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Rustoseums: Nissan Violet SSS

March 22, 2013 in rustoseums

This (nowadays) very rare second generation Datsun Violet is not for the faint hearted as its original color has been replaced by bubbly brown patina:
Datsun Violet A10 SSS Rustoseum
The Datsun Violet 160J SSS A10 was sold in Europe with the twin carbed L16T and was top of the line Violet back then. Given the state of this Violet now I reckon it should be currently at the bottom of the line. ;)

Can it really be that bad? Yes it can! Just take a look on the other side of the car: Read the rest of this entry →

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Japanese rustoseums (part fourtyone)

September 8, 2012 in rustoseums

It is no secret that I am a huge Honda City Turbo fan and it feels terrible watching this video by Wasabicars:
Honda City Turbo graveyard
The video shows a small junkyard where not only three convertibles can be found, but also two more rare Honda City Turbo IIs. Also known as the Bulldog…

You can watch the whole video here: Read the rest of this entry →

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Japanese rustoseums (part fourty)

July 13, 2012 in rustoseums

One of the most sought after engines is the 3T-GTE twin spark turbo engine that featured in the Carina and Celica GT-T(R) so it is a terrible shame to leave a kouki Carina GT-TR rusting away like this:

Even from the rear it looks like it can still be saved: Read the rest of this entry →

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Japanese Rustoseums (part thirtynine)

July 5, 2012 in rustoseums

I have no idea how sane the Japanese are, but given the fact that I already posted here and here about sorry looking ultra rare Cosmo Sports I bet they don’t value this car enough. Even worse, I found more proof:
rusty Mazda Cosmo Sport 110
Lucky enough this one still looks salvageable, so it is no complete loss.

Found at ??????

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Japanese Rustoseums (part thirtyeight)

June 19, 2012 in rustoseums

This once beautiful Skyline DR30 is nowadays a heap of rust:
Nissan Skyline RS R30 rustoseum
It has been stripped from its bumpers, windshield, mirrors and interior…

And also from its tail lights: Read the rest of this entry →

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