Design Study: Nissan Silvia CSP311 and S13
Looking at images of the Silvia recently, I was surprised that I had never noticed how many styling cues the 1988 S13 takes from the first Silvia, the 1965 CSP311. Part of it probably has to do with the fact … Continue reading →
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Friday Video: C130 Laurel vs. Kenmeri Skyline
Today’s video appears to star Tachi Hiroshi, but the cars are too old for Abunai Deka and it lacks the trademark pursuit music of Seibu Keisatsu. We don’t know from whence this car chase came, all we know is that … Continue reading →
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 1992-2013
Like the giant panda, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution may be an evolutionary dead end. Assuming Mitsubishi global product director Gayu Eusegi wasn’t suffering from altitude sickness at the Geneva Motor Show when talking to Autocar, the Lancer Evo X will … Continue reading →
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Toyota FT-86 Concept II Unveiled at Geneva
While America slept the Toyota FT-86 Concept II was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. According to Toyota, this is the best indication yet of what the production version of the RWD reborn AE86/Toyobaru/FT-86 will look like, and during the … Continue reading →
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John Morton’s BRE Datsun 510 to Appear in Hot Wheels Vintage Racing Line
Hot Wheels has a new lineup called Vintage Racing for 2011, which will feature highly detailed race machines from the 60s and 70s with authentic livery. Nostalgic car fans will be pleased to know that the BRE Datsun 510 driven … Continue reading →
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Kidney, Anyone? 1967½ Datsun 2000 Fairlady Roadster
If you’re parting with a major organ, it’d better be an ultra rare machine or something that’s been immaculately restored to exacting standards. Today’s kidney bait is the latter. The 1967½ Datsun 2000 Sports is a the most desirable of … Continue reading →
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Friday Video: Hwang Jang Lee Drives a Datsun 280ZX
What would a 1970s Korean taekwondo master, capable of beating up a whole gang of poorly synchronized bad guys using only his two feet and a groovy chicka-bow-wow soundtrack, drive? A Datsun 280ZX, of course. Watch the video on YouTube … Continue reading →
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Rare Form: 1964 Toyota Publica Van Deluxe KP36V
Scouring YJA often brings one across truly rare examples of Japanese steel. Case in point: a 1964 Toyota Publica Van Deluxe, chassis code KP36V. When you see “KP” you think Starlet, but die-hard Toyotaku know that the Starlet was a … Continue reading →
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NOSTALGIC WEAR: Enkei 92 T-Shirts
We love representing old school wheels but the problem is you eventually have to park your car. Now you can show off your love for vintage meshies anywhere except your shower with T-shirts celebrating the re-issue of the Enkei 92 … Continue reading →
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Kidney, Anyone? 38,000-Mile Datsun 720 King Cab Pickup
It’s not often that you see an old Datsun pickup that isn’t trundling down the slow lane, sagging under the weight of a landscaping crew’s livelihood. These trucks were workhorses, and affordable ones at that, so it’s pretty darn amazing … Continue reading →
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Toyotafest 2011
The folks at TORC have announced the date for the 16th annual All-Toyotafest! It’s the biggest Toyota family reunion of the year and it will take place Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Registration … Continue reading →
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Friday Video: Pentax Commercial Starring Honda N360 and Japan’s 1960s GT Legends
Check out this commercial for Pentax Cameras, which has many things making it awesome. Let’s see: chick is cute drives a mod looking rally-modified Honda N360 Toyota 2000GT Mazda Cosmo Sports Nissan Fairlady Z Toyota S40 Crown police car vintage … Continue reading →
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