Author Archives: Ben Hsu
JNC Greetings from NorCal
Just before were were about to leave for the Motoring J Style show on Friday, the official JNC wagon experienced a technical malfunction. As a result, in a frenzied last minute decision we had to take a decidedly un-nostalgic car … Continue reading
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Beauty Is in the Eye of the Expressway Interchange
Our man Kev is in Japan right now seeing the sights. And oh what sights there are. Tokyo is so densely packed that expressways don’t run through it, they run over it. Legendary road systems like the Shuto and Wangan … Continue reading
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WANT: Nissan President Hearse on eBay
We mentioned Japanese hearses the other day, and as luck would have it, there happens to be one on eBay right now. And this one guarantees safe passage into the underworld because there’s a giant f’in golden dragon on it. … Continue reading
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Reminder: Motoring J Style This Weekend
For those of you spread around this vast nation of ours, we just wanted to let you know that not all vintage Japanese car events are in SoCal. In fact, some are in NorCal. Check out Motoring J Style this … Continue reading
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Bring Out Ye Dead: Japanese Hearses
When Japanese people die, it’s not enough to go out in a big, black, velvet-lined station wagon. You have to arrive at the afterlife party in style. That’s why we’re glad that alert reader Toyotageek posted a link to pictures … Continue reading
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EVENTS: Tokyo Nostalgic Car Show
Mission accomplished! Check out our mind-warping coverage of the 2008 Tokyo Nostalgic Car Show!
Tokyo Photo Diary
Our international man of mystery known only as “Kev” has infiltrated Tokyo on a recon mission. His objective: the Tokyo Nostalgic Car Show. But, before he breaches that perimeter, he’s hitting the streets and sourcing materials for Project Hakosuka. From … Continue reading
Nissan 370Z Picture Leaked
A couple of months ago we told you about this speculative drawing of the next iteration of Nissan’s iconic Z car. Now, what appears to be an official Nissan rendering of the final design has been leaked to the world. … Continue reading
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Front Drive Toyota Defies Convention, Gravity
Why yes, that is an airborne 1980 Toyota Tercel leaping over a herd of the now-extinct species Compactus domesticus. Plus a Honda. Though it began life in Japan in 1978, the Tercel arrived on our shores for the 1980 model … Continue reading
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Reminders for SoCal: There Will Be Events
This weekend promises yet more events in the magical land of J-tin known as SoCal. First up, the Z Car Club Inland Valley is having their sixth annual show in Murietta, CA from 10am to 2pm this Sunday, May 18. … Continue reading
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Thai Fighters II: Bangkok Nostalgic Car Show
Ever since we saw the awesome pics from a Thai enthusiast gathering, we’ve been craving more. As luck would have it, an email from Thailander George Manont popped up in our inbox the other day, telling us about the recent … Continue reading
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Datsun 1200, Can You Feel the Love?
One of our favorite posts over at Jalopnik is Murilee’s Down on the Street series, in which he photographs random interesting cars just sitting curbside in the city of Alameda, CA. There’s already been over 250 such sightings, not all … Continue reading
Project Hakosuka is Back
A few months ago, we welcomed Kev’s Nissan Skyline (aka Project Hakosuka) to the family. And since JNC/grandJDM merge was announced, the continuation of his (mis)adventures has been a top request. Kev was gracious enough to replicate all the posts … Continue reading
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The Real Speed Racer
The new Speed Racer live-action seizure movie opened this weekend to poor reviews. Therefore, we thought it would be nice to see some of the original Japanese anime about a boy and his car. We can all relate to that, … Continue reading
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Happy 510 Day!
May 10th is 510 Day. We went out to Doheney Beach to hang out with the guys from Dime Quarterly. Click here for more pics. How did you celebrate?
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EVENTS: Mooneyes Mania Cruise
Here’s some pics of the Mooneyes Mania Cruise, which came to us over the Pacific while we were scrambling to get the first issue out. A must-see for alternative body style lovers. That means wagonists, vanners, and pickup truck artists, … Continue reading
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Carmel Concours Seeks Nostalgics
Every year the town of Monterey, California is besieged with what they call Classic Car Weekend, an all-out celebration of the automobile including the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, the Monterey Historics, and various auctions and club events. One such event … Continue reading
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510 Day Coming Up This Weekend
This Saturday is May 10, known to Datsun sport sedan owners across the world as 510 Day. Check out DimeQuarterly‘s calendar for a list of events in your area. Oh, and get your mother something nice for Sunday! [Image: no281750gtv]
Nissan Skyline 50th Victory at Fuji in Pouring Rain
Even in modern cars, we sometimes still turn into little old ladies when driving in a torrential downpour. But in round one of the 1972 Grand Champion Series, competitors in vintage J-tin had to race through a water-drenched Fuji Speedway. … Continue reading
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