Images tagged "skyline-gt-r"

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1. 

   AA63

   January 11, 2008 at 7:26 am

   dun forget to post the head lights after u have fit it in your jdm carina..

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2. 

   banpei

   January 17, 2008 at 8:39 am

   As you can see, I received the package:
   Aazuma Package (Grille and headlights)

   However the brackets are bit worse than I expected, so I need to fix them up first.

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3. 

   banpei

   April 14, 2008 at 8:14 am

   Apparently there is a bug in PHP which makes PHP believe there is still another recordset. This causes an infinite loop when you don’t implement it the way as indicated as stated in the multi-query example.

   See also:
   http://nl2.php.net/manual/en/function.mysqli-store-result.php#74478

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4. 

   Anonymous

   July 22, 2008 at 5:27 am

   its a 2 dr carina that is chasing the 4dr carina not a soarer, if u look carefully.

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5. 

   banpei

   July 22, 2008 at 2:11 pm

   It put it on full screen now and re-watched it. You’re absolutely right: it’s a 2 door Carina, not a soarer. Thanks! d:)b

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6. 

   banpei

   September 18, 2008 at 11:49 am

   Nobody?

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7. 

   Anonymous

   September 27, 2008 at 11:00 am

   I counted 38

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8. 

   Speed Industries

   October 3, 2008 at 9:24 am

   Now that is one cool article.

   Good stuff, keep it going.

   Cheers
   Tobias

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9. 

   banpei

   October 3, 2008 at 9:51 am

   Thanks for the complement Tobias! d:)b

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10. 

    aa63

    October 8, 2008 at 9:16 am

    Thanks by linking my blog to ur blog, nice to share infos with you.

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11. 

    Anonymous

    October 12, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    That’s NOT a Carina.. It’s an early 80’s Corona GT hardtop coupe, notice the swept rear pillar and sloped rear deck? DOY :P

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12. 

    banpei

    October 13, 2008 at 9:18 am

    Did you actually read what I wrote?
    
    It could be at 0:19 or at 0:44 or at 1:03, but IMO all three cars are the same Mark II GX61 Hardtop coupe. Taillights are definitely not Carina and match more or less this Mark II:
    Mark II GX61 Hardtop coupe
    I must say that they look quite the same so I understand the mix up.
    
    As I wrote: IMO it is not a Carina and probably a GX61 Mark II

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13. 

    fulloc

    October 24, 2008 at 4:54 am

    4th car in is an at141 corona sedan. almost a carina :) note the pointy front. they came out 4age and 3tgte among others.

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14. 

    banpei

    October 24, 2008 at 9:26 am

    You are right… :)
    I totally forgot to mention the Corona in the picture!

    Stupid thing is that the meeting was an Toyota A60 platform meeting, so the AT141 is a bit out of place here. ;)

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15. 

    Warren

    November 28, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    http://www.phoenix-c.or.jp/ncml/

    Here is the website of the track

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16. 

    banpei

    November 28, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Thanks! :)
    I’ll have a close look at that site. :)

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17. 

    banpei

    December 2, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Mike Garrett put images on his auto-otaku Flickr account:
    http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/2452766/36471852

    These are all the Carina images I could find in the set:
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3076439123/in/set-72157610575139161/
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3077326608/in/set-72157610575139161/
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3076445187/in/set-72157610575139161/
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3077326232/in/set-72157610575139161/
    I really like that last picture. :)

    He also shot this great R31:
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3076433547/in/set-72157610575139161/
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3076435405/in/set-72157610575139161/
    http://flickr.com/photos/auto-otaku/3076434769/in/set-72157610575139161/
    I’d wish I could own one someday!!

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18. 

    bippu4life

    December 29, 2008 at 11:01 am

    That Carina is totally sick

    Here is the website of VF http://www.vfactory-net.jp/

    But I don’t like it much, lack of information about that AA63 there(

    TS Factory also have nice Carina with 3S-GTE http://ts-factory-hp.com/TA63.html

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19. 

    banpei

    December 29, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Thanks! :)

    I did come across the TS factory Carina some time ago. It was one of the inspirations for me to buy the Carina after all. ;)

    Too bad the V-factory site doesn’t work right now… Maybe it will come up in the next couple of days or perhaps my internet connection is not working right now because your blog isn’t loading its images either… I’ll recheck later.

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20. 

    banpei

    December 31, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    I could finally check the site and they have very nice stuff there! ;)
    Unfortunately nothing about the Carina…

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21. 

    AndrewGL

    January 18, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    “Maybe I’ll spot a Carina A60 next year? Who knows…”

    You can spot a TA62 coupe for sure, if you come to Budapest :)

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22. 

    banpei

    January 18, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    It depends on the plans for next year and about how easy my son is by then, but perhaps we’ll also meet up with family in Budapest and I can break myself loose from them. ;)

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23. 

    Alfredo

    February 4, 2009 at 3:22 am

    Well, i´m from Perú and I know this Carina GT-R personally. This is a real JDM Carina. We peruvians, import JAPANESE RHD cars and do a conversion we call “timón cambiado” (Changed Steering wheel) and relocate (professionally) the steering wheel to the left. Thats how we can enjoy Silvias S13, Corona GT-T, Celica GT-
    T, Supras, Skylines…etc..etc..etc..

    Cheers!

    Alfredo
    Celica RA63 18RG

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24. 

    banpei

    February 6, 2009 at 8:37 am

    Hello Alfredo!

    Thanks for clearing that up!
    It honestly looked exactly like it would have come from the factory, so apparently you do very good conversions in Peru! ;)
    Here in the Netherlands and most other European countries it is allowed to drive a RHD car, so nobody bothers to convert it to LHD. Probably the cost to do that would make it very uninteresting for most people.

    How do you do that with the older Skylines? I thought the engine was such a tight fit they could never produce a LHD during the R30-R34 era…

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25. 

    Anonymous

    February 12, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Hey mate i have one thing to say to you & that is your a c**k swallower.

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26. 

    Anonymous

    February 12, 2009 at 11:05 am

    I second that comment, you are a d**k head!!!!!!!!

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27. 

    Anonymous

    February 12, 2009 at 11:32 am

    you are a f**kin sad k*** i bet you cant even afford an r31 u sh*t face motherf****r.

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28. 

    Anonymous

    February 12, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    mate i agree, 31’s are fucking f****t styles, lets say me and you l*** cousins go smash an aussie w****r

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29. 

    31 owner

    February 12, 2009 at 11:41 am

    your t#^%#^%# must be on your @^#$hole, worst blog ever…..f&$#wit

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30. 

    banpei

    February 12, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Thanks for the nice complement! :)

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31. 

    banpei

    February 12, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    You can’t even read properly… I clearly say that I personally think the car is ugly. I’m NOT stating that it actually is, that’s what you make of it!

    Besides that: I clearly say I’m an absolute big fan of both the R30 and R31 but not of these bodyforms. I’m just being honest in that. ;)

    Also please read about what I wrote about Skylines in general before you make an opinion about a person:
    http://www.banpei.net/search/node/skyline

    Apparently I stepped upon some toes by giving my personal opinion, well, sorry about that!

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32. 

    wesker

    February 13, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    i see older WW Golf
    looks like rusian car number 9
    cobro

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33. 

    banpei

    February 13, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Please have a look at this:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Gol
    It really looks the same as the second generation Gol to me. ;)

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34. 

    aa63

    February 26, 2009 at 4:51 am

    Banpei,

    The rerouting of the water pipes from the blog’s pic is not my engine bay pic, I’m using the conventional method of using the ae86 water pump and blocking the original water flow.so its not so messy and looks more original, but i think the temp will be slightly higher.

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35. 

    banpei

    February 26, 2009 at 8:41 am

    Sorry, I didn’t look/read properly: the color of the enginebay is different than yours!
    I do agree: this enginebay and the enginebay of the car on your blog look messy. I don’t think it matters much for the temperature: all the bends in these pipes won’t help either…

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36. 

    Anonymous

    March 14, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    he can’t keep up since now the Carina is being pushed by a faster car.

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37. 

    Anonymous

    March 17, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    I don’t really have the idea that I really should have seen this movie and I feel kind of disappointed now…

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38. 

    banpei

    March 17, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Thank you for your comment with the url redirecting to trojan downloads. Removed the url now. ;)

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39. 

    mpcoc

    March 19, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Thankfully this year already started out great! I see that the front parts are already ready for delivery: they have already cleared customs yesterday, so I think they will arrive somewhere this week!

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40. 

    Heihachi

    March 28, 2009 at 10:29 am

    Keep writing

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41. 

    banpei

    April 1, 2009 at 10:03 am

    I think everyone could understand beeping reverse signals, but spoken are a bit hard for people not speaking Japanese. ;)
    But reverse signal on the Supra? Is the rear view of the Supra that bad, or is it there to warn people a powerful car is doing a high speed reverse?

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42. 

    Anonymous

    April 2, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I don’t think it matters much for the temperature: all the bends in these pipes won’t help either…

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43. 

    Mailer

    April 4, 2009 at 10:27 am

    yeah people from finland does drive cars when they are young i whas maby 11years old when i got my first car :) / your youtube mailer xD

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44. 

    Ann

    April 6, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

    Ann

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45. 

    A Finn

    April 6, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    That is not Finnish registration plates…just wanted to let you know ;)

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46. 

    banpei

    April 6, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Thanks for the correction!
    I looked it up and they are Norwegian plates, so I’m very sorry for the mixup!

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47. 

    A Finn

    April 8, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    You are welcome :),Very nice pictures here on your blog,keep up the good work! And yeah i am a Carina TA60 owner too ;) Cheers.

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48. 

    Anonymous

    April 9, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    It looks a lot like Subaru Leone. I want to see closeup photos.

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49. 

    banpei

    April 9, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Maybe this helps?
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32437582@N02/3032147109/sizes/l/

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50. 

    HoTWire

    April 9, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Seems to be for sale ?

    http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f71450314

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51. 

    banpei

    April 10, 2009 at 9:43 am

    Thanks! :)
    But for that price alone without shipping to Europe I can purchase a 4AGZE and gearbox myself and have someone do the conversion for me…

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52. 

    HoTWire

    April 10, 2009 at 11:26 am

    For sure, I see a lot of cars on Yahoo auctions, but when you add shipping to Europe in (I am UK based) it doesn’t make sense to get them here..

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53. 

    marvis

    April 10, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    I have seen this sliding with the guys from motorfix (KE70 guys) on track. Hot looking car!

    marvis.

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54. 

    Stanley Carter

    April 14, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    LOL! Wassup with the actor’s reactions when they’re racing? Looks more like a comedy to me, haha~

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55. 

    leroy

    April 17, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Masato does the Star wars theme too. He looks really goofy with an Afro hairstyle too!
    http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/star-wars-japan-theme-song-sung-by-masato-shimon/

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56. 

    banpei

    April 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Thanks for the link! :D
    That was even more amazing than his Kamen Rider performance!!

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57. 

    xx 2800 gt

    May 2, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    magnifique, surtout la 1ère photo avec le kit large…elle est vraiment sublime cette célica xx 2800 gt

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58. 

    Anonymous

    May 7, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    For sure, I see a lot of cars on Yahoo auctions, but when you add shipping to Europe in (I am UK based) it doesn’t make sense to get them here..

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59. 

    Stuyizz

    May 7, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Hi, Glad you like the video, I took it at “HotOlds 2007” held at Shizuoka stadium whilst Holidaying in Japan with a good friend of mine, If you send me an email I’ll let you have my photobucket details for some more Did you know? that if you look at the inside of the load area you’ll just be able to make out the origional “saddle” fuel bag mounted inside which was moved to make way for the IRS rear clip that has been installed. very cool car and a Very, Very cool show.
    BTW, I’m also the Owner of the Silver Sapporo you’ve posted pictures of in an earlier blog, the first and third pictures are actualy the same car and ignoring the JDM plate it’s a U.K car.

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60. 

    RA64FREDDY!

    May 9, 2009 at 12:18 am

    Loving the cars man..keep up the good work…add me to ur blogroll!!!!!

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61. 

    Fabio

    May 11, 2009 at 3:44 am

    Yes… minivan stoppies are cool. And a worldwide phenomenon, as you can see in the linked Youtube video, filmed here in Brazil.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP5kVQdIg1I

    This one is even more impressive, as the driver builds more speed and does it in a narrow street with lots of onlookers.

    Hope you like it! And keep up the great work in the blog!

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62. 

    banpei

    May 11, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Thanks for the complement and video! :)
    That’s even an more amazing stoppie!

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63. 

    Anonymous

    May 11, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    The wheel of the hachi in front of the Impulse hachi gets smashed first into the bodywork and then on the rear wheel of the other and gets launched a few meters and flipped over! The Impulse driver keeps his head cool and keeps his distance…

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64. 

    Anonymous

    May 14, 2009 at 4:09 am

    And big explosions it had indeed! The Nissan engine you have pictured above is the all-powerful FJ20ET, the turbo version of which became known as the “Plasma.” This was the engine powering the mighty DR30 Skyline and later S12 Silvias.

    Also, I think Toyota at one point labeled the 7M-GTE as a “Lasre” engine as well. I swear I’ve seen an ad for it as such.

    Nice post!

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65. 

    KoguchiPower

    May 16, 2009 at 11:52 am

    LOL! Het zullen die japanners weer eens niet zijn :’)

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66. 

    KoguchiPower

    May 16, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Does anyone know what car it is at 2:30? Its looks some kind of Mitsuoka but i dont remember them making this. Or maybe its some kinda conversion for a Nissan March/Micra (If you look at the roofline from the side). Who know more about this car???

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67. 

    banpei

    May 16, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Mitsuoka was the first thing I thought of as well. But they didn’t make such a car so far, not even as a concept…
    Second thing I thought of was the Morgan Life Car, but that is not this wild looking.
    So my guess would be either a heavily modified Mitsuoka or Morgan, or a one off special inspired on the Morgan Life Car…

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68. 

    HKS

    May 25, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Hi! Where can i order these headlamps? I have a a63 with single headlamps but those can not compare with the dubble lamp edition :)

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69. 

    banpei

    May 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I bought them from http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp, but I wouldn’t reccomend it: the shipping was way too expensive in retrospect.
    But maybe I know someone who got them in Australia and maybe that’s a better deal. ;)

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70. 

    hks

    May 25, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    Ok:) If you could find som double headlights or any other styling parts to the Toyota aa63 model you could send me an e mail at [email protected].

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71. 

    Nengun

    May 26, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    Loving the photo, has a great feel to it. Shame it isn’t bigger, would be a perfect wallpaper :)

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72. 

    KoguchiPower

    May 26, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    Is it me or is there no GT-R R35 in the video? Its an Skyline V35… All R-skylines had a RB engine, the V-skylines had a VQ indeed. And there is no GT-R model of the V-series Skylines. Still a great car tough!

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73. 

    edgar

    May 27, 2009 at 7:12 am

    Even after four weeks, i wouldn’t dare to step into the car without insecticide properly sprayed all over the car. Wouldn’t want to have them crawl into my ears and eat my braaaaiiinnss..

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74. 

    banpei

    May 27, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    +1
    I tried to find a higher resolution version but this was the largest I could find…

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75. 

    banpei

    May 27, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    You are absolutely right!
    All sources of this movie and also Smokey Nagata speak of the V35 GTR, but it is NOT a GTR! After searching I still haven’t found the exact date he did that trick, but I think it must be somewhere around 2005.

    It is indeed a V35 and back then there was no GTR, so I recon Top Secret named it GTR because of the V8 swap. Currently they do have a Top Secret white R35, so I guess I messed it up with that one. ;)

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76. 

    Anonymous

    May 27, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    I have no idea what the caterpillars are secreting but it makes me curl my nose just looking at it

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77. 

    Anonymous

    May 27, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Reminds me of gypsy moth larvae, a big problem in the southeastern United States.

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78. 

    banpei

    May 27, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    They are indeed moths, but not the same family. They are called Ermine moths (Yponomeutidae).

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79. 

    Anonymous

    May 27, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    WTF

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80. 

    Anonymous

    May 30, 2009 at 3:19 am

    WYKOP ?ONDZI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KURWAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!oneone1111jeden

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81. 

    wiadrovit

    May 30, 2009 at 4:17 am

    omfg, thought it’s photoshopped while looking at 1st photo…

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82. 

    banpei

    May 30, 2009 at 8:13 am

    Thank you for the compliment! You’re one as well! :)

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83. 

    banpei

    May 30, 2009 at 8:16 am

    It is for real. You can see it in this video:
    

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84. 

    Anonymous

    May 30, 2009 at 11:56 am

    You fool! Insecticide is much worse for health than worms!

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85. 

    boediger

    May 31, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    I have no idea what the caterpillars are secreting but it makes me curl my nose just looking at it

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86. 

    Internet Wolsztyn

    June 1, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    What a mess

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87. 

    Jack Crauser

    June 4, 2009 at 2:18 am

    great photo!!. no more no less! i like it

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88. 

    Nengun

    June 6, 2009 at 9:31 am

    Found quite a few of these on the Yahoo Auctions, hopefully our website makes it a bit easier to find AE86 parts.

    Find the parts here:
    http://auctions.nengun.com/toyota/trueno-ae86

    Then apply filter of Meter – By Make – Toyota, and there are a few of them, such as:
    http://auctions.nengun.com/item/118867548

    Your blog has lots of great posts, keep up the good work!

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89. 

    Anonymous

    June 9, 2009 at 4:21 am

    this is a joke.. this dudes not really sellin that car

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90. 

    banpei

    June 9, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Are you serious? I wouldn’t have guessed that! :D
    BTW: I haven’t received any offer yet… ;)

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91. 

    Croft

    June 10, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    No further bosozoku styling (like ridiculous body modifications) or what so ever.

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92. 

    Assicurazioni on line

    June 16, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Hey ,thanks for the info,what a car ????

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93. 

    M

    June 16, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    I would NEVER choose that street when going anywhere! I can already imagine caterpillars jumping on my head, covering me with this white needle or something, I would die of heart attack. GOSH! I will prolly never visit Rotterdam :D

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94. 

    Car Workshop

    June 17, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    This is an interesting take on the concept. I never thought of it that way. I came across this site recently which I think will be of great use www driveafrica.co.za . Check it out! Big thanks for keeping me entertained.

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95. 

    kyteler

    June 18, 2009 at 9:33 am

    You’ll find after a bit of a squint at the later Silvia Super Silhouette car, that it is in fact still the S110 body-shape but with an S12 Nose-piece.

    I’m also fairly certain the 240RS was known as a Nissan 240RS (BS110) and not a Datsun 240RS.

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96. 

    banpei

    June 18, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    You are right about the Datsun designation: I totally forgot about the branding not being Dastun like all other Nissans were called in the early 80s. To quote myself from one of the other blogpostings: All BS110 240RS rallycars originally were made by Blydenstein in the UK, so the car is not a factory produced rallycar, but they were produced on behalf of Nissan: that’s why they were badged Nissan and not Datsun.

    You are partly right about Hoshino’s Silvia S12 still being a S110 during the Super Silhouette Formula: it switched over to the new styling both front and rear end (including the new taillights as well):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6uI7_emMU
    The Super Silhouette Formula cars were a tubular chassis with only the driver section being an aluminum monocoque design and a body of FRP. In other words: it was easy to switch the body itself to the S12 design but quite impossible to change the structure of the car somewhere mid season, hence the back looks like a stretched version of the S12 shape at the rear end.

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97. 

    kyteler

    June 18, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    It’s almost sad that it’s not redesigned for the S12 chassis. Head-lamps and Tail-lamps do not an S12 make though. A standard S110 Hatch is a curious looking beast, I wouldn’t call them pretty by any means. The Silhouette car went a long way in helping the looks department. I guess a matched wide-body and fitting dished rims will do that to any car though. ;)

    For anyone else interested, it’s the rear window and bodyline that gives away it’s still the S110.

    Compare;
    0:46 on the YouTube Video banpei shared in his comment with
    0:38 on this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fVd0A1p6Kg

    Sweet car irrespective of the front on it (+ rear lamps) and sweet blog too man, I take a peek at this most everyday, even have it on my little blogroll list on mine to share the enjoyment. Keep it up man.

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98. 

    banpei

    June 19, 2009 at 12:07 am

    Thanks for the compliment and blogroll! :)
    I just started reading yours and I immediately added yours to my blogroll as well! Got to do a lot of catching up next days!

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99. 

    edgar

    June 23, 2009 at 4:38 am

    Pretty sure it’s viscous instead of vicious.. So, did i win anything? LOL.. Nice writeup. Will be doing the exact same thing when i’ve finished the engine conversion on my Charmant. Thanks..

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100. 

     banpei

     June 23, 2009 at 2:28 pm

     Yep: it should be viscous! Thanks for the correction!
     And you just won honorable mention in the posting. ;)

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101. 

     Jax Rhapsody

     June 24, 2009 at 5:07 am

     The hubcaps suck, The front and rear spoilers I’m kinda nuetral on and I like the twin antenae, never know it could have a CB radio. But my question is are these things the equivilant to Cressidas or AE86 Carollas?

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102. 

     asuka

     June 24, 2009 at 12:52 pm

     thanks for this video

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103. 

     banpei

     June 24, 2009 at 2:47 pm

     Depends on how you see it: if you compare it to an AE86 Corolla the Carina TA60 and TA62 with solid axle sure share almost the same suspension, have the same weight (40kg heavier) but lack the engine of the AE86. If you compare the AA63 to an AE86 it does have a better suspension (IRS) but the downside is the extra weight (about 120kg heavier).

     Comparing a Carina to a Cressida is the same as comparing the AE86 with the KP61 Starlet: the Cressida is in a whole different segment of the market. It is bigger, more luxurious, heavier (about 200kg heavier than the AA63!) and it also features an inline 6 instead of the inline 4.

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     kyteler

     June 26, 2009 at 12:26 am

     In the same manner that there’s a cliche of people outside Japan that find the JDM parts, badges, etc. appealing. There’s a similar type inside Japan that find the export market parts, badges, etc. appealing. The little differences can make your car unique inside your own market and all that. As an example, for the C110 (JDM: Nissan Skyline, Export: Datsun 240K GT(GL)) there’s occasionally a few sets of “Datsun” badges on Yahoo! Auctions Japan for sale at an exorbitant rate by comparison to the cost of their domestic product. Whereas over here and in much of the Export market, the pricing structure is mirrored. Also, don’t forget the fame brought about by Bob Sharp Racing in America to the Datsun name in cars such as the Paul Newman driven Datsun 280ZX (S130)

     http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3279020314_695c133697.jpg

     ..and the first scheme looks very much like it was based off the IMSA GTP Z32 (300ZX)

     http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/NSRz32/061993imsa300zx.jpg

     Reply
105. 

     Assicurazione auto

     June 26, 2009 at 1:11 pm

     Woot ! I’m so glad Auto Otaku is still alive ! Merging is a good idea, and I think we all understand how hard it is for you with so much work on hand ! I appreciate your efforts a lot !

     Reply
106. 

     banpei

     June 26, 2009 at 2:48 pm

     Merging with Auto Otaku??? What are you talking about??

     Reply
107. 

     jdk

     June 28, 2009 at 11:29 am

     Goor is an old name and the original meaning is moor. This name is used in combination with an prefix very often in the Netherlands and Belgium compare with Moor in the United Kingdom and the same word Moor in Germany.

     Reply
108. 

     banpei

     June 28, 2009 at 2:34 pm

     Correct: it means moor/swamp, and that’s what I said at the end:
     Its inhabitants are struggling to either rename the town or to return it to its original name Gaore (which means swamp)
     If I would have said that upfront it wouldn’t be that funny! ;)

     Reply
109. 

     Randomist

     June 29, 2009 at 1:56 pm

     Knowing bunta he would have thought the digital dash useless and too fancy for drifting.

     Any ideas where i could buy one for my mr2 ???

     cheers

     Reply
110. 

     Koguchi Power

     June 29, 2009 at 1:59 pm

     Congratz with the wedding… :)
     And a big LOL at Millen hahaha

     Reply
111. 

     joe johnson

     June 29, 2009 at 8:43 pm

     this is so crazy how this car is. this has to be a joke.

     Reply
112. 

     auto insurance quotes

     June 29, 2009 at 8:49 pm

     these are definitely some cool cars. I would love to have one.

     Reply
113. 

     odd parity

     June 29, 2009 at 9:53 pm

     …and where was our invitation? ;-)

     Reply
114. 

     EKhatch

     June 30, 2009 at 8:34 am

     Congratulations !

     Reply
115. 

     banpei

     June 30, 2009 at 10:02 pm

     Thanks! :)
     We tried to keep it small and only invited our parents and brothers… But you are welcome to come over and congratulate us in person. ;)

     Reply
116. 

     banpei

     June 30, 2009 at 10:06 pm

     @EKhatch and Koguchi Power: Thanks! :)
     BTW: This is the actual reason keyboard cat couldn’t make it. He was already occupied by playing at somebody else’s wedding:
     

     Reply
117. 

     gaki86

     July 1, 2009 at 1:26 am

     i meant ae85 :D

     Reply
118. 

     aa63

     July 1, 2009 at 4:55 am

     Congrats to your wonderful day…

     Reply
119. 

     banpei

     July 2, 2009 at 2:42 pm

     It does have the taillights of the zenki Sprinter Trueno, however the interior is kouki:
     http://www.akihabaranews.com/fr/news_gallery.php?id=15037&img_name=Initial_D_Arcade_Stage_4_Limit_016.jpg

     Also another weird thing: you’re not allowed to film it!
     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNftscjYdNk

     Reply
120. 

     Keisuke86

     July 4, 2009 at 3:01 am

     Top Carina is 3T-GTE powered.
     More pics of the carina on my site,
     Joe Manji pt.3

     Reply
121. 

     banpei

     July 4, 2009 at 3:49 pm

     Thanks! :)
     I was already doubting about that, but the TA63 is becoming quite rare nowadays… The 3T-GTE is used for swaps and there were more AA63 than TA63 made by Toyota. I’ve corrected it in the posting.

     Reply
122. 

     Beverly Hills Homes

     July 7, 2009 at 4:26 am

     this has to be the strangest picture that i every saw. This definitely has to be a joke. Unsure what else to think about this picture.

     Reply
123. 

     nyc comedy clubs

     July 7, 2009 at 6:15 am

     this is definitely making me laugh so much. I just love this car so much.

     Reply
124. 

     nyc comedy clubs

     July 7, 2009 at 6:39 am

     this is an awesome dashboard. I just love it. I want to get one in my car.

     Reply
125. 

     okoye

     July 8, 2009 at 6:53 am

     i used to use that site since about 05 its pretty cool and most guys are welcoming

     Reply
126. 

     banpei

     July 8, 2009 at 8:22 am

     Thanks! Great to see someone playing that rpg! :)
     I was wondering as well if it were possible to have your own car… For instance: I would love to own a TA63 Carina if I would have an account on that site… Or should I be satisfied with the availability of at least something as special as the Toyota Mark II?

     Reply
127. 

     EKhatch

     July 9, 2009 at 4:35 am

     Cool, thanks for posting this up. It’s an amazing clip but I agree, I’d rather see the raw footage than the artsy slow mo shots.

     Reply
128. 

     Karl

     July 10, 2009 at 3:41 am

     Thanks for the write up and linking in the videos. Glad you liked it. :)

     It was a great car that, and I had it since 2002. It went through a variety of different engine conversions.
     Those videos are from near its end of life with smallport 4age.

     The orange AE70 was built to replace it.
     The engine and suspension and megasquirt etc were used in the AE70 where possible, and lots of parts were upgraded. So, I?never had them both going at one time.

     The AE70 was ultimately a better car but the Carina sure was fun.

     Feel free to hit me up, or our websites board anytime.

     Cheers,
     Karl

     Reply
129. 

     Anonymous

     July 19, 2009 at 7:44 pm

     I’ll buy it…

     Reply
130. 

     Kabel Deutschland

     July 20, 2009 at 3:42 am

     it may be a joke but it may be something from that tree behind. they will definitely make a mess on your car.

     Reply
131. 

     JY086

     July 20, 2009 at 5:50 pm

     hi, i own one that has a handle as the back which you can lock into open position or close all the time….it does not have the water line and mechanism….what model is that?

     Reply
     • 

       Paul

       June 1, 2021 at 12:32 pm

       You want to sell the grill ?? If you still have it

       Reply
       • 

         the86life

         September 1, 2022 at 8:09 pm

         I have a grill coming in that I might be willing to sell.

         Reply
132. 

     banpei

     July 20, 2009 at 11:00 pm

     As you can see on the parts diagram there is no manual option available. Perhaps it had been installed afterwards with a grille without thermostat?

     It is possible to modify the system by replacing the thermostat (part 53107A) with a manual option to turn the shaft (part 53106A) to open and close the grille.

     Reply
133. 

     Bastiaan Olij

     July 21, 2009 at 4:55 am

     Looks good man!!!

     Reply
134. 

     banpei

     July 21, 2009 at 11:09 am

     Thanks! :)

     Reply
135. 

     Gnar Kill

     July 23, 2009 at 4:38 am

     Recently we had about a ton of spam bots on our site sending virus links to our members so the admins closed the registration down.

     Reply
136. 

     Anonymous

     July 23, 2009 at 4:49 am

     I am an Admin on PCL.com and registration should be opened shortly.

     Reply
137. 

     banpei

     July 23, 2009 at 1:06 pm

     I suffer from them on all my blogs and the AEU86 forum. It is too bad you had to close the registrations, but great news you are opening up again soon! :)

     Reply
138. 

     Anonymous

     July 27, 2009 at 6:46 pm

     Im That Initial D Freak

     Reply
139. 

     Nikkojoe

     July 28, 2009 at 5:53 am

     I have this setup and sourced all the gear off yahoo japan. My grille came with the manual/locking mechanism as well as the thermostat. You can select it to flip on the thermostat or just lock it open.

     There is another model which I also bought that does not have this option. It also does not have the twin gold strips (no bumps for them either – not been ground off). The mechanical side of it is identical between both, but you can still lock it open by screwing in the factory bolt provided but its a little more tricky than the lever model.

     Reply
140. 

     banpei

     July 28, 2009 at 1:31 pm

     That is valueable information! :)
     I do see the shaft (53106-12010) is a seperate part from the thermostat (53106-12020). I understand from your experience the shaft is the same, but the thermostat is missing. Do you mean with “the factory bolt” the bolt attached to the shaft? (96160-00400)

     And perhaps the rotating grille differed between the 3 door and the 2 door with the gold stripe, just like the 3 door GT version was called GT-V?

     Reply
141. 

     banpei

     July 28, 2009 at 1:33 pm

     Thanks for clearing that up! :)

     Reply
142. 

     Nikkojoe

     July 30, 2009 at 8:36 am

     The Factory Bolt is spring loaded to keep it tight, and both parts are shown as 91511-40520 for the bolt and 90501-07030 for the spring (according to my EPC).

     On the grille I bought the thermostat had never been removed.

     I saw the grille work for the first time today. I used the A/C to bring the temp up a bit and it opened at idle. It was a lengthy 2-3minutes before it fully opened.

     Reply
143. 

     banpei

     August 2, 2009 at 3:45 pm

     I can leave a note under his wiper if you want to! :)
     But I am a bit afraid it won’t be read at all… :(

     Reply
144. 

     StanleyCarter

     August 3, 2009 at 8:34 am

     I guess its the fact that drifting uphill is somehow ‘safer’ as compared to drifting downhills, I mean, here in Malaysia, that’s what our local touge drifters (beginners) do, uphill first, then downhill later (once skills refined)

     Reply
145. 

     banpei

     August 3, 2009 at 2:54 pm

     Since I only drive on flat roads (The Netherlands is about as flat as a pancake) I never realized that. So it makes sense though! :D

     Reply
146. 

     j-n-r

     August 5, 2009 at 9:47 pm

     WHOAH man that car was hidden under a stone? it looks so WELL preserved and the interior is very VERY well conserved. Nice post man =)

     Reply
147. 

     junior

     August 5, 2009 at 10:22 pm

     whoa man look at those cars, they were so NICE (no scratches, no damage, nice sound) i would pay to be there just watching around

     Reply
148. 

     gaki86

     August 6, 2009 at 8:51 pm

     zenki interia was red/brown

     kouki interia was black/gray

     hard to tell the dash display could be kouki

     Reply
149. 

     Tigroo.t

     August 9, 2009 at 2:41 pm

     Hi, for more imformation on Sunny coupé, I present to you my site: http://www.sunnycoupe.com

     best regard
     Tigroo.t

     Reply
150. 

     junior

     August 9, 2009 at 9:50 pm

     they are like noobs lol

     Reply
151. 

     sarolazmi

     August 13, 2009 at 8:54 am

     hai…nice picture u have here. ok, i was looking for this 3T-GTE engine for my corona. In Malaysia, this type of engine is so hard to find now days. Do Netherlands have ‘halfcut’ body of corona 3T-gte?

     Reply
152. 

     Eksale

     August 17, 2009 at 12:17 pm

     Not sure if you’re still thinking about playing, but I used to play PCL back in the day (makes me feel old! haha) and decided to see if they’d opened up registration yet and it appears as though they have!

     Just signed up for a new account since I’m pretty sure my old one was deleted.

     It’s rather fun to play, and though they don’t have every single car available, there is a pretty huge selection!

