncredited. Actually, it was none other than JNCer Slappy, he of Slide Asylum and scary clown avatar, who put it together with nothing more than … Continue reading
J-Tin Rotting Away in Japan, Plus a Cherry Cherry
The Kusahiro Exploration Corps Blog is probably the saddest site you’ll see this week, if not ever. It’s basically a gallery of nostalgics rusting into oblivion on the grasslands of Japan, full of cars like this Nissan Cherry Coupe 1200X-1 … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, junkyards, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun cherry, flyrat, nissan, nissan cherry x1-r
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First Ever SEMA Car Show
SEMA is hosting its first ever car show on Saturday, August 1. If you live near Pasadena, California we highly encourage you to participate. The Specialty Equipment Market Association welcomes all cars but has traditionally been the domain of hot … Continue reading
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You Might Own a Nostalgic If…
With apologies to Jeff Forxworthy here is a list of twelve things that just might make you the owner of an old car. It was compiled by Yee Chan, a graphic designer whose artistic touches will be seen in the … Continue reading
Posted in jnc
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Friday Video: Hairpin Circus
The Friday Video series has touched upon many great Japanese movies and TV programs celebrating the automobile. But while they made their cars brutish and macho and excellent for ramming criminals into submission, they never made cars sexy. Well, turn … Continue reading
Posted in mazda, toyota, Video Games
Tagged hairpin circus, macau gp, macau grand prix, mazda rx-3, toyota, toyota 2000gt, toyota celica
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Rotorstock & Retro Show at Santa Pod
JNCer from across the pond, colink, sent us some photos of the recent Rotorstock and Retro show at Santa Pod Raceway in Bedfordshire, England. This beautiful blue Nissan Violet/1600 (aka Datsun 710) really caught my eye.
Posted in datsun, events, mazda, mazda rx-7, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun 1600, datsun 710, mazda, mazda rx-4, mazda rx-7, mazda rx-7 trailer, nissan, nissan violet, rotorstock, rotorstock & retro show, santa pod
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Kidney, Anyone? 1971 Dodge Colt
Just look at this pristine interior! It looks like you could lick it and still get the taste of brand new vinyl on your tongue. It belongs to a cream puff 1971 Dodge Colt, aka Mitsubishi Colt Galant, found in … Continue reading
Happy Nissan Day
According to the internets, on July 16, 1981 Nissan execs officially changed their brand in the US market from Datsun to Nissan. The campaign to notify the public began in earnest that fall and for three years badges like the … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun 210, datsun-nissan name change, nissan, nissan b310, nissan sunny
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The New York Times Talks Hondas
The New York Times came out with their take on Honda’s 50 years in America recently. We disagree with the conclusion that they won’t be classics (the same thing was said about every Chevy, Ford and Dodge to come out … Continue reading
Toyota Soarer Soars Through Your Computer
Good lord, this 1983 Toyota Soarer ad looks like a deleted scene from Tron. It’s almost as insanely 80s as this MkII Toyota Celica Supra commercial we found a while back. Just thought you’d like to see what a Toyota … Continue reading
Friday Video: Abunai Deka Cedric 430 Chase
In this clip from 80s Japanese cop show Abunai Deka, a Nissan Cedric 430 unmarked patrol car gives chase to a Gloria Van of the same generation. As you can see, this series doesn’t take itself as seriously as, say, … Continue reading
Posted in JNC Theater
Tagged 430, abunai deka, cedric, datsun, gloria, japanese cop show, nissan, wagons
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Sold! 1972 Datsun 240Z for $2000
Yes, you read that right. $2000. Tipster John O. recently wrote that a friend of his bought this 1972 Datsun 240Z from the original owner, an old lady who always babied the car. She only let Datsun/Nissan dealerships perform work … Continue reading
Event Horizon: Heatwave Edition
As summer heats up there’s just more and more events coming down the pipeline!
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JNC Book Club: In Search of the Holden Piazza
In case you’ve missed the epic debate in the JNC Forums regarding the Isuzu Piazza (called the Impulse in the US market), here’s your chance to read all about what could be either one of the greatest (or one of … Continue reading
Posted in isuzu
Tagged chris warr, holden piazza, in search of the holden piazza, isuzu, isuzu impulse, isuzu piazza, joe kremzer
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Michael Jackson's Message is Suzuki Love
We’re a little late here, but it occurred to us that Michael Jackson did a bunch of Japanese ads for the Suzuki Love back in the day. We always thought they were a little cheesy in that 80s Japanese commercial … Continue reading
JNC Wagon Breaks Down at Another Junkyard
Our poor little JNC Wagon! It’s like the Giving Tree of cars. It relinquishes every ounce of pull we demand of it and yet we just keep asking and asking for more. It hauls loads of magazines and our booth … Continue reading
Posted in how to, toyota, wagons
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Kidney, Anyone? Actual J-Tin Toyota Crowns
Forget Tomicas and Choro-Qs, those are nice toys but the real money’s in J-Tin. No, not that J-tin, but actual toy cars from the 60s made of real tinplate. Most have friction motors inside that can move the car if … Continue reading
Posted in minicar, toyota
Tagged japanese tin toy, toyopet, toyopet crown, toyota, toyota crown
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Friday Video: Seibu Keisatsu's New Recruits
Hmm, it seems that the last Friday Video, Keishichou Satsujinka, failed to generate the type of enthusiasm among Subaru and Toyota fans that Seibu Keisatsu clips instill among Nissan nuts. How about the unlikely combination of Seibu‘s cast and Toyotas? … Continue reading
Posted in cm, datsun, nissan, seibu keisatsu, toyota
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Event Horizon: Independence Day Weekend
While you enjoy your hot dogs and fireworks this Independence Day weekend here’s some activities you can do with your car family.
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