Tag Archives: skyline

EVENTS: 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show Part 01, Best of the Best

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ben Hsu

We’ll get to the cars that we normals can afford in a minute, but first let us dream a little. The 2011 JCCS completely elevated the bar, bringing together several ultra-rare, six-figure machines that few Western eyes have gazed upon … Continue reading →

Posted in events, mazda, nissan, toyota | Tagged 2000gt, 240z, 260z, 280z, 787b, datsun, fairlady z, gt-r, gto, Hakosuka, imsa, japanese classic car show, jccs, kenmeri, kpgc10, kpgc110, le mans, lexus, lfa, mazda, nissan, prince, rx-7, rx-792p, s20, s30, skyline, toyota, z432 | 17 Comments

JCCS 2011 PREVIEW: Record Three S20-Powered Nissans to Debut at JCCS

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Are you ready for the 2011 JCCS this Saturday? This year’s show will be very special, as it will be the first time three cars powered by the epic Prince/Nissan S20 motor will be shown in North America. For those that don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in events, nissan | Tagged 2011, 240z, 260z, 280z, datsun, fairlady z, gt-r, Hakosuka, japanese classic car show, jccs, kenmeri, kpgc10, kpgc110, nissan, s20, s30, skyline, z432 | 9 Comments

Kidney, Anyone? 1983 Nissan Skyline 2000 Turbo RS-X 50th Anniversary Edition

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Get your ¥400 toll charge ready because it’s time to get on the Shuto. This week’s temptation in black market organ trading is a 1983 Nissan Skyline RS-X Turbo. But wait, there’s more. This two-tone beauty a isn’t just a regular … Continue reading →

Posted in for sale, nissan | Tagged datsun, dr30, fj20, longchamp, longchamps, nissan, r30, skyline, tekamen, xr-4 | 10 Comments

Surf’s Up when your Surf Wagon has a Surf Line.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Reason number one to have a C210 Skyline Japan as your surf wagon: It’s already got a surf line. Reason number two: It looks killer lowered on Star Sharks. Did we mention we love wagons?

Posted in nissan, wagons | Tagged c210, datsun, japan, nissan, skyline, ssr, star shark, van, wagon | 6 Comments

Chat with Hot Wheels’ Jun Imai

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Hey minicar fans! Hot Wheels designer Jun Imai will be taking part in a live online chat tomorrow, August 16 at 3:30 PDT. If you don’t know already, Imai-san is the one responsible for the recent surge in nostalgics in the … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars, nissan, toyota | Tagged 510, ae86, bluebird, c10, c110, corolla, datsun, fj40, hachiroku, Hakosuka, hot wheels, jun imai, kenmeri, kgc10, kgc110, kpgc10, kpgc110, land cruiser, levin, mattel, nissan, skyline, sprinter, toyota, trueno | 5 Comments

Friday Video: Nissan Patrol Lays Waste to Amusement Park

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Ben Hsu

If you’re a bad guy fleeing from the fuzz, you probably wouldn’t take time out of your busy schedule to destroy an amusement park with your getaway vehicle. But if you were going to, a Nissan Patrol makes a good … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan | Tagged c110, datsun, kc110, kenmeri, nissan, patrol, skyline | 1 Comment

Depth of Speed Talks Hakosuka with Fatlace Founder Mark Arcenal

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Ben Hsu

We’ve been big fans of Josh Clason‘s Depth of Speed videos, and the latest does not disappoint. It’s an interview with Mark Arcenal, founder of the Fatlace, who is fortunate enough to own a KGC10 Nissan Skyline, S14 drift machine, and … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan | Tagged 240sx, c10, datsun, depth of speed, fatlace, Hakosuka, josh clason, kgc10, mark arcenal, nissan, s14, silvia, skyline | 5 Comments

Friday Video: Nissan Skyline Japan, Subaru Leone, and a Helicopter

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Ben Hsu

The 1979 cop show Detective Story was hugely popular, and responsible for launching the career of Yusaku Matsuda. This clip appears to be a parody of the original, as it contains no Matsuda and adds a laugh track instead. Nevertheless, it … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan, subaru, Video Games | Tagged c210, car chase, datsun, detective story, japan, japanese cop show, leone, nissan, skyline, subaru | 3 Comments

Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Nissan Skyline C110 Wagon

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Ben Hsu

American toymakers are doing their part to enrich the lives of diecast collectors. What about Japan? Anyone’s who been to the seizure-inducing overstimulation of a Japanese toy store is familiar with Tomica toy cars, but did you know the had a upscale … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars, nissan, wagons | Tagged 240k, c110, datsun, kenmeri, limited vintage, neo, nissan, skyline, tomica, van, wagon, wagons | 6 Comments

EVENTS: Eagle Rock Swap Meet

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Aaah, SoCal. We know the rest of the country hates it when we gloat. But sorry, it’s just damn nice to be able to take a leisurely Sunday morning cruise to an old school Japanese car bazaar. The Eagle Rock … Continue reading →

Posted in mazda, nissan | Tagged 410, 510, 521, 610, 620, 810, bluebird, c110, datsun, hilux, kgc110, maxima, mazda, nissan, pickup, rx-3, savanna, skyline, toyota, van, wagon | 10 Comments

