The Japanese Classic Car Show has announced dates for 2025. It marks a significant milestone, as it happens to be the event’s 20th anniversary. The achievement isn’t just for the success of the JCCS, but the Japanese classic movement as a whole.
As the show’s announcement states, “Back in 2005, Japanese cars weren’t even widely seen as ‘classics.’ Now, thanks to a passionate community of fans, builders, and collectors, we’re proudly celebrating the craftsmanship, culture, and legacy that continue to thrive in the US and beyond.”
Twenty years ago Japanese cars were still largely seen as disposable. Many in the collector car community openly laughed at the idea that they could even become valuable classics. Today, that notion has been mostly dispelled and the JCCS, as the first show of its kind in America, played an enormous role.
The 2025 show will celebrate significant models from major manufacturers, including the first-gen Toyota Celica, Mazda RX-7, the Nissan/Datsun 240Z (with a BRE reunion including Peter Brock and John Morton), and the Honda Z600. Held within the JCCS will also be the 14th annual Japanese Classic Motorcycle Show, and there’s more to come.
The 2025 JCCS will be held at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, California on October 11. Registration will open July 7.
All I gotta say is, “Mannnn, wish I could go.”