Author Archives: Dan Hsu
EVENTS: Toyotafest 2011 Part 03
We gave you a heads up that Cabe Toyota would bring a truckload of NOS parts to Toyotafest 2011 at blow-out prices. We’d like to imagine that they arrived in Cabe’s off-white Toyota Stout pick’em up. Paired with gray wheels … Continue reading
Wednesday Wall: Happy 510 Day!
In celebration of 510 Day, here’s a Wednesday Wallpaper of the very first car ever featured on Japanese Nostalgic Car, Kelvin & Jeffrey Hiraishi’s rotary-powered Datsun 510. widescreen: 1920 x 1200 standard: 1600 x 1200
Matchbox’s Nostalgic Off-Roader: 1984 Toyota 4Runner
The march of nostalgic toys continues onward like a solid front axle truck over rocks-strewn trails. You can now find Matchbox‘s 1984 Toyota 4Runner in stores. According to the 1:64 scale diecast car maker it’s technically a 2010 model, but … Continue reading
EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 08: Sights & Sounds
We’ve shown you a lot of cars from the 2011 New Year Meeting, but the event is much more than that. It’s a celebration of kyuusha kulture, and as you might expect, there’s all sorts of car-related goodies dotting the … Continue reading
EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 06: Rolling Stock
Unlike the modified Sport Coupes we normally think of when someone mentions old school Japanese cars, these bone stock beauts have been lovingly restored to the way they existed when new. They may not be the most stirring cars, but … Continue reading
EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2011 Part 03: Sedans, Saloons, Four-Doors
Whether you prefer a relaxed ride, enjoy the extra roominess, or require three yakuza enforcers with you at all times, a nostalgic sedan can be a practical yet stylish choice. For example, everything about Mooneyes‘ S50 Toyota Crown — the … Continue reading
EVENTS: New Year Meeting Part 02: Sports & GT Machines
At American shows, Z-cars dominate. At the New Year Meeting, there are surprisingly few, overwhelmed by the vast numbers of Sunnys, TE27s, and especially this year, kei jidosha. Let’s take a look at the sports and GT machines that joined … Continue reading
Event Horizon for the Weekend of January 7, 2011
This week: Friday, January 7 / Torrance, CA: SoCal Japanese Classic Car Meet
Event Horizon for the Week of November 29, 2010
This week: Friday, December 3 / Torrance, CA: SoCal Japanese Classic Car Meet Saturday, December 4 / Irwindale Speedway, CA: Motormavens Mass Appeal @ Gymkhana Grid
Event Horizon for the Week of November 1, 2010
This week: Tuesday, November 2 / Torrance, CA: Toyota Automobile Museum Grand Opening Friday, November 5 / Torrance, CA: SoCal Japanese Classic Car Meet
Event Horizon for the Weekend of October 15, 2010
The Art Center Car Classic is a design focused car exhibition that features high end European and American classics. This year, nostalgics will be making a strong case for Japanese automotive design. Among others, see the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus … Continue reading
Event Horizon for the Weekend of October 1, 2010
This weekend: Friday, October 1 / Torrance, CA: SoCal Japanese Classic Car Meet Saturday, October 2-3 / Odaiba, Japan: Motor Sport Japan Festival Sunday, October 3 / Tacoma, WA: Puget Sound Toyota Owners Festival
Event Horizon for the Weekend of September 24, 2010
This weekend: Sunday, September 26 / Queensland, Australia: Japanese Nationals
Event Horizon for the Weekend of September 10, 2010
If you know of or would like to tell us about an event, send us a tip at the feedback address at the bottom of this page or leave a comment below. This week: Friday, September 10 – September 12 … Continue reading
Event Horizon for the Weekend of September 3, 2010
If you know of or would like to tell us about an event, send us a tip at the feedback address at the bottom of this page or leave a comment below. This week: Friday, September 3 / Torrance, CA: SoCal … Continue reading