Tag: Japanese
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Can’t say I’ve ever seen this Miata swap
Monster Miatas are, in the scheme of things, relatively common. V8 swap kits have been available almost since the Miata itself launched. This, however, is the only V12 swap I’ve heard of. This is a Jaguar V12 and the seller claims it has internal mods in addition to the downdraft carbs shown in the images.…
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Why import a real Skyline GT-R?
You can always have a terrible fake GT-R like this one. The seller calls this a ‘full convertion (SIC) to Skyline R33.” I wonder what a partial ‘convertion’ would look like. $6K without the turbo installed, eh? Click for eBay ad Cleveland, OH $6,000 BIN with offers considered Nothing about the front or sides says…
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JDM Coolness: Nissan Laurel
The Nissan Laurel was a luxury car based on the Bluebird. The two-door coupe versions had some engine upgrades available, but this four-door sedan came with a 1.8L four cylinder. The seller claims very low miles on this classic, and the condition may just support that. I’d hate to see someone buy this an modify…
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First Gen Celica in COMPTON
Recently, we posted a 1980s Celica in okay condition. Here’s the original – a 1976 Celica GT that appears to be in great shape. The seller provides quite a bit of info, which is always nice. The claimed mileage is 63K miles, which is amazing, but the interior condition seems to back it up. Two…
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Finally, a complete Honda S600
We’ve posted a couple of these recently, but they’ve been projects and it’s been hard to get a feel for the real value of these. Finally, a nice, complete one has arrived. Despite a reserve, the starting price was low enough, so the market will speak. As for the car itself, suffice it to say…
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A Hooptie I-Mark Turbo? Yes, really.
It’s not like Isuzu I-Marks come along every day in 2014, not to mention turbos. It’s too bad that this is the one that came along, but how could I not post it? Based on the ad text, the seller did not have anything to do with the modifications. Given the car is in Lompoc,…
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The First Infiniti Convertible
Infiniti launched in 1989 with two models: The flagship Q45 sedan and the M30 coupe. Compared to Lexus, which launced with the ES300 and LS400 sedans, Infiniti’s was not really a volume launch strategy. Here we have the convertible version of the M30, which launched a year or two later and, as one might guess,…
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Thinking about jumping on the Seahawk bandwagon? Here it is!
It’s often stated in the auto enthusiast world that personalization is great right up until you need to sell. Mods done to unusual personal taste limit appeal to the mass market. Also, it’s not unusual to see someone attempting to ride a car’s fame, whether from auction results (think microcars after the Bruce Weiner auction…
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Kei Car Sweetness: Nissan Figaro
These are pretty much legendary, so we don’t have to say too much. The biggest question is whether a CA title is possible. Methinks it’s not, as this is a 1991 vehicle. Presumably, that’s why the seller has it in CA under FL title. Not only do we love the car, we love the low-res…
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Another Oddball AWD Japanese Sedan
We recently posted a Camry All-Trac and realized we ought to give credit to another Japanese mid-size sedan with All-Wheel-Drive, the Mitsubishi Galant GS-X. Yes, we could have chosen a Galant VR-4 for all-out performance, but most enthusiasts realize that car exists. The GS-X, while likely much, much less fun to drive, is certainly the…