     Cheers,
     Eksale

     Reply
153. 

     banpei

     August 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm

     Thanks Tigroo.t!
     Did some browsing on your site! Looks great!
     Unfortunately my French is a bit poor, so it is a bit hard to understand from time to time…

     Reply
154. 

     banpei

     August 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm

     LOL! :D
     Yes, I do agree with you on that point. ;)

     Reply
155. 

     banpei

     August 17, 2009 at 3:41 pm

     Unfortunately not: the 3T-GTE was only available in Japan.

     Reply
156. 

     XJS

     August 18, 2009 at 10:40 am

     That’s a great shot, congrats! :) Where is it came from? You were in Hungary, and we didn’t have a beer? It’s a shame. :)

     Check this:
     http://galeria.totalcar.hu/tesztek/2008/05/27/hasznaltteszt_scion_xb_2005/?current_image_num=19&image_size=xl

     TRD sticker with Hello Kitty. My favorite. :)

     Reply
157. 

     banpei

     August 18, 2009 at 4:40 pm

     Thanks!
     I love that sticker! Need to get one myself as well! :)

     The car was parked behind the postoffice in Körmend, the town where my wife is from. Got a few more pictures, so upcoming weeks more DOTS!

     Sorry we could not meet up! We only went 10 days to Hungary this year and spent 5 of them as our honeymoon so all other days were spent with visiting family and travelling. ?´?????

     Reply
158. 

     XJS

     August 19, 2009 at 1:02 pm

     Honeymoon, yeah! All the best! The hungarian girls are the best! :D

     Reply
159. 

     Tigroo.t

     August 19, 2009 at 9:40 pm

     the tranlator is your friend :)
     I served all day and it’s really not bad

     http://translate.google.fr/translate_t#

     Reply
160. 

     banpei

     August 23, 2009 at 10:42 am

     The car is located in the Netherlands, so of course the car is not JDM. ;)

     Reply
161. 

     Anonymous

     August 28, 2009 at 4:14 pm

     Not such a bad idea if your heater is as slow to warm up as mine LOL

     Reply
162. 

     toyota corolla parts

     September 1, 2009 at 9:19 am

     It’s worth the dollars if you really are a race enthusiast and is totally fond of winning. I also think that it is a very wise add-on to have.

     Reply
163. 

     banpei

     September 1, 2009 at 2:14 pm

     IMO that is bullshit: if you are a race enthusiast you would immediately remove that thing and replace it for the louvre grille (zenki) or the glass grille (kouki): both better for weight reduction and has much more airflow going to the radiator.

     Reply
164. 

     Ruud

     September 2, 2009 at 8:13 pm

     I don`t know where you have seen that car standing around before.
     But since this week i am the proud NEW owner of this car.
     If you live around Hoorn you might see it out in the wild again sometimes :)

     Reply
165. 

     banpei

     September 2, 2009 at 9:16 pm

     Haha! That is amazing seeing the new owner turn up here! :)
     I think you bought a very nice car! Like I said before: the interior appeared to be in excellent shape and the exterior got the usual usage damage. I was amazed how well the car was after being over 20 years old.

     When I shot these pics the car was parked in Hilversum near the Rotor Media building. My best guess is that the previous owner used to work for as a freelancer for either BNN or Pilarzyck media.

     Unfortunately Hoorn is a bit far away to spot, but you will never know: I used to visit Hoorn every two years I think, so perhaps I will see it there as well! ;)

     Reply
166. 

     aa63

     September 4, 2009 at 5:11 am

     one up for the carina

     Reply
167. 

     AndrewGL

     September 7, 2009 at 9:25 am

     Hello,

     I cant find the blog, where this Carina is. Can you write the link for me, please?

     Thanks
     Andrew

     Reply
168. 

     banpei

     September 7, 2009 at 11:43 am

     Hello Andrew!

     You can find the Carina here:
     Carina GT-TR

     Reply
169. 

     AndrewGL

     September 7, 2009 at 12:56 pm

     I dont know how to get in touch with him/her (in english, of course).
     Do you have any ideas?

     Thank you.

     Reply
170. 

     AE71

     September 8, 2009 at 9:40 pm

     SETTING UP A 4AGZE FOR RWD USAGE UNLESS YOU HAVE AN MR2 IS NO EASY TASK TRUST ME IM 2 YEARS INTO MY BUILD & STILL NOT DRIVING IT

     Reply
171. 

     banpei

     September 8, 2009 at 10:23 pm

     I’ve seen a couple of swaps done in the AE86 and most of it was quite straight forward if you how. Only tricky parts were the waterpump (take one from your old bluetop), waterlines (reroute them) and mating the 4AGZE loom with the loom of the AE86 (we have a specialist for that in Holland).

     Then again: I was calling the 4AGZE swap straight forward because I’ve seen many many other swaps (3SGE/F20C/etc) which are much harder to do and require a lot more changes to the car than this one. ;)

     Reply
172. 

     Anonymous

     September 11, 2009 at 2:09 pm

     Hi,
     I live in NZ, and have owned two Carina’s, used to have a silver 82, and now have a red 83/84, which I’m converting to run a 4AGZE engine. Thanks for the site, there isn’t much information on Carina’s, so it’s nice to know people have some interest in them. We drive on the left, so NZ can import direct from Japan without conversions :-)
     – Dave

     Reply
173. 

     banpei

     September 11, 2009 at 9:42 pm

     Thanks for the compliment Dave!
     That was one of the things I also noticed when I bought mine: I could not find much information about the Carina either. So I started collecting info and posting stuff here. ;)

     Reply
174. 

     banpei

     September 11, 2009 at 9:45 pm

     You can send him a message here:
     http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/170503/message/
     But then you would need a minkara account. Getting one is quite hard because you would need to translate every step through Google translate.
     Most probably the guy does not read English, so you would need to communicate in Japanese (using Google translate as well).
     Maybe I can give it a go since I already have a minkara account. ;)

     Reply
175. 

     KoguchiPower

     September 12, 2009 at 1:07 pm

     Nice!
     Moet hier op zolder ook nog een paar oude Datsun en Simca folders en posters hebben liggen. En nog een paar kasten folder uit de jaren ’80-’90. :)

     Reply
176. 

     banpei

     September 14, 2009 at 10:35 am

     I would love to see those then! :)

     Reply
177. 

     Kid Karola

     September 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm

     It looks like the Japanese James Bond almost DB5ish

     Reply
178. 

     Anonymous

     September 14, 2009 at 7:26 pm

     se-ku-shi ;)

     Reply
179. 

     banpei

     September 14, 2009 at 10:55 pm

     LOL! :D :D
     Indeed sekushi! :D

     Reply
180. 

     AndrewGL

     September 15, 2009 at 2:51 pm

     Thank you, but I wont translate every page with google.
     As japanese language is (also)formally differs from english (and hungarian), I’m afraid, that I couldn’t even understand what he may try to tell me or ask from me.
     I was just wondering, how much money would he like to get for the car…

     Andrew

     Reply
181. 

     Anonymous

     September 15, 2009 at 3:37 pm

     I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

     Margaret

     http://cardrawing.net

     Reply
182. 

     banpei

     September 15, 2009 at 10:15 pm

     Thanks for the compliment!
     And great site for car drawing tutorials! I certainly enjoyed this one:
     http://cardrawing.net/?p=50

     Reply
183. 

     junior

     October 2, 2009 at 11:34 pm

     man i can see you usually posts pics of old school japanese cars, and believe me, instead they are in the junkyard, they look VERY good against a lot of old jdm cars i see in my country´s streets…
     where do you live banpei??

     Reply
184. 

     junior

     October 2, 2009 at 11:38 pm

     are you sure this was not accidentally? because i saw a rally lancer evolution (VI?) doing a very dangerous/risky/unbelievable drift into a hairpin and the driver said after that, he was trying to save the front of the car from the crash but he didnt crash the rear (very lucky) he was expecting the crash, but just got luck, what about this guy? he do that very often?

     greetings man! nice material!

     Reply
185. 

     junior

     October 2, 2009 at 11:49 pm

     LOL those are the hidraulics lol

     Reply
186. 

     banpei

     October 2, 2009 at 11:51 pm

     I live in the Netherlands, but the pictures above were found on a Minkara (Japanese) site.

     BTW: There is a very rusty Honda Civic Mk 2 coming up next Sunday. :)

     Reply
187. 

     banpei

     October 3, 2009 at 1:48 pm

     I just found another video of Kawabata at that event:
     
     From a different angle you can see he is doing just a tiny bit more than the 90 degree drift, maybe 110 to 120 degrees drift. So it isn’t as dramatic as shown in the first video!

     Reply
188. 

     Mouwt

     October 4, 2009 at 11:24 pm

     Haha nice feature Banpei, Car almost finished, Few bits and pieces left,

     Ps; In that video the car was low on petrol and it was starving the carb!

     Here is a better 4k powered one….

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ZlIBRCLGU

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfq4x0oi0YM&feature=related

     Can send you updated pics if you like,

     Cheers dude,
     Jack

     Reply
189. 

     banpei

     October 5, 2009 at 10:35 am

     And found another one of Kawabata doing a similar thing in 2007:
     
     Not as much angle as the one in Okayama, but it is very similar.
     Found at:
     http://jasonsgrainofsalt.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/this-video/

     Reply
190. 

     N/Aontherun

     October 6, 2009 at 7:18 pm

     I think the 4th pedal is a dead pedal… no? I don’t see a lever behind it. From the picture it looks like the Clutch lever is coming off of it, but there is a black plastic looking block under the 4th pedal.

     I like it, but I get too much of a Lexus vibe from it then a Toyota.

     I really like the comparing specs you posted. Definitely brings the AE86 heritage out to an eye level.

     Thanks,
     -Ant|N/Aontherun

     Reply
191. 

     banpei

     October 6, 2009 at 10:28 pm

     If it is a dead pedal, why put it in there? I just don’t get it… :|

     BTW: The FT-86 will be in Gran Turismo 5!
     http://www.youtube.com/v/ezrmU9YayHs

     Reply
192. 

     Anonymous

     October 6, 2009 at 10:15 pm

     looks like a VVTI engagement pedal to me… or it could just be a foot rest

     Reply
193. 

     banpei

     October 7, 2009 at 4:42 pm

     Yeah, some other cars sold by Japan Vintage are much better deals than this Carina! I’ve seen some very nice Laurels, Bellets and other nostalgic J-tin for sale by them…
     I didn’t know Auto Shop Takeey’s yet. Thanks! ;)

     Reply
194. 

     Devil/Kazu

     October 7, 2009 at 5:32 pm

     mayb the button stand for TBD???
     but had no idea wat it is stand for..wakaka

     Reply
195. 

     Anonymous

     October 7, 2009 at 6:57 pm

     sexual car

     Reply
196. 

     banpei

     October 8, 2009 at 1:15 pm

     TBD? To Be Defined? :D :D

     Reply
197. 

     banpei

     October 8, 2009 at 10:00 pm

     The fourth pedal has been cleared up! :)
     7tune.com just posted additional pictures of the FT-86, including one picture of the pedals on a different angle:
     http://www.7tune.com/wp-content/gallery/ft86new/FT-86_030.jpg

     As you can see what looked like space between the pedal and the floor is actually a footrest with an open space in between. So the people who said it was a footrest were right! Thanks! :)

     You can find the new pictures of the FT-86 at 7Tune here:
     FT-86 up close and personal

     Reply
198. 

     junior

     October 9, 2009 at 7:11 am

     thanks a lot man, you are becoming like a old-school car hunter hahaha take care buddy

     Reply
199. 

     banpei

     October 9, 2009 at 10:16 pm

     I am already very sorry I started the whole DOTS thing… My computer is already clogging up with various rustoseums and other least interesting Japanese cars. Ah well, as long as interesting things keep coming up I’ll continue. :P

     Reply
200. 

     XJS

     October 10, 2009 at 12:53 pm

     one of my kidneys for a scanned version? Hmmm?

     Reply
201. 

     banpei

     October 11, 2009 at 3:24 pm

     Deal! :D
     Seriously: it may take some time to scan all those pages… Will take an attempt, but it probably won’t go quick.

     Reply
202. 

     XJS

     October 12, 2009 at 11:29 am

     :) Great! Let me know if you need any help with scanning :)

     Reply
203. 

     junior

     October 12, 2009 at 7:18 pm

     the gansta´s life lol

     Reply
204. 

     kyteler

     October 14, 2009 at 6:40 am

     So sweet seeing the little 4cylinder S50’s destroy the competition. G1, 1500cc of pure power! 71ps of power that is!

     Reply
205. 

     Ruben

     October 18, 2009 at 4:38 pm

     hej im ser også bye en bil, der kan nogen hjælpe mig?

     Reply
206. 

     Phil

     October 19, 2009 at 1:52 am

     I love these little 323s.
     If this was in New Zealand it would probably fetch twice that asking price easily, these 323s are sought after for rotary conversions. Since this is both a 2 door and it has the early front end design (bug eyes) it’s worth more than a 4 door or a later model square light car.

     Reply
207. 

     Anonymous

     October 19, 2009 at 4:17 am

     I Just Love this Rare Gem! and for just $16,495 the cost of a corolla. tham i wish i buy this car . if you ever go back let me know i give you the money for it.

     Reply
208. 

     kinloud

     October 20, 2009 at 3:13 am

     Hi – glad you like my carina videos… I must have owned about 10 carinas in the past but only have 1 now. My AA63 Carina racecar, about to get a new 4agte motor and about 200kw! I can’t wait. Ken

     Reply
209. 

     luis arturo gramajo

     October 21, 2009 at 3:39 am

     hi there…
     thats a beautiful rally car!!. but where i can find a workshop manual, do you have idea? because i buy 2 240 rs the first car is complete and the other one it just chasis… has the factory 00043 and 00044. both cars compite in my country in 1984 1985 are the winners in those days… the cars race in CIRCUIT not rally… if you want i can send you a pics for the cars.. and tell me about this engine because here dont have much spares… in Guatemala work with Nissan or Datsun, and japannes who comes to Guatemala to tune the engine 6 times, the engines its a full race spec, my father was the crew chief and tell me that the car has 280hp.

     Best regards
     Luis

     Reply
210. 

     Santos

     October 21, 2009 at 5:11 pm

     The car is cheap because it has no documents, hence it can only be used for parts….until someone who has a rotten one swaps the vin and etc to the good one and therefore becoming “legal”…. ;)

     About the “unwanted car”… :D … no chance, if it’s an “Old Rwd Toyota” it’s guaranted tha someone will want it and it will cost at least 1.000 euros!

     Cumps!

     Reply
211. 

     banpei

     October 21, 2009 at 10:02 pm

     Thanks for the compliment! :)
     I didn’t know the also competed on the circuit! All I know is that they produced the 240RS to homologate it for rally use. So they started a limited production run of the 240RS which could be used for several other purposes. Great to hear they also competed somewhere else than in rallysport!

     I don’t know where you can find a workshop manual for the 240RS. My best guess would be the guys from http://www.240rs.jp/ could have one. Only other thing I could find was this advertisement on fast road and track:
     http://www.fastroadandtrack.co.uk/frat/showad.php?adid=3689

     Pictures are always more than welcome! Please contact me through the contact form! (at the top of the page)

     Reply
212. 

     banpei

     October 21, 2009 at 10:05 pm

     That would be an awesome Carina then!
     By chance referring to is this Carina?
     

     Reply
213. 

     banpei

     October 21, 2009 at 11:03 pm

     Ah, that changes the whole thing! :)
     Thanks!

     About the old RWD Toyota: the Sheriff was already cheap and I did see a lot of KE20s and KE30s going cheap as well. So that’s why I thought of the “unwantedness”. ;)

     Reply
214. 

     Santos

     October 21, 2009 at 11:59 pm

     Forgot to mention…

     Will go over 1.000 euros if the car is in a reasonable condition. Cars as The Sheriff and many of the KE20s and such are completely rotten and some/many parts are mising, broken or simply really old!

     Cumps!

     Reply
215. 

     banpei

     October 22, 2009 at 8:58 am

     Ah, so the same as in Holland. ;)

     Reply
216. 

     B-San

     October 31, 2009 at 12:02 pm

     Hope its fixed
     Test, test. 1, 2, 3 :)

     Reply
217. 

     banpei

     October 31, 2009 at 3:24 pm

     Thanks for testing! :)

     Reply
218. 

     junior

     November 2, 2009 at 1:18 am

     lol my old corolla (1989 model) was not even near of that spec,my corolla was about 40-60hp max lol

     Reply
219. 

     junior

     November 2, 2009 at 1:21 am

     amazing the fact about “And it only travelled 60000 kilometers!” man, in my country there is A LOT of cars a lot “newer” than this but with the triple distance travelled. is a shame >_< by the way im not a fan of this kind of cars but i appreciate and i RESPECT how well keep is the car in overall (considering the year, and because is not keept by a collector or something hehe) nice post =)

     Reply
220. 

     Anonymous

     November 2, 2009 at 11:41 am

     is this still for sale

     Reply
221. 

     banpei

     November 2, 2009 at 12:29 pm

     The ad still exists, so I guess it is still for sale. ;)

     Reply
222. 

     N/Aontherun

     November 2, 2009 at 2:29 pm

     Now we get to actually goes down at the touge after the races, rofl

     I’ve heard of this Dating sim before, but didn’t have the drive to look into it. That’s hilarious!

     ROFL!

     Reply
223. 

     B-San

     November 2, 2009 at 7:31 pm

     Great classic brochure. I love the CSP311!

     Reply
224. 

     B-San

     November 2, 2009 at 7:35 pm

     Only in Japan. So genius!

     Reply
225. 

     B-San

     November 2, 2009 at 7:40 pm

     I have really no idea what tv-show that could be. Maybe some difficult Japanese car-related question would sort this out =)

     Reply
226. 

     banpei

     November 2, 2009 at 10:40 pm

     That gives hope!!
     I’ll do another contest soon with an easier question then. ;)

     The answer should have been Seibu Keistatsu. A famous cop show from the early 80s featuring nice J-tin, like the Skyline RS-Turbo, Nissan Gazelle and a 280Z.

     Reply
227. 

     B-San

     November 3, 2009 at 5:05 pm

     I absolutely love Gloria’s tough i never really liked the looks of models like the 430 and Y30/31/32. I’m sure they are great cars tough but if it was up to me i’d love to have a Y33/34 or on of those great A30’s. On the otherhand, a dark 430 lowered with some “vintage” rims could be a good looker!

     Reply
228. 

     N/Aontherun

     November 4, 2009 at 4:23 am

     That KE70 is insane! The wagon too, their speeds are ridiculous… in a good way.

     I screamed at 2:38 o.O

     Reply
229. 

     Puregroove_Org

     November 4, 2009 at 3:29 pm

     I get all tingly inside every time I see the motorFIX corollas doin’ it sideways. :D

     Reply
230. 

     JLCL

     November 5, 2009 at 4:46 am

     If you consider to share it, don’t need to scan, it’s easier take pictures and then convert to a pdf file.
     good Luck.

     Jose
     Lima Peru.

     Reply
231. 

     Hilarious Joker

     November 6, 2009 at 4:24 am

     The more I read it, the more it impresses me. I don’t know how I ever worked without hilarious and funny things in our life, Life would be so much easier especially when there’s a jokes here and there. Being funny is nice because a lot of serious people are lacking with this kind of behavior that is why they are much look older. I would like to thank you for your outstanding blog post. Keep it up! Awesome!

     Reply
232. 

     B-San

     November 8, 2009 at 7:32 pm

     Looks like a really nice test track. Is this one fully owned by Nissan or is it a public owned track?

     Reply
233. 

     B-San

     November 8, 2009 at 7:56 pm

     Never knew the BBS’s where made in Japan. Btw, nice car models in the background at 8:45. Have the same ones right here on my desk. Haha

     Reply
234. 

     banpei

     November 8, 2009 at 9:25 pm

     It is private test track, however it is not off limits. Nissan uses it for product demonstrations as well, like this Nissan Leaf test drive:
     

     Reply
235. 

     PT

     November 9, 2009 at 3:55 pm

     I buy my parts, and also sell any surplus parts to the guys at http://www.Nissan-240RS.com

     Cheers PT

     Reply
236. 

     Anonymous

     November 9, 2009 at 11:32 pm

     how does he pump it?

     Reply
237. 

     HKS

     November 10, 2009 at 5:02 am

     take a look at my toyota carina st171
     

     Reply
238. 

     HKS

     November 10, 2009 at 5:03 am

     “[img]” dosn’t work.. here http://y.delfi.lv/orig/42424/978952_LiRzyX.jpeg

     Reply
239. 

     banpei

     November 10, 2009 at 8:32 am

     Probably by hand as well! :D :D
     Maybe he also has a footpump in the boot?

     Reply
240. 

     banpei

     November 10, 2009 at 8:35 am

     That is the best looking ST171s I’ve ever seen! :)
     Thanks for sharing!

     BTW: Fixed the image in the first comment.

     Reply
241. 

     B-San

     November 10, 2009 at 4:32 pm

     The ideal woman?!
     Made me think of this ‘galdori’ video i saw a while ago…

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfw8k78sTL0

     Reply
242. 

     Maikeru

     November 11, 2009 at 4:35 pm

     Stuff like this always reminds me Over Rev! manga :)

     Reply
243. 

     B-San

     November 13, 2009 at 11:14 am

     Lookin’ good. What car is it shown at the banner? I know its a Toyota, but what model?

     Reply
244. 

     banpei

     November 13, 2009 at 3:09 pm

     A Toyota Carina A6 of course! :P
     Thanks for the compliment!

     Reply
245. 

     B-San

     November 15, 2009 at 1:32 pm

     Just can’t understand why they let them rust away like that. On the other hand they’ll probably say the same of all the rusting Beetles and stuff like that in Europe :)

     Reply
246. 

     B-San

     November 15, 2009 at 5:05 pm

     I can’t understand who just lets a car like this (especially overhere where they are pretty rare) leaves it over to the forces of nature. Sadly i don’t car any place/storage nor the budget to restore it. But im curciouse to the orange note behind the window. If i remember correctly you can ask the personal details of the cars owner at the RDW after letting them know the license plate. Costs about 6euros i think, but if you might really be interested in the car i think a phone call would might work quicker especially since it seems there are more buyers looking after it. Sadly the license-plate is not read-able. I wonder if it would still had APK (VAT) or since when it on the name of the current owner. :) Who knows it might just be stolen and left there.

     Reply
247. 

     B-San

     November 15, 2009 at 5:07 pm

     Wow, sorry for my english today.

     Reply
248. 

     banpei

     November 15, 2009 at 5:20 pm

     MOT expired earlier this year.
     It is easier to track down the owner that way if it only costs that little money! Thanks for the tip! ;)

     Reply
249. 

     Datnut

     November 17, 2009 at 12:30 pm

     Great post! Will definitely be doing this.

     Reply
250. 

     Shigeno

     November 17, 2009 at 3:00 pm

     Hello, Nice 86! I am currently working on a Trueno. I’d like to replicate the car just like yours. Do you mind if you can share detailed photos of your car? and maybe you also have the Trueno logo for the trunk (hatch) and GT Apex? lastly, a Fujiwara tofu shop logo/text.

     Hope I’m not asking too much… The car is almost done on its primer coating stage. in about 2 days we will be starting to coat panda white and black. I like the version that you did… before they replaced the engine and installed a CF hood on the 86.

     Again Nice car! Hope to hear from you really soon!

     PS: So they actually used a PIAA foglamps huh? cool!

     Reply
251. 

     banpei

     November 17, 2009 at 8:50 pm

     I wish the car was mine… ;)
     The car is created by Impulse as a showcase of what they can do with their workshop…
     The PIAA foglights are a lot more common in Japan since it is a Japanese company after all. I think it is not a problem to find a set in the US since they have a PIAA USA company as well. Outside those two countries the PIAA stuff is a bit harder to get by…

     About the stickers: well, we do sell some Trueno and Apex Twin cam 16 replica stickers in the AEU86 shop:
     Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 replica stickers
     There is currently a new batch being manufactured, so most of them will be available again soon!

     Reply
252. 

     B-San

     November 17, 2009 at 9:30 pm

     I tried to register myself on minkara a while ago. Tough i did manage to make it… sort off… some things were not very clear to me. So Thank you very much Banpei, just what I needed!

     Reply
253. 

     Tom

     November 17, 2009 at 10:16 pm

     Hi Luis,

     Saw your post – I can get hold of a 240RS competition manual. It is a photocopy so some of the detailed photographs are unclear but the supporting text is fine.
     I have two 240RS cars in the UK. Both being restored. I have a wealth of knowledge on the engines and also the gearboxes. Any questions I’d be pleased to help. Many people across the world helped me so I would be returning the favour.
     You should be aware that the final EVO cars had more in common with the 720 pickup than the homologation cars!
     I would love to see some shots for your cars – I may be able to shed some light on how they are set up.
     regards
     Tom

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     • 

       Scott Henderson

       August 16, 2021 at 5:05 pm

       Hi I’m in Canada trying to make 200sx into a 240rs any idea where I could buy fender flares thanks

       Reply
254. 

     Sactown

     November 19, 2009 at 4:36 am

     I used to live in japan, and while walking through a local junkyard, i saw a panda coupe GT Apex still all intact. The poor hachi had alot of rust and they had stacked it on top of another car. It was sad to see, but I managed to get the grille and could have got the original radiator with it but it started to rain and I didn’t have the tools. So I came back the next day, but the radiator was taken out…Anyways I wanted to get a price on it or sell it to the right person…I’ve held on to it for like 9yrs now…

     Reply
255. 

     kyteler

     November 19, 2009 at 6:33 am

     Judging by the way he took that corner I would hazard a guess that the whole outside is an outer clipping curve and they have to apex the entry and exit corners. Looked pretty sweet to me, though I do prefer watching retro’s drift.

     Reply
256. 

     B-San

     November 19, 2009 at 1:36 pm

     Great car! But didn’t they forget the U11?
     And the G10 & G11. Or maybe they don’t see the ‘Sylphy’ was a real bluebird :)

     Reply
257. 

     fury-s12

     November 20, 2009 at 2:58 am

     ive got a silvia version of these same layout design etc except each model is a separate image goes from the mega old CPS311 to the 7th gen S15

     id imagine theres more around

     Reply
258. 

     xmizanx

     November 20, 2009 at 8:51 am

     this is a great stuff…
     thanks

     Reply
259. 

     xmizanx

     November 20, 2009 at 8:54 am

     hey.. gud video and info

     Reply
260. 

     banpei

     November 20, 2009 at 4:22 pm

     The U11 is the one right at the top…
     The person who created this images stopped at the 9th generation:
     I dun think I was “around” then :)
     You just don’t get to see these “birds” around here anymore.
     In Malaysia, it stopped at Gen 9
     So naturally the G10 and G11 were not in the picture.

     Reply
261. 

     banpei

     November 20, 2009 at 4:23 pm

     Cool! I’d love to see those! :)
     Got a link to them?

     Reply
262. 

     EKhatch

     November 21, 2009 at 5:01 am

     This may be the greatest post ever, excellent work and very appreciated!

     Reply
263. 

     banpei

     November 21, 2009 at 3:48 pm

     Thank you all for the compliments! :)
     Part two is almost finished and will be posted on Monday or Tuesday.

     Reply
264. 

     B-San

     November 22, 2009 at 4:35 pm

     Oh, sadly you didn’t spot mine Classic Red NA :)
     White is a pretty rare color here in Holland. Tough i think its still one of the best colors for the MX. Is it really not been drivin’ in ages? This would be an awesome cheap drift-bullit for me :O

     Keep them comming!

     Reply
265. 

     banpei

     November 22, 2009 at 9:15 pm

     There are more coming up in the next weeks, so maybe yours will be spotted as well! :D :D

     Reply
266. 

     kyteler

     November 24, 2009 at 2:35 am

     I have that! 2 of, one slightly different but shares many images. I should probably throw up a few scans or photos of such things, myself.

     Reply
267. 

     banpei

     November 24, 2009 at 4:12 pm

     Also in the Dutch language then? :P

     Reply
268. 

     Kiaora Williams

     November 27, 2009 at 7:02 am

     hey i was just, wondering about your celica wheels…were you selling those or….. give us an email maybe…

     Reply
269. 

     B-San

     November 27, 2009 at 12:08 pm

     Yup, thats a fail. Haha

     Reply
270. 

     Handlebar Henry

     November 28, 2009 at 10:37 pm

     I am warning people to be very wary of the guy who says he owns the two cars, chassis numbers 43 and 44.They are owned by a Mr.Philippe Hayman in belgium. See this page it says every owner of nissan car http://home.scarlet.be/prokartracing/NISSAN%20240RS.htm

     Reply
271. 

     Handlebar Henry

     November 28, 2009 at 10:41 pm

     Sorry me, link have my name in, it is just

     http://home.scarlet.be/prokartracing/NISSAN%20240RS.htm

     All names nissan people on there

     Reply
272. 

     B-San

     November 29, 2009 at 2:11 pm

     Nice miatas again. But really strange the red one is reg’d as a 323. I guess its just a error in the RDW database. A while ago i checked a car and it said its APK (MOT) expired in 1995 while the car simply has had its checks all trough the years. :)

     Reply
273. 

     banpei

     November 29, 2009 at 9:23 pm

     Thanks for the warning! :)

     Reply
274. 

     banpei

     November 29, 2009 at 9:25 pm

     Yes, the database could be wrong on this one…
     I thought of another possibility: either the car was stolen and got its plates swapped from another Mazda… Or the owner steals gas and swapped the plates to make someone else look like the culprit?

     Reply
275. 

     shifty

     November 30, 2009 at 3:24 am

     looks more like a Toyota Publica convertible.

     Reply
276. 

     EKhatch

     November 30, 2009 at 3:43 am

     DOH!

     Reply
277. 

     banpei

     November 30, 2009 at 4:56 pm

     I think you’re right about that one! :)
     I did find this image of the UP10 Convertible:
     
     It looks very similar, but unfortunately the image is in too low quality to know for sure…

     Reply
278. 

     Anonymous

     December 2, 2009 at 9:59 pm

     this is my car? why did you make a photo of my car at different locations?

     Reply
279. 

     Anonymous

     December 2, 2009 at 10:01 pm

     ????

     Reply
280. 

     banpei

     December 3, 2009 at 12:53 pm

     I generally make photos of all interesting cars I see. Most of the time the location is the location when I pass a car and if I see it a second time sometimes I make additional pictures… See also the deteriorating S14:
     http://www.banpei.net/category/tags/silvia-s14

     When I made the pictures of your Colt on the first location a few of them were not blurred (dirty lens), so when I spotted your car the second time I made an additional picture. ;)

     How is the car doing btw?

     Reply
281. 

     fury-s12

     December 4, 2009 at 11:47 pm

     i no it looks like alot of other cube kei cars and that stupid scion but dam that would look awesome VIP’d out

     Reply
282. 

     fury-s12

     December 6, 2009 at 4:02 am

     awe i cant even win something when theres only 4 people in it lol

     Reply
283. 

     Devil/Kazu

     December 7, 2009 at 3:38 am

     YAY….thz dude…haha

     Reply
284. 

     banpei

     December 7, 2009 at 9:15 pm

     There is always a next time… ;)
     Probably going to have another one next month.

     Reply
285. 

     Anonymous

     December 8, 2009 at 2:40 am

     wow 9 yrs is a long time. LOL hold onto it for another 10 and then it will really be worth some bank.

     Reply
286. 

     B-San

     December 8, 2009 at 4:09 pm

     Fury-S12, join the club =]

     And gratz to the winner.

     Reply
287. 

     ARTURO GRAMAJO

     December 8, 2009 at 10:08 pm

     I want to comment about the post my son Luis Arturo sent recently. The fact is that we were trying to buy two of the 240 RS that are stored in a dealership in this country, but after trying several times to get information about the price and some information about the cars and information about the minimun parts to take at least one of them to the racing track for the national championship, but we never got a strong information, so I decided not to insist and find another brand of car to race. Evedn, I contacted a friend of mine who was one of the mechanics that the dealership sent to Japan to learn about racing preparation of this cars.
     But finally I was dissapointed, because I really like the 240 RS and even I drove one of them a lot of years ago.

     In the 80´s the Nissan dealer imported at least 5 Nissan 240 RS to this country, in order to fight the Toyota strong leadership in track racing.
     Of the original cars, three went to track racing preparation, one for the Nissan dealership owner-partner, the other for a well known racing driver and a third for another person who was rallying with other brand.
     The Nissan silvia 240 RS as known here, won the national championship for three ó four years in a row. They were equipped with dry sump oil system, and they were really strong competitors against the other cars..
     One special thing about these cars is that they never broke an engine.
     I know a lot of stories about them because I was racing a small Nissan at that time and I have been at the shop with the Nissan racing team a lot of times.
     Years later, one of the 240 RS was sold to a very close friend of me and he invited me to drive the car with him in two races as a second driver…………. later, my friend sold the car again to the dealership owner.
     Right now as I know there are four of the original 240 RS for sale. Two of them in racing trim for track use (one is a rolling chassis
     without engine,trans) the other two are virtually stock 240 RS cars.

     Reply
288. 

     B-San

     December 9, 2009 at 3:56 pm

     Besides he looks a bit older now he isn’t changed much i must say.

     Reply
289. 

     Arizona Golf Packages

     December 11, 2009 at 5:43 am

     Nice car for sale ad. heheh.. I would buy that car and put maggots over it.

