Author Archives: Ricky Silverio
VIDEO: Mazda MX-5 Miata, NA vs ND
You know what’s up with the 2016 Mazda Miata already. It’s smaller, lighter, and quicker than the outgoing model. No, it still does not have any more horsepower than the outgoing NC. It has fewer, in fact. However, if you … Continue reading
MINICARS: A history of Japan’s insanely detailed subscription model kits
We recently showed you the ultimate Hakosuka Skyline model, a 1:8 scale wonder with 400-plus pieces that will require $1500 and two years to complete. Available only by subscription, the model is fed to you week by week, piece by piece, like body … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Kenmeri GT-R, 2000GT up for auction at Monterey
Last year’s Monterey auctions introduced the Nissan Skyline to guys who, until that very moment, thought a Hakosuka was an octopus-based snack. Similar head scratching occurred moments later when two decades-old Toyotas and a Mazda followed and sold for big bucks. After that, every automotive journalist, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000gt, auctions, c110, kenmeri, kidney anyone, kpgc110, monterey historics, nissan, skyline, toyota
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NEWS: Toyota celebrates 10 million domestic Corolla sales
Over the weekend the humble Toyota Corolla surpassed 10 million in domestic sales, and Toyota Japan released a small video to in honor of the occasion. Of course the Corolla is already entered the record books in late 2013 for racking … Continue reading
MINICARS: The ultimate Hakosuka Skyline scale model will take you two years to complete
Only in Japan could something so obsessed with detail, patience and completism exist. This KPGC10 Nissan Skyline GT-R scale model is, quite simply, astounding, measuring over 21 inches in length at 1:8 scale and comprised of over 400 individual pieces … Continue reading
ART CORNER: Lego Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux
Sorry to disappoint right off the bat, but this is not an official Lego set. It’s the creation of Russian brick enthusiast who goes by RM8, but it’s something Lego should seriously consider offering. In addition to realistic proportions, the Lego Cruiser features doors that lock … Continue reading
VIDEO: My Classic Car visits Amaro Family Toyota Collection
The Amaro Family of Puerto Rico has one of the finest collections of privately-owned classic Toyotas in the world. In the latest episode of My Classic Car, mustachioed host Dennis Gage takes a break from tailfins and flatheads to take a … Continue reading
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Tagged Amaro Family, corolla, corona, land cruiser, sprinter, tiara, toyota
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MINICARS: Hot Wheels X JNC Datsun 240Z, now in white
We are very proud to announce the latest Hot Wheels car to have the JNC inkan. The Datsun 240Z will soon be available in its second color this year, white with red and blue stripes, gunmetal wheels and gray interior.
REMINDER: Red Line Club BRE Datsun 240Z on sale today
That mystery car on the Hot Wheels Collectors website a couple of weeks ago? It is indeed the BRE Datsun 240Z, and it goes on sale today at 9am Pacific Time. Just head over to the Hot Wheels Collectors website and … Continue reading
MINICARS: 2015 Hot Wheels Nissan 180SX Type X
S13 fans rejoice! The 2015 Hot Wheels lineup will now include a 1996 Nissan 180SX Type X! Now you can act out your drift fantasies in 1:64 scale.
MINICARS: Complete 3D-printed Toyota 22RE engine and W56 transmission
A crazily talented engineer by the name of Eric Harrell of Santa Cruz, California has gone and cold printed out a 22RE engine and W56 transmission. Yes, it’s just like the one you’d find in a Toyota Hilux or 4Runner, and … Continue reading
MINICARS: Mysterious “?” Datsun 240Z appears on Hot Wheels official site
A mysterious “?” appeared on the official Hot Wheels Collectors site today with no explanation but a countdown timer to March 31, 2015. Below it are the words “HWC Special Edition Datsun 240Z” and “Spring Race Week.” No images or further details … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Another KPGC10 Hakosuka GT-R up for US auction
Located in Fletcher, North Carolina, this Hakosuka is the third C10 Nissan Skyline GT-R to be offered at auction in seven months. Rare in its absence of what has become known as the “hako wing,” it has been offered, notably, on eBay and in … Continue reading
MINICARS: 2015 Hot Wheels X JNC Datsun 510 Wagon
We can probably all agree that there’s nothing cooler than an old Japanese wagon. With that in mind, we’re proud to announce the next Hot Wheels car to bear the JNC inkan is, once again, the 1:64 scale representation of designer Jun Imai’s Datsun … Continue reading
MINICARS: 2015 Hot Wheels Heritage line loaded with nostalgic Nissans
When we called 2014 the Year of the JNC, one of our arguments was that Hot Wheels was using every Japanese nostalgic casting in their lineup for that year. This was the personal goal of the godfather of JNC Hot Wheels, Jun Imai, but … Continue reading
MINICARS: Igniton Models 1:18 kenmeri Nissan Skyline GT-R
What you are looking at here is not a kenmeri Skyline. It’s an insanely detailed scale model of a kenmeri Skyline made by a new outfit out of Shizuoka called Ignition Models. They make a variety of 1:43, 1:18 and 1:12 … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Hot Wheels Datsun Z prototype for $4,295
This is could be the earliest Hot Wheels Japanese car ever made. The Hot Wheels Datsun “Z-Whiz” 240Z of 1977 is certainly the first Japanese casting, but this is a pre-production prototype of that casting, making it one of the earliest Z-Whizes known to … Continue reading
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Tagged 240z, datsun, fairlady z, hot wheels, kidney anyone, minicars, s30, Z-Whiz
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MINICARS: 2015 Hot Wheels X JNC Datsun 240Z
For our last JCCS preview before the big show, here’s a new-for-2015 Hot Wheels Datsun 240Z. Once again we are proud to have the JNC inkan featured on the livery, right under the script “Datsun” logo on the fenders.
