Tag Archives: nissan
Shako Hako
Shakotan means simply “low-down” in Japanese, but this shako hako is a superlative example. There is such a thing as going too far though. Suffice it to say, you won’t be seeing this on the JNC project car. [via KaZato … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan
Tagged kpgc10, nissan, nissan skyline, nissan skyline kgc10, shakotan
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Kidney, Anyone? Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition, Number 1 of 3000
Automakers often release limited edition cars, but it’s not necessarily enthusiasts or collectors who buy them. More often than not, they’re simply snatched up by buyers who need a new set of wheels. Which begs the question: what happens to, … Continue reading
Bonus Vid: Wangan Midnight 2009 Movie Trailer
Speak of the Devil Z! Here’s the trailer for Wangan Midnight, the manga, movie, video game and anime series that is now being rebooted with yet another remake on the big screen.
Posted in datsun, nissan, Video Games
Tagged datsun, datsun 240z, nissan, nissan fairlady z, nissan s30 z, wangan, wangan midnight, wangan midnight movie
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Friday Video: Seibu Keisatsu's Water Cannon Patrol
Sgt. Daimon manning a Nissan Patrol-mounted water cannon leads to a flipped Datsun 620 pickup (on Enkei Bajas – SK was sponsored by Enkei) and senseless wagon destruction. Have a good weekend!
Posted in nissan, seibu keisatsu, trucks, Video Games, wagons
Tagged datsun, datsun 620, nissan, nissan gloria, nissan gloria van, nissan gloria wagon, seibu keisatsu
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First Look Inside Nissan Gallery Yokohama
Last week we mentioned that Nissan was opening a gallery at their recently relocated headquarters now in Yokohama. The grand opening was on Monday, and here are some photos of the new digs.
Posted in datsun, japan, nissan
Tagged datsun, nissan, nissan gallery, nissan gallery yokohama
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Friday Video: Seibu Keisatsu Nissan Carnage
We went with high art and how-to for the last two Friday Videos but this week is a return to the roots – more Seibu Keisatsu madness. The video appears to be clips from two episodes spliced together. In the … Continue reading
Posted in nissan, seibu keisatsu, Video Games
Tagged datsun, datsun b210, nissan, nissan laurel, nissan skyline, nissan skyline r30, nissan sunny, seibu keisatsu
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Adam Carolla’s Bob Sharp Datsun 610 Racer
Many of you know that squawky-voiced celebrity Adam Carolla has a penchant for Datsuns, owning a 510 BRE street replica as well as a Fairlady Roadster race car. You’d think that it qualifies him to be the celebrity spokesman for … Continue reading
Nissan Gallery To Open in Yokohama
Come August, Nissan will be opening a gallery showroom at its new headquarters in Yokohama. According to the press release, part of the gallery will display classic and race cars alongside new models. It will be about four times the … Continue reading
J-Tin Rotting Away in Japan, Plus a Cherry Cherry
The Kusahiro Exploration Corps Blog is probably the saddest site you’ll see this week, if not ever. It’s basically a gallery of nostalgics rusting into oblivion on the grasslands of Japan, full of cars like this Nissan Cherry Coupe 1200X-1 … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, junkyards, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun cherry, flyrat, nissan, nissan cherry x1-r
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Rotorstock & Retro Show at Santa Pod
JNCer from across the pond, colink, sent us some photos of the recent Rotorstock and Retro show at Santa Pod Raceway in Bedfordshire, England. This beautiful blue Nissan Violet/1600 (aka Datsun 710) really caught my eye.
Posted in datsun, events, mazda, mazda rx-7, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun 1600, datsun 710, mazda, mazda rx-4, mazda rx-7, mazda rx-7 trailer, nissan, nissan violet, rotorstock, rotorstock & retro show, santa pod
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Happy Nissan Day
According to the internets, on July 16, 1981 Nissan execs officially changed their brand in the US market from Datsun to Nissan. The campaign to notify the public began in earnest that fall and for three years badges like the … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun 210, datsun-nissan name change, nissan, nissan b310, nissan sunny
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Friday Video: Abunai Deka Cedric 430 Chase
In this clip from 80s Japanese cop show Abunai Deka, a Nissan Cedric 430 unmarked patrol car gives chase to a Gloria Van of the same generation. As you can see, this series doesn’t take itself as seriously as, say, … Continue reading
Posted in JNC Theater
Tagged 430, abunai deka, cedric, datsun, gloria, japanese cop show, nissan, wagons
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Autech-tuned Nissan Fairlady 370Z NISMO On Sale
Here’s some more retro car news, this time for the Zedheads. Nissan’s in-house tuner Autech has just released the Fairlady Z Version NISMO. It’s not quite the monster the Z432 was for the original S30 chassis, with only a 19PS … Continue reading
Friday Video: Mazda Luce Legato Smash!
Who knew that Mazdas could slice open a Nissan like a knife through hot butter? We have absolutely no idea what movie or TV show this is from, nor what is going on here, but it sure is zany! However, … Continue reading
Posted in mazda, nissan, toyota, Video Games
Tagged japanese car chase, japanese tv, mazda luce legato, nissan, nissan cedric, nissan gloria, toyota crown
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SoCal Datsun Weekend: Solvang Roadster Classic
Get ready for the 22nd Annual Datsun Roadster Classic in Solvang, CA. The party kicks off on Friday, April 24 with the show on the following Saturday, April 25. You can find out more at SolvangShow.com. Also, check out coverage … Continue reading
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Tagged datsun, datsun fairlady roadster, datsun roadster, nissan
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Armored Nissan Gloria Wagon Getaway
Yabba dabba doo, it’s the weekend! Time for your Friday video. Here’s another gem from Seibu Keisatsu, the ass-kickingest, Nissan-wreckingest cop show around. In this clip, the bad guys bust into police HQ in a shootout reminiscent of Heat and … Continue reading
Posted in datsun, nissan, seibu keisatsu, wagons
Tagged datsun, nissan, nissan gloria, seibu keisatsu
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Z-Car West Coast Nationals Registation
This year’s Z-Car West Coast Nationals is coming up (April 24-26), so if you plan on entering your nostalgic in the show, don’t forget to register by April 6! Past WCN coverage: 2007, 2008 <Register Here>
Posted in datsun, events, nissan
Tagged datsun, datsun 240z, nissan, nissan fairlady z, z-car west coast nationals
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Billet Aluminium Hakosuka Skyline
For those of you who are looking to upgrade from Choro-Qs…here’s your chance! It’s a billet alloy KPGC10 Skyline. And if you have to ask, no you can’t afford it. Details after the jump.
Posted in datsun, minicar, nissan, Toys
Tagged nissan, nissan skyline, nissan skyline gt-r
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