     Reply
290. 

     Devil/Kazu

     December 12, 2009 at 2:47 am

     omg,it bring back memories…sobsob…wakaka…

     Reply
291. 

     Thomas

     December 12, 2009 at 12:07 pm

     it’s the cruise control controls :P

     Reply
292. 

     banpei

     December 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm

     Thanks! :)
     I didn’t think of that! Quite stupid I guess! ;)

     Reply
293. 

     B-San

     December 13, 2009 at 5:29 pm

     Poor poor cars

     Reply
294. 

     David Nguyen

     December 13, 2009 at 8:51 pm

     FREAKING SICK!!!!!
     i wish my wagon had a BT 20v

     Reply
295. 

     Thomas

     December 13, 2009 at 11:32 pm

     well, it’s not THAT stupid, i’ve only seen it on an MA70 Supra before, most of the times, it’s in the stalks ;)

     Reply
296. 

     Matt

     December 15, 2009 at 1:04 pm

     His skills are just amazing!

     Reply
297. 

     didotooo bulgaria

     December 18, 2009 at 5:35 pm

     Yeah I Have one of these mmc galant sigma hardtop! Its great luxury car with all goodies + climatronic in 1985! I love this car

     Reply
298. 

     xmizanx

     December 19, 2009 at 6:56 am

     thanks for the great stuff. keep posting

     Reply
299. 

     B-San

     December 19, 2009 at 1:46 pm

     Poor, poor S14. Can’t wait for a new Miata article. Wanted to make some photo’s of my Miata in the snow yesterday but nomatter what i tried i couldnt get the frozen door opened.

     Maybe i do need to clean up the garage someone, haha.

     Reply
300. 

     B-San

     December 20, 2009 at 11:46 am

     Red miata’s always look better O.-
     Lucky someone is still taking car over that NA and it would be left to the forces of nature like the S14.

     Reply
301. 

     B-San

     December 20, 2009 at 11:47 am

     Seconds try: “Lucky someone is still taking care of that NA so it wouldn’t be left over to the forces of nature like the S14.”

     Reply
302. 

     banpei

     December 21, 2009 at 8:46 am

     I suspect the owner just parks the car at the exact same spot and use the car only for “fun”. ;)

     Reply
303. 

     B-San

     December 22, 2009 at 11:04 am

     A GC10 Van? Say whaaaaat?!
     I have never seen or heard that these were ever made. I believe I have a new favorite Stationwagon now. :)

     Reply
304. 

     banpei

     December 22, 2009 at 4:48 pm

     They are so rare that they must be worth more than a KPGC10! :D :D

     Reply
305. 

     B-San

     December 22, 2009 at 7:34 pm

     I believe even Prince sold a stationwagon version of the Skyline before Nissan bought Prince. I’ve seen C210, R30, R31 and R32 Stationwagons before the Stagea was out. But never a C10, and I’m affraid you are right that they will costs millions of Yen looking at the prices of normal Hakosuka and C110’s these days. Not to mention the GT-R models :(
     They now even made a SUV of the Skyline series!

     Reply
306. 

     banpei

     December 23, 2009 at 10:06 pm

     Yes, Prince sold a station wagon before and it was called the Prince Skyway. Much better name IMO. :)

     Reply
307. 

     neil taylor

     December 24, 2009 at 10:36 am

     Just pointing out that the LZ20B was also used in KP710 sss
     rally cars as well.

     Reply
308. 

     banpei

     December 28, 2009 at 8:26 am

     Thanks! I always thought the Violet 710 SSS used the LZ18 but apparently I was wrong about that. I’ve added it to the article. :)

     Reply
309. 

     teh100pointer

     December 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm

     nice find!
     the last one is the best.
     your blog is awesome. keep up the good work banpei san.

     Reply
310. 

     aa63

     December 29, 2009 at 5:58 am

     or could it be from the half cut where he salvaged the engine from.

     Reply
311. 

     Kyusha Kai

     December 31, 2009 at 12:34 pm

     great blog! old school jdm love is awesome.

     check this out, i think you’ll dig it!
     http://kyushakai.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/audi-rs6-avants-are-garbage/

     Reply
312. 

     Kevin Lee

     December 31, 2009 at 3:10 pm

     Hey banpei

     this is out of topic, but are u from JNC, thought i saw you there. just dropping by and saying hi. happy new year to you

     Reply
313. 

     banpei

     December 31, 2009 at 4:05 pm

     Thanks! :)
     I did discover your blog two weeks ago and read your posting about the Stagea! Amazing how the taillights fit so nicely into the Stagea’s rear!
     Going to add it to the blogroll! ;)

     Reply
314. 

     banpei

     December 31, 2009 at 4:18 pm

     I do have an account on JNC forum and occasionally comment on the blogs.
     Happy new year to you as well! :)

     Reply
315. 

     B-San

     January 2, 2010 at 12:19 pm

     Happy newyear. That 2010 may bring us loads of JDM goodness ^^

     Reply
316. 

     AA60

     January 4, 2010 at 1:00 pm

     hey man i like the set u got could u help me out too cuz i basically need the entire set up main grill,fog lights and indicators with the grill plz email anilsagar09@yahoo. i dont know japanese so i cant use yahoo.jp

     Reply
317. 

     Kyusha Kai

     January 5, 2010 at 3:58 pm

     ewwwwwwww! hahaha! i wish they’d go back to just good ol’ fashion tuning.

     Reply
318. 

     dido

     January 7, 2010 at 1:45 pm

     Very good post, thanks a lot.

     Reply
319. 

     B-San

     January 7, 2010 at 1:56 pm

     Great photo! Look like it came straight from some ’80 gangster-movie. :P

     Reply
320. 

     N/Aontherun

     January 8, 2010 at 7:16 pm

     I’ve loved Az-1’s ever since Tokyo Extreme Racer Zero. Yea, I’m corny, but I love that game.

     I hear that they are rare and just as expensive as a FD in JDMLand

     Reply
321. 

     banpei

     January 8, 2010 at 9:04 pm

     They are quite rare for such a young kei-car, but you can pick up one between 600000 yen ($6000) and 1600000 ($17000) at Goo-net.

     On the other hand: if you can fit in one it is certainly worth every penny! :)

     Reply
322. 

     Anonymous

     January 12, 2010 at 9:28 pm

     So sad :(
     Can you look if you can find the licence of this S14 in our dutch 200SX database?

     Reply
323. 

     banpei

     January 13, 2010 at 8:55 am

     Sure. Just did it: unfortunately the car is not in the database. :(
     I removed the link to the database since I wasn’t sure if all that data should be public. ;)

     Reply
324. 

     Anonymous

     January 13, 2010 at 9:16 am

     I can tell you that it’s not a US government test to see if the car is allowed on the market, just because i know they didn’t do a test like this. I think it’s more of one of those “OMG look what happens when you’re unsafe!!!11!” things, like the episode of 5th gear where they crash test a rebuilt car to show that they kill you.

     anyways it’s pretty scary, the link is dead now but i’ve watched it

     Reply
325. 

     banpei

     January 13, 2010 at 10:20 am

     Ah, that’s different that the modern EU regulations then! Here it is only allowed to sell cars that actually have been test proved by the EuroNCAP! :o
     Thanks for the dead link warning. I’ll see if I can find that video again!

     Reply
326. 

     B-San

     January 13, 2010 at 10:49 am

     Nice roadsters again. That Black NA would look great if he got rid of the lexus-lights. :)
     Never heard of JS Team but they got some nice cars for sale.

     Reply
327. 

     B-San

     January 13, 2010 at 11:09 am

     Great collection. He has a very strong accent in his German making it hard to understand for somebody not german tough.

     Like the Toyota Will and Pao. Since i saw this Pao I’ve really started to see the potentional in these little cars ^^
     http://damnjdm.webs.com/apps/blog/show/2570752-sexy-pao-yes-they-exist-
     My god that looks good ^^

     Reply
328. 

     banpei

     January 13, 2010 at 4:08 pm

     Haha! Have to agree upon that: the Pao is looking sexy! However I still wouldn’t choose it even if I got paid for it. ;)

     Reply
329. 

     Dave

     January 18, 2010 at 4:20 pm

     Love the Blue 323, Great Find! Its getting rarer to see a blue one for sale –

     By coincidence I was the guy who bought the one mentioned in Practical Classics!
     I Thought you might like to know I managed to find a replacement new clutch on ebay for £4.95; So thought I may as well take it for a visit to my local track for a watch – turns out someone snapped it while it was parked……. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotos/3747763782/in/set-72157621658446691/
     I bought the car because it was unusual, but it wasnt till I done some research that I realised how little were still on the road!
     I’m definately going to keep it as original as possible, I guess Im abit of a stickler when it comes to originality

     Anyway, Nice to see an interesting article!

     Dave

     Reply
330. 

     banpei

     January 18, 2010 at 5:05 pm

     Your 323 looks amazing! And 4.95 for a replacement clutch is next to nothing! ;)
     Got to love classics for that! :)

     Reply
331. 

     kyteler

     January 19, 2010 at 3:38 am

     Awesome. I’ve been keen on a PNV R30 Skyline Coupe for a while now, there’s all kinds of awesome commercials and sale brochures around with Paul Newman’s face scattered over them.

     Reply
332. 

     banpei

     January 19, 2010 at 9:07 am

     Yup. I love those Paul Newman commercials!

     Reply
333. 

     Sharm

     January 19, 2010 at 10:43 am

     That’s not KE30. It’s a Datsun 1200 B110 Pickup

     Reply
334. 

     banpei

     January 19, 2010 at 12:55 pm

     Thanks!
     But I actually knew that already a year ago. ;)
     http://www.banpei.net/blog/toyota-corolla-ke30-turns-out-be-a-nissan-sunny-b122
     But I forgot to edit this posting… Will do that now. :)

     Reply
335. 

     kyteler

     January 21, 2010 at 10:57 pm

     Just as a note. It’s a typical conversion for JDM lamps but what Flauski has done is linked the two lamps. In standard form the JDM lamps work exactly the same as the Export lamps do.

     Park lamps illuminate the outer circle and brakes, the inner. Though obviously on Export the Inner is the Dot and on Domestic the Inner is the Circle.

     The Japanese lamps I got for my C110 had already been modified to work In the all lit up then brighter (2nd filament) for brakes.

     Far greater look to the rear end, IMO.

     Reply
336. 

     Tune86

     January 25, 2010 at 10:13 am

     Hello! Any updates on the “drift button”?

     Reply
337. 

     madhura kotigala

     January 28, 2010 at 1:20 pm

     i have a nisan B110 car i want to see the real view to repair this vehicle

     Reply
338. 

     oldskull

     January 29, 2010 at 2:21 pm

     Hey Art, where do you found the car? somewhere in Hilversum??

     The car look nice btw :)

     Reply
339. 

     B-San

     January 29, 2010 at 2:23 pm

     Hahahaha… My longs hurt from laughing so loud. =D
     Crazy Japanese!

     Reply
340. 

     banpei

     January 29, 2010 at 4:27 pm

     Yep. Somewhere in the south of Hilversum, near the heath.

     Reply
341. 

     banpei

     January 29, 2010 at 9:32 pm

     Had the same trouble when I found this video… It still hurts! :D

     Reply
342. 

     oldskull

     January 29, 2010 at 10:05 pm

     Ah ok, and it is for sale?

     Reply
343. 

     banpei

     January 30, 2010 at 3:17 pm

     No idea… Should I leave a note for you?

     Reply
344. 

     Kid Karola

     January 30, 2010 at 10:01 pm

     TAMIYA 1st in quality around the world! They’re old mission statement is still true today. Always great detail and excellent build quality on their RC models and static display kits.

     I had a really cool promotional video from the late 80’s with all the great RC cars (Hot-Shot, Fox, Frog, Hornet, Wild Willy, Porsche 956… et al) Also 30min section about the process to make their scale static models thru all stages to production, and finally a guide to detailed diarama construction.

     Reply
345. 

     berucht

     February 2, 2010 at 5:25 pm

     this is the same GTi http://link.marktplaats.nl/310463197 for sale.

     Reply
346. 

     banpei

     February 3, 2010 at 11:09 am

     Indeed the same! :)
     Also the price is interesting!

     Reply
347. 

     Devil/Kazu

     February 3, 2010 at 4:40 pm

     6 throttles?OMG

     Reply
348. 

     the nitz

     February 10, 2010 at 8:52 pm

     RIP Mr.Newman

     you were and are my hero

     Reply
349. 

     Freddy!

     February 11, 2010 at 6:33 pm

     Thanks for the plug sir!
     Love/Hate these pics..they sadden me to know what they could’ve been…=/

     Reply
350. 

     banpei

     February 11, 2010 at 9:40 pm

     You’re welcome! :)
     Yeah I know the feeling: on one hand I love to post those pics because of the rust and deterioration and on the other hand I hate to post them because I realize they were once very cool cars…

     Reply
351. 

     Bobby

     February 19, 2010 at 10:58 am

     i really do like this car!

     Reply
352. 

     B-San

     February 21, 2010 at 10:38 am

     Doesn’t look as bad as I expected it to be…

     Reply
353. 

     B-San

     February 21, 2010 at 10:45 am

     Nice NB’s again. Saw a red NB with hard-top flying by the other day. Quite a rare sight overhere, but damn that thing looked good to. :)

     Reply
354. 

     banpei

     February 21, 2010 at 11:17 pm

     No, it isn’t that bad… But it is such a rare car to turn into an itasha. On the other hand: take a look at the massive amount of C10s converted into zokushas! ;)

     Reply
355. 

     banpei

     February 21, 2010 at 11:19 pm

     And you didn’t take a picture of it? :P

     Reply
356. 

     Matt Malcolm

     February 22, 2010 at 3:38 am

     Hey cool feature! Thanks for using my pics :D

     Matt

     Reply
357. 

     B-San

     February 22, 2010 at 9:32 pm

     Nah, needed to take my exit and I don’t want to risk a fine for holding a mobile while driving. :P Was quite a nice sight tough 2 red Roadster side to side. :)

     Did however drive the new Nissan Cube few days ago. Such a funky car!
     Finally some real fun JDM cars getting to Holland. Like a wish coming true :P

     Reply
358. 

     banpei

     February 23, 2010 at 10:46 am

     Now if only the Toyota Mark X would also come to Holland I would be just as happy as you are! :D :D

     Reply
359. 

     spideguy

     February 24, 2010 at 3:10 am

     I have a carina AA60 with double headlights …where can i get the park lights to buy?thats the small light in between the two headlamp….? email me at [email protected] its hard to find

     Reply
360. 

     banpei

     February 25, 2010 at 9:24 pm

     Well, you’re in luck! I do have an extra set of park lights:
     http://www.banpei.net/blog/my-carina-carina-sidemarkers-auctions-yahoo
     So, you have email! :)

     Reply
361. 

     Alan

     February 25, 2010 at 9:34 pm

     Wow that is tragic and truly unbelievable.

     Hopefully it will be rescued before it’s too late.

     Reply
362. 

     Alan

     February 25, 2010 at 9:40 pm

     A garage of high tech vintage dreams.

     Reply
363. 

     Davy

     February 26, 2010 at 11:47 am

     Hey man! Haha, I am the owner of this Carina. What you described is exactly what happened – the rubber mount burst and caused the imbalance and took the fuel lines with it. It isn’t pretty under there!

     I’ll have to reconnect the fuel lines with new lines, get the driveshaft balanced and install it back in without the stupid rubber mounts.

     Love your site, so many Carinas!

     Reply
364. 

     Davy

     February 26, 2010 at 11:49 am

     added your site to our links too :)

     Reply
365. 

     banpei

     February 26, 2010 at 3:13 pm

     Thanks for the compliment and link! :)
     I guessed it most probably would be the rubber… Well, at least it will be new rubber this time!

     Reply
366. 

     banpei

     February 26, 2010 at 3:14 pm

     LOL! :D
     Imagine what else must be parked there! A Citroen SM? A Toyota Soarer? A Honda CR-Z? :P

     Reply
367. 

     odd parity

     February 26, 2010 at 4:22 pm

     Perhaps it’s just a big fan of the Beastie Boys? :-P

     Reply
368. 

     banpei

     February 26, 2010 at 4:47 pm

     That could be the case… But are the Beastie Boys also fan of Datsun then? :P

     Reply
369. 

     B-San

     February 27, 2010 at 7:47 pm

     Uhm, I’m missing something here? :)

     Reply
370. 

     banpei

     February 27, 2010 at 8:24 pm

     Thanks! I forgot to add the videos… Never happened before! :(

     Reply
371. 

     Model Direct

     February 28, 2010 at 4:21 pm

     this is just an introduction of our website:

     http://www.model-direct.com

     Reply
372. 

     Anonymous

     March 3, 2010 at 3:21 pm

     Actually the TE-27, TE-37 has Levin and Trueno version. What i know Levin was for export and Trueno was for Japan market only. Once it reached TE-47 there is no Levin moniker for this. Which is strange. I have this TE-47 and its a Trueno Sprinter.

     Reply
373. 

     B-San

     March 6, 2010 at 11:41 am

     Its for sale for quite a while than. iirc I’ve seen it for sale already a long long time ago on mobile.de
     Nice car anyway!

     Reply
374. 

     B-San

     March 6, 2010 at 11:43 am

     Wow! That looks brilliant!
     Shame I don’t have 900k Yen…

     Reply
375. 

     banpei

     March 6, 2010 at 8:58 pm

     Must have missed it a couple of times then! This was the first time I actually spotted there!

     Reply
376. 

     Yazoku/Brad Hogan

     March 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm

     subarus are nice

     Reply
377. 

     Yazoku/Brad Hogan

     March 11, 2010 at 12:10 am

     It looks like it should be in a anime or a sega game or something

     Reply
378. 

     Philippe Heymans

     March 13, 2010 at 7:22 am

     My name is Philippe Heymans from Belgium and i have receive a mail half november 09 from the Guatemala owners family Siekavizza asking my interest in the 4 cars + spare parts stock. Afther a couple off mails and phone calls the deal was done.
     Before i receive pictures from other people about the same cars for sale and i just could waiting the were shipped to the new owner in the UK to visit and buy one.
     Half november 09, i was on internet around 02H00 in the night when the mail from Carlos Siekavizza comes in, i reply imediatly and later the deal was OK.
     Maybe i have dissapointed other people who trying to become those cars, sorry for that.
     I like to have contact with Arturo Gramajo to know more about the race cars history in Central America. My mail: [email protected]

     Best regards to all

     Philippe

     Reply
379. 

     banpei

     March 13, 2010 at 4:37 pm

     Thanks for clearing that up! :)

     Reply
380. 

     B-San

     March 14, 2010 at 1:35 pm

     Nice Roadsters again. That NB looks more BRG than black on the photo. Could be me tough. :) Also quite strange so see a NA Miata with a OEM MX-5 foglight. Good thing is these cars are cheap as chips these days. So its not like you only see them in the “better” neighborhoods. Tough, I’d be scared of someone ripping your soft-top apart.

     Reply
381. 

     banpei

     March 14, 2010 at 2:45 pm

     It is black, but my right side window was very dirty! :D
     Maybe the Miata had a rear collision damage and had its bumper replaced including the foglight? But I agree that is is quite weird…

     Reply
382. 

     86LIFE

     March 16, 2010 at 6:17 pm

     I love the Marchal logo. Great find Banpei.

     Reply
383. 

     banpei

     March 16, 2010 at 10:06 pm

     Thanks! :)
     To be honest: the reason why I wanted Marchals was because the bosozoku dig them. ;)

     Reply
384. 

     kyteler

     March 18, 2010 at 5:57 am

     Just a few minor detail clarifications. It was the “oldschool.co.nz” Nationals and the Hardtop is of the 910 variety ;) I had wondered whether you’d seen that post or not! I guess this answer my question, ahhaha. I specifically put the Carina before the jump to see if you’d be more interested. :)

     Reply
385. 

     banpei

     March 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm

     Great to hear people remember my Carina fetish! :P
     Yeah, I did see it, but since I read it from the RSS feed I do get the whole article, and not the summary.

     Reply
386. 

     kyteler

     March 18, 2010 at 10:07 pm

     Look at those horrific US-spec bumpers on the Honda cars. It’s enough to make a grown man cry.

     Reply
387. 

     Mono

     March 19, 2010 at 4:59 am

     Hello Philippe

     Please could you give me Carlos Siekavizza e-mail or phone number. I am from Peru, in South America and I am rebuilding 2 240rs. Maybe he can help get some parts I need.

     Thanks,

     Raúl Orlandini

     Reply
388. 

     Philippe Heymans

     March 20, 2010 at 7:12 am

     Hi Raul,

     Use my private mail please : [email protected]

     regards

     Philippe

     Reply
389. 

     hawi51

     March 20, 2010 at 5:22 pm

     The driver/comedian name is Egashira 2:50.
     Strange, I never saw Egashira 2:50 & Keiichi Tsuchiya in a same show

     Reply
390. 

     Ricardo

     March 20, 2010 at 5:23 pm

     Wow, wish my T16 was as clean as this one! Looks like it doesn’t have any rust. Really hope it will be used as a parts car and not for banger racing..

     Reply
391. 

     banpei

     March 20, 2010 at 5:57 pm

     Thanks! :)
     Just watched a few sketches on Youtube and boy, he is surely annoying! Definitely need to see some more! :)

     Reply
392. 

     B-San

     March 20, 2010 at 11:08 pm

     Such a crime!

     Reply
393. 

     banpei

     March 21, 2010 at 3:48 pm

     I wouldn’t use it for a banger race: its a cabrio and it doesn’t have a rollbar either, so the chassis is not stiff enough to endure the absue. Would be more sane to use a cheap T16 coupe and weld in a cage. ;)

     Reply
394. 

     john tim02

     March 22, 2010 at 7:53 am

     Hey man the car is great.But I thing the maintenance is not done properly.

     Nice post.

     Reply
395. 

     Richard

     March 23, 2010 at 11:22 am

     Wow, Tawau once again has so much to offer to the world, visit http://www.discovertawau.com/

     Reply
396. 

     Anonymous

     March 23, 2010 at 2:41 pm

     I know of Carlos e mail is

     [email protected]

     gud luk

     Reply
397. 

     A Finn

     March 23, 2010 at 11:09 pm

     Thats just wrong :(

     Reply
398. 

     Vial

     March 24, 2010 at 5:36 am

     One of the lads on my football team has one of these in Blue with a white roof and looks the dog’s bollox. They need to add it to the Toyota European line-up. The turbo diesel from the Landcruiser would do nice.

     Reply
399. 

     miami Limo

     March 24, 2010 at 5:47 am

     The car has not been maintained.Fuzz…I cant understand that how one can put the car in such situation.

     Reply
400. 

     banpei

     March 24, 2010 at 9:16 am

     With the current gas price in Europe an optional diesel would be great I guess! On the other hand the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 V8s (not the diesel models!) are very popular cars nowadays, so apparently people have enough money to feed such a monster in Europe. ;)

     Reply
401. 

     Hero Style

     March 25, 2010 at 5:23 am

     This is what I’m talking about! great find. I love seeing vintage pictures of sexy old school japanese metal

     Reply
402. 

     Hero Style

     March 25, 2010 at 6:43 pm

     This is a great video. I love classic footage like this! 86life!

     Reply
403. 

     kyteler

     March 29, 2010 at 11:35 pm

     Hey banpei, that’s no 620 ;) It’s an Isuzu KB20. Also known stateside as a Chevy LUV.

     http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w143/bobster069/IsuzuLUV.jpg

     Reply
404. 

     banpei

     March 30, 2010 at 10:19 am

     Auch! Thanks for the correction, just corrected it! :)
     Europe isn’t much of a UTE region… We only got the Nissan 520/620/720 and the Toyota HiLux, but AFAIK the Isuzu KB20 never reached the shores of Europe…

     Reply
405. 

     cavey

     April 1, 2010 at 2:59 pm

     Ah shucks,

     Should have known by the youtube vid code :P

     Reply
406. 

     banpei

     April 1, 2010 at 9:41 pm

     LOL! :D

     Reply
407. 

     Satana-Yamaha

     April 2, 2010 at 12:13 pm

     gidrach ??? ?????????????? ????)

     Reply
408. 

     Satana-Yamaha

     April 2, 2010 at 12:16 pm

     All greetings! I too from here http://forums.drom.ru/retro/

     http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=70983#70983

     Reply
409. 

     banpei

     April 2, 2010 at 2:52 pm

     I’ve corrected the posting. Thanks! :)

     Nice GZ10 Soarer BTW! I did see it some time ago on JNC forum as well! :)

     Reply
410. 

     B-San

     April 2, 2010 at 6:06 pm

     Poor poor Zenki. :(
     I wonder what the owner is thinking. Is it stolen? Is it a project car that never started? Does the owner not known these cars are kinda “special” to enthousiast. There are still people like that. Last week I got overtaken by a old granny in a S13. So probably doesn’t even know. =D

     Reply
411. 

     Yazoku/Brad Hogan

     April 2, 2010 at 9:46 pm

     No problem my friend

     Reply
412. 

     Satana-Yamaha

     April 3, 2010 at 7:19 am

     I will soon make new photos and I will lay out on JNC

     Reply
413. 

     banpei

     April 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm

     I have no idea why someone leaves a car unattended so long. Maybe the owner is doing time in Jail? Or moved to another continent for a year? Or maybe he is in hospital for over a year now… Who knows?

     About the granny: I compare it to my mom… She wanted to buy a 323F in the early 90s because she really liked how the car looked with the popup lights. Perhaps the granny thought the same 20 yeas ago and bought it as new. ;)

     Reply
414. 

     TRD

     April 4, 2010 at 9:39 am

     More photos there

     http://reviews.drom.ru/toyota/carina/12278/

     Reply
415. 

     TRD

     April 4, 2010 at 10:29 am

     His previous car Corolla CE70

     http://reviews.drom.ru/toyota/corolla/12277/

     Reply
416. 

     banpei

     April 4, 2010 at 6:44 pm

     Thanks! Nice rebuild of that 3T-GTE!

     Reply
417. 

     B-san

     April 4, 2010 at 6:54 pm

     Saw some photos of this event already on the interwebs. Look like a great event. God Rock Auto creations looks so good! :D

     Btw, what is that van at 1:16?

     Reply
418. 

     banpei

     April 5, 2010 at 4:05 pm

     Nice! Any links to them? :P
     The van is a Mazda Bongo:
     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Bongo
     About the most bonkers van design ever! :P

     Reply
419. 

     B-San

     April 5, 2010 at 10:49 pm

     The van looks badass in that video. A bit like a amphibious verhicle.
     I got some photo’s waiting to be automaticly posted on my website but can’t find them so quickly. (Long story, got few hundred post waiting to be released automaticly at a certains time but can’t find it trough the mass of other posts). Also cant recall where I found them to be honest. Should become public today or tomorrow iirc.
     Will post the link here as soon as I see its come online. ^^

     Reply
420. 

     B-San

     April 5, 2010 at 10:52 pm

     Talking about timing. Its just came online as I was typing that comment. Anyway here it is: http://damnjdm.webs.com/apps/blog/show/3345686-as-promised-nostalgic-2-day-yokohama-s-photo-s

     Reply
421. 

     Phil

     April 6, 2010 at 12:58 pm

     Very cool pics, I love the shot of the LZ16. And it’s rare to see an FJ20 with all the red paint left on the rockers….:)

     Reply
422. 

     Anonymous

     April 7, 2010 at 10:37 pm

     Delete by user :-(

     Reply
423. 

     banpei

     April 8, 2010 at 4:42 pm

     Fixed! :)
     Apparently Nasubiayu removed the old one and replaced it with a new (high definition) version.

     Reply
424. 

     Thomas

     April 9, 2010 at 2:05 am

     and what about the Nissan Prairie, in the middle, in front of the blue Golf :(

     Reply
425. 

     banpei

     April 9, 2010 at 2:55 pm

     Well, it is probably worth as much as the EE80. Sounds like a good deal to me. :P

     Reply
426. 

     B-San

     April 10, 2010 at 12:13 pm

     And what about the Ford Cougar and Fiat Coupe?! Such great and rare cars! And that Imprezza WRX. Such a shame ='[
     Oh, and isn’t that a K12 SRi on the mid left?

     Reply
427. 

     interior car mirror

     April 10, 2010 at 1:12 pm

     No, its not like that. I think this is good idea. It will very useful at time of rainy season or fog to clean side mirrors for car

     Reply
428. 

     banpei

     April 10, 2010 at 3:01 pm

     I see the Fiat coupe quite regularly in Hilversum, but still a shame to wreck it… The Impreza is not a WRX, no scoop on it and the body looks more like a AWD GL to me.

     Reply
429. 

     B-San

     April 10, 2010 at 4:34 pm

     Funny, the Fiat Coupe is quite rare overhere.
     Btw, Tought the WRX didn’t have a scoob on the hood. (Only the WRX STi)
     Could be wrong tough. Not really “into” the scooby’s

     Reply
430. 

     paulo michael

     April 14, 2010 at 2:53 pm

     i also like round headlights(quad lights) for my t140!=)
     the corona t140 has that style of headlights too but it’s quite rare.

     Reply
431. 

     Vial

     April 19, 2010 at 5:52 am

     At least someone had the good mind to drop off a G Whizz

     Reply
432. 

     Bobby

     April 19, 2010 at 1:19 pm

     We should repeat a meet like this in valkenburg!!! Wich is a very nice place BTW. I’m going there once in a while. (Casino, Spa, restaurant “gaudi” and shopping in Maastricht or Aachen)
     I would know about 3-4 cars from Luxembourg (3xAE86, 1xAE82) that might join!

     Reply
433. 

     B-San

     April 19, 2010 at 3:36 pm

     Nice NA’s again.
     Liking the silver one, just needs a nice OEM lip and it’ll look superb.
     I’d swear the second one is a BRG tough. But could be that my eyes are just playin’ trick on me tough. =^_^=

     Love to see more NA spots in the future!

     Reply
434. 

     banpei

     April 19, 2010 at 4:47 pm

     Even though I’m slightly colorblind I could swear the car is dark blue. Will take an additional picture later this week! :D

     Reply
435. 

     banpei

     April 19, 2010 at 4:49 pm

     Well, the round lights were shared between the A60 and T140 platform in case of the van and taxi. See also here:
     http://www.banpei.net/blog/carina-sightings-corona-ct141-taxi-jcca-nym-2010
     http://www.bosozokustyle.com/sites/default/files/toyota-corona-taxi-1982-1983.jpg

     Reply
436. 

     B-San

     April 19, 2010 at 5:31 pm

     Don’t count on my color-recognizing-skills to much. I’m colorblind to, lol. It could be blue tough, but thats a very rare color on NA’s, most of them are British Racing Green, Classis Red or Mariner Blue. But you’re probably right.

     Reply
437. 

     Anonymous

     April 22, 2010 at 11:57 am

     More decals!

     http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4436720083_3effd312c8_o.jpg

     Reply
438. 

     banpei

     April 22, 2010 at 3:19 pm

     Thanks! That’s a very beautiful (yet painful) picture! :)

     Reply
439. 

     Ricardo

     May 1, 2010 at 5:22 pm

     It now showed up on marktplaats for 1900euro’s:
     http://link.marktplaats.nl/343295517

     Reply
440. 

     replica watches

     May 2, 2010 at 11:23 am

     well,very nice car…how can be made a replica car????? thats new to me lol

     Reply
441. 

     banpei

     May 3, 2010 at 11:55 am

     Thanks! That’s a very steep price drop! :o

     Reply
442. 

     Pedro

     May 3, 2010 at 4:46 pm

     Wow, that is incredible! Now the question should be: does it work? :D

     Reply
443. 

     kyteler

     May 4, 2010 at 2:53 am

     It’s ‘duct’ tape, btw.

     Though you can no doubt use it on ducks, it gets used for everything else! haha ;)

     Reply
444. 

     Anonymous

     May 4, 2010 at 4:57 am

     in this case, i have to agree to duck tape.. the guy isn’t really standing up, is he? :)

     Reply
445. 

     banpei

     May 5, 2010 at 12:03 am

     Actually it used to be Duck tape from the start:
     http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/duckvsduct.html

     Nowadays it is also being pushed as a brand on this side of the pond by Henkel as Duck Products, hence we call it Duck Tape. Just as many people name it Gaffer’s tape because Gaff also produces the same tape. ;)

     But what’s in the name anyway… :P

     Reply
446. 

     Anonymous

     May 7, 2010 at 2:09 am

     no doubt about it, the “Initial D” manga/anime/video game made the AE86 awesome

     Reply
447. 

     Anonymous

     May 7, 2010 at 10:58 pm

     Contacto
     Suzuki Guatemala
     Dirección:
     Ave. La Castellana 39-48 Z.8
     Ciudad de Guatemala
     Guatemala
     01008

     Teléfono: 2420-2100
     Fax: 2420-2103

     Reply
448. 

     Kid Karola

     May 9, 2010 at 12:03 am

     def red!

     Reply
449. 

     B-San

     May 9, 2010 at 12:16 pm

     Lookin’ good Banpei
     =^.^=

     Reply
450. 

     B-San

     May 9, 2010 at 12:18 pm

     Thats one great looking Supra indeed…

     Reply
451. 

     banpei

     May 9, 2010 at 10:08 pm

     Thanks! :)

     Reply
452. 

