Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (SoCal - LBC) 56k destroyer

VadGTI · Oct 2, 2005

This was the event:

And here are the pics

... In somewhat of an order... Check them all out, or you'll miss weirdness, like an R360 Coupe

...
Nissan/Datsun section:

GC10 with an RB26DETT... As of yet, unwired

Toyota Section:

More coming up in a sec...

Modified by VadGTI at 8:14 PM 10-1-2005

VadGTI · Oct 2, 2005

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More coming up...

captain11 · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (VadGTI)

It seems like fun, but those don't really look like classics in my opinion.

VadGTI · Oct 2, 2005

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Back to some Nissan/Datsuns:

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Not done yet...

VadGTI · Oct 2, 2005

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CADM - Central America Domestic Market Sunny Pickup

Back to Toyotas for a bit:

And then to some Hondas:

20-year-old HKS turbo kit on the silver car:

Then, just a bit of Subaru:

Onto some Mazdas... And we open with Mazda's first production car, the R360:

Not over yet...

VadGTI · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (VadGTI)

Back to Datsuns...
VG30-powered:

Back to the 2000GT for an open engine bay:

Interior shot:

Enough buttons for 2.5 cars...

Auto-Drive and Speed-Alarm? Fully Loaded!

More Toyotas:

Looking4ajetta · Oct 2, 2005

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Good heavens this is one bad ass vehicle, holy cow.
i wonder if he could put a bigger turbo on there?

Modified by Looking4ajetta at 8:11 PM 10-1-2005

VadGTI · Oct 2, 2005

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Non-Japanese, obviously:

Mr. K's own Z:

A great sticker advertisement for some racing shop...

The Black Gold edition

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Mr.golf · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (SoCal - L ... (VadGTI)

christ in a handbag why'd I have to work today

thanks for the pics

Amdek · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Mr.golf)

holy hell, I can't imagine what an RB in those little cars would be like

ModelCitizen · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Amdek)

Many thanks, as usual, for all the great shots.
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sciroccojk · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Now i-VTEC)

wow

that's a lotta classics in one place

my favorite all time is still the datsun 510 when it comes to japanese cars.

rrrr · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (VadGTI)

Quote, originally posted by VadGTI »

Turn it up to 11! There is some really, really nice cars there. Also, very nice photography.

$helby · Oct 2, 2005

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this dudes for sale on club4ag.com for $17,000!

SpeedRicer · Oct 2, 2005

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Really nice cars! I gotta come down next time there's a show like this....

Juniper Monkeys · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (SpeedRicer)

All...so...amazing... ...head...exploding....

DohRado · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show

wow, awesome pictures. that show looks like it was a blast. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

1.8t man · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Juniper Monkeys)

seriously those cars were all incredible absolutely amazing....
whould love to have a trueno

Eolair · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (1.8t man)

Wow awesome pics. Japanese classics are still pretty much a redheaded stepchild here.
You can still buy one of those brand new if you live in South Africa:

Dawg Dee-Lux · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (SoCal - L ... (VadGTI)

Thanks alot, I'm trying to get some work done here you know

Corbic · Oct 2, 2005

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OMG, you made my morning!!!!

Corbic · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Corbic)

Now just what are the following and where did they come from, imported, sold here once ect.

Once again, great pics!

Weerez · Oct 2, 2005

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I nominate this thread for the Car Lounge hall of fame. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Arsigi · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Weerez)

Wow - some really neat cars there. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif Thanks!

Merc-MarkO · Oct 2, 2005

Turning Japanese, I'm thinking I'm turning Japanese .... I really think so.
Great pictures, thank you!
How many of these are driven regularly ?

dubsport87 · Oct 2, 2005

Re: Just like Japan, but not... Pics from today's Japanese Classic Car Show (Arsigi)

wow those pics are awesome, I need to go to a show like this http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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