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Toyota GR Corolla joins the family — Rate This Ad

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Steve Chang

The Toyota GR Corolla is hitting the showrooms soon, so it’s time for some new ads. For Americans, the 300-horsepower AWD hot hatch is probably the most anticipated Toyota in decades, especially if you count only the cars fully developed … Continue reading →

Posted in cm | Tagged a20, A80, A90, ae86, celica, GR Corolla, GR86, sports 800, st205, supra, toyota | 4 Comments

In its 26th year, Toyotafest is still going strong — a brief history of TORC, the Toyota Owners and Restorers Club

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Dan Hsu

We’ve been attending Toyotafest every year since JNC started in 2006, and it’s consistently one of our favorite events. Last year was the 25th Toyotafest, which means the show itself is now old enough to wear historic plates, buy collector … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 4runner, a20, a60, a70, A80, ae86, aw11, cabe toyota, celica, corolla, corona, e20, e70, fj40, fj60, GR86, hilux, J70, kp61, L10, land cruiser, lexus, lexus is, Lexus LS, mr2, N60, RAV4, scion, sports 800, st185, st205, starlet, stout, supra, sw20, t40, tacoma, tercel, toyota, toyotafest, W30, xb | 7 Comments

Japanese Classic Car Show 2021, Part 01

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Ben Hsu

To close out 2021, a year where things were finally opening up again, we’re going back to the Japanese Classic Car Show. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, JCCS was back in full form. Perhaps trying to … Continue reading →

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The legendary Toyota plant that built the AE86, Mark II, and Century is now closed

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Ben Hsu

On December 7 Toyota held a closing ceremony for its Higashi Fuji plant. Today, all production lines will be shut down and the factory closed for good. The 53-year-old facility has produced some of Toyota’s most iconic models, including the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ae86, century, chaser, corolla levin, cressida, cresta, Crown Comfort, Isis, JPN Taxi, lexus sc, mark II, origin, Porte, soarer, sports 800, toyota, x30, x60 | 6 Comments

The new Lupin III trailer has Bluebird-Cedric police cars

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Ben Hsu

There’s a new Lupin III movie coming out, and the latest trailer shows a car chase with some classic Japanese police cars. At first glance they appear to be 510 Bluebird Coupes, but of course, it would be kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 310, 510, a20, accord, bluebird, c110, c30, cedric, celica, datsun, fairlady roadster, Fiat 500, g1, gloria, honda, Honda N-Series, kei, kenmeri, Lupin III, mazda, nissan, prince, rx-3, s54, skyline, sports 800, ta22, toyota, yonmeri | 1 Comment

2019 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 05 — Toyota fans save the day

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Ben Hsu

Before Toyota moved to Texas, their displays were always a centerpiece of JCCS. A massive enclosed trailer would bring a truck-full of the Toyota USA Museum’s rolling treasures to the show. Now, with the company’s headquarters several states away and, … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 2000gt, a20, A90, celica, corolla, corona, cressida, e20, e70, japanese classic car show, sports 800, supra, t110, T40/T50, te27, toyota, x30 | Leave a comment

EVENTS: Japanese Automotive Invitational 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Dan Hsu

Now in its second year, the Japanese Automotive Invitational seeks to introduce the idea of collectible Nihon steel to a crowd that considers a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM not classic enough. Located at the Infiniti booth that sits just outside … Continue reading →

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MARKETWATCH: Tokyo Auto Salon auction recap

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Patrick Strong

The high-end collector car auction world has been dominated for years by a handful of North American and European firms that cater to a demanding clientele. Firms like RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, and Barrett-Jackson have become household names among … Continue reading →

Posted in marketwatch | Tagged 240rs, autech, BH Auction, bmw, c10, c110, cosmo sport, fairlady z, ferrari, galant gto, hks, honda, Honda S-Series, mazda, MiniAce, mitsubishi, nissan, r32, r34, s110, s30 z, s600, s800, silvia, skyline, sports 800, tokyo auto salon, toyota, z432 | 4 Comments

EVENTS: 2018 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 01 — JDM

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Japan-only cars have been making their way into JCCS for a while now, but this year the trickle seemed to turn into a tsunami. You couldn’t swing a fender mirror without coming into contact with a RHD ride from the … Continue reading →

Posted in jccs | Tagged 510, 620, A170, Autozam AZ-1, b120, beat, bluebird, bosozoku, c10, C33, datsun, F30, fairlady z, figaro, Hakosuka, honda, jccs, jdm legends, kaido racer, kei, lancer, Lancer Evolution II, laurel, leopard, Life StepVan, mark II, n360, nissan, pao, r30, r32, r33, s30 z, skyline, sports 800, sunny truck, Tommykaira, Tommykaira ZZ, toyota, U620, vamos, wagons, Wild Cards, x70, x80 | 14 Comments

EVENTS: 2018 Japanese Automotive Invitational

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Ben Hsu

It has been a banner year for Nihon steel at Monterey Car Week. The annual series of ultra-prestigious automotive events have traditionally excluded Japanese cars, but 2018 saw, for example, Nissan become the first carmaker from Japan to be honored … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 117, 2000gt, 240z, 510, acura, az-1, bellett, brat, bre, c10, cherry, Civic 1G, Civic Lady, cosmo sport, datsun, dome, dome zero, f10, f31, fairlady roadster, fairlady z, fj40, galant gto, Hakosuka, honda, honda N, Honda Serial One, infiniti, integra, Integra DA, isuzu, J30, jimny, kei, land cruiser, legend, lj20, m30, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, nsx, patrol, Prototype 9, publica, Q45, r32, r34, r360, s30 z, safari rally, sambar, skyline, sports 800, subaru, subaru 360, suzuki, toyota, z432 | 14 Comments