     Anonymous

     May 10, 2010 at 10:12 am

     Can touch this!!!

     Reply
453. 

     Bo

     May 10, 2010 at 12:25 pm

     my… my music is so… so hard! :D
     not diggin the super high rear suspension :/

     Reply
454. 

     Dave

     May 11, 2010 at 8:09 am

     Everyone speaks Japanese, and then the guy who shoots up the skyline, starts jibbering in English! That made me laugh most of all!

     Reply
455. 

     Dave

     May 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

     Cool chart, never knew there were so many models either! The GTS Type S model is very common in New Zealand, both 2 door and 4 door.

     Reply
456. 

     banpei

     May 13, 2010 at 3:22 pm

     Even though the GTS Type S is not as very impressive spec-ed as the GTR I still love to have one as a daily! :)

     Reply
457. 

     Alexi

     May 14, 2010 at 10:28 am

     I didn’t know that, but I’m glad it lined up!

     Reply
458. 

     banpei

     May 14, 2010 at 4:42 pm

     Well for the next time (and I hope there will be one!) you now know on what day you should post it. :P

     Reply
459. 

     B-San

     May 18, 2010 at 6:31 pm

     Please tell me he just accidently placed that comma wrong… please… lol
     =O.o=

     Reply
460. 

     B-San

     May 18, 2010 at 6:34 pm

     Great to see these old CM’s. Never knew Ken & Mary were already known before the “Kenmeri”…
     Shame there was no Hakosuka CM to be seen. Now “that” would have been great to watch =^.^=

     Reply
461. 

     86LIFE

     May 20, 2010 at 11:18 am

     Crazy LEDs!

     Reply
462. 

     86LIFE

     May 20, 2010 at 11:33 am

     I have a Minkara account! Thanks Banpei.

     Reply
463. 

     banpei

     May 20, 2010 at 3:08 pm

     You’re welcome! :)
     Still need to do the other guides as well… Anyone know a good shop where I can buy some time? :P

     Reply
464. 

     banpei

     May 20, 2010 at 4:40 pm

     To make up for the Hakosuka CM, how about a Hakosuka catalogue then?
     http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=89174
     Yum yum! :9

     Reply
465. 

     B-San

     May 22, 2010 at 5:16 pm

     Saw it quite a while ago and still can make up my mind if its eighter good looking or hella ugly. Oh well, atleast its something new. =] That logo in the grill has to go tough! It makes the gront look like some kinda boring Nissan for the US market (like the Sentra’s). lol

     If I remember correctly there was an other weerd conversion right under the blue RPS13. A red car iirc but can’t recall what the conversion really was. A Chaser or Cefiro with R32 front or something?

     Reply
466. 

     7shades

     May 23, 2010 at 1:45 pm

     AE86 with R32 front clip.

     Reply
467. 

     banpei

     May 23, 2010 at 9:08 pm

     Talking about weird conversions, I do know there is an AE86 with R34 front clip in Greece:
     
     

     Reply
468. 

     kyteler

     May 24, 2010 at 12:55 am

     From NZ and I’ve never seen it before. Not surprising, I guess. Strangely, the licence plate is supposed to be attached to a Datsun 180B, rather than the 120Y it is attached to. Weird and pointless fact #13798123

     Reply
469. 

     B-San

     May 24, 2010 at 12:34 pm

     Nice NA. So now and than I’m active at the Dutch MXOC forum but I can’t recall seeing this NA pass by. Might be a sticker from an ex-owner. :) When I was on the hunt for my NA 8 out of 10 Roadsters had a MXOC sticker on it. ^^

     But it sits very nice indeed altough I’m not a fan of the wheels. And an OEM lip would suit it very well ^^

     Reply
470. 

     banpei

     May 25, 2010 at 9:38 am

     Maybe you were not the target audience of this commercial! ;)
     A 180B? I’d say that is at least a bit strange… Maybe the owner owned both a 180B and 120Y and switched the plates to prevent to be recognized as the stripping guy? :P

     Reply
471. 

     Bas

     May 25, 2010 at 11:24 pm

     I’ve got it now, needs some repairing! 120 000 km. Got it for €750 euro’s, this guy must have been crazy or out of money somehow ;)
     I’ve also got the Colt 1.6 16V glxi 1992 113bhp and these cars really rocks.
     I’ve been driving mitsubishi’s all my live and I’ll never ever change brand.

     BTW it drives in Twente now ;)

     Reply
472. 

     banpei

     May 26, 2010 at 1:32 pm

     Congrats on the bargain! Great to hear it is in good hands now! :)

     Reply
473. 

     Vdubsunday

     May 29, 2010 at 2:11 am

     Those are my RS’!

     Reply
474. 

     banpei

     May 29, 2010 at 9:00 pm

     Then you certainly have the coolest rims ever!
     Any chance on sharing some more pics of them?? :P

     Reply
475. 

     Farrow

     June 5, 2010 at 8:42 pm

     man. them wheels he has in the back. im in love with, along with the cherry blossoms. them two =sex

     Reply
476. 

     Anonymous

     June 6, 2010 at 2:43 pm

     Nice car! thanks you for sharing this information :)

     bet clic

     Reply
477. 

     banpei

     June 6, 2010 at 7:54 pm

     My personal favorites are the Advans, as long as they are the deep dish variants like this! :)

     Reply
478. 

     twincammad

     June 10, 2010 at 4:27 am

     john is a very famous man in the ae86 culture of ireland, he hasand had some seriously nice cars all old skool rwd’s and will have alot more as well

     also goes by the name of the phantom bellydancer

     Reply
479. 

     Laurens

     June 10, 2010 at 2:03 pm

     The third is f**k**g amazing! beautifully styled!!

     Reply
480. 

     Ricer

     June 13, 2010 at 6:58 pm

     Hi! That car is VW Taro, in Finland we have someof those, i think that it is lisenced from Toyota Hilux :)

     Reply
481. 

     banpei

     June 13, 2010 at 9:46 pm

     Thanks for clearing that up! A bit stupid from my side since I could have found that out if only I looked up the registration in the RDW database. :(
     The VW Taro was never sold in the Netherlands and this is an imported Taro…
     Since it is a rebadged Hilux the Taro is still a pickup with identity crisis. :P

     Reply
482. 

     Anonymous

     June 15, 2010 at 9:59 pm

     This is not the Nazi Swastika man, the one the nazis had used is inverted. Good try though.

     Reply
483. 

     banpei

     June 17, 2010 at 3:13 pm

     Did I write it was the nazi swastika then? I tried to describe the differentiation between the manji and nazi swastika. And the last line was meant as a humorous note… :P

     Reply
484. 

     B-San

     June 20, 2010 at 1:51 pm

     Classic Red NA’s FTW. :)
     Nice combo with the Spider indeed.

     Reply
485. 

     Bastiaan Olij

     June 24, 2010 at 11:09 pm

     I’ve always wondered. Was that shop there before the manga, or did someone decide to build a tofu shop based on the manga?

     And if the first, did the tofu shop owner know about his shop being used and did he suddenly become a tofu overnight success?

     Reply
486. 

     banpei

     June 25, 2010 at 9:16 am

     Shuichi Shigeno located the manga in his hometown, Haruna, and drew several scenes from there. Also the gasstation is also an existing location. ;)

     I’m sure the tofu shop owner does know about it since his shop was already in a live-action movie remember? And of course he will get at least one fanboy visit every day:

     
     Toyota Ipsum (picnic) next to Fujiwara Tofu shop
     Picture was found here

     Reply
487. 

     B-San

     June 25, 2010 at 7:48 pm

     Only in Am…. uhhh… Japan :)

     Reply
488. 

     Joram

     June 28, 2010 at 1:33 pm

     I’ve actually read somewhere on a Dutch Honda forum ( CCH I think ) there are only 3 or 4 Honda Beats driving in the Netherlands so you’re very lucky to spot it, they’re all owned by enthousiasts btw. They look like so much fun to drive :)

     Reply
489. 

     banpei

     June 29, 2010 at 3:32 pm

     Then I was quite lucky to spot it then! However, just as lucky for anyone to spot my Carina I guess. :D

     Reply
490. 

     kyteler

     June 30, 2010 at 12:04 am

     The BMW is the star of that video, despite only getting shared camera time with the gaggle of AE86’s.

     Reply
491. 

     banpei

     June 30, 2010 at 11:29 am

     LOL! :D
     I guess it is more or less from what angle you see it! :D

     Reply
492. 

     Dave Mitchell

     July 1, 2010 at 6:02 am

     I understand your BMW – Carina liking…

     I took the bumper off my Carina the other day doing some minor respraying, and with the bumper off it reminded me of an old 80’s BMW shape…

     Reply
493. 

     7shades

     July 1, 2010 at 7:39 am

     I think you’ll find that’s a JZX100, not a C35.

     Reply
494. 

     banpei

     July 1, 2010 at 9:00 am

     Thanks! Corrected that… :)
     I judged that upon the taillights, but after watching the video a few times more it certainly is a JZX100!

     Reply
495. 

     banpei

     July 1, 2010 at 9:02 am

     Got any pictures of that? :P

     Reply
496. 

     oldskull

     July 3, 2010 at 9:43 am

     I have spot this one once in Laren. And few times spot it drive in front of my house.

     Reply
497. 

     B-San

     July 3, 2010 at 6:29 pm

     Such a sad sight! What a loss… you can’t inmagine people letting these cars rust away like that!

     Reply
498. 

     B-San

     July 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm

     Damn! That song is pure class!
     :D Wonder what its called…

     Reply
499. 

     banpei

     July 3, 2010 at 9:15 pm

     You certainly live in a better area than me: my street hardly has any traffic at all! :(

     Reply
500. 

     Killua

     July 6, 2010 at 4:34 am

     Aww, I wanted to see the magazine. :P
     I bet it was good stuff, haha. The censored part of the video also makes difficult to see his driving moves.

     This guy is awesome. I wish I was in Ebisu, drifting an AE86 in the rain while eating McDonald’s burgers!

     Reply
501. 

     banpei

     July 6, 2010 at 9:06 am

     I did save the uncensored version because I expected it to be removed… I’ll see if I can share it somewhere. ;)

     Reply
502. 

     Killua

     July 7, 2010 at 4:31 am

     That would be very generous from you. :P

     I love your blog by the way, I can always count on it for random Japanese car stuff! Of course, Bosozoku Style has interesting stuff too. :)

     Reply
503. 

     Kid Karola

     July 9, 2010 at 4:50 pm

     Tsuchiya did not compete in the original N2 series despite winning the 1984 Fuji Freshman Cup with the Carrot AE86 Trueno and also taking Class-3 honors in Group A in 1985 JTCC with the Advan AE86 Levin. In 1986 he continued to race in Group A, but later switched to FWD AE82 FX-GT. From 1987 he raced Honda EF Civic, 1988 BMW E30 M3, 1989-90 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500, 1991-93 Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR32.

     Reply
504. 

     Kane

     July 11, 2010 at 2:11 am

     Haha!! This is my carina and a mates ae70 at taupo. good weekend!!

     Reply
505. 

     banpei

     July 11, 2010 at 10:09 pm

     You got an excellent looking Carina man! Love the Longchamps! :)

     Reply
506. 

     oldskull

     July 11, 2010 at 11:53 pm

     do you asked him if he want to sell it? :)

     Reply
507. 

     banpei

     July 12, 2010 at 11:01 am

     When I spotted the 240SX he wasn’t around and when I drove behind him I did not get the chance to speak to him. Besides that: I’m not interested in buying a 240SX

     Reply
508. 

     Killua

     July 13, 2010 at 6:27 am

     That TE71 at the beggining leaks awesomeness! The front end kind of looks like a Ford Capri. I wonder what’s under the hood!

     And it’s great to see the MotorFIX wagon fixed up… but, I don’t really know, weren’t the A-Pillars completely crushed a while ago? If it is the exact same car then those guys did hell of a good job.

     Reply
509. 

     Anonymous

     July 13, 2010 at 9:33 am

     The te71 looks cool but the frt end looks weird cause doesnt hav the signal lamp and with quad.

     Reply
510. 

     Steve

     July 13, 2010 at 11:48 am

     Ahhhh awesome. I had one of those too. Unfortunately I made the mistake to sell it.

     Reply
511. 

     banpei

     July 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm

     Well, if you imagine the whole car used to be a 4 door sedan they already did a great job in the first place! The A pilars were indeed crushed but you can see they are reinforced now.

     Reply
512. 

     banpei

     July 13, 2010 at 2:05 pm

     Personally I like it that way: it makes the car stand out from the rest of the crowd. But then again: it all depends on someone’s personal taste… ;)

     Reply
513. 

     Anonymous

     July 24, 2010 at 4:45 am

     haha, yeah I wanna run a top mount intercooler so i need a spare hood :)

     Reply
514. 

     Jack

     July 25, 2010 at 10:58 pm

     Hey, I’m having issues viewing your site in Netscape (I can barely make out the words). I’ve tried increasing the font size using the style menu but that didn’t really help much. Any tips on what I can do? (Oh ya, I’m on Windows XP) – how to lose weight in 5 days

     Reply
515. 

     B-san

     July 27, 2010 at 12:32 am

     Nice coverage Banpei.
     Lovin’ that red Levin!

     Reply
516. 

     B-san

     July 28, 2010 at 7:52 pm

     He does quite a good job for an automatic!

     PS.: When can we the next Minkara guide? ^^
     (I’m having a hard to finding out how to upload photo’s =^.^=)

     Reply
517. 

     banpei

     July 28, 2010 at 10:52 pm

     Yeah, I know… Still supposed to write that when I have the time but as always too many things at hand.
     Can someone borrow me some time? Well give it back with interest! :P

     Reply
518. 

     banpei

     July 28, 2010 at 10:53 pm

     Thanks! :)
     The red levin is owned by a friend of mine. He rebuilt it from (prize winning) factory OEM spec to (prize winning) drift spec last winter. He’s a genius regarding making a car look good!

     Reply
519. 

     OsakaCarSalvageArtiste

     July 29, 2010 at 6:37 am

     Hello banpei.
     I am a Gaijin, but I work in Osaka Japan as foreign sales advisor to Hitachi. Boring office job, I know, but I was wondering if you know the location of the grey Toyota Mark II grande and the Cedric Y31 that you posted pics of.
     I buy and acquire forlorn, stolen, or abandoned vehicles, with proper approval from the law of course, and nurse them back to health, and fullsize Toyota’s and nissans are my favorite because of the large parts network for them, and their durability and solidness. (I imported an 89′ Mark II Grande to America to drive daily since I loved the handling so much)
     So would you know where these cars are located?

     Reply
520. 

     banpei

     July 30, 2010 at 3:35 pm

     I have no idea where the photographer shot these pictures, but you can always ask him. This is where the gallery was located:
     http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/170503/car/344758/1784600/photo.aspx

     And this is his profile page:
     http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/170503/profile/

     Reply
521. 

     Killua

     August 1, 2010 at 5:23 am

     According to your Flickr description of the picture of the tire, it was apparently abandoned. Did you, ehm, “borrow” it? :P

     By the way, the link to Beeoneoneoh links to your own site!

     Reply
522. 

     banpei

     August 1, 2010 at 10:42 pm

     LOL! Even though there was still thread left on the tire it was definitely too old to do anything with it…

     Fixed the link! I forgot to paste the url in there and then it automatically links to my site. Thanks for the warning! :)

     Reply
523. 

     B-san

     August 2, 2010 at 7:57 pm

     I’ll keep an eye on this ;)
     The detailed photo’s or the car batches (from I think JCS) are great to see ^^

     Reply
524. 

     banpei

     August 2, 2010 at 8:33 pm

     Thanks! :)
     Yeah, they are indeed from JCS 2010! I’ll post some from 2008 as well. :)

     Reply
525. 

     Kid Karola

     August 3, 2010 at 4:03 am

     The N2 flared TE71 reminded me of the old Opel Manta :’P

     Reply
526. 

     PLR

     August 3, 2010 at 4:46 pm

     Those aren’t bullet holes, civics dont come with bulletproof glass, that looks like slingshot + big marble damage

     Reply
527. 

     deluxe1969

     August 4, 2010 at 10:28 am

     Thanks your Blog show me.

     Reply
528. 

     amilcar

     August 7, 2010 at 4:51 pm

     Hello my friend… I got a Toyota KE70 WAGON 1986 DX with engine 4K 1.3L but that engine needs soon as possible a overhauling,, two weeks ago a friend sells to me a powerful 2T (OHV) 1.6 engine with a very rare A40 automatic transmission in excellent conditions.. Those parts came from an old Celica second generation 1981 coupe two doors… my plan is to overhaul the 2T engine fist, before transplant it to my KE70 chassis..

     I would appreciate if in some how you covert your 2t manual in to an electronic manual to share with us… I live in Panama (Latin America) and it’s so hard to find an old book car store…

     Tanks

     AC

     Reply
529. 

     banpei

     August 8, 2010 at 10:09 pm

     Thanks for the reminder! :)
     I’m scanning them now and then: it is a quite time consuming operation… I managed to get somewhere around page 100. I still got to scan a lot of them, so hopefully I’ll finish scanning somewhere in the near future. :)

     Reply
530. 

     B-san

     August 9, 2010 at 8:19 pm

     That guy on 1:20 has got some serious skills…

     Reply
531. 

     Nate

     August 10, 2010 at 7:13 pm

     SWEET ! I’d love to slap a OM617 Diesel in it and put that baby to work….

     Too bad I’m not rich .

     -Nate

     Reply
532. 

     Kid Karola

     August 12, 2010 at 2:46 pm

     I see Gotosan’s green coupe in the thick of the action :’P

     Reply
533. 

     Anonymous

     August 12, 2010 at 10:17 pm

     Oh dear that is sad.. and annoying.

     Reply
534. 

     Cleaning services London

     August 13, 2010 at 1:13 pm

     haha it looks great. I\d like to have one brum brum…

     Reply
535. 

     B-san

     August 15, 2010 at 1:40 am

     Seen pictures of this Dutch 2000 and 2400GT before. Can’t recall seeing one towing a caravan tough. Sure is an extraordinary sight. And seeing a 2400GT just behind it is just “wow”. Just out of curiosity I’ve been looking for one of these in Europe but only could find a few tidy ones for sale Finland. Otherwise these things are impossible to find I guess. Still kinda amazed that nearly 60 have been sold in Holland. Where oh where would they have gone? I must admit it gets me a little exited there is a (very small) chance finding a original LHD Hakosuka in a local junkyard.

     Reply
536. 

     B-san

     August 15, 2010 at 11:22 am

     At the first picture I tought it was quite real. And the second picture I tought “hey, its looks just like Madurodam”, must be taken with a Tiltshift lens. Than I clicked the fold =D

     Reply
537. 

     banpei

     August 15, 2010 at 8:28 pm

     Where did they go? Well, most of them were abused and buried on the junkyards. I know two of them were exported to other countries in the past few years and I know some Skyline enthusiast bought one a few years ago and tried to restore.

     But actually I did see original Dutch car IRL somewhere in April. Did take pictures of course and still need to make a little writeup on that one! Will try to do that this week! :)

     Reply
538. 

     banpei

     August 15, 2010 at 8:29 pm

     LOL! :D
     You don’t need a tiltshift lens in Madurodam. ;)

     Reply
539. 

     deluxe1969

     August 16, 2010 at 9:48 am

     i got a new ID.

     Reply
540. 

     banpei

     August 16, 2010 at 4:54 pm

     Thanks! :)
     Just subscribed and added you as a friend!
     I already see some very interesting videos! :)

     Reply
541. 

     Anonymous

     August 18, 2010 at 7:10 am

     ill just share it!!!!!
     
     
     

     Reply
542. 

     banpei

     August 18, 2010 at 1:54 pm

     That is a very nice RT132! Where are you from?

     Reply
543. 

     Killua

     August 19, 2010 at 2:41 am

     I bet it still can be saved!

     There should be an organization on each country that buys old cars and stores them in warehouses, that way “history” is preserved and there’s more chances someone will find a vintage car they’re interested in. It would also help to remove those abandoned cars occuping spaces on residential streets or random fields.

     Not possible, I know… :(

     Reply
544. 

     banpei

     August 19, 2010 at 9:41 am

     I think such organizations exists and are called museums! :P
     However it would be very hard to buy from a museum…
     But you are right: it can still be saved! ;)

     Reply
545. 

     Anonymous

     August 20, 2010 at 10:09 pm

     very nice!

     Reply
546. 

     DIego

     August 21, 2010 at 5:56 am

     Hi i am Diego I from to Argentina.And I had loking for the t series manual for a long tim. but it is imposible to find it in pdf format to download from internet.
     If you scan this please send me the link to download it, bcause I need it so much.
     Thanks a lot.
     Regards.

     Diego

     Reply
547. 

     Drive510

     August 22, 2010 at 10:39 pm

     This commercial doesn’t make sense. I love it!!

     Reply
548. 

     amilcar

     August 24, 2010 at 3:30 am

     Tanks to you Banpei, for your time, scaning the book for all toyota lovers like us. we would apreciate a lot your time on it.. by the way hello DIEGO , it’s good to see , that other buddys of latin america take time to fix those legendary motors.. maybe in the future its posible to create a toyota club for fans in Latin America so ! VIVA la RAZA CARAJO!….

     regars and many tanks to you , good people.

     Reply
549. 

     Dave

     August 24, 2010 at 2:30 pm

     nice video, that thing has some power!

     – stopzilla review

     Reply
550. 

     Laurens

     August 26, 2010 at 9:49 am

     I like the Seibu Keisatsu style! cognac and everything! woaw!

     Reply
551. 

     Laurens

     August 27, 2010 at 2:22 pm

     Dope! but, how eco friendly are the cars? and especially the Hachiroku. better milage then a prius?

     Reply
552. 

     banpei

     August 27, 2010 at 3:23 pm

     I think that was out of the scope for that race! :D :D
     In my experience the mileage of an AE86 won’t get much better than 8 liters per 100 kilometers, so I don’t suspect the Tec-Arts will do much better than 6 or 7 liters per 100 kilometers. Especially if they drive it like Tsuchiya on a circuit! ;)

     Reply
553. 

     kyteler

     August 30, 2010 at 10:57 pm

     That car is just another of the many KB310 Sunny Coupes that are competing. Speaking of KB310 Sunny Coupes, I will have one of my own in the not too distant future. I got my brother to buy it as an interim car while his VB110 and S30Z are off the road, once he gets his VB110 back, I’ll be getting the KB310.

     Reply
554. 

     Yamaha Raptor 250R

     August 31, 2010 at 8:07 am

     The pictures are nice..REally a good choice..

     Reply
555. 

     Anonymous

     September 1, 2010 at 5:10 am

     Hello peopple, I.m Diego from Argentina Again, I would like to know if you have the service manual of 2T engine to download.
     Thanks
     Regards

     Reply
556. 

     banpei

     September 1, 2010 at 9:27 am

     I see it now. Thanks!
     A KB310 as a temporary car? Nice! :)

     Reply
557. 

     Drake

     September 1, 2010 at 10:16 am

     WTF!? Look what ya did to the Door its all ruined. I wonder how will this turn up or anyone want to buy this after your experiment.

     Hehe.

     Seriously, how much? LOL.

     Reply
558. 

     300zx parts

     September 3, 2010 at 9:05 am

     yeah, that’s really true since nissan 300zx’s style is kinda impressive.

     Reply
559. 

     Rotor31

     September 3, 2010 at 12:41 pm

     By the way its not a R31 van its a wagon. And you dont have to have S1 or 2 front you can swap to an S3 or get a replica GTS1 front or whole kit. Its an excellent first car as they are cheap but they run forever and have virtually no problems. If you put the common turbo kit on it making it an RB30ET you have an even crazier R31. Dont put it down if you havent driven one or been for a ride in one.

     Reply
560. 

     Killua

     September 4, 2010 at 3:40 am

     Nothing better than a panda hachi-roku under the rain!

     I’m glad they left the 4A-GE in its place. It could have been an electric engine!

     Reply
561. 

     steven

     September 4, 2010 at 4:59 pm

     Hi,
     the car is not that immaculate, you just have to know the model. The front bumper has been replaced, the black line in it is gone OR the whole car was resprayed. The last possibility is strong given the fact that the wheels are not correct either. These t16 convertibles had standard alloys, this one has plastic hubs.
     Plus there is no picture of the roof, which at that age is usually with torn, broken and untransparent windows because of age. so it looks great but that is not certain.
     but it is a real pitty anyway.
     a friend of mine offered 1200 euro and he did not get it, so they really try to make money on this one.
     My convertible t16 from 1987 looks as good as this one since I cleaned it up and placed a new roof plus put the engine in perfect order. It looks as good as this one but has ….
     230.000 km on the counter but we have info that looks more like 330.000 km

     Reply
562. 

     banpei

     September 4, 2010 at 8:11 pm

     There actually is an electric AE86 made by the Chiba Automobile University!
     http://www.hachiroku.com.au/blog/?p=3475
     Personally I think it is quite interesting they kept the FR layout! ;)

     Reply
563. 

     banpei

     September 4, 2010 at 8:14 pm

     1200 euro and still didn’t get it? Did they expect to receive the highest price for a non-drivable car?? Madness!
     Thanks for the info!

     Reply
564. 

     Steve

     September 6, 2010 at 3:08 pm

     This is indeed a nice transporter. Practical and a great eyecatcher .

     Reply
565. 

     Laurens

     September 6, 2010 at 9:20 pm

     Stoer ding!

     Reply
566. 

     DarkSupra

     September 6, 2010 at 11:22 pm

     Wow how awesome!

     Found this picture a while back of this 2400GT in a junkyard in Switzerland:
     http://www.flickr.com/photos/71144572@N00/3266325378/

     Reply
567. 

     Anonymous

     September 7, 2010 at 3:53 am

     hey, so i saw your post and pic of the eudm gauge cluster with the bright white lights in it…..i want one of those soooooo badly….how much can i get one for? ill even send you mine!

     Reply
568. 

     banpei

     September 7, 2010 at 7:41 am

     I know that picture! That’s where my 2400GT search initially started!
     That particular one is really a shame because the owner of the junkyard is not selling anything that is in his junkyard and the car will rot away…

     Reply
569. 

     banpei

     September 7, 2010 at 7:51 am

     The standard EUDM cluster got the greenish color bulbs with the zenki cluster (like the one I posted, but then with a green color) and the kouki cluster got the white/yellow color bulbs with the well known vertical white stripes. If you want the cluster to be bright white like the one in the picture you need to fit white leds (like RS Yasu did) to a zenki cluster.
     I’m searching one for you now, so can’t give you a price estimate yet…

     Reply
570. 

     Laurens

     September 8, 2010 at 12:54 am

     Wooohoo! I’m on you blog! Thanks! and beterschap voor je zoon.

     Reply
571. 

     Laurens

     September 8, 2010 at 12:03 pm

     Naaaahhh!! It’s a shame! It was a monument!

     Reply
572. 

     A Finn

     September 9, 2010 at 6:34 pm

     Yeah we have a lot of those in Finland ;) Also the KE70 corolla is very popular among young boys here. (and overpriced…)

     Reply
573. 

     Anonymous

     September 10, 2010 at 4:15 am

     Very cool pics you’ve got there. You might wanna finish it off with a pic of Taka with riding a bike with a shotgun.

     Reply
574. 

     banpei

     September 10, 2010 at 8:02 am

     Both the TA60 and KE70 are overpriced here as well: TA60s in a decent state are around 2500 euros and the KE70 around 2000 euros. Generally all cars older than 25 years are already above 2000 euros, simply because people don’t have to pay roadtaxes for them.

     But the thing I don’t understand is that there are 5 million people living in Finland, that’s more than three times less than the Netherlands. How come you have so many great (nostalgic) cars left in your country?

     Reply
575. 

     Laurens

     September 10, 2010 at 9:49 am

     Haha! Vette shit!

     Reply
576. 

     DarkSupra

     September 10, 2010 at 3:23 pm

     Yeah there is a KE70 1.3 auto on Marktplaats for 2500euro….
     Couple weeks ago there was one for 4750euro or something crazy like that.

     Maybe Finland didn’t ship al their awesome old cars to country’s like Africa?

     Reply
577. 

     A Finn

     September 10, 2010 at 6:20 pm

     Japanese cars have been popular in Finland for a long time, Toyota has been the most sold brand for the last 20 years or so,only recently VW went past them though i think,so yeah some cars have been sold to Africa but because so many were sold back in the days many still remains i guess. And i also think it may have something to do with taxes, cars from -94 and onward are actually MORE expensive to pay for, i think its 35cent per day and older cars up to -93 are “only” 26cent per day in vehicletaxes,I hope u understand what i mean? :P

     Reply
578. 

     rhum-rhum

     September 12, 2010 at 12:14 am

     Hi all

     I’m rhum from France, The 2T engine manual repair is available to download ? If yes, what is the process ??

     1000 Thanks
     Best Regards

     Rhum

     Reply
579. 

     Killua

     September 14, 2010 at 2:22 am

     Red Miatas look so nice!

     And they are quite small too… compared to the Astra or the 206 to the sides, I wonder why manufacturers make bigger and taller cars nowadays. They look ugly!

     Reply
580. 

     banpei

     September 14, 2010 at 9:24 am

     That’s what the masses want: bigger, taller and heavier. Apparently John Suburb wishes to drive all by himself in his 1400kg weighting Astra and enjoy the luxury of spacious cars. :(

     Reply
581. 

     Dex720

     September 15, 2010 at 10:52 am

     I think my friend just bought them

     Reply
582. 

     Steve

     September 16, 2010 at 1:52 pm

     You’re right. The rims look OK on this Miata but I would definitely get rid of the trunk spoiler and the exhaust . Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you miata hunting posts a lot.

     Reply
583. 

     Laurens

     September 17, 2010 at 11:49 am

     Geweldig!

     Reply
584. 

     beljun tolentino

     September 20, 2010 at 6:36 am

     philippines

     Reply
585. 

     Killua

     September 21, 2010 at 6:48 am

     That thing looks brutal! R30s in red are so agressive and awesome.

     Reply
586. 

     Brunei Classic Celica

     September 21, 2010 at 11:41 am

     love the Panda Trueno, Fat rim all around

     Reply
587. 

     banpei

     September 21, 2010 at 4:17 pm

     Yeah, it is indeed a very cool Trueno! :)

     Another nice gallery/blog post:
     http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/417436/blog/19722019/

     Reply
588. 

     plus6four

     September 22, 2010 at 12:17 pm

     Cool!

     I have my coverage of hachirock 2010 on my blog, though you may be interested – http://www.plus6four.com

     have also added you to my blog roll =)

     Cheers!!

     Reply
589. 

     yukina

     September 23, 2010 at 9:18 am

     Hellow!

     I love your site, It is a pleasure to visit.

     I have added your site to my site.

     Please link my site to your site.

     Thank you!

     Reply
590. 

     banpei

     September 23, 2010 at 9:34 am

     Nice coverage! Wish I could have been there!
     Nice blog! I added you to mine as well!

     Reply
591. 

     banpei

     September 23, 2010 at 9:35 am

     Thank you for the link! I returned the favor!
     You got an amazing site: so many tokusatsu to watch!

     Reply
592. 

     Bradley

     September 23, 2010 at 12:35 pm

     Hi there. It would be awesome if you could convert this manual to a pdf :D Can’t find one anywhere and I’m looking to rebuild my motor. Thankyou!

     Reply
593. 

     pedro

     September 28, 2010 at 12:38 am

     how come i cant create an account

     Reply
594. 

     Cleaning services London

     September 30, 2010 at 5:24 pm

     nice one :))

     Reply
595. 

     Killua

     October 2, 2010 at 3:14 am

     I think it’s funny how they put those arrows to show the aerodynamics of the boxy GC10. :P

     I just thought I would ask: what version of the C10 Skyline is the one that has 3 squared tail lamps on each side? You seem to know better than I do…

     Reply
596. 

     B-san

     October 4, 2010 at 12:17 am

     Ooooh these good old days. :D

     Reply
597. 

     Law

     October 4, 2010 at 4:07 am

     I have no idea what they’re talking about but I like how the went from a normal road in a city to wandering onto a racetrack! haha

     Reply
598. 

     Philippe Heymans

     October 4, 2010 at 8:29 am

     Have found chassis 000047 in very good condition stored over years inside a car dealers warehouse… will be shipped to Belgium. The car looks like new.

     Reply
599. 

     banpei

     October 4, 2010 at 9:41 am

     It is all done with magic: that’s how it works in the circus! :D :D
     Seriously: the series were done with a really low budget, so this car chase already surprised me!

     Reply
600. 

     banpei

     October 4, 2010 at 9:43 am

     Nice!
     Could you perhaps send me some photos when it arrives?

     Reply
601. 

     junior

     October 7, 2010 at 6:11 am

     but they are carring them like crap!! (hey bampei, it has been a long time, buddy near my house is a rx7 scca or something i just know is like 1982 with “lexus tailights” at the back, im crazy to take some pics but my cam is fucked!)

     Reply
602. 

     David Smith

     October 9, 2010 at 10:03 am

     I must say one thing according to my experience that Japanese Cars are more innovative and have plenty of varieties.

     Reply
603. 

