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MINICARS: A metal base Hot Wheels Fairlady Z
Hot Wheels has revealed an updated Nissan Fairlady Z which has a new, metal base. The front air dam is much more pronounced, as metal-chassis cars are typically for collectors and not orange tracks, where such a chin spoiler might … Continue reading
MINICARS: M2’s first Auto Japan release revealed
Here is the first look at the castings of M2 Machines’ new Auto-Japan series. If you aren’t familiar with M2, they are highly detailed 1:64 scale cars that have traditionally been American muscle cars and hot rods. This is their first foray into … Continue reading
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Tagged 510, bluebird, c10, datsun, fairlady z, Fairlady Z432, kpgc10, M2 Machines, minicars, nissan, s30 z, skyline
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EVENTS: 2017 Nissan Jam, Part 01 — Starting with Z
Now in its fifth year, Nissan Jam has grown beyond its humble origins as a dealership show. While there’s still a ways to go before it catches up with events like Toyotafest in both caliber and scope, the Nissan, Datsun and Infiniti show … Continue reading
MINICARS: M2 Machines reveals new line of diecast Japanese classics
As Japanese classics gain recognition in the real world, so too do they increase in popularity in the diecast realm. For most of its existence, diecast brand M2 Machines (not to be confused with Mazda’s M2) has focused on detailed … Continue reading
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Tagged 510, bluebird, datsun, Fairlady Z432, Hakosuka, kpgc10, M2 Machines, minicars, nissan, s30 z, skyline
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EVENTS: Nostalgic2Days 2017, Part 01 — Starting with Z
The annual Nostalgic 2 Days show in Yokohama is a fantastic weekend of cars organized by Nostalgic Hero magazine. It’s as if the pages spring to life, with many of its featured cars gathered in one spot. Though it does tend to be a … Continue reading
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Tagged 240z, 260z, 280z, advan, fairlady z, Glow Star, Mizukami Auto, nissan, Nostalgic 2 Days, os giken, rs watanabe, s30 z, Speed Forme, star road, Tea Valley, work wheels, Yokohama Tire, z432, z432-R
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EVENTS: 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon, Part 03 — The Classics
The Tokyo Auto Salon has a reputation for churning out some truly bizarre automotive works, but these day some seriously classy classics can be found amidst the VIP vans and drift missiles. You’ve seen the examples modified for speed and show; here … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000gt, advan, Advan HF Type D, ae86, b120, BLSID-3, bosozoku, c10, c130, corolla, cube, datsun, dr30, Endless, Fabulous, fairlady z, Fairlady Z432, Fairlady Z432R, gt-r, Hakosuka, laurel, liberty walk, longchamp xr-4, National, nissan, Panasonic, prince, publica, r35, rocky auto, s30 z, sanitora, skyline, sprinter trueno, star road, sunny truck, SuperGT, toyota, Triumph, work equip 01, Work Equip 40, work wheels, yokohama
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MINICARS: Hot Wheels X JNC Nissan Fairlady Z Super Treasure Hunt
Every so often, a Hot Wheels comes along that melts the Internet. Collectors’ heads explode like they’ve just looked into the Ark of the Covenant. The next Nissan Fairlady Z is just such a car. Look, we’re not bragging just because … Continue reading
EVENTS: 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon, Part 02 — Restomods
Since its inception in 1983, the Tokyo Auto Salon has been Japan’s showcase premier exhibition of automotive trends. Back then, it went by the very literal name of Tokyo Exciting Car Show, but the idea was the same — showcasing what Japanese tuners … Continue reading
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Tagged ae86, c10, c110, c210, corolla, corolla levin, Crown Majesta, dr30, ebbro, fairlady z, fc3s, g-works, GS F, Hakosuka, kenmeri, kp61, lexus, mark II, mazda, mitsubishi, Obayashi Factory, r30, r31, R31 House, r32, r33, r34, r35, radio control, RC F, re amemiya, Rocket Bunny, rx-7, S180, s30 z, skyline, soarer, sprinter trueno, ssr, starion, starlet, Super GT, tokyo auto salon, tom's, Top Secret, toyota, wagons, work wheels, x70, z10
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EVENTS: New Year Meeting 2017, Part 05 — Nissan & Mitsubishi
This year was a special milestone for the New Year Meeting, as it was the show’s 40th year. It was quite a milestone for the event, which started in 1977 at the Tokyo Prince Hotel, a much smaller venue. Back then, no one would … Continue reading
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Tagged 510, b10, b110, bluebird, c10, c210, cedric, cedric 130, csp311, datsun, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fto, galant gto, Hakosuka, mitsubishi, new year meeting, nissan, s110, s130, s30 z, safari rally, silvia, skyline, sunny
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KIDNEY, ANYONE?: Nissan Fairlady Z432 at Amelia Island
2017 auction season is upon us and that means we have the chance to watch the prices of blue chip JNCs soar ever further from the value of your parent’s house. Crossing the RM Sotheby’s auction at Amelia Island the same … Continue reading
VIDEO: A Datsun 240Z is the hero car in this 1979 chase movie
1970s Los Angeles was an automotive paradise. Not only did you have a diverse mix of Detroit land yachts, European compacts and heaps of Japanese runabouts, but its freeways ran long and wide. Back then, before the 405 was one giant parking lot, … Continue reading
MINICARS: All the Japanese cars in the 2017 Hot Wheels mainline
Mattel has released the complete 2017 Hot Wheels mainline list, and it includes plenty of things for collectors of Japanese cars to get excited about. Old castings make a return, while new ones continue the trend. Here’s a complete rundown on … Continue reading
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Tagged 180sx, 240z, 510, acura, bluebird, c10, Chevy LUV, civic, Civic EF, Civic Type R, crown, datsun, datsun 620, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, faster, fd3s, Fugu Z, gt-r, Hakosuka, hilux, honda, hot wheels, integra, isuzu, mazda, miata, Miata ND, monkey, mx-5, nissan, nsx, Odyssey, r35, rx-7, s13, s30 z, sa22, scion, skyline, toyota, xb
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EVENTS: 2016 NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway
For 20 years, Nissan’s motorsports division has put on an annual gala for followers of its many racing machines and successes. The NISMO Festival is a Burning Man for Nissan nuts, a mecca for fans of Sunny and Skyline alike. Best of all, … Continue reading
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Tagged 240z, 240zg, 350z, 370z, 510, 910, b110, b310, bluebird, c10, cherry, datsun, fairlady z, fuji speedway, gc10, gt-r, Hakosuka, haruhito yanagida, mt. fuji, NISMO, NISMO Festival, nissan, prince, r32, r35, r380, r381, r382, R90C, R91CP, R92CP, s110, s12, s30 z, silvia, skyline, sunny, Super GT, ts cup, Yoshikazu Sunako
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Updates to the JNC Shop
We have made a major update to the JNC shop, stocking inventory of items that we introduced at car shows throughout the year. Some are in very limited quantities, and if you order before 11:59pm on Sunday, December 18, your will arrive before … Continue reading
MINICARS: A proper Japanese vintage barrel for Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels designer Jun Imai posted a photo of two newer Z castings recently, and hidden in the image was a surprise that bodes well for fans of proper Japanese barrels. If you look closely, you’ll notice that it’s a small size … Continue reading
NEWS: Nissan Juke Black Pearl revives 280Z limited edition color
Until the late 1970s, very few Japanese cars were exported in black. It was considered a formal color, used primarily for government vehicles, chauffeured cars, and hearses. That is, until 1978 when Nissan broke with convention and brought over the Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition. … Continue reading
