Category Archives: jnc
NEW SECTION: Video
For those of you who may have missed it, several months ago we put together a video of nostalgics prowling the streets of Tokyo and posted it on this blog. But like a dinosaur carcass, as time progressed it got … Continue reading
Knight Rider‘s KITT was originally a Datsun 280ZX
The cultural landmarks of our youth continue to be mined like blood diamonds. This time, it’s that shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man – who does not exist. Yes, Knight Rider is the latest 80s nostalgia to … Continue reading
Japanese Nostalgic Car Magazine
We have a special announcement to make today. In spring of 2008, we are launching Japanese Nostalgic Car as a magazine. First, we want to truly thank all of you for supporting JNC. It really means a lot to us … Continue reading
This is a Stick Up!
As you get ready to line up outside of your electronics retailer at 4 AM on Black Friday, we offer the comfort and convenience of ordering from your own home, the best holiday gift you can get this holiday season, … Continue reading
SEMA or Bust
We are headed to Sin City for three gigantic convention halls full of cars, cars, cars. From lowriders to towering 4x4s, it’s the trade show that has it all. Well, except for a strong presence of vintage Japanese. There’s usually … Continue reading
The Gray Lady on Nostalgics
We’re always scanning mainstream media outlets for stories on vintage Japanese cars, just to see where we enthusiasts stand in the eyes of the unenlightened. Well, we’ve managed to find another one from the New York Times, a task made … Continue reading
Joy Stick
At last, we have stickers! Ever since we first went online, visitors have been asking us for them. Honestly, we were somewhat surprised at the interest but flattered and grateful all the same. Well, we just got some printed, and … Continue reading
Random Pic: Celica By the Bay
This is why we love Cali. We’re in San Francisco to attend Motoring J Style this weekend, and within seconds of picking up our rental car (alas, a Ford Focus), we exited the airport to see this mint beauty in … Continue reading
Now Playing, JNC: The Movie
In a distant land… Strange machines prowl the streets… But now, a dying breed, they are slowly disappearing… Who will save them? Critics are already hailing Japanese Nostalgic Car: The Movie as the defining film of the twentieth century. “Two … Continue reading
Crashdance
RIP My Computer, 1999-2007. That’s right folks, the electronic wizardry behind JNC was actually a 700Mhz Windows machine almost eight years old. Our budget is that low. It finally crashed for the last time yesterday, leaving us scrambling like chickens … Continue reading
Bye Bye Blogger, Welcome WordPress
Now, JNC is new and improved, with 10% fewer preservatives! As part of our recent revamp, we’ve added more details on the latest articles on our main page, provided an RSS feed subscription, and switched from Blogger to WordPress, which … Continue reading
Impending Redesign
Do not adjust your screen. If you’ve been noticing some screwy behavior in the blog, it’s just because we are in the process of tweaking the look and feel of the site right now. We will return to your regularly … Continue reading
Comment & Conquer
Oops, we just realized that when we created our account on blogger.com, we set the comments to “Members Only,” like the jackets. We’ve changed it so that anyone can praise, haze, phase, reduce to cliches, turn a phrase, or just … Continue reading
JNC Returns East, City of LA Mourns
Well, not really, but the leaving part is true. With the TORC All Toyotafest said and done, it’s time for us to haul ourselves back to the east coast, where the summers are humid and the nostalgics are sparse. We’ll … Continue reading
On the Road…
We’re heading out in a matter of hours, running on no sleep, to bring you coverage of several upcoming events: The Solvang Roadster Show, Z Car Nationals in Orange and TORC Toyotafest in Long Beach. Yes kids, it’s gonna be … Continue reading
New Section: Nostalgia
We’ve added a new section called Nostalgia which for now contains scans of some 1979 Toyota brochures. We’ll be adding content on a regular basis, so keep an eye out!
Announcing our New Partnership with GT Live
You asked for it, we delivered! From the very earliest days of Japanese Nostalgic Car, our readers have been asking for a nostalgics meet, particularly our readers on the east coast, who not only contend with salty winters but a … Continue reading
In Your Facebook!
We have created a Japanese Nostalgic Car group on Facebook.com. To be honest, we are a little old and out of touch with these new-fangled social networking sites, but we’re trying to use every way we can to unite more … Continue reading
Welcome!
Welcome to the official blog of Japanese Nostalgic Car, the magazine about classic, vintage, and antique Japanese cars. Here you will find little bits of information that relate to our normal subject matter, but don’t warrant a full-length spewing of … Continue reading