     Juan Carlos Vindas

     October 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm

     Here in Costa Rica, we used the Corona CT141 for taxis I am looking parts for my father car.. I going to try to send you pictures

     Reply
604. 

     banpei

     October 12, 2010 at 8:17 pm

     Thanks!
     Try sending them to banpei[at]banpei.net

     Reply
605. 

     XJS

     October 13, 2010 at 9:14 am

     More form this series at
     http://www.ae86.hu/hu/2010/02/12/japo-szlalom/

     Reply
606. 

     banpei

     October 13, 2010 at 10:59 am

     Nice! :)

     Reply
607. 

     Oscar

     October 13, 2010 at 9:37 pm

     you found my carina (; i will add some more photos later :p and it might be soon in register. =)

     Reply
608. 

     Killua

     October 14, 2010 at 2:38 am

     Even though all those cars were fitted with ITBs (I suppose), the 4A-GE is the engine that has the best intake sound… and, why not the exhaust sound as well? :)

     Man, new cars lack souls… I’d be willing to have an old car that needs work to be done instead of a chunky econobox that is too boring to drive.

     Reply
609. 

     junior

     October 14, 2010 at 6:29 am

     hey banpei why dont you ask to the neiborghs if the car is just abandoned or something, maybe you can get it for free since the car is there so long time, besides, is probably that the engine is “intact” but it would be really lucky if the engine is well preserved with so many time of not use

     Reply
610. 

     banpei

     October 14, 2010 at 9:15 am

     I already did that, but they didn’t know the owner either. They rather saw it go than having it in front of their house…
     The engine did not run for over 2 years and it shouldn’t be a big problem getting it to run.
     Anyway, better read this:
     http://www.banpei.net/blog/dots-nissan-200sx-s14-fall-end

     Reply
611. 

     banpei

     October 14, 2010 at 9:18 am

     Ah, so it is yours! :)
     Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

     Reply
612. 

     Mr.Bogus

     October 14, 2010 at 4:57 pm

     correct me if im mistaken its just i cant help but notice your wheels, is it photoshopped?

     Reply
613. 

     Law

     October 15, 2010 at 5:14 am

     Good eye spotting those mkiii’s. i would not have been able to tell.

     True what Killua said. A lot of cars these days lack soul.

     Reply
614. 

     Anonymous

     October 15, 2010 at 8:33 am

     Whats up with that 260Z driver?? Im going straight OH NO somehow I’ve lost control now I’m going to spin out. It’s like a 4 year old playing Gran Turismo.

     Reply
615. 

     banpei

     October 15, 2010 at 9:14 am

     The Bassie and Adriaan series are made for four year-olds, so it is not really surprising they drive like this! :D
     My guess is that they tried to look impressive and it is made in the 70s when nobody really was an expert in stunts on television.

     Reply
616. 

     banpei

     October 15, 2010 at 9:15 am

     During the handbraketurns the wheels stops for a split second. Had to rewatch those parts a few times though. :D

     Reply
617. 

     David Smith

     October 15, 2010 at 2:14 pm

     But Japanese cars are exported all over the world due to its varieties and affordable price. So I want to know Japanese Used Car Exporter.can anyone help me.

     Reply
618. 

     ramir

     October 16, 2010 at 10:59 am

     yeah, drag racing is kinda amazing sports. i really love drag racing. and i love to watch it. because i really love sports car.

     believe it nissan sentra parts are really amzing

     Reply
619. 

     junior

     October 17, 2010 at 1:26 am

     damn…i think is nostalgia, i remember your first post about the s14 and now is gone…i was expecting a happy ending like someone getting the car to rebuild it or tune it or something like that…

     T_T maybe life is not a happy ending story

     Reply
620. 

     banpei

     October 17, 2010 at 8:47 pm

     I was thinking about paying the local junkyards a short visit this week and see if it is there…

     Reply
621. 

     oldskull

     October 19, 2010 at 7:40 pm

     Hey Art, a friend of mine who pay a visit to see this car a months ago have called the junkyard in Hilversum and they said last week the car are destroyed already. :(

     Reply
     • 

       dave

       December 10, 2017 at 7:32 am

       well hopefully he’s in a better place

       Reply
622. 

     ramir

     October 20, 2010 at 4:22 am

     wow. this video really is cool. i really love drag racing. and ever since i am addicted with the sports car. but now i have toyota camry. and what i did to my car, of course put some booster to the engine. i love my toyota camry parts. love it.

     Reply
623. 

     ramir

     October 20, 2010 at 4:27 am

     wow really this car is a legend. you know what? legend car i mean those car that was invented a year ago are very nice and totally performs better. they will not last over the year if it is a garbage. well for me right now my honda odyssey is great.
     honda odyssey parts are really amazing.

     Reply
624. 

     ramir

     October 20, 2010 at 4:30 am

     yeah. that’s right. in order to see different car from different maker, you should be able to be friends with other. LOL.
     dodge neon parts are simply great and fantastic

     Reply
625. 

     Brad

     October 20, 2010 at 9:45 pm

     Hi, That 1977 ad has to be the coolest ad ever, I really like it, Wasnt that version of the isuzu gemini called the sandpiper edition?

     Reply
626. 

     BruneiClassic Celica

     October 22, 2010 at 7:55 am

     now thats WTF????

     and I’ve added you to my Blog, add us too please

     Reply
627. 

     B-san

     October 22, 2010 at 12:50 pm

     Isn’t that one of the creations of that Japanese coachbuilder “Ducks-Garden” who also makes Fairlady 2000 replica’s based on the Eunos Roadster?

     Reply
628. 

     Kid Karola

     October 22, 2010 at 5:57 pm

     The first Levin has TRD Tosco rims. Love the look of N2 with 13″ wheels!

     Reply
629. 

     Kid Karola

     October 22, 2010 at 6:25 pm

     Shouldn’t that be 1983? ;)

     Reply
630. 

     banpei

     October 22, 2010 at 9:53 pm

     You got me there! :P
     Just corrected it.

     Reply
631. 

     banpei

     October 22, 2010 at 9:55 pm

     Sensei! _o_

     Reply
632. 

     banpei

     October 22, 2010 at 10:01 pm

     Could very well be… They also created some bizarre areoparts for other cars in the past.

     Reply
633. 

     Killua

     October 23, 2010 at 1:15 am

     Hahaha, thanks for the laugh. The turbo boost was the best!

     Reply
634. 

     Nigel

     October 24, 2010 at 11:08 pm

     Yep, usually he is laughing or talking loudly if he likes the car.
     The green gloves are not giving the wheel that much input.

     Reply
635. 

     DiscoQuinn

     October 25, 2010 at 8:58 pm

     +1, hilarious.

     Reply
636. 

     B-san

     October 26, 2010 at 7:28 pm

     I <3 Classic Red NA's

     Reply
637. 

     mantra2110

     October 29, 2010 at 4:13 am

     HI.
     I’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FOR AN 82 TA60 CARINA 1.8 SALOON. ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SOME? I AM BOURNEMOUTH UK BUT AM PREPARED TO HAVE THEM SHIPPED OR PICK UP IF IN EUROPE. UK tel no. +44 01202556897

     THANKS

     MR CUTLER

     Reply
638. 

     Nigel

     October 29, 2010 at 11:27 pm

     The only comment here is “what” or in Japanese”hei” …
     Very funny stuff, ( anything Nomuken says in general is funny).

     Reply
639. 

     Nazeem Suleman

     October 31, 2010 at 10:20 am

     It’s an Ex-Safari Rally NISSAN 240 RS in good running condition.

     PRICE: US$40000 only!

     E-mail me for photos.

     Let me know if you need further details.

     Car is in East Africa.

     Reply
640. 

     Nazeem Suleman

     October 31, 2010 at 10:28 am

     [email protected]

     Reply
641. 

     ramir

     November 2, 2010 at 3:33 am

     nice car. you got it right man! that Nissan 350Z really don’t look as a classic Japanese car. but isn’t it that nissan is made by japanese? right?

     ————————-
     ramir ===+++===
     Car Sunshade protects us from UV

     Reply
642. 

     oscar

     November 3, 2010 at 9:27 am

     Thank you for sharing this information. I’m looking for more post in the future.Oscar

     Reply
643. 

     Thijs Dubelaar

     November 3, 2010 at 10:24 pm

     Goedemiddag,

     Ik ben ook bezig met het afstellen van 2T-B carbs.

     Is het mogelijk dat ik een kopie van deze manual van je krijg/koop ?
     Digitale of gewone kopie.

     Alvast bedankt.

     Thijs Dubelaar
     Vensestraat 12
     6599AP
     Ven-Zelderheide
     [email protected]

     Reply
644. 

     Anonymous

     November 4, 2010 at 4:44 pm

     Can your blog participates in the voting?

     Reply
645. 

     banpei

     November 4, 2010 at 9:06 pm

     Dunno, there is no rule against it. Personally I’m not in favor of running both the award and the nomination. But if anyone nominates my blog I guess it could get nominated… :D

     Reply
646. 

     Laurens

     November 5, 2010 at 12:07 pm

     Ernstig! Hoe kan je dat je auto aandoen!

     Reply
647. 

     TRD

     November 6, 2010 at 12:07 am

     This car is not dumped, and since 2008 it already has all 4 wheels.

     http://forums.drom.ru/1068518829-post100.html

     “My Nissan 1988. Pictures on 4 wheels not, but he has at all. But not yet fulfilled its direct functions. :)” (Google Translate)

     Reply
648. 

     Nigel

     November 6, 2010 at 12:11 am

     No car should be allowed to have that much adhesive on its paint.

     Reply
649. 

     TRD

     November 6, 2010 at 12:34 am

     There you can practice russian language trying to read diary of this car :)

     http://www.drive2.ru/cars/toyota/celica/celica_60/whatever/

     Reply
650. 

     Killua

     November 6, 2010 at 2:54 am

     I always liked R129 Mercedes-Benzes, but I didn’t know about this one. It’s quite a crazy car!

     Reply
651. 

     Killua

     November 7, 2010 at 12:44 am

     I think he needs a new suspension, hehe.

     Reply
652. 

     banpei

     November 7, 2010 at 11:29 am

     Thanks! Will try to. :P

     Reply
653. 

     banpei

     November 7, 2010 at 11:33 am

     Glad the Cedric wasn’t dumped at all! :)

     Reply
654. 

     jason

     November 7, 2010 at 6:58 pm

     Sweet car!! I have a 97 and a 95, I am partially sponsored by punishment-racing so check them out somtime!!

     Reply
655. 

     Killua

     November 8, 2010 at 2:02 am

     I believe the spoiler is an OEM item. It’s good to see an Eclipse that hasn’t been riced or abused, because I think the design is very nice.

     Reply
656. 

     ionutz

     November 8, 2010 at 2:17 pm

     its a great car….

     Reply
657. 

     ramir

     November 9, 2010 at 1:19 am

     wow, that is great. Mitsubishi thought to downsized Pajero would really create a great mini SUV. nice.think gonna love that SUV, if i had that, i gonna put a SUV Grille Guards to protect the front of my vehicle.

     Reply
658. 

     mariaakerry

     November 9, 2010 at 8:48 am

     Wow it looks lovely car i have scene in my favorite cartoon show.

     Reply
659. 

     ozie

     November 10, 2010 at 8:24 am

     i’ll go for Nissan

     Reply
660. 

     khale

     November 10, 2010 at 8:27 am

     I like Nissan more

     Reply
661. 

     Nigel

     November 11, 2010 at 2:17 am

     Four door goodness !!

     Reply
662. 

     Anonymous

     November 16, 2010 at 8:44 pm

     Hahaha, how amazing! I was just looking for pics on google and I found this:)

     I bought the car from Ruud a few months ago. I’m busy replacing the heater core.

     I hope to fire it up this week!!!

     You can spot the car in near Maastricht (Limburg).

     Reply
663. 

     banpei

     November 16, 2010 at 9:02 pm

     Funny to see how the car moves around in the Netherlands! :D
     Next time I’m near Maastricht I’ll keep my eyes open for it. :)

     Reply
664. 

     Kid Karola

     November 17, 2010 at 1:43 am

     Front lip looks to be from MR2 (AW11)

     Reply
665. 

     banpei

     November 17, 2010 at 11:20 am

     Could very well be. AW11 is 1666mm wide and the Carina 1650mm wide and that is nearer than the AE86. I’ll see if I can source one and see if it fits!

     Reply
666. 

     YuZi

     November 18, 2010 at 4:15 am

     lovin’ the Winter Style

     Reply
667. 

     Anonymous

     November 18, 2010 at 1:08 pm

     Device on the roof would be better to remove …

     Reply
668. 

     Nigel

     November 18, 2010 at 2:08 pm

     I am leaning towards summer.
     (Both are cool because it is a wagon (van).)

     Reply
669. 

     Dave

     November 19, 2010 at 4:59 am

     No, it’s cool cos it’s a Carina! :-D loving it. btw Art, my Carina 4AGZE conversion is almost complete!!! I’ll send you some pics when she’s running :-D

     Reply
670. 

     Dave

     November 19, 2010 at 5:04 am

     are they the original bumpers? cos they’re smaller than the all the other ‘rina bumpers I’ve seen.

     Reply
671. 

     scott walker

     November 19, 2010 at 1:41 pm

     hi there thanks for your comment, he mazda should be out again next year prob miss he granite as i don get my licence back ill after, the mazda will have alot more power nextt season

     Reply
672. 

     Nigel

     November 19, 2010 at 1:59 pm

     Air, solar power & mind power !!

     Reply
673. 

     Dex720

     November 20, 2010 at 6:03 am

     I personally prefer the steel wheels. Much neater.

     Reply
674. 

     Dex720

     November 20, 2010 at 6:07 am

     My friend found the same vehicle on an auction site. Way too expensive.

     Reply
675. 

     B-san

     November 23, 2010 at 6:29 pm

     Great picture!
     I have a thing for red Hako’s =^o^=

     Reply
676. 

     Rick RHD

     November 25, 2010 at 2:09 am

     awesome blog mate! be sure to check mine out. i’m a huge fan of Japan, just like you!

     Reply
677. 

     Killua

     November 25, 2010 at 2:41 am

     There are a lot of chinese cars that are sold in my country, mostly models from Chery, Chang’an and Great Wall. But it would be nice if this car was imported now!

     Or even better: A chinese company buying the licence to make R32 Nissan Skylines. :D

     Reply
678. 

     Killua

     November 25, 2010 at 2:47 am

     I didn’t realize the S13 can look good in red. Cool licence plate too!

     Reply
679. 

     Nigel

     November 25, 2010 at 3:58 am

     There were 3 Starlets as well, great to see a video that old !

     Reply
680. 

     banpei

     November 25, 2010 at 9:09 pm

     Why not have them build the R30 in license first? ;)

     Reply
681. 

     banpei

     November 25, 2010 at 9:13 pm

     Thanks! Nice blog! :)

     Reply
682. 

     Killua

     November 26, 2010 at 2:36 am

     If we go that way, then I would also ask for some Hachi rokus! :)

     Oh, the list would be endless.

     Reply
683. 

     Jack

     November 26, 2010 at 5:13 pm

     Thats my car, funny to see in on this page ;) and that spoiler is OEM.

     Reply
684. 

     Jack

     November 26, 2010 at 5:19 pm

     The wheel are not nissan gt-r nismo lookalikes but Work emotions ;)

     Reply
685. 

     Killua

     November 27, 2010 at 5:34 am

     It was so rare to see brand new AE86s, RX-7s and even a Soarer drifting in such old videos. I even spotted a couple of EA-T Civics, a S30 Z, R30s… wow, there’s a lot to see there.

     Reply
686. 

     oscar

     November 27, 2010 at 6:48 am

     I’ve got to see for more updates in the future. Anyway, thanks for the info.Oscar

     Reply
687. 

     Another finn

     November 27, 2010 at 5:10 pm

     The bodykit of that car is handmade from steel by some previous owner. I am not the owner but there’s a project topic of that car in finnish Toyota-club. The adress is http://www.fintoys.net but unfortunately there’s not much to see for the visitors.

     Those CAPTCHA questions are bit hard to answer :)

     Reply
688. 

     banpei

     November 27, 2010 at 8:57 pm

     Great to see people coming here and recognizing their car! ;)
     Sorry for the wheel mixup. I’ve corrected it right away.

     Reply
689. 

     banpei

     November 27, 2010 at 9:00 pm

     Thanks for the hint. I’ll definitely check out fintoys and see if I can find the topic.
     That bodykit is amazing, especially if it was handmade by steel. Can he do another one on my sedan? :P
     BTW: thanks for the captcha hint: I increased the difficulty to keep spammers away but apparently I went a bit too wild on that. ;)

     Reply
690. 

     Amma

     December 1, 2010 at 10:00 am

     i WANT THIS CAAAAAAAAAARS!!!!!! it hurts seeing this great cars rotting away

     how dare they let this cars rost away <.<

     Reply
691. 

     Vadimulia

     December 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm

     its not Russian
     its MOTHER NATURE UKRAINIAN car))))

     Reply
692. 

     jotoa

     December 6, 2010 at 10:54 pm

     Sincerely, I think this is the most stupid cash back plan or whatever they call it.

     Most of the cars on the last photo are great.

     Here, in Portugal, 95% of them (except that Aixam-like car xD) would sell for a great price. I would take a hint you could sell anyone of them for at least the 2000 pounds.
     And the MR2 you could do some 9000€.

     Sad that some people don’t know what they have on their garage…

     (offtopic:
     I discovered your blog a few days ago and started reading it in the first post.
     You’ve made me wish (even more) go back to the 80’s.
     Thanks and congratulations for the job :D
     )

     Reply
693. 

     banpei

     December 8, 2010 at 9:54 am

     Thanks! I’ve corrected it. :)

     Reply
694. 

     banpei

     December 8, 2010 at 9:56 am

     I agree: it is a waste of resources and the cars are definitely worth more. But i think the people using the cashback actually don’t care that much: all they want is to get rid of their old car for a reasonable price without any hassle. So receiving the cashback triggers them to sell it off for a way too low price.

     BTW: Thanks for the compliment! :)

     Reply
695. 

     Nigel

     December 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm

     The fender mirrors add even more…Very nice.

     Reply
696. 

     Nitro

     December 12, 2010 at 7:04 pm

     Yeap, it’s definitely VAZ 2105 with usual common VAZ 1500 engine inside. He just want to be JDM :)

     Reply
697. 

     Nitro

     December 12, 2010 at 7:45 pm

     Not to mention, that it is LHD… ;)

     Reply
698. 

     banpei

     December 12, 2010 at 11:06 pm

     You are sharp! I did not spot that one yet! :)

     Reply
699. 

     Nigel

     December 14, 2010 at 3:18 pm

     I have seen this car race at the Molson Indy here in Canada.
     Now its the Toronto Indy.
     Very quick cars !!
     (Q107 is a local station).

     Reply
700. 

     jotoa

     December 16, 2010 at 10:43 pm

     Question(sincerely, I still don’t understand): are these photos from your family album?

     Some of them are so nostalgic, that I wish their were on mine.

     ;)

     Reply
701. 

     banpei

     December 17, 2010 at 9:44 am

     Most of them are not mine (however I did post one in the past that was mine). I generally find them scattered around the internet when I’m searching on Minkara and Yahoo blogs. The reason to post them is that it is amazing how similar those pictures all are. :)

     Reply
702. 

     Alan

     December 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm

     Someone just sent me this link. Mine is the red series 3 pictured next to the white s2. I used to share your opinion on s2’s until I purchased a gts1 last year. Now I’ve grown to like them. They’re not a pretty car, but a very aggressive looking car when done up right. S2 pictured next to my car has since had a change of wheels, and is one of the better looking s2’s I’ve seen.

     Reply
703. 

     B-san

     December 21, 2010 at 12:00 pm

     I like your Miata hunting reports. First NB looks really nice, the second NB is always parked in front of my school (carschool IVA in Driebergen) but not sure its from a student. Soft-top of the classic red is pretty rare. Never seen one with “side-windows” and these rims are a little bit to big for my liking. ^^

     Already waiting for the next Miata hunt ;)

     Reply
704. 

     banpei

     December 21, 2010 at 4:31 pm

     The first NB is parked regularly on this spot and I’ve only spotted the second NB once.
     I agree with you regarding the big rims but that is, of course, a matter of taste. ;)

     BTW: Driebergen is quite near Hilversum, so it could very well be that the NB is from someone living in this area.

     Reply
705. 

     Nigel

     December 27, 2010 at 3:20 am

     Merry Christmas, hope you got some good stuff. (Or at least stuff you can use).

     Reply
706. 

     Anonymous

     January 2, 2011 at 9:06 pm

     Hi, The pic shows a face-lifted 997.
     Best regards from Copenhagen, Bo

     Reply
707. 

     banpei

     January 3, 2011 at 9:32 am

     I’m not a Porsche expert, so I recognized it as a 997. I’ll correct it right away!
     Thanks! :)

     Reply
708. 

     YuZi

     January 4, 2011 at 2:41 am

     Am I the one who doesn’t understand? What’s pong?

     Reply
709. 

     banpei

     January 4, 2011 at 12:01 pm

     Pong is an old arcade game from the early 70s that marked the beginning off the whole Arcade industry. Here is an example of the game:
     

     Reply
710. 

     Tony Masao

     January 6, 2011 at 12:44 am

     This is real 21059 with rotary engine. “The VAZ-21059 Car (first made in 1980) was powered by the two rotor VAZ-411M engine, and also the two rotor VAZ-4132 engine.
     Transmission was a 4 speed manual and the car had an optional extra fuel tank.”

     Reply
711. 

     banpei

     January 6, 2011 at 9:23 am

     Thanks Tony! Glad it isn’t a replica. But why the Banzai flag on the hood?
     BTW: Radicallylowcars is a great site! I did read it with great interest. :)

     Reply
712. 

     Nigel

     January 11, 2011 at 1:48 pm

     Right out of a 70’s anime…(Maybe “Battle of the Planets”.)

     Reply
713. 

     jotoa

     January 13, 2011 at 9:45 pm

     Greaaaat video :D

     Reply
714. 

     Nigel

     January 16, 2011 at 8:02 am

     Saw some Celica’s in there and a Starlet I think.
     Very cool to see this.

     Reply
715. 

     jotoa

     January 17, 2011 at 11:45 am

     Pretty cool front you have there :D

     Reply
716. 

     Nigel

     January 17, 2011 at 1:47 pm

     The “Japan” looks like it is only parked there.
     The billet mask on the Crown is very cool.

     Reply
717. 

     Maiko

     January 19, 2011 at 1:37 pm

     Hi! I’m also writing itasha blog like about itasha stickers, how to put it on my car….The process of creating itasha is also art.

     Reply
718. 

     Anonymous

     January 20, 2011 at 7:49 pm

     Well.. Takumi’s Trueno is ’85.

     Reply
719. 

     Anonymous

     January 20, 2011 at 7:53 pm

     The car is an Isuzu Bellett.

     Reply
720. 

     OsakaCarSalvageArtiste

     January 23, 2011 at 10:54 pm

     The Japanese have a habit of throwing out perfectly good stuff, be it cars, bikes, or electronics. I dont buy umbrellas in Japan because so many just get left around on railings or just thrown aside.
     To see a beautiful F30 Leopard and most tragically, an MS125 CROWN, is horrible.
     Where are these old kaido gems?
     It would give me great pleasure to maybe get permission from the city or town where they are and bring them back to life.

     Reply
721. 

     Thomas

     January 26, 2011 at 11:45 am

     Als je die achterlichten zo wilt hebben, heb ik misschien wel iets voor je!
     Een soort stickerfolie met gaatjes. Fly Eyes noemen ze het in de UK (waar ik het vandaan heb).
     Je plakt het erop, en als je het niet bevalt, haal je het er gewoon weer af :)
     Lichtopbrengst leidt er ook niet onder.

     Reply
722. 

     Arielis

     January 27, 2011 at 8:54 am

     I think that it is a stamp on a T-shirt. Can we find this somewhere?

     Reply
723. 

     banpei

     January 27, 2011 at 9:42 pm

     I found the source: it is Gabriel Tyler’s (Techno Toy Tuning) wife company who makes them:
     http://www.gtfaction.com/
     But their website is offline. :(
     I did find this:
     http://community.ratsun.net/topic/27604-gtfaction-t-shirts-hakosuka-skyline-ae86-kp61-starlet/
     So at least a preview. ;)

     Reply
724. 

     Nigel

     January 28, 2011 at 12:29 am

     Starlets and 86’s on a shirt are cool…difficult to find cool shirts these days.

     Reply
725. 

     Killua

     January 29, 2011 at 12:19 am

     God… nothing can replace that raspy and high pitched 4A-GE sound. It just warms my soul.

     He must have been having a lot of fun!

     Reply
726. 

     Fujimoto

     January 29, 2011 at 2:44 am

     hi , i may look strange but were you born in japan or did you moved to japan ? i am thinking about doing the move someday but i would like to know about someones experience . we ear a lot of things about japan but are they all true ? anyway if you are interested in sharing your experience write me at [email protected]

     Reply
727. 

     Standvirtual

     January 29, 2011 at 11:12 am

     Take a look at Algarcar Standvirtual website.
     Thank you.

     Reply
728. 

     AndrewGL

     January 31, 2011 at 12:39 pm

     Maybe they are the same as these?

     http://www.minunauto.com/files/imagecache/picture_592x445/files/images/24336/Kuva0193.jpg

     Found here: http://www.minunauto.com/auto/24336

     Reply
729. 

     Anonymous

     February 1, 2011 at 8:14 am

     DUMBASS. Takumi’s Trueno is an 86. thus the anime calls it “HachiRoku” meaning 86.. 85 is his friend’s car the “Hachi-Go”

     Reply
     • 

       anon

       February 23, 2013 at 10:26 am

       actually your the “dumbass” the hachiroku reffers the the cars model, ae86 not the year, the hachiroku was made from 1983-1988 and the ae85 is the hachigo, the year of the car is not mentioned in initial d and this is an amazing remake of the car, so to op, nice eight six, wish i owned it.

       Reply
730. 

     banpei

     February 1, 2011 at 11:25 am

     I think he/she referred to the fact that the car is a ’85 model. The quote before the 85 meaning it is a 1985 model. ;)

     Reply
731. 

     banpei

     February 1, 2011 at 2:06 pm

     It appears to be the same. I could find them listed as Zona Spoke 9. :)

     Reply
732. 

     kyteler

     February 1, 2011 at 9:04 pm

     Just, wow.

     Reply
733. 

     Nigel

     February 4, 2011 at 6:56 pm

     Ultraman would not be happy with that !

     Reply
734. 

     Anonymous

     February 5, 2011 at 1:39 am

     muahahahaha ! they cant be serious ! ahaha

     Reply
735. 

     Dex720

     February 6, 2011 at 10:12 am

     So much sadness.

     Reply
736. 

     James Goldie

     February 7, 2011 at 6:59 am

     The shape of my head is internet famous.

     Reply
737. 

     banpei

     February 7, 2011 at 4:31 pm

     And it gets more famous every day! :P
     Nice to see you hanging around here!

     Reply
738. 

     Anonymous

     February 9, 2011 at 11:51 am

     how much will u sell for in aus dollars?

     Reply
739. 

     banpei

     February 9, 2011 at 12:19 pm

     As you can see I’m not selling anything except the point I made that the AE86 is seriously overpriced. ;)

     Reply
740. 

     Killua

     February 10, 2011 at 12:49 am

     The roads of Tokyo are so clean and ordered. I love the random old cars appearing here and there!

     Reply
741. 

     Anonymous

     February 10, 2011 at 3:13 am

     hhahah demon camber

     Reply
742. 

     Laurens

     February 11, 2011 at 8:52 am

     Wauw! Hoe komen ze er echt op!

     Reply
743. 

     Laurens

     February 11, 2011 at 8:53 am

     Belachelijk vet!

     Reply
744. 

     banpei

     February 11, 2011 at 8:22 pm

     No idea… But then again: there are plenty of nutcases making Hello Kitty shaped Oshisushi. :D

     Reply
745. 

     B-san @ DamnJDM

     February 13, 2011 at 7:43 pm

     Poor Laurel. It really like these cars. They look so good low and on a nice pair of classic Japanese wheels (Equip 01’s or something along that line)

     Reply
746. 

     banpei

     February 13, 2011 at 9:15 pm

     I totally agree.
     Imagine: these great cars once were sold in the Netherlands as well. Picture yourself driving such a car, lowered with some rare JDM wheels. And then realize all these Laurels rusted away in the same way as this sorry example.
     There is no love in this world… :(

     Reply
747. 

     YuZi

     February 15, 2011 at 10:00 pm

     Do you know what these are officially called, and where to get them? Googling “Skyline Heart” doesn’t come up with anything.

     Reply
748. 

     Orion

     February 18, 2011 at 3:48 am

     Unsure what they’re actually called (“Skyline Heart” is as good a name as any), but you can buy them from the Rubber Soul webshop here:

     http://rubber-soul.net/p-orijinaru.htm

     Reply
749. 

     Anonymous

     February 19, 2011 at 6:22 am

     SHWEENCAM TARBO

     Reply
750. 

     banpei

     February 19, 2011 at 1:41 pm

     LOL! :D
     That’s exactly what it sounds like!

     Reply
751. 

     Nigel

     February 20, 2011 at 4:40 pm

     Not very aerodynamic !!

     Reply
752. 

     The Doctor

     February 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm

     this true though… when was the last time YOU saw one on the road? :P

     Reply
753. 

     banpei

     February 20, 2011 at 9:38 pm

     I saw one on the road… But that was a marble stretch inside the Louwman Museum. :D :D
     Seriously: never. I really envy you! :P

     Reply
754. 

     The Doctor

     February 20, 2011 at 10:34 pm

     i was cheating though, was coming back from Japan Classic Sunday, where this car was!
     Was great to see it irl, but seeing it driving past (and overtaking it again, to see it coming past again and again and again :P) was sooo much better!

     Reply
755. 

     Cameron

     February 22, 2011 at 7:32 am

     So sad to see that Honda Life languishing as well! Any better pictures of it?

     Reply
756. 

     banpei

     February 22, 2011 at 5:04 pm

     Here is a picture of that Honda Life:
     http://rscarplamo.web.fc2.com/disused.lifestepbun.html
     But apart from that I could not find any additional pictures on that site…

     Reply
757. 

     Killua

     February 25, 2011 at 2:22 am

     I didn’t quite get this part: “At the end of the straight cars would dive into a banked corner which suddenly ended”. Does this mean that the track surface tilted a bit to the left and suddenly the big banked right corner showed up? Do you have any picture of this? I would like to know. :)

     Reply
758. 

     banpei

     February 25, 2011 at 10:06 pm

     I think this video will explain it at 1:08:
     
     As you can see the S30 is going full speed through the banked corner, the banked corner suddenly becomes flat followed by a sharp right turn (and another left turn).

     Reply
759. 

     Killua

     February 27, 2011 at 2:19 am

     Ah, I can see it now. Must have been very challenging for the drivers.

     Thanks for the video, too. S30s roaring and blasting at high speed are always good to see.

     Reply
760. 

     Anonymous

     February 28, 2011 at 4:30 am

     Those guys are tough. Don’t mess with ’em.

     Reply
761. 

     MUSTRD TE27

     February 28, 2011 at 12:40 pm

     Awesome! Finally get to see some video of these cars racing in their day. Can’t beleive I stumbled onto this site the day you post this.

     Reply
762. 

     Anonymous

     March 1, 2011 at 9:31 am

     i love toyota carina “1978”
     if any person have movie or photo from that send to me please
     email: [email protected]

     Reply
763. 

     banpei

     March 1, 2011 at 11:30 am

     Thanks! I think you were predestined to stumble on my blog on that particular day. :)

     Reply
764. 

     Nigel

     March 2, 2011 at 2:55 am

     Or how much of the engine is just on the drivers side of the firewall ??

     Reply
765. 

     73GTV

     March 2, 2011 at 3:50 am

     Gee, I thought that I was the only person that also owns that magazine, plus June, July and August 1983 from my return tour at Kadena ABF, Okinawa Japan. Nice.

     Reply
766. 

     banpei

     March 2, 2011 at 7:51 pm

     No idea. :D
     The person who placed the ad refused to answer my emails and I didn’t bother to call him back since I’m not interested in actually buying it. ;)

     Reply
767. 

     Killua

     March 3, 2011 at 2:08 am

     The engine is most probably a Rover V8 from a late 90s Range Rover. Not sure how popular those Rover engines are in the Netherlands, but they always find a way to get into small and crazy cars. :P

     Reply
768. 

     DiscoQuinn

     March 5, 2011 at 9:27 am

     That’s my silly shadow.

     Reply
769. 

     banpei

     March 5, 2011 at 10:11 pm

     Good to see your shadow here as well! ;)

     Reply
770. 

     B-san

     March 6, 2011 at 2:31 pm

     Quite a rare color for a NA6. The rust at the sill and around the wheelarches is a common Roadster problem but I have never seen even the boottruck rust like this. O.o
     This car really needs to get some love, but knowing that its currently imported it will probably be a project. :)

     Reply
771. 

     kito_mike

     March 8, 2011 at 2:40 am

     wow that’s worthy enough. is that rotating grilles still used by japanese cars today? i mean could that cheap car part for sale still on this days?

     Reply
772. 

     odd parity

     March 8, 2011 at 10:24 pm

     I’m so sorry to hear that :-( Hopefully you didn’t lose too many pictures!

