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SHOWA SNAP: Amago Bridge, Iwaki Prefecture, 1977

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Matt De Mangos

For our first Showa Snap of the Reiwa Era, let’s go back to Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture in August of 1977. The Amago bridge traces its origins back to the times of the samurai. It was part of the Hama … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Upcoming AUTOart 1:18 releases

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Patrick Strong

Collectors of scale-model JNCs have come to expect beautifully detailed 1:18 pieces from AUTOart, though new releases can come along with maddening infrequency. Thankfully, news from the 2019 Shizuoka Hobby Show indicates that the coming year will be a veritable … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged a20, autoart, c110, celica, Hakosuka, jimny, kenmeri, kpgc110, nissan, pgc10, r34, skyline, suzuki, toyota | 5 Comments

NY Auto Show: Nissan brings its GT-R crown jewels to New York

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Ben Hsu

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the GT-R this year, Nissan came to New York with three GT-R crown jewels. Perhaps three of the most priceless cars in Nissan’s own collection, the trio represents three generations of GT-R motorsports provenance … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240z, 370z, c110, datsun, gt-r, kenmeri, kpgc110, new york auto show, nissan, r32, r33, R33 GT-R LM, r35, R35 NISMO, s30 z | 4 Comments

EVENTS: The Final New Year Meeting, Part 01

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Brandon Kelley

It is with a heavy heart that we bring you this report on 2019’s New Year Meeting, held on the fourth weekend of January, for it is also the very last New Year Meeting. period. Twelve years ago, JNC became … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Watch this amazing Skyline restoration unfold in three minutes

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Ben Hsu

A Nissan Skyline KGC110 that looked to be beyond hope has been brought back to life in Kuwait. The video starts out with a decrepit Kenmeri that looks like it had been left in a field to rust for decades. … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged c110, kenmeri, Kuwait, nissan, skyline | 2 Comments

Tokyo Auto Salon: Japanese Restomods

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Even after 27 years, The Tokyo Auto Salon is still the premier showcase of automotive fashion from a country that has no shortage of them. Many trends have come and gone over the decades, but TAS will probably always have … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: A beginner’s guide to JNC Legos, Part 03

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Ricky Silverio

In the final installment of our beginner’s guide to Lego JNCs, we are going to focus on the prevailing style of builds in Japan. In Part 01 we admired highly complex creations comprised of hundreds of pieces where the sky’s the … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: A beginner’s guide to JNC Legos, Part 02

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Ricky Silverio

With the popularity of Legos showing no signs of slowing, it’s a good time to get into building custom JNCs out of these little Danish bricks. In Part 01 of our beginner’s guide, we took a look at some highly … Continue reading →

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GALLERIES: The Petersen Automotive Museum opens an unprecedented exhibit honoring Japanese cars

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Perhaps it is only fitting that the Petersen Automotive Museum is now located in what was once the only Seibu department store in the US. Where rows of Japanese home goods resided in 1962, today in 2018 stands this hemisphere’s most comprehensive museum … Continue reading →

Posted in museums | Tagged 2000gt, A80, bosozoku, c110, civic, cosmo sport, cresta, csp311, datsun, Datsun Type 16, drag, ef, EK, Flying Feather, hino, honda, Honda N-Series, Honda S-Series, jimny, kaido racer, kenmeri, lj20, mazda, mitsubishi, Mitsubishi 500, n600, nissan skyline, Petersen Museum, prince, r382, rx-3, s600, silvia, skyline sport, supra, suzuki, Suzulight, toyoda aa, toyota, x80 | 30 Comments

This Kenmeri Skyline does not look o-kei

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Kevin San

Japan is a place where space to park for your car is at a premium. Compared to most driving populations, Japan is full of visible feats of Jedi parking, where cars are squeezed with millimetric precision into the smallest parking … Continue reading →

Posted in kei | Tagged c110, kei, kenmeri, nissan, skyline | 10 Comments

EVENTS: 2018 New Year Meeting, Part 03 — Seventies and Eighties

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Ricky Silverio

Our first two installments of the 2018 New Year Meeting featured cars from 1960s Japan. Those beautifully crafted machines from the early days of country’s motorization served a specific purpose, but the 1970s is when the modification culture became truly widespread.

