Author Archives: John Roper
B310 Sunny Shooting Brake is a USDM Jammer’s wet dream
This guy’s pretty crafty with the Photoshop. He calls it the Nissan Sunny California Shooting Brake. Let’s see… big bumpers, door mirrors, two-door wagon, faux wood-grain paneling and the word “California.” Sounds like a USDM Jammer’s wet dream to us. … Continue reading
Bonus Video: Mazda Skyactiv gets retro
Not to be outdone by the boys at Fuji Heavy, Mazda has produced yet another look-at-our-awesome-history-of-fun-to-drive-cars montage commercial, but this time without the zoom-zoom. Instead, it’s to get the word out about its new family of Skyactiv motors. The spot … Continue reading
SEMA 2011: Datsun 510 at Enkei Wheels Booth
A big company like Enkei Wheels could have just about any car they wanted in their SEMA booth. We are right chuffed that they chose a JNC for this year’s display. It also happens to be wearing their sexy new … Continue reading
JCCS 2011 Teaser: Loading In For The Day
Things got off to a bit of a wet start while we were setting up the booth, but about the time the spectator gates opened the rain stopped and all was well. More pics to follow in the coming days, … Continue reading
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JCCS 2011 Preview: Rolling in Style
It appears the Phoenix contingent has decided to caravan to JCCS in a rather unorthodox fashion. Sort of a stretch limo for your Dattos? Color me jealous…
Introducing JNC’s Nostalgic Motorcycle Forum
The JNC Forum has a new section for classic motorcycles and scooters. As per the usual JNC guidelines, it’s for two-wheeled delights 25 years and older. There seems to be no good home for these bikes on the web, at … Continue reading
Jay Leno's Honda SM600 on My Classic Car
If you’re a regular viewer of SPEED Channel on cable/satellite, well… you’re probably not reading this blog. They do seem to go overboard to cater to the NASCAR crowd these days. But one of their regular programs is called My … Continue reading
Posted in honda, Video Games
Tagged 110s, cosmo, cosmo sports, honda, jay leno, mazda, s600, sm600
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BRE Back on Track Again! But Wait, That’s No Datto…
It’s been 37 years since factory-backed Brock Racing Enterprises livery was seen on the tracks. The weekend, BRE livery will ride again at The Mitty, where the Datsun race team of yore will be the honored racing legend this year. … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, event horizon, mazda
Tagged 240z, 510, bre, datsun, fairlady roadster, john morton, mazdaspeed, miata, mx-5, nissan, peter brock, roadster, s30
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Sliding Sunnys
The title says it all. Vids below the fold.
Loss Of An Automotive Journalism Icon
John Thawley (aka Bob Waar) 1937-2009 – Author and motor journalist John Thawley died last month of complications from pneumonia. He was 71. How to Hot Rod Small Block Chevys, How to Hot Rod Big Block Chevys, the Off Road … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan, toyota
Tagged bob waar, datsun, datsun 510, john thawley, John Thawley Automotive Journalist, nissan, toyota
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