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GRAND TOURING: Fuji Speedway in a Toyota Crown

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Ben Hsu

So sad… our last day in Japan, but at least it ended with a bang. Here’s a behind the scenes look at some upcoming material. My friend Goshu and I went to the Time Machine Festival at Fuji Speedway. Why … Continue reading →

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$22,000 Crown Finds Home in Tupelo, Miss.

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Ben Hsu

A couple of months ago we told you about a 1958 Toyopet Crown with a very unique history, having served as one of the cars of the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco, that sold for a record. $22,322. It’s one … Continue reading →

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1958 Toyopet Crown Sells for $22,322

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Ben Hsu

We held off talking about this car because we heard that some JNCers were considering bidding on this baby. But now the auction is over and if its description is correct, this is one of the earliest examples of any … Continue reading →

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