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VIDEO: Nostalgic Race Day at Autopolis

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Ryan Senensky

The video we’re featuring today is of a Nostalgic Race Day at Autopolis, an international racing circuit in Oita Prefecture. Autopolis, currently owned by Kawasaki, hosts a number of races for Super GT, Super Formula, Super Taikyu and MFJ Superbike, but here … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | Tagged autopolis, c110, kenmeri, mazda, nissan, rx-3, skyline, wasabi cars | 8 Comments

MOTORSPORT: The Kenmeri GT-R running at Fuji Speedway, just like it was always meant to

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Ben Hsu

At the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show the most anticipated race car in Japan was unveiled at the Nissan stand. The Hakosuka Skyline GT-R was the most beloved touring car in the country, but its time was coming to an end. Nissan was unveiling … Continue reading →

Posted in motorsport | Tagged c110, fuji speedway, kenmeri, kpgc110, nissan, skyline | 5 Comments

EVENTS: The 2017 NISMO Festival was a moving tribute to the Skyline

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ben Hsu

This year’s NISMO Festival was a special one, as it marked the event’s 20th anniversary. The inaugural NISMO Festival in 1997 was a small gathering put together by NISMO employees as a customer appreciation day. Nissan factory drivers showed up to interact with … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged b110, b310, bluebird, Bluebird 910, c10, c110, dr30, fairlady z, gt-r, Hakosuka, JGTC, kenmeri, le mans, NISMO, NISMO Festival, nissan, NV350, r30, r31, r32, r33, r34, r35, s12, s30 z, silvia, skyline, sunny, Super GT, super silhouette, ts cup, z33 | 10 Comments

Tokyo Motor Show: Mikuni will make these throttle bodies if there’s enough interest

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Ben Hsu

One of the interesting things about the Tokyo Motor Show that you don’t see in other major shows in LA or New York is that many major suppliers have booths too. The Mikuni Corporation is still alive and well, and makes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Tokyo Motor Show | Tagged c10, c110, fairlady z, Hakosuka, kenmeri, l-series, mikuni, s30 z, skyline | 26 Comments

EVENTS: 2017 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 01 — JDM Goodness

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Ben Hsu

We say this every year, but it’s true: the quality and selection of cars at the Japanese Classic Car Show keeps getting better with age. This year, the representation from Japan was increased substantially, with nameplates both beloved and obscure. Here are … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Automobile Council, Part 03 — Live the Classic Car Lifestyle

Posted on September 13, 2017 by San Mamiya

Now that Automobile Council has somehow swayed a bunch of automakers into putting on a big show about their heritage and getting you all jazzed about living the classic motoring lifestyle, you’re going to need a Japanese nostalgic car. That’s why the show also … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240zg, autech, Automobile Council, c110, coupe 9, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fd3s, honda, KDR30, kenmeri, Kusaka Engineering, mazda, nissan, R130 Luce Rotary Coupe, r30, RB26DETT, rx-7, S30Z, skyline, stelvio, subaru, subaru 360, super silhouette, z432, zagato | 7 Comments

Decorate your home with this Nissan Skyline 60th anniversary merch

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Brandon Kelley

Although the Skyline’s official birthday was back in April, the 60th birthday party for Nissan’s most famous model is still in full swing. The company has developed an entire catalog of goods that are all themed around the Skyline. While most automaker apparel is cringeworthy, some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles | Tagged ALSI, c10, c110, Hakosuka, kenmeri, nissan, prince, r30, r31, r32, r33, r34, r35, s54, skyline, v35, v36, V37 | 11 Comments

NIHON LIFE: Would you like a Skyline with your morning coffee?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Ben Hsu

In America, coffee costs $4 for a ridiculous latte that doesn’t even come with a toy car. In Japan, coffee companies often run promotions that attach a gift to the can, which you have to get at a specific convenience store chain. This Skyline … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged c110, Coffee, japan, kenmeri, kpgc110, nissan, skyline | 10 Comments

VIDEO: Rocky Auto’s RB30-powered Kenmeri

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Ben Hsu

You’ve seen photos of Rocky Auto‘s restomod Kenmeri Skyline. It’s got an tuned RB30 engine, a completely reworked multi-link suspension, Work Meisters over R34 brakes, and modern Recaro sport seats. Recently, Rocky-San took it to Fuji Speedway and made a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged c110, kenmeri, kgc110, nissan, RB30, rocky auto, skyline | 6 Comments