     Reply
773. 

     Furry

     March 9, 2011 at 9:06 am

     I wish i was born around 1950 LOL. There are not many cool cars nowadays. I would love to own a kpgc10 coupe.

     Reply
774. 

     banpei

     March 9, 2011 at 9:41 am

     Thanks Kjetil!
     I lost mainly the pictures I took at weddings and dissertations, but all those have been sent to the persons involved.

     Reply
775. 

     jotoa

     March 12, 2011 at 12:04 am

     This may look ‘inhuman’ from me, but the first thing I thought when I heard the news in the morning was what had happened to the cars that we often see in the events :S

     Reply
776. 

     banpei

     March 12, 2011 at 9:05 pm

     Let’s hope most of them survived. :)

     Reply
777. 

     Killua

     March 13, 2011 at 11:05 pm

     The tri-spoke Advans (?), color and side exhaust are a nice touch to this car. Definitely a different R30.

     Reply
778. 

     Nigel

     March 14, 2011 at 2:34 pm

     A true track battle machine !!

     Reply
779. 

     Killua

     March 18, 2011 at 11:14 pm

     I didn’t know this model of Carina existed. It looks pretty good, well executed and the color is great!

     Reply
780. 

     The Doctor

     March 21, 2011 at 12:10 am

     do you know the license plate of that car? My grandfather had an exact same version of that, but he sold it cheap, and i didn’t want it at that time (stupid me) and now it lives in the big scrapyard in the sky :( I know there’s a car with almost the same license plate still around :)

     Daimatic is a 2 speed automatic, which you still have to shift yourself, but without a clutch… so it’s a bit strange :D

     Reply
781. 

     The Doctor

     March 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

     dug in my archives, and here’s a pic of it, in all it’s glory…

     http://hachi.uwhost4.net/Raw30297.JPG

     I want one in the same colour :D

     Reply
782. 

     banpei

     March 21, 2011 at 10:15 am

     This one starts with PK-89-, so it is not the one (almost) the same to your grandfathers car… But I can put a piece of paper under its windshield wiper if you want to…
     Clutch-pedal-less two speed? Sounds just as wicked as the clutch-handle-less Honda Cub. ;)

     Reply
783. 

     Anonymous

     March 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm

     hi banpei, do you know where can I get that tail lamp?
     will it fit to any version of a60 coupe carina?

     thanks :)

     Reply
784. 

     banpei

     March 21, 2011 at 5:18 pm

     As far as I know they fit both models, but you need to swap the license plate surrounding as well. They popup on Auctions Yahoo from time to time.
     Currently there are none for sale, but these two links may help you a bit:
     Search on “AA63” through tail lights on Auctions Yahoo
     Search on “TA63” through tail lights on Auctions Yahoo
     Search on “Carina” through tail lights on Auctions Yahoo

     Reply
785. 

     Cameron

     March 23, 2011 at 6:27 am

     Sadly, this car was never sold in the US in that form otherwise I’d own one!

     Reply
786. 

     The Doctor

     March 27, 2011 at 11:40 am

     Have you seen the Supra Database? http://www.supradatabase.nl
     You can check the reg there and see the history of the car (if it’s known)

     Reply
787. 

     jotoa

     March 27, 2011 at 7:18 pm

     my father had one in white, then painted it yellow.

     that was a great car.

     Reply
788. 

     banpei

     March 27, 2011 at 9:12 pm

     Unfortunately unknown…

     Reply
789. 

     banpei

     March 27, 2011 at 9:13 pm

     I would love to own one. If the space in the rear would be a bit bigger I would consider using it as a family cruiser. ;)

     Reply
790. 

     The Doctor

     March 27, 2011 at 9:32 pm

     you can mail photo’s and licence plate and it will be added to the database!

     Reply
791. 

     Roman

     March 28, 2011 at 1:44 pm

     Hey Cheers for the mention in your blog Banpei!

     About the tail lights, they are from the facelift version of the 2 door carina, 1983 or 1984 onwards.

     The centre panel/license plate backing is the same either way, and the lights fit up with no modifications, just swap em straight over to any 2 door *A6* carina.

     Reply
792. 

     Killua

     April 2, 2011 at 2:31 am

     Long live GX71s!

     Reply
793. 

     kyoto_jeep

     April 5, 2011 at 8:26 am

     wow this is nice article about the show of honda odyssey parts. i love to have this one at my garage.

     Reply
794. 

     kyoto_jeep

     April 5, 2011 at 8:35 am

     lovely car. and lovely wheels. i just want to know if you know what is the function of flowtech headers. thanks.

     Reply
795. 

     kyoto_jeep

     April 5, 2011 at 8:42 am

     do yo know the hedman headers, i think this one has the part that you are looking. the exhaust. try to check this out if it is what you are looking.

     Reply
796. 

     kyoto_jeep

     April 5, 2011 at 8:45 am

     monroe shock absorbers.. that car which has been parked is kinda interesting to drive. i think i gonna enjoy driving that car. i wonder when a student like me can drive that car.

     Reply
797. 

     makudori

     April 5, 2011 at 11:11 am

     This is a Mazda Luce

     Reply
798. 

     makudori

     April 5, 2011 at 11:20 am

     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mazda_R130_or_Mazda_1800_aka_Mazda_Luce_coupe_manufactured_1969.JPG

     Reply
799. 

     Killua

     April 8, 2011 at 1:41 am

     Wow, it’s definitely rare. I just searched Google images and most pictures redirect to your site.

     How nice would it be if someone restored it and put a set of side draft carburetors in it. :D

     Reply
800. 

     Derryl

     April 18, 2011 at 11:40 am

     was hoping to meet you on monday night. glad you got to see some of the corollaness in norcal.

     Reply
801. 

     banpei

     April 18, 2011 at 8:43 pm

     Thanks! A real shame I couldn’t make it on Monday. :(
     Well, hopefully my company will send me to the conference next year as well and I’ll be able to properly meet up! Didn’t mind the Infineon Raceway alternative though. ;)

     Reply
802. 

     Derryl

     April 19, 2011 at 5:57 am

     Yeah I would have been there but i have class in sf until 6:00 and by the time I got there it would have been well past 9:00 because of traffic. Glad you enjoyed it, til next time.

     Reply
803. 

     unite tyre changing machine

     April 20, 2011 at 3:38 pm

     The easiest way to tell if is going to be a simple task or not is to look at the inside of the door,in the corner where the mirror is attached. If there is a small access panel normally a triangle shaped of plastic that is either screwed on or will simply pop off and snap back on.

     Reply
804. 

     Anonymous

     April 26, 2011 at 11:31 pm

     I’ve got one too…But I don’t have the radiator…It’s for Sell, I’m thinking $300 just for the grille…The plastic Fog light version for the Levin go’s for $195 on Ebay…So If anyones interested, I’m in California….Holla…LOL…

     Reply
805. 

     Teemu

     April 28, 2011 at 3:52 pm

     Never tought that a big ducktail could look so awesome in a carina sedan. My TA60 will someday be black and I have been looking for same styled rims so a “boso” ducktail would look badass in it. :)

     Reply
806. 

     Killua

     April 29, 2011 at 3:11 am

     It sounds so GOOD!

     I just can’t express in words how much I love that typical old car noise, with the movement of the valves heard through the carburetor and that special whine that some transmissions have. Oh, I also wish they revved it to the redline… at least once; if the engine is in good shape it shouldn’t happen anything serious.

     Reply
807. 

     oldskull

     April 29, 2011 at 10:42 pm

     deze corolla staat toch bij amstelhoek?

     Gr.

     Reply
808. 

     banpei

     April 29, 2011 at 11:12 pm

     Klopt. :)

     Reply
809. 

     The Doctor

     April 30, 2011 at 1:11 am

     that sounds almost as cool as my 2T-G does atm! :P
     When it’s back from carshow it’s at atm, i’ll make a similar vid :D

     Reply
810. 

     oldskull

     April 30, 2011 at 9:38 am

     Ach ok… trouwens ik heb nog wat fotos voor je blog :) zal eens naar jouw email opsturen

     Reply
811. 

     JLall

     May 1, 2011 at 3:47 pm

     ebay ebay ebay !

     Reply
812. 

     banpei

     May 2, 2011 at 2:20 pm

     Nice! Would love to hear it personally as well! :)

     Reply
813. 

     banpei

     May 2, 2011 at 2:20 pm

     Graag! Je weet mijn adres. ;)

     Reply
814. 

     The Doctor

     May 2, 2011 at 6:45 pm

     so you’re kinda inviting yourself for a little drive? :P
     Well it’s all done and back on the road, so we will meet again and then i’ll take you for a spin :)

     Reply
815. 

     BKH808

     May 2, 2011 at 10:47 pm

     Looks exactly like my daily!

     Reply
816. 

     555jay

     May 2, 2011 at 11:29 pm

     Just sayin’.

     Reply
817. 

     B-san

     May 3, 2011 at 7:42 pm

     Something like this??? haha
     http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4568/projectshirtvolii.jpg

     =^.6=

     Reply
818. 

     Benjamin Mårtensson

     May 3, 2011 at 8:14 pm

     (Note that the distributor has been relocated (transverse 4A engines have them located at the back))

     How did u relocate the distributor??? thanx for answer

     Reply
819. 

     Kath

     May 4, 2011 at 2:41 am

     I am starting love itasha too. I want to give up my toyota car just to have one of these cars.

     Reply
820. 

     banpei

     May 4, 2011 at 8:42 am

     Yeah, I was secretly inviting myself! :P
     So I definitely take that invitation with both hands! :)

     Reply
821. 

     banpei

     May 4, 2011 at 8:43 am

     Exactly that one! Didn’t know Damn JDM already had one! Thanks!

     Reply
822. 

     banpei

     May 4, 2011 at 9:04 am

     It is not mine, but you can see the car features a relocated distributor next to the firewall. There are several kits to do this, but also a direct ignition system (like MDI Direct Ignition) would solve this problem.

     Reply
823. 

     B-san

     May 4, 2011 at 9:38 am

     I just created it as a quick example.. but we are already working one shirt like this a while (a SR20, VR38 and RB26 version) but it takes allot of time making them compatible for a decent printed t-shirt. We don’t have any of these engine shirt for sale yet, but quite like the idea of an S20 shirt so we’ll go work on it. This was just a quick photoshop. ;)

     Reply
824. 

     The Doctor

     May 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm

     in the mean time i’ve uploaded a vid to my youtube account ;)

     Reply
825. 

     Edgar

     May 10, 2011 at 9:13 am

     The fact that his AE86 is a LHD version reaaaally helped him a lot on this conversion. RHD AE86 will have those brake and clutch hydraulics fouling that big-ass intake plenum.

     Reply
826. 

     Laurens

     May 10, 2011 at 4:59 pm

     I must say I was really hoping for some more AE86’s. They are all over in Japan, I guess.

     Reply
827. 

     The Doctor

     May 10, 2011 at 7:27 pm

     hey! i recognize those wheels! :D

     Reply
828. 

     banpei

     May 10, 2011 at 9:50 pm

     No shit! :D

     Reply
829. 

     banpei

     May 10, 2011 at 9:52 pm

     Yup. On the other hand us LHD users have great difficulties with aftermarket JDM exhaust headers… He had to have one created from scratch. :(

     Reply
830. 

     BuffetBoss

     May 11, 2011 at 1:52 am

     Dude, ur in sf?? Stop by bobs donuts tonight….

     Reply
831. 

     john1212

     May 13, 2011 at 12:59 pm

     What is it exactly car or a shark..Is it easy to ride with such a long extension in front of car.. But overall looks nice and unique..thanks for sharing..
     Cars for sale

     Reply
832. 

     Laurens

     May 14, 2011 at 1:52 pm

     Geniaal!

     Reply
833. 

     Laurens

     May 14, 2011 at 1:54 pm

     Geniaal!

     Reply
834. 

     Killua

     May 21, 2011 at 2:55 am

     Mako from Initial D! That’s the first thing I thought.

     Reply
835. 

     Killua

     May 21, 2011 at 2:55 am

     Mako from Initial D! That’s the first thing I tought.

     Reply
836. 

     Nikos Kolas

     May 22, 2011 at 10:14 pm

     hi Tom
     are you Tom Murphy??

     Reply
837. 

     neal

     May 23, 2011 at 11:12 am

     Just stumbled onto your blog – We have this T – but unfortunately not on a black shirt – its black on a white T..

     Loving your blog btw!

     http://www.zazzle.co.uk/s20_heart_of_a_legend_tshirt-235006434382295697

     Reply
838. 

     neal

     May 23, 2011 at 11:15 am

     Just stumbled onto your blog – good times!

     We have this engine on a T! Unfortunately its printed black on a white T – but here it is anyway..

     http://www.zazzle.co.uk/s20_heart_of_a_legend_tshirt-235006434382295697

     Loving the blog!

     Reply
839. 

     Tizer

     May 26, 2011 at 10:13 pm

     As the Nexia obviously is a copy of the old Opel Kadett E (Vauxhall Astra), won’t the Kadett windshield fit too? You can find plenty of Kadett windshields here in Europe, as those Kadetts rust like crazy and you’ll find them in the scrapyard.

     Reply
840. 

     Andrew

     May 27, 2011 at 1:18 am

     You might want to get in contact with a few Australian glass suppliers. I got a replacement windscreen (windshield) for my AE86 2 years back no problem – They might not ship them that far, but they might be able to give you the name of their supplier who probably will.

     This is one of the larger auto glass chains:
     http://www.obrienglass.com.au

     Reply
841. 

     Justin P.

     May 28, 2011 at 9:47 am

     Sportmax.

     Reply
842. 

     Justin P.

     May 28, 2011 at 9:47 am

     Sportmax.

     Reply
843. 

     Anonymous

     May 28, 2011 at 8:50 pm

     http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5438235744_47caf48719_b.jpg
     21R-U

     Reply
844. 

     banpei

     May 29, 2011 at 8:51 pm

     The first generation Nexia was a direct copy of the Kadett E, but the second generation Nexia was not. So they do differ and won’t fit.

     Reply
845. 

     banpei

     May 29, 2011 at 8:51 pm

     Thanks! I’ve sent them an email. ;)

     Reply
846. 

     banpei

     May 29, 2011 at 8:57 pm

     It is a very beautiful car! Thanks for the additional picture!

     Reply
847. 

     Anonymous

     June 2, 2011 at 11:34 am

     What has been seen cannot be unseen

     Reply
848. 

     B-san

     June 3, 2011 at 12:03 pm

     Why…? just why?!

     Reply
849. 

     Nigel

     June 4, 2011 at 2:09 am

     One persons gold, is another persons trash.
     Those two Skylines look to be super rare…gold in other words.

     Reply
850. 

     gred

     June 8, 2011 at 4:07 pm

     haha,i knew you will post that soon here :D

     Reply
851. 

     khalid

     June 12, 2011 at 8:27 pm

     its really a good car and i want to have more pictures and more information about prices. im waiting for your answer.
     cheers
     khalid

     Reply
852. 

     joine jukas

     June 13, 2011 at 4:15 am

     hmmm….this game is not easy..i tried play it and failed for 7 times. ( oh ya,i dont play with walktrhough )

     Reply
853. 

     banpei

     June 13, 2011 at 8:35 pm

     The car is not mine and has been sold half a year ago.

     Reply
854. 

     Nigel

     June 19, 2011 at 3:36 am

     That is a nice one !!

     Reply
855. 

     Mark

     June 29, 2011 at 2:58 am

     This is my car LOL

     Totally stock, except the Zeitronix ZT2 AFR. I just found this page trough S12silvia.com

     Mark

     Reply
856. 

     The Doctor

     July 5, 2011 at 6:24 pm

     wow, i’ve missed the KE25 with the 2T-G swap then! :P

     Reply
857. 

     gred

     July 5, 2011 at 7:49 pm

     these are these taillights wich are pretty much popular around bosozoku,there is one example http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O0GdrvNledQ/Te7A6-Q0mkI/AAAAAAAADmA/Frg5RNw3vcY/s1600/nissan_c110_4door_purple_02_03.jpg i knew its from some carina,now i know from wich one exactly,thx;D.

     Reply
858. 

     banpei

     July 8, 2011 at 9:15 am

     Euhm… A stupid typo: it must have read a KE20… |:(

     Reply
859. 

     Mike

     July 11, 2011 at 4:31 am

     How times change.

     The so called ugly duckling or white whale is now much in vogue – Redneck US Muscle is out, Old Skool JDM is in and with good reason.

     Fools are people who bag these things – get with the times or risk becoming boring and obsolete. Even better do some research don’t just talk shit from your arseholes.

     Regards,

     Mike.

     Reply
860. 

     Fred

     July 11, 2011 at 4:24 pm

     is it still available ????

     Reply
861. 

     Davy

     July 13, 2011 at 5:26 am

     Man, this shape is so cool! 70’s were great for these little japanese coupes including of course the GTO, Celica and SR coupe, and i suppose you can count the 240/60/80Z’s but they were a bit longer in length.

     Reply
862. 

     Philippe Heymans

     July 17, 2011 at 8:25 am

     it’s sold chassis 003

     Reply
863. 

     Coopey

     July 19, 2011 at 12:44 am

     Hi!

     Really cool find! The US-Spec Celica liftback GT featured the 22R-EC engine, so its code was actually RA65.

     Cheers!

     Reply
     • 

       Jun

       March 8, 2012 at 7:49 pm

       hey, and the above is incorrect, all gt and st models(84-85)are RA64, the gts models are ra65 with which includes the 82-83 with the gt “sport package,” not sport packaged 82-83 gt are RA64. all 82-85 celicas had the 22r. The above pictured is an 84-85 GT, RA64.

       Reply
       • 

         banpei (Post author)

         March 8, 2012 at 8:23 pm

         Thanks! What did the sport package include then? Side skirts and well known Celica Supra seats?

         Reply
864. 

     Kari

     July 19, 2011 at 7:58 am

     Thank you. It´s nice to hear that someone else likes it also. It was a really awesome trip, no problems. Nice people, great scenaries, awesome events. It was first longer roadtrip for me and my HT, but I really hope this wasn´t last time.

     Reply
865. 

     shyam

     July 20, 2011 at 8:50 pm

     pls leme knw hw much ur selling it 4!
     [email protected]
     plss email me so we can talk abt this

     Reply
866. 

     Michael

     July 26, 2011 at 11:13 pm

     They’re not Longchamps, Art. ‘champs are 6 spokes. I forget their name just at the moment but I’ll try remember to find out for you. :)

     Reply
867. 

     Yanky Mate

     July 27, 2011 at 6:57 pm

     I Think KIJANG means a deer in Indonesia

     While in our country here in Philippines we have also a version of KIJANG but it is called TOYOTA TAMARAW. Tamaraw means Dwarf Buffalo

     Reply
868. 

     Anonymous

     July 28, 2011 at 6:37 am

     Amazing. I have this truck a gmc truck. can i just do the same, like convert all it’s gmc truck parts into trueno haha! :). I was an initial D fan when back at school days aaand it was amazing having an exact replica of the car. :)

     Reply
869. 

     anonymous

     July 28, 2011 at 7:06 am

     That “demon camber” continue in that building also, maybe taking picture of a picture makes some unwanted things…

     Reply
870. 

     Michael

     July 31, 2011 at 7:41 am

     I’m not sure the name but I did find some available on YAJ;

     http://page12.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p245880233

     Reply
871. 

     Your online Library

     August 1, 2011 at 7:45 am

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     Joseph
     http://www.joeydavila.com
     Your online Library

     Reply
872. 

     Your online Library

     August 2, 2011 at 4:19 am

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     Joseph
     http://www.joeydavila.com
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     Reply
873. 

     banpei

     August 4, 2011 at 11:04 am

     You are right: did not realize that they were six spoke…
     At least we know now that they are Enkei and that gives a hint to see in what direction to find the name…

     Reply
874. 

     Andrea

     August 4, 2011 at 11:09 am

     Wonderful rally car! Nissan! I am waiting for 2011 Nissan sunny arrival.

     Reply
875. 

     banpei

     August 4, 2011 at 11:09 am

     Thanks! That explains the deer emblem on some of them!
     After two and a half weeks of exposure I’ve grown used to them already. Too bad they are all RHD: would have been a hoot to drive them back in the Netherlands. :)

     Reply
876. 

     Edgar

     August 4, 2011 at 3:41 pm

     .. I feel the obligation to share a bit more about this Bemo thing. I guess its different between each provinces, Jakarta residents have completely different idea when you mention Bemo: Google for “Bemo Daihatsu Midget”. Those referred to as Bemo in Papua have different nickname in Jakarta which is Angkot, an abbreviation of Angkutan Perkotaan or City Transport and yes, they do sometimes showcase modifications you wouldn’t think of before! Once i saw one having the rare TRD Tosco rims!

     Sadly, Carinas are not common in Indonesia. Mostly they’re fully imported and. as such, have become more of collectors’ item.

     Reply
877. 

     Andreas

     August 4, 2011 at 8:23 pm

     Hi there, this is a Nissan Cherry (or Langley on other markets), not a Sunny B11.

     Reply
878. 

     banpei

     August 5, 2011 at 10:28 am

     I think you are right: it is indeed a Cherry.
     I’ve just corrected it. Thanks for the hint! ;)

     Reply
879. 

     Drive510

     August 8, 2011 at 8:59 pm

     Are you going to buy either of these cars?? This would be an awesome project.

     Reply
880. 

     gred

     August 10, 2011 at 7:45 pm

     whats happening,why you dont doing updates on bosozokustyle now?

     Reply
881. 

     banpei

     August 12, 2011 at 1:31 pm

     I was away on holiday, so I didn’t have time to post up stuff. Will start posting again soon. :P

     Reply
882. 

     theman

     August 13, 2011 at 3:07 am

     haha you right, the gas price was the pain in the pocket.

     Reply
883. 

     Elizabeth

     August 18, 2011 at 3:00 am

     I have this camera. I’m not looking forward to selling it, but it needs some fixing up. Does anyone know where I could go to get it fixed?

     Reply
884. 

     Killua

     August 28, 2011 at 6:14 am

     But there’s still hope. If Mazda can successfully apply the new SKYACTIV technology in the rotary engine, then we may see a new Mazda RX in a few years! :)

     And I can’t stop playing that video… the sound is addictive.

     Reply
885. 

     BruneiClassicCelica

     September 1, 2011 at 9:12 am

     she’s a beauty!

     Reply
886. 

     eddie huoban

     September 2, 2011 at 12:42 am

     so sick!

     Reply
887. 

     Allar

     September 2, 2011 at 12:24 pm

     Are there any old Nissan skyline gc10 that would be offered for sale?:) My email [email protected]

     Reply
888. 

     Nigel

     September 4, 2011 at 10:53 pm

     I like the new look.

     Reply
889. 

     Killua

     September 6, 2011 at 4:21 am

     Looks good, man!
     I indeed had a WTF moment at first…

     Reply
890. 

     Sam

     September 6, 2011 at 10:16 am

     Starting from scratch? Maaannn

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 6, 2011 at 10:41 am

       Not entirely from scratch: the old content should still be available… But indeed it looks a bit empty now.
       And thanks for the compliment Nigel & Killua! :)

       Reply
891. 

     James Anony

     September 6, 2011 at 8:21 pm

     Jalan can mean walking or moving or simply a road or path…it has different meaning based on the type of sentence used…hahahaha…

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 6, 2011 at 9:34 pm

       Thanks… Didn’t know that it could also mean other things as well..
       But are you hearing it in the song as well? :P

       Reply
892. 

     Jarvis Boehmer

     September 7, 2011 at 4:03 am

     Right now it looks like Drupal is the best blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 7, 2011 at 7:36 am

       Actually I’m moving away from drupal…

       Reply
893. 

     BruneiClassicCelica

     September 8, 2011 at 9:27 am

     to be honest, I like this one better

     Reply
894. 

     Bob

     September 8, 2011 at 3:59 pm

     I like the new design. Everything seems to work for me!
     Keep up the good work

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 8, 2011 at 5:04 pm

       Thanks! :)

       Reply
895. 

     Bob

     September 8, 2011 at 4:01 pm

     Is there a chance to put me back in your blogroll?

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 8, 2011 at 5:04 pm

       Will be back when I have time to continue on that: I’m only at about 30% of the old blogroll… :(

       Reply
     • 

       Kevin

       May 6, 2021 at 5:33 pm

       Do the manga gunsmith cats

       Reply
896. 

     James Anony

     September 12, 2011 at 10:55 am

     ya…hahaha..but i don’t think it mean jalan in the bahasa language…since its a japanese song…or I could be wrong…hahahaha..anyway, good spot too…lol

     Reply
897. 

     Bob

     September 14, 2011 at 2:59 pm

     They are so sexy in 4-lug

     Reply
898. 

     Fujimoto

     September 17, 2011 at 6:25 am

     don’t forget the two AE92 Sedan at the reat left of the Skyline ! a classic to my eyes ! the best FF Corolla’s Toyota ever built !

     Reply
899. 

     banpei (Post author)

     September 17, 2011 at 5:26 pm

     I totally agree on that: they are great cars. Only a shame the sedans never got the 4AGZE…
     Also they are quite ubiquitous in the world, so it would miss my point there…

     Reply
     • 

       Fujimoto

       September 19, 2011 at 5:23 am

       the most important thing is that YOU know in you heart that they are great cars ! personnaly i love it , i have so much fun with mine , and nobody in my region is having one and planning to do a monster with so it will be a very unique monster !

       Reply
900. 

     B-san

     September 18, 2011 at 3:29 pm

     Yea they are great Retro cars and a not very common sight. They are quite a few imported during the last years indeed. There is a lime-green one in my town aswell. Sadly enough there still is a lack of Pao’s in the country though a Classic VW-importer named “Kieft & Klok” has a few for sale.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm

       That’s only 70 kilometers away from my house… That’s so close I really have to visit them!

       Reply
       • 

         B-san

         September 19, 2011 at 6:34 pm

         That would be awesome! I also have to visit kieft & klok one day. Cause besides the fact im a sucker for Japanese cars I also have a huge weakspot for classic VW vans which they have ALLOT. ^^

         Reply
901. 

     Roley

     September 18, 2011 at 9:03 pm

     Yeah Figaro’s are cute! Natasja Froger and Lauren Verster also own one!

     Reply
902. 

     Thomas

     September 21, 2011 at 7:28 pm

     it’s very beautifull for sure! :D
     Yellow and black works! hmm…

     Reply
903. 

     ken nakajima

     September 27, 2011 at 8:03 am

     im gonna take a shot in the dark here and say this little kei van creation is based off an subaru sanbar?

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       September 29, 2011 at 9:03 pm

       Close, but it is not a Sambar… Good news is that I finally found it: a Honda Vamos Mooa! (a cow??)
       http://blog.goo.ne.jp/the_32o/e/0c2f28379a687f724fdf811063e86792

       Reply
904. 

     Nigel

     September 28, 2011 at 4:03 pm

     Thank you for posting these.
     Always wanted to see photos of this show.

     Reply
905. 

     ed

     October 7, 2011 at 9:02 am

     I Have a pale aqua ( babybleu) Figaro for 2 years now, and it is a great car to own. It is all original with small minor dents in the doors of other cardoor jammers.They are really great to drive, the 1ltr turbo can keep up with nowaday’s traffic. All white leather, airco, automatic 3speed , cabrio top and special designed radio/cd player/ cassete player.
     One negative point: no quick visit possible at the supermarket because people always are asking what car it is.
     O another point, taking out parking tickets with a right hand driven car is a challenge.

     Reply
906. 

     Nigel

     October 12, 2011 at 4:36 am

     This makes me very sad.

     Reply
907. 

     Jyap

     October 14, 2011 at 8:52 am

     I think you might have mistaken the skyline for a C32 Laurel instead. The C pillars seem to be different compared to DR30 skylines.. =P

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 14, 2011 at 11:56 am

       I can understand the confusion: the Laurel C32 hardtop has a similar C pillar as the Skyline R31.
       
       versus
       

       But you can also see that the C32 has a sloping trunk/bootlid while the R31 is actually going upwards.

       And you can also see more photos of the Skyline vs Beemer here.

       Reply
908. 

     gred

     October 15, 2011 at 7:32 pm

     first wheels actualy look like ssr focus racing ;)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 17, 2011 at 9:49 pm

       The bizarre thing is that the Focus Racing rims are credited both as SSR and Enkei.
       And to confuse it even more there were also Focus Racing Speedster rims! :P

       Reply
909. 

     Nigel

     October 17, 2011 at 11:12 pm

     Impul Dish.
     I know they are not on the list.
     (Tomcats do not work well with the white R30)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 18, 2011 at 4:53 pm

       Totally agree on the Impuls… But the guy never got a set of impul rims. ;)

       Reply
910. 

     James

     October 18, 2011 at 7:42 am

     $43,000 is pretty high dont you think you can get you a GT-S in the states, with a $20,000 ultra high rev engine with a levin convt with money to spare on your suspen. Or you can buy a imported nissan R32 or R34(maybe) GT-R model. Unless you mean $4,300? then ya it’s good buy.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

       It is 43.000 US dollars, not 4.300. ;)
       I do agree with you that you will get more value for money from a USDM GT-S with high revving engine, however it is actually a pretty good buy if you realize you are:
       1. the second owner
       2. the car had a complete overhaul
       3. No rust
       4. you get a super rare GT Apex with automatic gearbox and overdrive
       5. A USDM car will never be a JDM car

       It sounds ridiculous comparing it against a fully tuned package with the same value or a R34 GT-R, but this car is meant as a collectors item. For that purpose it is a small gem.

       Reply
911. 

     James

     October 19, 2011 at 1:07 am

     I love the hachi roku’s heck I own one and im the third owner not to mention I got for only $300 bucks(no bangs,dents,or rust) I guess thats why Im having trouble with the price but on the other hand this is a beautiful 8-6 thats RHD(Kinda looks like Keiichi’s first 8-6) if I had 43,000 to spend, I would get this. The more I look at it the more I want it.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 19, 2011 at 9:08 pm

       Totally agree that compared to 300 bucks its price is ridiculous and personally I would not buy it even if I had 43K… Maybe if I had 43M… :P

       Reply
912. 

     kari

     October 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm

     you should allready know, that we have nice carinas in Finland :D

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 19, 2011 at 9:08 pm

       Verrrry nice Carinas. :9

       Reply
913. 

     Fujimoto

     October 20, 2011 at 1:08 pm

     wow … just wow … driving as a couple in such a beauty WITH a beauty on the wheel !! better go dream again …

     Reply
914. 

     BruneiClassicCelica

     October 20, 2011 at 7:11 pm

     auto transmission, never seen one before this

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 20, 2011 at 8:51 pm

       I did see one on the photos of an AE85 in the Ukraine, however that was a 3 speed without overdrive…
       Oh, and I did see the one above in this video:
       [video got removed]
       At 2:49 you can see it in “action”.

       Reply
915. 

     jesus quiel

     October 20, 2011 at 10:22 pm

     muy bonito tu auto ya como esos no hay

     Reply
916. 

     jesus quiel

     October 20, 2011 at 10:23 pm

     muy buen auto

     Reply
917. 

     rory

     October 22, 2011 at 8:47 am

     its a evo VI. love the sight by the way.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 22, 2011 at 10:38 am

       You are right. It is odd… I do remember identifying it as a VI. Must have made a consistent typo there. :D

       Reply
918. 

     Kid Karola

     October 23, 2011 at 1:01 am

     I love the Trampio Levin Group A livery!

     Reply
919. 

     Kid Karola

     October 23, 2011 at 1:03 am

     “Trampio Trueno” is just as cool as a homage ;’)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       October 23, 2011 at 7:57 pm

       Indeed! I just wonder why Tramio chose the Levin over the Trueno… Looks much better IMO. :P

       Reply
920. 

     Kid Karola

     October 23, 2011 at 1:47 am

     Enkei Mosport (or Apache?) The Group.A Advan Levin AE86 #25 that Keiichi Tsuchiya drove in 1985 (Inter TEC) had these rims!

     Reply
921. 

     Kid Karola

     October 23, 2011 at 2:20 am

     At least 30! xD

     Reply
922. 

     haridz

     October 26, 2011 at 8:03 pm

     hey is this in malaysia? lol.. im a malaysian.. and ive seen more unusual things than this… they can mix any thing up… i guess u must have seen plenty of proto-mitsu evo 3 on the road right? its actually our national car (proton) that have been converted to evo 3 bodykits and engine swap from a standard 1.5 mitsu engine to a 1.8 gsr turbo.. btw, i like your blog.. and it brings back memories of my time dreaming to have one of those japan sports cars like r32 skyline, the hachi-roku (:D), basically cars from the initial d comics… keep it up.. and dont stop… all the best..

     Reply
923. 

     ken nakajima

     October 28, 2011 at 6:06 am

     oh if only i had enough euros in my bank account id buy this

     Reply
924. 

     86life

     October 28, 2011 at 8:10 pm

     This is Ewan’s Celica. He runs a business out of Japan called Hayatonka exporting car parts from Yahoo Japan to New Zealand. He’s a Kiwi too.

     Reply
925. 

     Mikko Kataja

     October 30, 2011 at 9:36 am

     Video reply http://youtu.be/ESvGPxySc3Q , VHTRacing 5k NA Starlet in Botniaring.. Not drifting, but pedal to the metal anyway.

     Reply
926. 

