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MOTORSPORT: The Prince R380
While other Japanese historic racing cars generate equal amounts of enthusiasm and respect, one particular car has sat in relative obscurity for many years. Known only to a few otaku but integral in both the rising dominance of Japanese cars on … Continue reading
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Tagged Automobile Council, japan grand prix, nissan, prince, r380, Yoshikazu Sunako
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EVENTS: Okutama Sunday Meeting
A short time ago, we were invited to attend the monthly Okutama-ko Sunday kyusha meeting. Loosely organized by the well-known Isuzu shop Eagle Sports, it always attracts a wide range of cars. This weekend was special though, as GT-B driving … Continue reading
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Tagged 1600gt, 312, 510, a10, a20, a40, b210, bellett, bluebird, c10, c110, carina, celica, csp311, daruma, fairlady, FairladyZ, Hakosuka, honda, isuzu, kenmeri, mazda, nissan, piazza, prince, roadster, RX-7 SA22, s30 z, s54, s600, silvia, skyline, sports 800, sunny, toyoda aa, toyota, VehiCROSS, yonmeri
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JNC VAULT: The Skyline Legend
Last week we published one of our favorite JNC stories of all time: the interview with Yoshikazu Sunako, one of the original Skyline GT drivers at the 1964 Japan Grand Prix and a man who not only witnessed, but participated … Continue reading
LEGENDS: An interview with Yoshikazu Sunako, original Skyline racing driver
Motor sports stories come in many types: the rookie driver winning their first race for a big name team, legendary drives from last place to the checkered-flag, the somehow magical performance in the rain that astounds everyone watching, and perhaps … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964 Japan grand prix, nissan, prince, r380, s54, skyline, suzuka circuit, Yoshikazu Sunako
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Sokichi Shikiba, 1939 – 2016
Racing driver Sokichi Shikiba died yesterday, May 17, in a hospital in Tokyo as a result of liver failure. He was 77 years old. Born to a hospital manager in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture in 1939, Shikiba grew up with a generation of young … Continue reading
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Tagged bugatti, corona, ferrari, japan grand prix, lotus, porsche 904, prince, racing mate, s54, skyline, Sokichi Shikiba, suzuka circuit, T20, Tetsu Ikuzawa, tojiro ukiya, toyota
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EVENTS: Nostalgic2Days 2016, Part 01
At this year’s Nostalgic 2 Days show, we were on assignment to meet a very specific person, a towering figure from the golden age of Japan’s automotive history. Before our appointment — which will be covered in the next installment — … Continue reading
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Tagged 117, 2000gt, 510, 6M, bellett, bluebird, c10, c130, capella, cosmo sport, dekotora, Endless brakes, fairlady z, familia rotary coupe, Garage Iwasa, gt-r, Hakosuka, honda, isuzu, Isuzu Eagle Sports, kpgc10, Laruel, Lotus Elan, mazda, nissan, nos2days, Nostalgic 2 Days, prince, r100, r30, rocky auto, rx-2, s30 z, s54, s600, skyline, soarer, sports 800, toyota, UnLimited Kustoms, z10
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Prince’s Purple Rain Honda motorcycle was awesome
The artist known as Prince passed away today at the age of 57. His musical achievements are well documented, but if you were a young motorhead in 1984 when Purple Rain came out, his custom Honda was the coolest bike around.
NIHON LIFE: Bidding Sayonara to the Hotel Okura
It has no engine, no wheels, and never won any races, but the Hotel Okura is an icon of the Showa Era. Since opening its doors in May 1962, it has hosted every US president since Richard Nixon. In 1976, JVC … Continue reading
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Tagged honda, Hotel Okura, Kishichiro Okura, Nihon Life, prince, s54, s800, skyline
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JNC THEATER: Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Family
There’s a relatively new anime called Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku (毎度!浦安鉄筋家族). Featuring extremely short episodes — like under two minutes short — and story lines that are monkey tits insane, but the main characters are from Urayasu, Chiba and drive an S54 … Continue reading
BUYER’S GUIDE: Prince Skyline GT-A & GT-B
I recently purchased a Prince Skyline 2000GT-B. For those unfamiliar with the car, here is an explanation and short video of its historical significance. With interest in landmark Japanese cars at an all-time high, it’s quite possible that the six-cylinder Prince … Continue reading
VIDEO: JNC on After/DRIVE
Like a half-finished Datsun B210 project bringing down the property value of an otherwise respectable neighborhood, I made an appearance on After/DRIVE last week. JNC was in town for the New York Auto Show, and it was a great honor to be invited onto … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000gt, 510, ae86, c10, celica, civic, corolla, corolla levin, cosmo sport, datsun, Hakosuka, honda, mazda, nissan, prince, rx-2, rx-3, skyline, sprinter, sprinter trueno, toyota
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EVENTS: Tokyo Bayside Classic Cup season closer
One of the great things about owning a classic car in Tokyo is that you can find a car club revolving around almost any make and model you desire. Soon you’re welcomed into the fold with typical Japanese hospitality, and as … Continue reading
GALLERIES: Nissan Yokohama Headquarters, 2015
It’s been a little over a year since we had the chance to visit Nissan’s Yokohama headquarters. The relatively new glass and steel tower was opened in 2009, replacing the long-standing Ginza HQ in the heart of Tokyo. While, like most automaker showrooms in … Continue reading
EVENTS: 2015 Nostalgic2Days, Part 03
Closing out our coverage of the 2015 Nos2Days show, we begin with some cars being honored on the red carpet. Just like at a movie premiere, the event reserves a special crimson rug for those that have graced the cover of a magazine. In this … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000gt, aw11, butaketsu, c130, cosmo sport, csp311, datsun, datsun 220, Fairlady Z432, honda, japan, laurel, mazda, mr2, nissan, Nostalgic2Days, prince, s600, silvia, skyway, toyota
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