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KIDNEY, ANYONE?: Eric Bizek’s KP61 Toyota Starlet

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Ryan Senensky

Typically, we don’t name drop the Kidney Car’s seller, but if you are even remotely familiar with our site, or the American JNC community, the shop JDM Legends is a household name. The Utah-based restomod shop has been around as … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2018 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 05 — Trucks

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Trucks are the unsung heroes of the JNC world. While many of us would love to have a Skyline or Supra, the truth is that these rigs did just as much to earn credibility and loyal customers for our favorite … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: 2018 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 01 — JDM

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Japan-only cars have been making their way into JCCS for a while now, but this year the trickle seemed to turn into a tsunami. You couldn’t swing a fender mirror without coming into contact with a RHD ride from the … Continue reading →

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JNC THEATER: A review of Velocity’s JDM Legends

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Ryan Senensky

The premiere of JDM Legends on Velocity Channel premiere is old news by this point, but as a watcher of many automotive-themed TV shows I wanted to sit down and actually think about how I feel about the program. As the first TV series … Continue reading →

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OPEN THREAD: What did you think of JDM Legends episode 01?

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Ben Hsu

The premiere episode of JDM Legends is airing on Velocity Channel on the west coast right now and has aired in most of the country. What did you think? Leave your comments in the open thread below.

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JNC THEATER: Behind the scenes with JDM Legends on the eve of their Velocity Channel premiere

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Until now, the world of automotive-themed television shows has been pretty lackluster when it comes to Japanese cars. That’s all about to change with the Velocity Channel’s JDM Legends, titled after the Utah shop of the same name and premiering tomorrow, April 17. … Continue reading →

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NEWS: JDM Legends TV show premieres April 17

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Well here’s some very exciting news. JDM Legends is a new show that will debut on Velocity Channel on April 17. As the name implies, it follows the Salt Lake City-based shop of the same name. Finally, a TV show, in … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: JDM Legends Prince Skyline GT-B touge run

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Ben Hsu

Here’s JDM Legends taking the Prince Skyline GT-B we profiled earlier this year into the snowy touge of Utah. That straight six burble is music to our ears. Watch the video below. 

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PROFILES: JDM Legends’ 1967 Prince Skyline 2000GT-B

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Ben Hsu

Skyline. Just say the word and it conjures visions of Japan’s greatest motoring icons. From unobtainable high-tech monsters christened “Godzilla” by western journalists to sepia-toned commercials in which teenagers fell in love, the name evokes a meaning for everyone. However, … Continue reading →

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JCCS PREVIEW: JDM Legends & JNC!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Dan Hsu

Here’s some teaser shots of a car you’ll find at our booth if you come to the JCCS this Saturday. It’s being assembled by our friends at JDM Legends right now. Any guesses?

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EVENTS: 2012 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 09: Editors’ Choice

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Ben Hsu

It should be no surprise by now that the Japanese Classic Car Show continues to grow each year, but we still weren’t quite prepared for just how much bigger and better it was for 2012. Let’s recap some of the highlights … Continue reading →

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JCCS Preview: JDM Legends’ 1:1 Hot Wheels Mazda RX-7

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Dan Hsu

Our friends at JDM Legends have been hard at work on a project they plan to debut this Saturday at JCCS. As you can see from this teaser photo, it’s a Mazda RX-7, but it ain’t just any 7. When … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: The Bayline Gathering, Part 01

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Ben Hsu

Ever since Motoring J Style faded in 2008 there’s been a void in the NorCal nostalgic scene. The Bay Area is rife with vintage Nihon steel, and it needs a bona fide show to bring the cars out from their garages.

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Friday Video: The Depth of Speed

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Remember the video of JDM Legends that we posted a while back? The filmmaker, Josh Clason, has returned with another beautiful video featuring the inner workings of the SLC-based tuning house. Along for the ride are their Celica, Starlet, and hakosuka. Feast … Continue reading →

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