     Nigel

     October 31, 2011 at 3:33 pm

     Lights from the baby Corvette.
     This one is cool, with a few nice ways to change the look of the car.

     Reply
     • 

       Art Van Scheppingen

       October 31, 2011 at 9:11 pm

       I’m happy the owner didn’t install the headlights of the baby corvette. ;)

       Reply
927. 

     Art Van Scheppingen

     October 31, 2011 at 9:14 pm

     Cool! I didn’t know that!
     I’ll try to find some more of his awesome GA61!
     (I just noticed the typo in the title…)

     Reply
928. 

     Kevin Goody

     November 1, 2011 at 5:41 am

     you werent bullshittin when you sed that this wasnt for the faint of heart but it was good anyways :D

     Reply
929. 

     Tizer

     November 3, 2011 at 7:10 am

     Wow that is awesome! I have almost the entire series of Michel Vaillant, but I’ve never seen this before. I want one too!

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 3, 2011 at 4:57 pm

       I’ll keep that in mind if I happen to find another one. ;)

       Reply
930. 

     rory

     November 3, 2011 at 12:00 pm

     amazing post. seibu keisatsu is the epitome of a bubble era TV drama. my Japanese wifee just got a good nostalgic kick out of these videos. too bad so many good cars had to be blown up or rolled to make the viewers and I happy.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 3, 2011 at 5:03 pm

       Most cars are less than 10 years old, so it is just mind boggling how much money was spent on trashing cars in this series.
       Great to hear your wife likes these clips! Stay tuned for more mixes next week. ;)

       Reply
931. 

     Guido

     November 3, 2011 at 7:52 pm

     Ha Leuk!
     Die 626 is van een vriend van mij. Heb je de foto toevallig in een groter formaat? Mooie foto namelijk! Ik zat er ook in bij jaf! Leuk om te zien dat er toch nog een paar oldtimers tussenstonden! :-D

     Groetjes Guido

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 4, 2011 at 8:19 pm

       Geen probleem. Stuur maar even een maitje via het contact formulier en dan stuur ik je de grotere versie per mail op. :)
       Ik kan ook per post het orgineel opsturen mocht je die ook willen.

       Reply
932. 

     Nigel

     November 6, 2011 at 5:11 am

     Cool to see this, there was also a Mirage racing series.

     Reply
933. 

     Park Baker

     November 7, 2011 at 7:00 am

     So true, fender mirrors have a great balanced look!

     Reply
934. 

     Neil Burrow

     November 8, 2011 at 6:30 am

     hmmm it kinda works.

     Reply
935. 

     Mohammad Adam

     November 8, 2011 at 7:33 am

     But compare with those carina and lexus, the best car in this pic are the red Peugeot… Legendary car…

     Reply
936. 

     Laurens

     November 8, 2011 at 8:04 pm

     Would be fun, if the creator of the add, would buy one.
     Because he is from the same town ^^

     Reply
937. 

     Dave Mitchell

     November 9, 2011 at 9:08 am

     If you were to do one, mine would have to say Twin Cam Supercharger ;-)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 10, 2011 at 8:54 pm

       That would be not a big problem I guess… My idea was to have the banners cut using three color vinyl, so one layer of black and then the white twin cam and turbo logo separately. Finding the supercharger logo would be possible I guess.

       Reply
     • 

       Faafa Araphat

       January 19, 2017 at 3:25 am

       Do you know where i can get atwin cam gt carina on sale

       Reply
938. 

     rory

     November 9, 2011 at 1:15 pm

     I am LOVING the jokers blog you linked to. Amazing time period.

     Reply
939. 

     B-san

     November 13, 2011 at 4:51 pm

     Ooh nice spot!
     You sure the silver one is a Miata though?
     It looks like a MX-5 with just a Miata trunk to me.
     As far as I can see it has the MX-5 rear-panel and front fenders.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 13, 2011 at 10:13 pm

       The silver car is an import done in 2000 with its first registration in 1994. I assumed it was a Miata since it did not feature a foglight in the bumper. Obviously I could be wrong here…

       Reply
940. 

     U.E.G.Dayarathna

     November 15, 2011 at 6:47 pm

     I want to buy body parts of Toyota carina KA 67, front and rear buffer and front sell, pls help, Thank you.

     Reply
941. 

     Nigel

     November 17, 2011 at 4:34 am

     The meanest Carina I have seen.

     Reply
942. 

     Thomas

     November 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm

     4a-ge’d? NICE!

     I won’t be there though, got other things to do :(

     Reply
943. 

     B-san

     November 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm

     I was there past year which was pretty epic. Sadly however I can’t make it this year… Maybe I quickly stop by on my way to Utrecht. Looking foward to the photo’s

     Reply
944. 

     Anon

     November 21, 2011 at 6:14 pm

     1:04 – 1:40 is a Opel Rekord C

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 21, 2011 at 8:34 pm

       Indeed! The reason I asked was because it is such a weird thing to see between all that J-tin. :)

       Reply
945. 

     Carlos

     November 22, 2011 at 12:37 am

     Será possivel facultar o pdf deste manual?? desde já obrigado!!!

     [email protected]

     Reply
946. 

     Nigel

     November 24, 2011 at 7:06 pm

     Nice pictures, looking forward to the old school stuff !

     Reply
947. 

     Ben T.

     November 25, 2011 at 1:25 am

     Mmmmmmmm… nice article. Very informative. I sense you really appreciate the car. I have one and yeah, it’s a great car with a great engine. :)

     Reply
948. 

     Tizer

     November 25, 2011 at 6:01 pm

     KN Jupiter wheels.. Never heard of them. I was already wondering what the wheels on the Suzuki where. Thanks, now I know!

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 25, 2011 at 11:50 pm

       I’ve seen them before but I couldn’t come up with the name. Ratdat.com solved it for me. :P

       Reply
       • 

         Ron

         May 9, 2012 at 7:46 pm

         I’m the sc100’s owner, at the time I really parked next to your carina on purpose :P. Anyway… really like your blog and noticed you have a few sc100 entries. You might like this full race spec fronte coupe for your Japanese rustoseum saga:

         http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/retoro_works/34732547.html
         http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/retoro_works/34531820.html

         Reply
         • 

           banpei (Post author)

           May 10, 2012 at 8:34 am

           Thanks for the complement and great to see you (and your sc100) around here!
           Same thing here: I always try to park my car next to another oldtimer, just like I did at the JAF2011 and JAF2012.
           That race spec fronte is awesome! Thanks for sharing and it will certainly be posted on the blog soon! :)

           Reply
949. 

     DarkSupra

     November 25, 2011 at 6:23 pm

     No problem!
     Looks like it didn’t sell:
     http://www.ebay.de/itm/Toyota-Carina-1-6-DX-coupe-1982-original-62000-km-/190605555068?pt=Automobile&hash=item2c60f9f57c#ht_768wt_1119

     Reply
950. 

     Thomas

     November 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

     That S12 was Dennis’ S12 a year ago! He bought it as an engine donor for his Bluebird, but sold the complete car. Guess what he’s looking for now… :P Yes, S12 parts to make the CA18ET in his 910 working …

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 25, 2011 at 11:47 pm

       It’s a small world after all. ;)
       Well, apparently it is now well used.

       Reply
951. 

     jotoa

     November 25, 2011 at 11:16 pm

     amazing sir, just amazing meeting.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 25, 2011 at 11:49 pm

       It was indeed. When took the pictured I didn’t have the feeling there were that many oldies around, but during writing I realized that about 30% of the pictures I took were pre-90s.

       Reply
952. 

     seventhskyline

     November 26, 2011 at 1:13 pm

     Great pic!

     The bank was actually bypassed in the early 1970s. Vic Elford noted that unlike most bankings which rose up from the entry, you actually crested a hill and descended INTO the Fuji banking at 190-odd mph. This combined with the skills of budding sportscar pilots meant a number of brave but perhaps inexperienced racers met death or serious injury there.

     Reply
953. 

     Nigel

     November 27, 2011 at 1:10 am

     Great pictures, thanks for posting these.

     Reply
954. 

     dido

     November 27, 2011 at 4:39 pm

     I have galant sigma hardtop cs ht 1984 ;) Great car! But is really rare… Here you can see my car:

     http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.248536215179441.67397.100000691924808&type=1&l=2d0885917c

     Reply
955. 

     Unsightly Wagon

     November 28, 2011 at 5:26 am

     It’s a Cressida grill.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       November 29, 2011 at 9:10 pm

       The MX73 Cressida grille is different than this one: its sloping sides are upside down and also the logo is different.

       Reply
956. 

     jotoa

     December 1, 2011 at 11:58 pm

     a few days ago, an old guy stopped by my side on the traffic light with one of those.
     that moment when we looked to each other and smiled, because both of us had hondas was amazing :D

     Reply
957. 

     stefan

     December 4, 2011 at 3:42 pm

     they also have the racing Hakosuka ;)

     Reply
958. 

     stefan

     December 4, 2011 at 3:52 pm

     which you had the link for, sorry for the spam :D

     Reply
959. 

     Nigel

     December 4, 2011 at 6:11 pm

     Cannot find these at all, here in Canada

     Reply
960. 

     Art Van Scheppingen

     December 5, 2011 at 11:37 am

     That’s what I thought at first: probably won’t be able to buy them in the Netherlands but apparently we got lucky. ;)
     But doesn’t Hot Wheels sell at all in Canada or just the 2011 series?

     Reply
961. 

     Nigel

     December 5, 2011 at 1:07 pm

     The Hako came out first, and I have not seen one of those also.
     We have lots here, just no vintage Skylines.
     (R32 to R35 are easy to find).

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       December 6, 2011 at 4:15 pm

       R35 is also easy to find here, but I never saw the R32 before…

       Reply
962. 

     Rein van Mill

     December 6, 2011 at 9:58 pm

     Where can I get one?

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       December 6, 2011 at 10:12 pm

       Found it: it is a gift when you buy a can of BOSS coffee:
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liysnNZc8Zw

       Or here:
       http://blog.goo.ne.jp/art-glass007/e/008e0154b3f50a4982ae618370d8bd5b

       Reply
963. 

     Simon DellaBarca

     December 11, 2011 at 7:32 am

     man those lines are very similar to kp61 starlet!

     Reply
964. 

     Nigel

     December 11, 2011 at 9:21 pm

     Cool, I use to drive an 83′.

     Reply
965. 

     Simon DellaBarca

     December 12, 2011 at 6:51 am

     hehe thats why i have 3 of them! cool little cars =)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       December 12, 2011 at 9:06 pm

       3 of them?? Pics!! :)

       Reply
966. 

     gred

     December 15, 2011 at 10:43 pm

     what did you excepted,hotwheels is just toy for play,the carina is collectable :D

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       December 16, 2011 at 2:54 pm

       +1! ;)

       Reply
967. 

     Franczz93

     December 16, 2011 at 2:13 pm

     The car is not only resprayed, its complete renovation, including lots of carroserie work (there was no floor etc), brakes and suspension work, new paint, new interior (all new parts) and seats. The price is so faking low, right time for buying her!

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     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       December 16, 2011 at 2:55 pm

       Also the interior is new??
       Can you arrange any pictures of that?
       And I totally agree on the price. ;)

       Reply
968. 

     Wasin Sinchai

     December 19, 2011 at 2:17 pm

     ???? ?????? nice

     Reply
969. 

     gred

     December 23, 2011 at 5:12 am

     i see it,the car at front is skoda fabia and the car at back is carina ;D…lol,nice xD

     Reply
970. 

     gred

     December 23, 2011 at 12:58 pm

     haha cool,i even have exactly this pic of this c210 :D

     Reply
971. 

     rory

     December 24, 2011 at 10:30 am

     tell me about it. my friend/coworker at http://pacificcoastjdm.com/ has sold a bunch FROM Japan.

     Reply
972. 

     Nigel

     December 26, 2011 at 5:57 pm

     Merry Christmas !!
     Hope it is/was a good one.

     Reply
973. 

     Killua

     December 31, 2011 at 11:11 pm

     Aaa, poor car. I’m sure the owner has the money to fix that damage, though.

     Reply
974. 

     Nitro

     January 1, 2012 at 9:07 pm

     Hey, check this out:
     http://jdm.in.ua/2011/12/25/hot-wheels/
     I have two C10 Skylines for sale, as well as s30z BRE Treasure Hunts. And I saw that red R32 here in store – I have a brown R32 from previous year. :)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 3, 2012 at 7:51 am

       Whoa! Nice collection mate! :)

       Reply
975. 

     rory

     January 4, 2012 at 3:50 pm

     great post! happy new year!

     Reply
976. 

     fernando

     January 4, 2012 at 10:50 pm

     for sale?

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 5, 2012 at 5:27 pm

       No idea. I’ll put a note under the windscreen next time I’ll see the car. :)

       Reply
977. 

     komang sumerta

     January 7, 2012 at 5:20 am

     if you come offer to bali let me know, i will show you bali corolla club .
     amazing club all corolla are there. KE30 – ke 70.
     and most of them is in very good shape after restoration

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 7, 2012 at 11:54 pm

       Thank you for the offer!
       I probably won’t return to Bali in the next few years, but I’ll keep it in mind. :)

       Reply
978. 

     sekiguchi

     January 8, 2012 at 12:12 pm

     can i have the stock ones then?

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 9, 2012 at 4:49 pm

       Sorry, but I already promised them to someone else…

       Reply
979. 

     Killua

     January 9, 2012 at 1:24 am

     I would love to have an old Civic like that. Very Kanjo racer style!

     Reply
980. 

     DarkSupra

     January 10, 2012 at 3:26 pm

     Someone building it for real:
     http://www.celica-gts.com/forums/index.php?topic=23568.0

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 10, 2012 at 5:34 pm

       Aaargh! :D

       Reply
981. 

     jesus quiel

     January 14, 2012 at 1:41 am

     amigo yo necesito esas lampara para mi toyota y tienes las traseras tambien te las compro y si tienes una web donde indique un lugar de ventas please envia una respuesta yo te escribo desde panama

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     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 16, 2012 at 9:41 pm

       I still have them both but without wiring, also one of them contains a crack.
       Todavía las tengo dos, pero sin necesidad de cables, uno de ellos contiene una grieta.

       Reply
982. 

     jesus quiel

     January 14, 2012 at 1:43 am

     necesito comprar esas lampara para mi toyota y si tenes las traseras tambien las necesito o dime una web o lugar donde poder adquirirla please

     Reply
983. 

     Jammes Pierre

     January 16, 2012 at 1:25 pm

     Is that in Japan ? Where ? I’d like to know more about it, as I “collect” the DS in Asia… See http://www.dsinasia.com Thanks, Pierre

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 16, 2012 at 9:37 pm

       According to the original source he was on his way to Toyama city.

       Reply
984. 

     Scandy

     January 19, 2012 at 8:30 am

     Looks like it’s dressed up like the old #67 soarer from Shakotan Boogie!

     Reply
985. 

     Nitro

     January 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

     Damn, that’s just WRONG! It’s a collectible classic and it should stay the same it came off factory! Drive your green shitty priuses and stuff and keep your electrical shit out of PROPER cars!..

     Reply
986. 

     Tizer

     January 23, 2012 at 8:13 am

     Poor, poor car.. Barnfind for sure. But who would neglect such an awesome car?!

     Reply
987. 

     Tizer

     January 23, 2012 at 8:17 am

     They even come in 10″, how about that :)

     Reply
988. 

     Tizer

     January 23, 2012 at 8:26 am

     The Car Sense Crown used to be much prettier, with a set of BBS’ with normal hellaflush stance, not this crazy onikan style.

     Reply
989. 

     Tizer

     January 23, 2012 at 8:37 am

     There are a few convertible ‘Supra’s’ floating around aswell. They are just Celica’s with a Supra nose, but still. Looks the same :)

     I really like the look

     Reply
990. 

     James Yap

     January 25, 2012 at 10:33 am

     Wooden pre production r30’s? I thought they might had just been camouflages on the the prototypes. I believe the 7 series was for test comparisons. A benchmark for the skyline…

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 25, 2012 at 4:04 pm

       About the wooden prototype: I was referring to the one at the beginning where Shinichiro Sakurai sits inside a wooden prototype. The other (drive-able) prototypes are obviously camouflaged and not made of wood. ;)

       Reply
       • 

         James Yap

         January 26, 2012 at 4:00 am

         Woops, my bad haha.. Watched this video before, missed out on that part in the beginning…

         Reply
991. 

     James Yap

     January 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

     I see what he did there… lol he probably started a family.

     Reply
992. 

     Tijs Lochbaum

     January 29, 2012 at 9:22 pm

     Reminds me of the Z someone on the RCdrift forum is building
     http://www.rcdrift.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=14647

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     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 30, 2012 at 9:50 am

       Thanks for the link! I think the Z is a very nice car for rallies like the Tulpenrally.

       Reply
993. 

     stefan

     January 30, 2012 at 9:05 am

     Dude, the new posts dont show up on your main page no more. It´s stuck on the toyota 800 post nowadays, although the new ones does come up via the archive. weird.

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       January 30, 2012 at 9:51 am

       It sometimes happens and after a short while it pops back to normal again (like now). Don’t know why yet, but I’ll try to fix it. Thanks for the heads up

       Reply
994. 

     gred

     January 31, 2012 at 11:45 pm

     even 2 trabants xD

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     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       February 1, 2012 at 8:16 pm

       Actually they feature three Trabbis! But on the cover they cut away the least interesting one. ;)
       BTW: an eye opener to find such a following on Trabants, Dacias and such cars!

       Reply
995. 

     Ben R

     February 5, 2012 at 5:58 am

     here’s a pic:
     http://www.flickr.com/photos/ka_ry/6780727995/in/set-72157629078399665
     ;)

     Reply
     • 

       banpei (Post author)

       February 8, 2012 at 8:40 am

       Thanks! Greatly appreciated!

       Reply
996. 

     ae86?

     February 5, 2012 at 2:26 pm

     Does anyone know where i can find more pictures of the ae86 on the left side the Bosozoku style Toyota Mark II X3 photo from the front? thanks

     Reply
997. 

     Kevin Goody

     February 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm

     it’s cool how owners of these rare classics arent afraid to drive their cars you know with all the dangers such as other motorists that drive like they got their heads up their butts the possibility of theft and so on

     Reply
998. 

     Brad

     February 8, 2012 at 9:10 pm

     I love Z10/20s I plan on importing one to the US soon actually.

     Reply
999. 

     Ben R

     February 9, 2012 at 7:05 am

     Also spotted this Coupe for sale: http://www.kurumaerabi.com/car/info/37345/888/

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       banpei (Post author)

       February 9, 2012 at 9:43 am

       Is it still for sale after two and a half years then??
       http://www.banpei.net/2009/10/07/carina-sightings-carina-gtr-coupe-aa63
       Amazing!

       Reply
1000. 

      Ben R

      February 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm

      That’s crazy! Now I really want to give it a home ;)
      Are they not so popular over there?

      Reply
1001. 

      Don

      February 10, 2012 at 7:18 am

      That’s actually a PC10, short nose 4cyl. GC10 is 6 cyl long nose

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        February 10, 2012 at 4:34 pm

        Strange but you are right: I was under the impression the P in the KPGC10 stood for the S20 engine, while the G stood for GT. But apparently I was misinformed as the combination of PG stands for S20, while the P without G stands for the 4 cylinder G series engines. See also here:
        http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/125386-kpgc10-kgc10-thread-3.html

        Reply
1002. 

      ae101rulez

      February 11, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Ouch..hurts quite alot especially since its the coupe 2 door version. what were people thinking then.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 13, 2012 at 5:42 pm

        I think they were thinking crushing worthless Japanese cars by an American monstertruck would be fun. ;)

        Reply
1003. 

      Peter

      February 12, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Hi, I’m from Hungary. Can I help you solve your problem? Please, write down what you would like! P.

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 13, 2012 at 5:43 pm

        I think I’ve already solved it through another fellow countrymen. But thanks for the offer!

        Reply
1004. 

      Brodie

      February 16, 2012 at 5:15 am

      Such a shame to see such a car as that zenki in that state… crys :(

      Reply
1005. 

      Kristijan

      February 16, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      Hey man! Love your text about AE86 and one thing in particular. That digital cluster gauge. Can you please scan that catalogue that contains the picture in high resolution so I can make a wallpaper out of it? I tried to find a decent picture for days, but I can’t. Thanks in advance!

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

        I’ll see what I can do. :)

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        • 

          Kristijan

          February 18, 2012 at 8:58 pm

          Hope you get it! It looks so amazing :)

          Reply
1006. 

      Thomas

      February 17, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      Are you sure it’s a banger? Looks like a lot of work carried out on it for a Banger, looks more like a Stock-Rod or something like that, which is not for 1 event. Still a shame though :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 20, 2012 at 4:43 pm

        I guess Stock-Rod and Banger Racer are almost synonyms in my dictionary. ;)

        Reply
1007. 

      Miklos Mukics

      February 24, 2012 at 2:04 am

      Oh! i’m very happy-that is my first gen. CRX!Nice to see it!Thanks!We are rebuilting complete car,I’ve got more photos…..later :-)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 24, 2012 at 8:32 am

        Great to see you around here then! As I shot the photos over two and half years ago I would be very happy to see some more photos of how it looks today. :)

        Reply
1008. 

      Sonnen

      February 24, 2012 at 10:54 pm

      This rims are RH TopLines

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 25, 2012 at 4:36 pm

        Thanks! :)
        I was already wondering what they were.

        Reply
1009. 

      rory

      February 26, 2012 at 3:28 pm

      well, two of them at least are for sale. I just hope they ALL go to a good home. http://www.r-moon.jp/category03/

      Reply
1010. 

      Ibrahim

      March 1, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      look good Art!

      Reply
1011. 

      gred

      March 1, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      its allways cool to see TRD tosco wheels on another car that toyota :D

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      • 

        gred

        March 1, 2012 at 10:05 pm

        than*

        Reply
1012. 

      Roman

      March 2, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Wow, nice find!

      They look to be in really good condition, maybe someone’s treated them to a bit of a polish.

      Reply
1013. 

      Nigel

      March 2, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Rare in North America…somebody ship it to me.

      Reply
1014. 

      alvaro lazarte

      March 6, 2012 at 3:22 pm

      hola amigo te escribo desde bolivia tengo un toyota carina q es el mejor conservado de su tipo en mi pais pero yuve un problema y destroze el stop trasero y problema es que aqui ya no se vende su stop porfavor si me pudieras dar datos conseguirlos gracias

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 6, 2012 at 9:16 pm

        Hi Alvaro, what part do you mean? It translates to “stop”.

        Reply
1015. 

      Hapa

      March 7, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      Poor translate from Carina video.

      Basicly that thing has been laying there unused for few years, it’s a diesel and has 458.000km on the clock. They’re gonna try to start it up.
      He’s suprised, because the clutch is still working.

      When it starts, then they start to wonder how good is a japanese diesel engine.
      That lasts for a while.

      Then they are trying to find an exit hole of an exhaust pipe. Their conclusion is, that it might have more than one exit hole after few years of standing still :).

      They are saying lot of things, but 90% of it is pointless to translate.

      Reply
1016. 

      stefan

      March 8, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      They are firing up that Carina for the first time, it´s been standing on that spot for 2-3 years and it´s “mileage” is a respectable 458 000 km. Basically just lots of goofing around and celebrating the japanese wonder. In the end they are trying to locate that “lost” exhaustpipe, which they found in the end. :D

      Reply
1017. 

      banpei (Post author)

      March 8, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks guys!
      458k on the odometer and standing still for a couple of years. It is indeed a wonder that it fired up on the first try! :D

      Reply
1018. 

      gabriel

      March 10, 2012 at 8:06 am

      that’s why I love honda. such an elegant car i want to buy a honda similar to that. :)

      _________

      Reply
1019. 

      Brad

      March 13, 2012 at 8:20 am

      This is awesome. Keep the great finds coming!

      Reply
1020. 

      gob

      March 13, 2012 at 9:22 am

      nice picture :)

      Reply
1021. 

      gob

      March 13, 2012 at 9:24 am

      cooooool

      Reply
1022. 

      alvaro lazarte

      March 17, 2012 at 3:29 am

      hola yo soy de BOLIVIA DEPARTAMENTO COCHABAMBA y aqui no exquisten repuestos para este auto nesecito REAR STOP del toyota carina GTR so hablo ni escribo ingles lo siento LA PIEZA DE LA FOTO

      Reply
1023. 

      Brett

      March 17, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      Nice car. I have a 73 240k coupe for sale if anyone interested. It is fully engineered with 350 chev. Turbo 350 trans. B and m shifter dual stainless exhaust. R31 diff plus alloy mags. Ready for paint. No rust. Everything there and in very good condition. Open to offers

      Reply
      • 

        tariq

        April 16, 2012 at 2:10 pm

        iwant to see your car pic and ware are you from

        Reply
        • 

          banpei (Post author)

          April 16, 2012 at 3:40 pm

          Well the car isn’t mine, but I’m from the Netherlands.

          Reply
      • 

        MAjed

        March 15, 2013 at 7:30 am

        Hi,
        Do you still have the 240k for sale ?

        If so, you can contact me back on [email protected]
        Thanks!

        Reply
      • 

        Anthony Newham

        June 11, 2016 at 6:10 pm

        Im interested. Still available???

        Reply
1024. 

      Thomas Evanger

      March 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      What a shame! Grab those tails for me :)

      Reply
1025. 

      rx5bitch

      April 1, 2012 at 4:25 am

      hi does any know where i can find rx5 1980 series 2 parts i looking for a passanger side parker beside the headlight or any of those mad bodykits im on aus rotary just contact me rx5bitch thanks for any help kev all pms welcome for any info

      Reply
1026. 

      Nigel

      April 5, 2012 at 2:19 am

      Wow and all this time I thought the pronunciation was Silvia.
      It’s Shil-via. (ha-ha)
      Cool commercial.

      Reply
1027. 

      Vladimir

      April 8, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      Yes? That’s VAZ-2105, Moscow car(registration number)
      I think the owner wanted a Japanese car, but money sufficed only on VAZ, And VAZ at Us this cheap bucket. Sorry if I make mistakes in translation.

      Reply
1028. 

      Seth B

      April 9, 2012 at 3:16 am

      did the trueno also come with this grille?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 10, 2012 at 2:26 pm

        Nope, this was Levin only. And also fortunately not: otherwise the whole front would just flip. ;)

        Reply
1029. 

      Tony

      April 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      SF is having the Cherry Blossom festival in Japantown this and next weekend. There is usually a little car show with some old school nissans and toyotas. i’ll be there sunday taking my daughter to the cosplay parade. things you do as a father.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 11, 2012 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks for the tip!
        Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it as my flight back is already on Friday afternoon. Would have loved to be there! :(

        Reply
1030. 

      michel

      April 20, 2012 at 3:50 am

      From its very first edition, Skyline GTR has come fully loaded with all essential standard elements that are expected out of a speedy sports car.

      Reply
1031. 

      Killua

      April 21, 2012 at 2:29 am

      That’s the coolest R31 I have seen in a while. The Bayside Blue (?) colour looks pretty good on it.

      Reply
1032. 

      Stefan

      April 21, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Looking good! The drop and headlights will really make yours pop out!

      Reply
1033. 

      Ibrahim Abd Ghani

      April 21, 2012 at 11:10 am

      look good Art!

      Reply
1034. 

      Brad

      April 21, 2012 at 11:13 am

      Love it. Very jealous!

      Reply
1035. 

      Nigel

      April 21, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Cool, Toyota dealer parts catalog style !!!(Very nice).
      (Was it the TRD book or the Toyota book).

      Reply
1036. 

      Willie Hermans

      April 24, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Thank you for your complment on my car.
      The Crown has bin a lot of work, bud it came out real nice
      Thank you
      Willie Hermans
      The Netherlands

      Reply
1037. 

      holger hot

      April 25, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      The diff is original and just well used :P

      Norwegia ae86 owner :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 29, 2012 at 8:31 pm

        Thanks! Never knew the Carina open diff could handle that. Mine always slows down one side if I try to make it slide in turns. :(

        Reply
1038. 

      Delian Kostov

      April 27, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      Thanks bro! Im very glad to see my car here :)Keep it up friend!

      Reply
1039. 

      alad

      April 28, 2012 at 5:54 am

      I think it’s a really impressive bargain for a 2011 Skyline GTR KPGC110, which is one of the latest sports car that many sports car enthusiasts would love to own.

      Reply
1040. 

      Tor

      April 29, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      Wow, funny to see my car here :D
      It’s a stock diff, but it’s about to break :p
      This picture is taken 1 week later:
      http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/560490_10150668051801470_609306469_9722165_193668413_n.jpg

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 30, 2012 at 4:23 pm

        That looks nasty! :o

        Reply
1041. 

      Aram.

      April 30, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Show us them pictures!! ;-)

      Reply
1042. 

      Daryl

      April 30, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Hi mate,quick question i have a set of banded wheels 195mm wide do you think 175mm tyres will have a nice strech on them? Many thanks :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 30, 2012 at 4:25 pm

        What is the current width of the rims?

        Reply
1043. 

      gred

      April 30, 2012 at 11:20 pm

      stickerbomb starting to make me sick already…

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 1, 2012 at 9:32 pm

        Better get prepared then: more is coming up! ;)

        Reply
1044. 

      kari

      May 2, 2012 at 6:49 am

      Carina in Australia, quite rare I believe?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 2, 2012 at 9:34 pm

        I think not as rare as in Europe nowadays. :P
        As far as I know the Carina only made it as an import to Australia. They did get the Corona T140, so naturally they do have the Carina van with a slightly different nose.

        Reply
1045. 

      gred

      May 2, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      i still dont know why they putting it on jdm styled cars…what it have to do with jdm?i actually never saw it on some japanese car…done before that shit started..

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 2, 2012 at 9:32 pm

        They are applied to Japanese cars. Does that count as well? :D

        Reply
        • 

          gred

          May 3, 2012 at 5:51 pm

          not for me :P

          Reply
1046. 

      Ricardo Severijns

      May 4, 2012 at 11:31 am

      Wow i missed a lot of awesome cars :(
      I can spot that KP60 almost daily if the weather is good because the owner lives almost in the same street.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm

        Awesome car! I would be jealous of having such a beauty around the corner!
        Then again: I can enjoy my neighbors pimped up 2CV every day. ;)

        Reply
1047. 

      Aram.

      May 5, 2012 at 8:06 am

      Would be nice to have a group of classics there.
      Also some guys from abroad.

      Reply
1048. 

      Nat

      May 8, 2012 at 5:10 am

      This what us Australians would call a Street Stock or a Modified Production Speedway car. It is proper dirt track oval racing and certainyl not the same as banger racing over in the UK. Even our banger equivalent (fender benders) are built ot last more than one race.

      I’d rather see an old car used for racing rather than rot in a paddock somewhere

      Reply
1049. 

      Nigel

      May 9, 2012 at 2:22 am

      Lots of cool cars, I have to go to the US to see this many Japanese cars at once.
      Thanks for posting the pics.

      Reply
1050. 

      Victor Neyra

      May 14, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      Mr
      I´m from Peru,I´m looking for a manual for toyota Corona,engine 3T,model TT-141L year 1983,please help me to find it.
      Best regards
      Victor N.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 14, 2012 at 4:00 pm

        Hi Victor. Is the Corona powered by the normal 3T or the 3T-GTE engine?

        Reply
1051. 

      Stefan

      May 15, 2012 at 11:35 am

      wow, never realized it was that tiny :D

      Reply
1052. 

      Nigel

      May 17, 2012 at 4:15 am

      Nice !!

      Reply
1053. 

      that4AGsound

      May 18, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      if you find out how this happened please update

      Reply
1054. 

      Pierre

      May 22, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      In case you want to read the original article…
      http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=124155

      Great blog!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 25, 2012 at 8:04 am

        Thanks! Great to actually be able to read it in full. :)

        Reply
1055. 

      gred

      May 26, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      that car is awesome,was done in late 80s,but it is still alive and still it look same,even plastic model was done out of it :)

      Reply
1056. 

      Ron

      May 26, 2012 at 8:14 pm

      I’m always on the lookout for e23 urvans, I’d kill for a caravan like this, especially the blind spot window is just so funky.

      Reply
1057. 

      ae101rulez

      May 28, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      did he not mentioned which was more practical in terms of both 3 cars??. would pick the coupe anyday with its 4 seater and big boot space rather than the ‘only summer’ mr2 or racerboy ae82…

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 28, 2012 at 6:39 pm

        He only mentioned he thought the MR2 wasn’t practical because it is a two-seater and not too much space in the boot. Surely would pick the AE86 coupe any day over the other two. ;)

        Reply
1058. 

      alvaro lazarte cespedes

      May 28, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      hello my name is alvaro would like to know where you got those tail lights I have a toyota carina carina my SA60 is the only state in my country and I find these pieces anywhere, if I could please give details of where you got or from somewhere in America where you think you have would be very grateful I am writing from Bolivia went up the picture of my car to the page in facebook hope banpei answer thanks!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 28, 2012 at 6:52 pm

        I got them from Japan as Toyota my Toyota dealer in the Netherlands is not willing to order JDM parts for me. Back in Amsterdam I had a bit more luck with the dealership.

        Anyway, I don’t think you will find them in America as they were never delivered with these lights outside Japan. I saw yours on Facebook and it appears as if it has been converted from RHD to LHD: the windshield wiper positions do give away that they are supposed to go from left to right.