Hot Wheels Kenmeri Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R & Vintage Racing BRE Datsun 510 Bluebird

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Hot Wheels is on a tear these days, adding Japanese classics to their lineup as quickly as the diecast cars will speed down an orange track. We were thrilled to be part of the hakosuka Nissan Skyline 2000GT-X (which is … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars, nissan | Tagged 2000gt-r, 2011, 510, bluebird, bre, c110, datsun, first editions, gt-r, hot wheels, john morton, kenmeri, kgc110, kpgc110, mattel, nissan, peter brock, skyline, vintage racing | 25 Comments

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 →

Posted in nissan, toyota, tuning shop | Tagged a20, c10, celica, datsun, depth of speed, Hakosuka, jdm legends, kgc10, kp61, kpgc10, nissan, ra21, skyline, starlet, ta21, ta22, watanabe, work equip | 13 Comments

Friday Video: Buzz Performs “Ken & Mary Ai to Kaze no Youni”

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Welcome to JNC‘s summer concert series. Well, it’s not really a series per se since there’s just one song. Nevertheless, here’s the folk band Buzz playing their hit Ken & Mary Ai to Kaze no Youni on a Japanese music … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan | Tagged 240k, buzz, c110, datsun, Ken & Mary Ai to Kaze no Youni, kenmeri, kgc110, kpgc110, nissan, skyline | 3 Comments

Friday Video: KPGC10 Nissan Skyline GT-R vs Mazda Savanna RX-3

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Last week we saw a meeting of some Japan’s best road-going GT cars. This Friday let’s look at two no-limit track machines. The KPGC10 Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Mazda Savanna RX-3 are old rivals, and Best Motoring brought them … Continue reading →

Posted in mazda, motorsports, nissan | Tagged c10, gt-r, Hakosuka, kgc10, kpgc10, mazda, nissan, rx-3, savanna, skyline | 10 Comments

Friday Video: Toyota 2000GT Meets Nissan Fairlady 240ZG Meets KPGC110 Skyline GT-R

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ben Hsu

The title says it all. Watch the luckiest bastards in the world at Best Motoring drive the greats.

Posted in nissan, toyota | Tagged 2000gt, 240z, 240zg, 260z, 280z, best motoring, c110, datsun, fairlady z, gt-r, hs30-h, kenmeri, kpgc110, mf10, nissan, s30, skyline, toyota | 10 Comments

The Most Painful Skyline You’ll Ever See: Hakosuka Itasha

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ben Hsu

It’s one thing to slap giant anime characters on your Suzuki Wagon R, Toyota Alphard, or even your Ferrari F430, but a KGC10 Skyline? That really hurts. This hot pink hakosuka was spotted last week at an itasha car show … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan | Tagged c10, datsun, Hakosuka, itasha, kgc10, kpgc10, nissan, skyline | 20 Comments

Kenmeri Too: Hot Wheels KPGC110 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R is Coming

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Ben Hsu

If you guys were excited about the Hot Wheels Hakosuka, then buckle your racing harnesses because the boys at Mattel are about to double down. That’s right, they are doing a kenmeri too.

Posted in minicars, nissan | Tagged datsun, gt-r, gt-x, Hakosuka, hot wheels, kenmeri, kgc10, kgc110, kpgc10, kpgc110, mattel, nissan, skyline | 26 Comments

Hot Wheels X JNC Hakosuka Nissan Skyline

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Ben Hsu

We at JNC are very proud to announce the latest classic Japanese car to grace the 2011 Hot Wheels lineup — the legendary hakosuka. Mattel just sent us a small batch fresh off the assembly line, and has graciously allowed … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars, nissan | Tagged 2000gt-x, c10, gt-r, Hakosuka, hot wheels, kgc10, kpgc10, nissan, skyline | 64 Comments

Friday Video: Nissan Cedrics vs S30 Fairlady Z

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ben Hsu

Last week we were surprised that we’d never featured a hakosuka in a Friday Video car chase. Even more surprising is the lack of S30s in Seibu Keisatsu pursuits. Although we’ve seen a couple here and there, you’d think there … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Video, nissan, Video Games | Tagged 230, 240z, 260z, 280z, 330, b110, c10, car chase, cedric, datsun, datsun 280z, fairlady z, gloria, Hakosuka, japanese cop show, nissan, s30, seibu keisatsu, skyline, sunny | 4 Comments

The History of Racing Mate and a New JNC Decal

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Ben Hsu

It’s hard to believe, but for as long as JNC has been around we’ve only ever made one sticker. We need to rectify that situation stat, so the yotsuba above will soon be joining the red and white inkan. For … Continue reading →

Posted in nostalgic gear | Tagged corona, crown, gloria, honda, japan gp, japan grand prix, jnc, monza, n360, n600, nissan, phantom oil, prince, racing mate, rs40, rt20, s40, skyline, soukichi shikiba, suzuka, tag heuer, tetsu ikusawa, tiara, tojiro ukiya, toyota, yotsuba | 13 Comments