Tag Archives: 510

Happy Thanksgiving from JNC!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Well, for obvious reasons Japan doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving. So here’s a nice autumnal scene chock full of J-tin. And on this special day we’d like to quote the words of JNC reader Dachshund, who composed this beautiful piece of prose … Continue reading →

Posted in jnc | Tagged 510, bluebird, celica, crown, datsun, Hakosuka, kenmeri, kgc10, kgc110, nissan, skyline, toyota | 5 Comments

The 3D Nostalgic Artwork of Ota Takashi

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Ben Hsu

We know you’re all craving the soothing flavor of carrot shochu, but alas, limited edition bottles of Kimi Kurasu Machi have either sold out or were unavailable in your prefecture to begin with. What now? Calm your nerves with the … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, honda, mazda, museum, nissan, toyota | Tagged 510, bluebird, civic, cvcc, datsun, honda, honda s600, honda s800, japanese paper craft, mazda, nissan, ohta takashi, ota takashi, prince, rx-8, skyline, sports 800, toyota | 6 Comments

EVENTS: JCCS 2009 Part Two: Wagons Ho!

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Continuing with our JCCS 2009 coverage, here are the cars from my personal favorite category — the wagons! This restored orange Datsun 510 was gorgeous, and aside from the re-upholstered interior it looks like it could have driven off the … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, events, honda, kei, mazda, nissan, toyota, wagons | Tagged 510, 910 maxima, bluebird, civic, cony, cony 360, corolla, cressida, cvcc, datsun, honda, mazda, mx32, mx62, mx72, nissan, rx-3, te72, toyota, wagon, wagons | 9 Comments

Nostalgics in 1/64 Scale

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Ben Hsu

When even mainstream media sources like USA Today are talking about nostalgics, you know our beloved J-tin is finally getting some props. Here’s another barometer: diecast cars.

Posted in minicars, nissan, toyota | Tagged 510, bluebird, datsun 510, diecast, fj40, hot wheels, land cruiser, matchbox, nissan, toyota | 15 Comments

USA Today Picks Top 10 Japanese Collector Cars

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Last Friday USA Today picked their Top 10 Japanese cars that they think will become collectible in the future. The piece echoes what we’ve been preaching all along, that these cars capture the nostalgic feelings of twenty- and thirty-somethings and … Continue reading →

Posted in media | Tagged 240z, 510, acura, ae86, bluebird, corolla, corolla gt-s, cr-x, datsun, fairlady z, fb rx-7, honda, integra, mazda, miata, mx-5, nissan, nsx, rx-3, rx-7, s30 z, s600, sa22c, savanna | 31 Comments

Nostalgics Galore at Japan Meet Norway

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Is there anything that looks more UFO-ey than the rump end of a kujira Crown wagon? This goon and other nostalgics gathered yesterday, 9/9/09, for Japan Meet Norway. It comes hot on the heels of Swiss and Finnish J-tin congregations, … Continue reading →

Posted in events, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged 510, 810, 929, b110, bluebird, cedric, celica, cherry, crown, datsun, japan meet norway, luce, mazda, nissan, rx-4, sunny, toyota | 5 Comments

Pure and Simple: 510 Design Project

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Ben Hsu

Nissan North America recently teamed up with Sweat Equity Enterprises, a youth entrepreneurship program, to design a low-cost urban car. Nissan received six designs from participants, with the retro, 510-esque Nissan Pure concept chosen as the winner of the competition. … Continue reading →

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