One of the few Toyota Sports 800s sold new on US soil

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Ben Hsu

These days, it’s easy, but also not terribly difficult to see a Toyota Sports 800 in the US. Though Toyota never offered them in the US, they’ve been part of numerous car shows and museum exhibits. And with their build … Continue reading →

Posted in Spotlight | Tagged sports 800, toyota | 16 Comments

SHOWA SNAP: Meiji Jingu, 1967

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Ben Hsu

We’ve covered a few car shows at Meiji Jingu Park in Tokyo, but here is what it looked like as a normal, everyday street in 1967. Look at all the Showa Era cars (Toyota Crown, 411 Bluebird, Prince Gloria, Mazda Familia, etc.) and trucks … Continue reading →

Posted in Showa Snap | Tagged 411, bluebird, crown, datsun, familia, gloria, mazda, miler, minica, mitsubishi, nissan, prince, s40, sports 800, toyoace, toyota | 3 Comments

What is Toyota’s Gazoo Racing?

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Ben Hsu

Toyota has launched a new performance line in Japan. Called GR, it offers performance parts and complete cars, with six models offered at launch. Four more will follow and hit the roads of Japan by spring 2018. Toyota hopes to “gradually” bring the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged akio toyoda, Gazoo, Harrier, mark x, noah, prius, sports 800, suzuka, Suzuka 500, toyota, toyota 86, vitz, Voxy, yaris | 17 Comments

EVENTS: Automobile Council 2017, Part 01

Posted on August 30, 2017 by San Mamiya

Japanese automakers seem to have a newfound passion for their heritage. In the past six months, Nissan, Mazda and Honda have all announced programs aimed at restoring iconic models. We’re not sure if the Automobile Council show has anything to do with it, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged acura, Automobile Council, csp311, datsun, honda, nissan, nsx, prius, silvia, skyline, skyline sport, sports 800, subaru, subaru 1000, subaru 360, toyota, Type 14, V-Motion 2.0, W10, W30, W50, WRX STI | 9 Comments

NIHON LIFE: Stumbling across random car shops in Tokyo

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Ben Hsu

It’s easy to get lost in Tokyo. The streets aren’t laid out in a grid and often have no signs on them, or if they do, they’re in Japanese. As a car otaku, the problem is compounded because rather than looking at … Continue reading →

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50 YEAR CLUB: Toyota 2000GT

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Ben Hsu

Fifty years ago, the automotive world was forever changed. It was a Tuesday, May 16, 1967 that the Toyota 2000GT was introduced. It marked the dawn of a new age, a breakthrough in not only Japan’s automotive industry, but in … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 Year Club | Tagged 2000gt, fuji speedway, japan grand prix, Prince R380, publica, Shihomi Hosoya, sports 800, toyota, yatabe | 13 Comments

50 YEAR CLUB: Fuji Speedway

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Ben Hsu

In a year of momentous anniversaries for Japanese automotive institutions, one stands above all others in shaping the cars we love. Fuji Speedway, which opened in 1966 and turned 50 this year, has been the birthplace of countless legends, whether … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 Year Club | Tagged 2000gt, 810, a20, A80, bluebird, bosozoku, brz, celica, cherry, crown, daruma, datsun, dr30, Fuji Grand Champion, fuji speedway, group 5, gt-r, gurachan, Hakosuka, JGTC, jtcc, kunimitsu takahashi, mazda, Meishin Expressway, motorsport, nissan, pgc10, r35, r380, r381, r382, rx-3, rx-7, s110, s12, Sivlia, skyline, sports 800, subaru, Super GT, super silhouette, supra, toyota, toyota 7 | 19 Comments

EVENTS: 2016 Classic Japan show in Australia

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Kevin San

One of our favourite nostalgic car shows in any country is Classic Japan, which is held in Melbourne, Australia in December every year. Melbourne is 1000 km away from JNC‘s Australian HQ in Sydney, so it’s also an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 160J, 3000GT, 710, a20, a60, ae86, all-trac, australia, aw11, az-1, c10, c110, cedric, celica, Classic Japan, corolla, cosmo sports, cressida, crown, daruma, datsun, dr30, fj40, galant gto, gto, Hakosuka, Holden, honda, honda N, impulse, isuzu, kenmeri, land cruiser, luce, mark II, mazda, miata, mitsubishi, mr2, mx-5, n360, nissan, patrol, piazza, prince, Project Hakosuka, r130, r30, s54, skyline, sports 800, supra, violet, wagons, x70 | 16 Comments

EVENTS: 2016 Kiryu Classic Car Festival, Part 01

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Ricky Silverio

The Kiryu Classic Car Festival holds a special place in the history of JNC. Back in 2006, long before any other English-language sites were interested in kyusha, it was the first show we covered in Japan. That also happened to be the first time … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 117, 1600gt, 2000gt, 410/411, 510, bluebird, c10, c110, c210, cedric, Citroen, contessa, corolla, corolla levin, cosmo sport, crown pickup, csp311, daihatsu, datsun, Dino, e30, Fairlady Z432, fto, gloria, Hakosuka, hijet, hino, honda, honda z, isuzu, kei, kenmeri, Kiryu Classic Car Festival, lancer celeste, Lancia, life, mazda, midget, nissan, prince, publica, repu, s30 z, s40, s50, S500/S600/S800, silvia, skyline, Snow Crawler, sports 800, subaru, subaru 1000, subaru 360, te27, tn360, toyota, wagons | 18 Comments

EVENTS: 2016 Meiji Jingu Classic Car Festival, Part 02

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Brandon Kelley

In Part 01 of our coverage of Tokyo’s Classic Car Festival at Meiji Jingu Gaien Park, I had just finished rolling up my tongue back into my mouth from which it had dropped, Tex Avery style, due to the cars brought out … Continue reading →

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