        Reply
1059. 

      alvaro lazarte cespedes

      May 28, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      thanks for the clarification I tell you that today I went to look the part and found only one of the pair and q is the same in your photos you buy it and now I only need one with luck I hope to find the q I need God as I love my car hehehehe , on the steering wheel of my car arrived in my country japan and the streets run counter to those of your country and according to the law of my country flyers should go left and to modify tuvieon

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      • 

        alvaro lazarte cespedes

        May 28, 2012 at 10:48 pm

        thanks for the clarification I tell you that today I went to look the part and found only one of the pair and q is the same in your photos you buy it and now I only need one with luck I hope to find the q I need God as I love my car hehehehe , on the steering wheel of my car arrived in my country japan and the streets run counter to those of your country and according to the law of my country flyers should go left and I had to modify

        Reply
1060. 

      gred

      May 29, 2012 at 10:06 am

      nope im not involved in this,but the autor is my friend :P

      Reply
1061. 

      Eric Ah Lien

      May 29, 2012 at 11:20 am

      I love reading your blog especially about nice toyotas and nissans. I own a CA67 Wagon my self and I love driving it to uni everyday.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 31, 2012 at 2:21 pm

        A CA67 wagon? Nice daily driver!
        Got any pictures of the wagon to share? :P

        Reply
1062. 

      Thomas

      June 1, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      wow, Adriaan is looking very old indeed!

      Reply
1063. 

      ivan

      June 3, 2012 at 7:58 am

      damn video is no longer available

      Reply
1064. 

      Eric Ah Lien

      June 6, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      That is cool, it is exactly like mine in NZ but minter and blue :)

      Reply
1065. 

      Edison (Bafo)

      June 7, 2012 at 3:31 am

      Hello everyone.

      My carina is not at US. I’m in Panama, Republic of Panama.

      The wheels are from my brothers 1985 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo (OEM)

      Reply
1066. 

      Edison (Bafo)

      June 7, 2012 at 4:30 am

      Hi Everyone.

      My car is not at U.S. I live in Panama, Republic of Panama. Carinas from all generations were sold here. I don´t really know what specs are (european, jdm, other country).

      The wheels are OEM´s 15×6.5 from my brother´s 1985 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo (you can see it parked, the red one).

      I´m really pleased to you for posting my video. I have some nice pics that I can share, if you tell me how.

      I`m in urgent need of te front corners. COuld anyone tell me where can I buy them. Here in my country, bodyparts for ta60´s are really hard to find, new or used.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 8, 2012 at 7:45 am

        Thanks for sharing!
        I figured you were from the US as Youtube was stating that. Also the licenseplate has the same dimensions and looks as the US one, but then again: I’m from Europe where all plates look alike. ;)

        Reply
      • 

        Aaron

        October 22, 2012 at 5:12 am

        Hey, Bafo amazing Carina, could you email me ([email protected]) So that I can ask you a few questions about the car? I need a hand with my own carina which is the same as this. thanks!

        Reply
1067. 

      Edison (Bafo)

      June 7, 2012 at 4:59 am

      Hi there

      As I posted on Carina Sightings (Bafo´s Lowered….), I need a place to buy bodyparts for my 1984 Carina DX.

      Please help …

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 8, 2012 at 7:43 am

        What type of bodyparts are you looking for?

        Reply
1068. 

      Tijs Lochbaum

      June 7, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      Such a sad sight :(

      Reply
1069. 

      QJin

      June 8, 2012 at 5:40 pm

      @Brett email me the info of your car (highly interested)
      [email protected]

      Reply
1070. 

      QJin

      June 8, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Am looking for vintage skylines out of Europe. Can you help? You have my email at the registration.
      I can help you or your friends get anything car related from Japan (new & used)

      Reply
1071. 

      Nakai,SZH

      June 11, 2012 at 2:51 am

      This is an estate model, but there also was a saloon model for use as Taxi in Japan,Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau & Pakistan,in the early 1990’s. There still are many in good running condition in Pakistan.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 11, 2012 at 3:57 pm

        Actually the saloon model is not the same as the taxi’s you are referring to: the taxi model was based on the sister model Corona T140 that shared the same front as this wagon. See also here:
        http://www.banpei.net/tag/toyota-corona-taxi

        Reply
1072. 

      GY

      June 12, 2012 at 4:18 am

      Hi Did you ask anyone about it?
      Do you have the actual address?
      I may fly over and attempt to buy it.
      Regards
      Grant

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 12, 2012 at 5:15 pm

        You could try to contact the owner of the website:
        http://www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity-Circuit/2906/entrance.html
        However he did not update his site recently. :(

        Reply
1073. 

      U.E.G.Dayarathna

      June 12, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      I need to buy carina KA67 parts.

      Reply
1074. 

      Bas Kuiper

      June 13, 2012 at 11:01 am

      Dude… Niks Rota! Zijn echte Hayashi’s!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 13, 2012 at 3:30 pm

        Seriously? That’s something totally unexpected!
        Can I have a close up look at them anytime soon? :P

        Reply
        • 

          Bas Kuiper

          June 13, 2012 at 4:28 pm

          Yeah sure you can! You can add me on Facebook.

          Reply
        • 

          Bas Kuiper

          June 20, 2012 at 8:54 pm

          When do you want to meet? I’m going to refurbish the wheels. They won’t be on the car for very long.

          Reply
1075. 

      Bas Kuiper

      June 13, 2012 at 12:30 pm

      It are genuine Hayashi’s.

      Reply
1076. 

      Ron

      June 16, 2012 at 11:10 am

      I purchased this guy’s oem aero frontbumper and oem aero sideskirts on the Japanese yahoo auctions a few years ago. They now reside in Belgium

      Reply
1077. 

      rory

      June 16, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Cool little car. I love your blog and not to offend you but I find it amusing how excited you get to see cool cars around town. I can totally understand it since I lived in the “countryside” of America my whole life and would freak out when I saw a cool car. But now that I have been living in Japan for four years and see these things everyday… I guess I take it for granted.

      Keep up the good work!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 18, 2012 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks for the compliment! :)

        I already understand that after visiting the States several times. The number of (surviving) old Japanese cars is quite low in Europe and Europe wasn’t really JDM sportscar minded until the arrival of the Mazda Miata/MX5/Roadster in the late 80s/early 90s. Even from then on it only picked up quite slowly.

        In the US you can basically see entry sports level cars on every street corner (Miatas/Integra/Impreza/etc) while here in Europe you can find Mercedes SL(C)/Porsche/BMW M series in the same quantities.

        I think the same accounts for Japan where all the “cool” cars are actually non-JDM cars. :P

        Reply
1078. 

      rory

      June 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      I am thinking its around here- https://maps.google.co.jp/maps?q=%E9%AB%98%E9%87%8E%E5%8F%A3&ie=UTF8&ll=34.296455,135.550979&spn=0.00476,0.009645&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hnear=Koyaguchi+Station,+Wakayama+Prefecture&gl=jp&t=h&z=17&brcurrent=3,0x6007293f8871f0c3:0x3ca74ec77df0391,0

      Reply
1079. 

      gred

      June 17, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      mazda…some rotary one…my guess is luce

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 18, 2012 at 6:45 pm

        Almost right… It is the cockpit of the Mazda Cosmo Sport 110

        Reply
1080. 

      gred

      June 18, 2012 at 9:30 pm

      cool,i wasnt rly sure if cosmo,or luce,they are pretty similar,after all

      Reply
1081. 

      Stefan

      June 25, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      what car are you searching for to be your summer ride?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 26, 2012 at 2:35 pm

        Just bought a Focus wagon. Basically economy beater that has a high ROI value. :)

        Reply
1082. 

      gred

      June 25, 2012 at 9:58 pm

      the one at black/white photo actualy have stock cosmo wheels ;)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 26, 2012 at 2:35 pm

        Thanks! But they are referred to as Zona wheels as well, so just wondering what design they are. ;)

        Reply
1083. 

      joe

      June 28, 2012 at 8:39 am

      Hi My Friend:
      I was surprise with this big engine..
      In the Philippines I have 1968 toyota Hilux with a 2r engine.But it needs a overhaul
      .I would like to ask if you have a repair manual..
      Best Regards,
      Joe

      Reply
1084. 

      Artur

      July 10, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Senks

      Reply
1085. 

      Azam

      July 12, 2012 at 10:32 am

      Ouch.. what a waste.. Man.. the last one can be restored, but it would take a lot more than it’s original price.. :(

      Reply
1086. 

      Stewart Farr

      July 14, 2012 at 4:38 am

      It’s the one car I always regret selling. http://farrst.blogspot.co.nz/2009/02/1983-mitsubishi-sapporo.html

      having driven both the AE86 and my sapporo. I would take the sapporo anyday. It was luxury.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 16, 2012 at 8:16 pm

        Sapporo over the AE86? Wow! That’s not something you hear every day! :)

        Reply
        • 

          gzuckier

          February 23, 2015 at 6:33 am

          It was the kind of car that earned your affection after a while. I used to compare it to the labradoodle I owned at the same time; not the most brilliant entity, but solid, reliable, always eager and cooperative, and would never do anything nasty no matter what the provocation.
          The US/Canada version had a 2.6 liter (!) version of the engine not available anywhere else, I think. The US/Not Canada version also had an extra specialized valve which helped convert the thing to a lean-burn engine (more swirl), but the Achilles heel was cracking of the heads; maybe because the extra valve weakened them? Anyway, there was a closet industry of transplanting heads from either Canada or the same engine on the Mitsubishi pickup trucks, which also did not have the extra valve.
          An apparently fatal failing was the diaphragm-actuated secondary on the 2 barrel carb; eventually (like 10 years) the diaphragm would develop a hole which constituted a serious vacuum leak making the engine quit when you floored it. Rebuild kits and/or carbs were unavailable at that point. Lucky me discovered that you could buy adapters that would fit Weber two barrel downdrafts (nothing exciting like their sidedrafts; these were just their standard stock carbs that came on lots of European Fords), and that livened the thing right up, as well as making that nice ripping canvas Weber noise. Wouldn’t pass smog inspections though.

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          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            February 24, 2015 at 10:10 am

            Wow! I never knew about that extra valve. :)
            Then again: Japanese manufacturers did crazy things to pass environmental laws in the 70s and 80s.

            Reply
1087. 

      chris

      July 17, 2012 at 7:13 am

      Still Have the front end for sell? Been looking to finish my carina for a few years now all i need is right lights grill and right indicator lense. also How much? cheers chris

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm

        The advertisement is not mine, but it was for sale on Auctions Yahoo two months ago:
        http://www.banpei.net/2012/05/10/auctions-yahoo-complete-carina-ka67-front-for-grabs
        They popup for sale from time to time, so I’ll post them up when they appear for sale again. ;)

        Reply
1088. 

      JohnnyRed

      July 22, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      Does anyone else notice the Chevy Astro behind it?
      Whats THAT doing in a Japanese scrapyard?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 23, 2012 at 10:25 am

        It’s odd indeed but I’ve seen similarly weird cars on photos of Japanese junkyards… ;)

        Reply
1089. 

      JohnnyRed

      July 22, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      Odds are that this poor Skyline was stolen and left there.

      Reply
1090. 

      JohnnyRed

      July 22, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      I’m interested in the Toyota Corona and the two Daihatsu Midget 3-wheelers in the background.

      Reply
1091. 

      ALBERT

      July 23, 2012 at 1:28 am

      That’s an acurate title considering bunta drove a subie.

      Reply
1092. 

      Nigel

      July 23, 2012 at 3:57 am

      Cool picture !!

      Reply
1093. 

      rory

      July 23, 2012 at 3:22 pm

      awesome awesome cars. as much as I would love a v12, I would take the Toyota powerplant for ease of tuning.

      Reply
1094. 

      U.E.G.Dayarathna

      July 23, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      Pls send me your details abou Carina KA67 parts, I want to buy front and rear buffer and front grill with light set. Thank you. [email protected]

      Reply
1095. 

      U.E.G.Dayarathna

      July 23, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      I want to buy front and rear buffers and front grill with light set.

      Reply
1096. 

      that4AGsound

      July 24, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      The awesomeness levels! They’re over 9000(rpm)!!!

      Reply
1097. 

      szett

      July 25, 2012 at 3:22 am

      i think the GTV is not a sporty version…it’s just some other body version (or feature version)for kijang. So many version build by local body manufacturer for kijang in indonesia beside the original version from indonesian toyota.

      Reply
1098. 

      Thomas

      July 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

      i had a 1G-GTE for until about 2 weeks ago :P

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 10, 2012 at 7:38 pm

        :(

        Reply
1099. 

      Nigel

      July 25, 2012 at 11:52 pm

      Four doors !!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 10, 2012 at 7:42 pm

        That’s almost right: the 910 was a five door van.

        Reply
1100. 

      Farzan

      July 27, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      Hi, i have a 1979 TA40 and looking for the original radio. you know one for sale?
      any other body or light part is also welcome!

      cheers
      farzan

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 10, 2012 at 7:38 pm

        Perhaps the new owner of this TA40 has one for sale now. I’ll ask him after I return from holiday.

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        • 

          wj

          January 4, 2013 at 11:29 pm

          The new owner of this car does not want to sell the original stereo, sorry :)

          Reply
1101. 

      RafRA25

      August 8, 2012 at 4:36 pm

      Mr. Dodo Bautista and Mr. Tito Cruz of Auto Trixx (Philippines) were able to acquire 30 sets of TRD Tosco wheels (if I am not mistaken) and imported to the Philippines.

      Its amazing how people acquire these rims considering the price of it (a whole j-tin already). Here’s the pic:

      http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/autotrixx-photo/Mags/?action=view&current=IMG_4312.jpg&mediafilter=images

      Cheers!

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm

        Whoa! An amazing picture, but that’s just too much for me! :D
        When I’m back from vacation I’ll definitely try to get in contact with them. :)

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          RafRA25

          August 12, 2012 at 4:59 pm

          no prob, just showing love from the philippines. Great site sir!

          Reply
1102. 

      alawi

      August 13, 2012 at 2:29 am

      Hala if the car is for sale Please contact by email

      Reply
1103. 

      Alan Franklin

      August 16, 2012 at 10:36 am

      Damn near brought a teat to my eye, the thought that this could be my old, beloved AW11.

      Reply
1104. 

      Kevin Goody

      August 20, 2012 at 2:25 am

      werent these called sprinter caribs in japan??

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

        Correct. On one side bit weird they were accounted for the Sprinter range as they were clearly based on the Tercel body, but at the same time the parts for powering the rear were the Sprinter’s propshaft and live axle.

        Reply
1105. 

      Junior Silverio

      August 20, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      hello friends.
      My name is Junior and I am the owner of Carina. 1.8d SG 1986. It really is the only one here in Brazil, got her to 12 years. I bought at an auction of the IRS, where the car had been seized from people who tried to import it, because our law only allows import vehicles 0km or used more than 30 years (collectors). Thanks for the compliments. Unfortunately, when we bought came missing the outside rearview, only the holes in the fenders, I wonder where I can buy these two mirrors, to import. If you know of any site and the numbering part I am very grateful.

      A hug to everyone
      Junior

      Reply
1106. 

      Nalinda

      August 21, 2012 at 9:52 am

      please let me know the price of the set?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 23, 2012 at 7:28 pm

        It has been on Auctions Yahoo in January, so I don’t think it is for sale anymore…

        Reply
1107. 

      AccordmkII

      August 26, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      Hy Banpei :) I1m Tomi from Hungary. Owner the Accord. Thanx a lot in this post my car. It’s very good news. Love it!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 27, 2012 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Tomi! Great to see you found your car here.
        I saw the videos from the Hungarian Japfest. Shame I didn’t know about it earlier as I was still in Hungary on the 12th…

        Reply
1108. 

      Binci

      August 26, 2012 at 7:13 pm

      Hi!
      I’m really glad to see this post because I’m the editor in chief of the magazine. So we’re very happy to see that foreing people likes our work.
      If you want to subscribe, please contact us at [email protected], and we’ll respond to you as soon as possible. Maybe you sent your first e-mail in the time when we had a little server failure, sorry about that!
      Cheers: Binci

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 27, 2012 at 4:06 pm

        Hi Binci!
        Thanks! I did try to arrange it though someone who greatly responded to help me out. Unfortunately, due to unresponsiveness from my side, it never got any further than that. So I’ll definitely resend the email.
        BTW: loved the bosozoku article in the summer edition!
        Banpei

        Reply
1109. 

      Boomer

      August 27, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Hi!

      Im the owner the carina…the engine is broken the crank bearings is off because the oil pump was cracked…the new project is the 5MGE and turbonetics T3T4…if we done then send some pictures…cheers :-))

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 29, 2012 at 3:41 pm

        5MGE? Sounds you really like the inline 6-es over the original four pot. :)

        Reply
        • 

          Boomer

          August 29, 2012 at 8:00 pm

          Oh yes…:-) some people told me the 4age but i need the inline six sound and torque..love it…and unique…:-)

          Reply
1110. 

      Boomer

      August 30, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      ooh….:-)

      Reply
1111. 

      Nigel

      August 31, 2012 at 3:11 am

      That is one insane 86.

      Reply
1112. 

      Nigel

      September 7, 2012 at 1:57 am

      Maybe twenty ?!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 13, 2012 at 7:22 pm

        I think a little bit less than that…

        Reply
1113. 

      Nigel

      September 13, 2012 at 3:46 am

      No old photo’s like this in my family album.
      (Just me and my wife, no cool cars).

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 13, 2012 at 7:09 pm

        LOL! :D
        Yeah I know the feeling… It is just odd that so many people post up these type of photos on the interwebs. ;)

        Reply
1114. 

      Adam

      September 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm

      Hi mate! Glad to see the package made it your way safely – hope you enjoy it. The creative process took me ages but I think they turned out great!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 17, 2012 at 1:31 pm

        I’m enjoying it already a lot as it is holding the Carina’s keys currently. Unfortunately I haven’t driven the rina yet since, but I’ll make sure that gets changed soon.
        I can understand the cut-out 7 took some time, but it surely was worth it! :)

        Reply
1115. 

      Robert Binder

      September 19, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Hi, i am from Leverkusen Germany
      and i love the Remember Japanese Historic
      Car Graffiti 2010 Calendar.
      Where can i buy it ? ( I am a rebuilder from a
      Celica RA 28 and i like to buy the calendar from my garage ).
      I hope to here you soon
      Cheers Robert

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm

        They remove the products at Jbox after they expire. In this case the calendar of 2010 is no longer available.
        However they do have the new 2013 calendar already in preorder:
        Remember Japanese Historic Car Graffiti 2013 calendar

        Reply
1116. 

      farhan

      September 24, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      hai there…im farhan from malaysia…im looking for rear window and tail lamp do you have it?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 24, 2012 at 8:03 pm

        Are you looking for a rear window and tail lamp of a Soarer Z10?

        Reply
1117. 

      Murathime

      September 28, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Where can I get the NISSAN DOHC 16 Valve Windscreen Decal?
      I have original NISMO and ENKEI decals as featured on the works 240RS’s of the group B period. Any one interested?

      Reply
1118. 

      Nigel

      October 12, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Also a 510/610 vibe.

      Reply
1119. 

      alaa mallak

      October 23, 2012 at 5:20 am

      Reply
1120. 

      alaa mallak

      October 23, 2012 at 5:27 am

      this is my new video in toyota carina 1983 ta60 1.6 dx stock.

      Reply
1121. 

      alaa mallak

      October 23, 2012 at 5:36 am

      facebook: Alaa Mallak

      Reply
1122. 

      Tijs Lochbaum

      October 23, 2012 at 12:58 pm

      Wow, this would be the perfect daily car for me! I love weird Kei cars!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 25, 2012 at 11:30 pm

        I would loved to have bought it as well, but for me it is too impractical and I don’t drive daily…

        Reply
1123. 

      Tijs Lochbaum

      October 23, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Too bad the price is so damn high… I would love this as a daily car. Imagine the looks you get :D

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 25, 2012 at 11:29 pm

        I think you will get a lot of attention! ;)

        Reply
1124. 

      Jayden

      October 28, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Hi there I’m here in New Zealand this is a very interesting car as it happens I have one mine is 1980 Toyota celica camery it has a 3teu efi with a w55 gear box it’s labeled as a ta57 I’ve hunted for hours on the net to find out information on this do you know of any websites thanks. Jayden

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 30, 2012 at 9:42 pm

        The only English resource I could find about the TA57 is Stepho’s site:
        http://members.iinet.com.au/~stepho/carinprd.htm#camry57pr

        Apart from that I found this on Minkara:
        http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/271484/car/197386/profile.aspx
        And this on drom.ru:
        http://forums.drom.ru/retro/t1151291166-p10.html#post1079602241

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        • 

          Jayden

          November 1, 2012 at 8:20 am

          Hay thanks very much much apresiated

          Reply
      • 

        ben

        June 16, 2015 at 7:41 am

        i have a toyota camry celica ta57 3t-eu. sx efi. rustest bucket ever 1982. np6922~ number plate. carjam plate if u want.

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        • 

          banpei (Post author)

          June 19, 2015 at 1:14 pm

          Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
1125. 

      goelianis

      November 4, 2012 at 7:24 pm

      Any friends around here?

      Reply
1126. 

      arbab mansoor alam

      November 7, 2012 at 6:15 am

      i want buy

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 9, 2012 at 10:00 am

        I have not seen the car again, but next time I could ask the owner. :)

        Reply
1127. 

      Anzar Harun

      November 12, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      Advice

      Reply
1128. 

      miata

      November 14, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      nice spoiler! :) where did you buy it ?

      Reply
1129. 

      Ricardo Severijns

      November 16, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      More photos and some info:
      http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?27397-HKS-M300-and-some-others

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 17, 2012 at 7:49 pm

        Awesome! Thanks! :)

        Reply
1130. 

      gred

      November 17, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      is this is the mello yello one by team zlay?there are some pictures of it on theyr facebook

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 19, 2012 at 4:17 pm

        Yes indeed it is the same Mello Yello!
        
        Thanks! :)

        Reply
1131. 

      leong

      December 9, 2012 at 9:43 am

      hi, i am looking for a EE80 toyota rear mirror..
      the whole mirror parts…
      can i know the price?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 21, 2012 at 9:41 pm

        I’m not selling a mirror here: it is a picture of a Corolla EE80 displayed on the mirror of my Carina TA60.

        Reply
1132. 

      alec

      December 17, 2012 at 9:52 am

      hi, not sure if this is correct way to contact u. the owner of the ta63 with 1u going in it is a member of our car club “yukai sendo motorsport”. please search for us on face book and you will find our club page. we have further updates of the ta63, aswell as tt141 corona, te71 sprinter truneo etc. say hi.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 21, 2012 at 9:37 pm

        Many thanks! I’ll search for it then!

        Reply
1133. 

      gred

      December 24, 2012 at 1:49 am

      yea,hopefully i will have my favorit welded too soon,its in ok condition,but at one place its quite bad,someone screwed the rear fender change long time ago lol…

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 24, 2012 at 8:38 pm

        Better weld it before it gets into the same state as my Carina then. ;)

        Reply
        • 

          gred

          December 25, 2012 at 8:12 pm

          on that place its already in worster condition…

          Reply
1134. 

      Thomas

      December 24, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Merry Christmas to you too! And i know how you feel, allthough i have to scrap a car due to rust :P

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 24, 2012 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks!
        I kind of had that feeling before I sold my Trueno. The car needed some serious welding, so either sell, scrap or repair. In hind sight I should never have sold it anyway. ;)

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        • 

          Thomas

          December 24, 2012 at 8:51 pm

          I bought a cappuccino needing ‘little’ welding, but it’s rotten to the core, so now i’m scrapping it, will miss it, because it was soo fun to drive (150km home), but now i’m lucky i got home without it falling into pieces…

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            December 25, 2012 at 1:31 pm

            A cappuccino isn’t that old, right? And already rotten to the core?

            Reply
            • 

              Thomas

              December 26, 2012 at 12:44 am

              1994, but it’s that rotten Ivan says his AE86 was a rustfree example. They are made of wafer thin steel and no rust protection, so they rot like nothing else!

              http://www.ke20.nl/cappu/geit1.jpg
              http://www.ke20.nl/cappu/geit3.jpg
              http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/27891_505071172847537_1878981667_n.jpg
1135. 

      banpei (Post author)

      December 28, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      Looks more like red swiss cheese to me! :D :D
      So are you in for the hunt for another Cappuccino?

      Reply
1136. 

      gred

      January 1, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      happy new year to you too…hope you had a better one than me…i was at home with fever lol

      Reply
1137. 

      kees

      January 6, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      IT DOESNT FUCKING OUTRUN A BEEMER! Get your story straight!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 9, 2013 at 8:56 am

        What’s this then?
        
        
        
        On the first video it manges to outrun the beemer, second and third it is a bit doubtful.

        Reply
1138. 

      HachiRocker

      January 13, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      I can’t decide. I’d take any of them.

      Reply
1139. 

      K's Garage

      January 14, 2013 at 7:52 am

      Sharknose soarer

      Reply
1140. 

      Tijs Lochbaum

      January 15, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      This is the soapbox racer build by 5 Axis to compete in the Redbull Soapbox race a few years ago. Dai Yoshihara was driving it :)

      Reply
1141. 

      Tijs Lochbaum

      January 15, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      2nd one from the left, but with the sharknose and bumperlip of the first one :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 22, 2013 at 8:12 pm

        Hehe… So a bit mix and match then. ;)

        Reply
1142. 

      Mr Camouflage

      January 19, 2013 at 8:06 am

      So are you saying that the car pictured is a KPC10 short nose? Because it is a KGC110 6 cylinder 2000GT (long nose).

      Reply
1143. 

      madura perera

      January 25, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      i want to buy these tail lighhts

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 28, 2013 at 8:21 pm

        You can’t: they are mine! ;)
        More seriously: you can find them on Auctions Yahoo. Currently none for sale, but they should popup every now and then.
        These search results should give you some of them:
        http://auctions.search.yahoo.co.jp/search?p=aa63&auccat=2084197961&aq=-1&oq=&ei=UTF-8&tab_ex=commerce&slider=0
        http://auctions.search.yahoo.co.jp/search?p=aa60&auccat=2084197961&aq=-1&oq=&ei=UTF-8&tab_ex=commerce&slider=0

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1144. 

      Naser

      January 26, 2013 at 8:18 pm

      Hello … i want buy your car c110 and all parts for c110 c210 c211 .. so please connect with me on [email protected] [email protected] thanks

      Reply
1145. 

      Nigel

      January 27, 2013 at 11:55 pm

      Thanks for posting this, I had a great big smile during the whole video.
      Good to see they are still using JZX90 a lot. That one hairpin looked pretty tricky.

      Reply
1146. 

      Ibrahim Abd Ghani

      January 28, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      Crazy!

      Reply
1147. 

      HachiRocker

      February 2, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      I don’t get why they would want our USDM parts, when the JDM parts are so much better.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 4, 2013 at 9:07 am

        One good reason: the speedo goes all the way up to 150mph/240kmh. ;)

        Reply
1148. 

      Thomas

      February 5, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      good that you decided not to sell!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 11, 2013 at 11:07 pm

        It was a tough decision to sell it and not so hard to revert that. :P

        Reply
1149. 

      Stefan

      February 6, 2013 at 7:48 am

      I feel you on the rust, would have a lot to do on our 86 cherry. But dont sell, or depending on what you have planned instead?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 11, 2013 at 11:09 pm

        Well, I was under the impression there was no rust on the floorpan as on the outside it was nice and clean. Shows you how you can be deceived by the looks on the outside. ;)
        And I won’t sell the car for now. Plans are first to stiffen and lower the suspension, then to put a bit more oomph in it by an engine swap.

        Reply
1150. 

      alvaro lazarte cespedes

      February 20, 2013 at 2:48 am

      Greetings I have a SA60 carina which I’m changing the original motor 1-its a nissan sr20 so I need to change the suspension for a sport is there any brand that manufactures suspension for this model? I was looking online and found the greddy type-s but I’m not ceguro that I do not expect him or help me answer this question I need to clarify thanks

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 27, 2013 at 9:23 pm

        It depends on what suspension your SA60 got… AFAIK the rear of the SA60 should be the same as mine: the same as the Corona and Corolla got so you could use those springs (still need to verify this). Shocks is a bit more difficult as they are mounted differently from the Corolla.

        Front struts should be either the same ones as the KE70 Corolla got or the AE86 Corolla/AA63 Celica got. They do differ a bit in top mounts, but they take the same shocks. Springs are obviously dependent on the size, so either KE70 or AE86/AA63 items. But you should also be able to use the same coil over solutions here and that would solve the springs immediately. ;)

        Reply
1151. 

      Nite Donkey

      February 24, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      I actually own an RZ-1 and although it isn’t panda two tone it has the same black & red two tone paint code as the Hasemi/Tomica Skyline super silhouette. The nearest (to panda) stock paint job you could get for an RZ-1 was white and silver, similar to the W10 MR2 ‘High Tech two tone’ finish. Good effort at an Initial D replica though!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 27, 2013 at 9:13 pm

        Same black and red two tone as the Tomica Skyline? Sounds very good and I would love to see pictures of that! :)

        Reply
        • 

          Nite Donkey

          February 28, 2013 at 11:31 pm

          I’ll get some sent over to you pronto!

          Reply
1152. 

      Jack O'Souka

      February 28, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      1,2,3, err, 4, 5….. I guess “lots”.
      Do I win a prize ?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 28, 2013 at 9:49 pm

        LOL! :D
        There is a prize: you win…. (insert drum roll here…) ….a bucket full of brown rust!
        Now where do you wish to have it shipped? :P

        Reply
        • 

          Jack O'Souka

          February 28, 2013 at 9:58 pm

          Thanks. I got plenty here though, you keep it…
          Loving the site !

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            March 1, 2013 at 8:26 am

            Thank you for the compliment. :)

            Reply
1153. 

      gred

      February 28, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      i see its from cz…for sure not from prague,we didnt had so many snow there xD

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 28, 2013 at 9:48 pm

        Indeed from CZ. ;)

        Reply
1154. 

      HachiRocker

      March 1, 2013 at 2:03 am

      I’m going to guess 7

      Reply
1155. 

      Nigel

      March 7, 2013 at 4:21 am

      That is a nice one !!

      Reply
1156. 

      RGeris

      March 9, 2013 at 11:35 pm

      Hey thats my post :).

      I’ll tell you guys the story. I found this picture online on Google Images. I used to play a racing game and met some guy from Puerto Rico. I still had him in my skype contacts i knew he liked AE86’s so i showed him this picture and asked him for fun: “Hey you know where this place is?” and he responded with: “OMG! Yes i know that place its in my street.” He told me he could get some parts for me aswell :).

      Reply
1157. 

      Wasabicars

      March 10, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      That looks sweeeet! Btw, how’ve you been??

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 22, 2013 at 4:21 pm

        Thanks!
        Been under the radar for a while now… Too busy at work, conference in the US coming up and not much time to blog. :(

        Reply
1158. 

      John

      March 18, 2013 at 10:41 am

      Wow, couldn’t agree more, that modification is just “not great” – anyway its up to the owner to do what he like with his car, not much we can say apart from criticizing or praising the result – I drive this car now, it’s not the fastest but certainly a very cool car to have and drive – I never regret and love it so much. You can check out my post about this car from my blog below;

      http://www.shewsbury.com/2013/03/1983-toyota-carina-carina-coupe-1600-gt.html

      Cheers and have a nice day!!!

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 22, 2013 at 4:27 pm

        Hi John,
        That’s one awesome Carina Coupe you got there!
        Am I right that you are from Singapore?

        Reply
1159. 

      chanaka prasad

      March 26, 2013 at 5:21 am

      TOYOTA CARINA AA60 Head Lights (pries $)
      buffer and beeding
      tail lights

      Reply
1160. 

      chanaka prasad

      March 27, 2013 at 3:11 am

      Hi! Where can i order these headlamps? pries $

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm

        You can find them now and then through Auctions Yahoo and use a man-in-the-middle to bid, receive and ship them to your doorstep.
        Currently there are, unfortunately, no headlamps for sale through Auctions Yahoo.

        Reply
1161. 

      Nigel

      March 29, 2013 at 3:28 am

      Yep, seen these on AutonGraphic.
      The flares match the Hayashi wheels nicely.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 29, 2013 at 9:37 pm

        Ah! Totally forgot to mention the Hayashi wheels! This Carina is probably one of the nicest applications for these deep dished Streets. ;)

        Reply
1162. 

      Nigel

      April 18, 2013 at 11:50 pm

      Maybe the biggest Japanese car at the show.
      (Still like the Toyota Crown more).

      Reply
1163. 

      Nigel

      April 18, 2013 at 11:52 pm

      Just like Option !!
      (And it has a black roof).

      Reply
1164. 

      fahmi

      April 20, 2013 at 7:13 am

      good

      Reply
1165. 

      kugan

      April 28, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      Hi. I am from south africa and I am looking for skyline body parts second hand fine. And complete rs turbo engine.

      Reply
1166. 

      luke

      May 2, 2013 at 3:22 am

      No such thing as a 20v Silvertop, all silvertops are 16v. Blacktop is 20v.
      So this is not a 4AGE 16v engine?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm

        Ahum:
        Fourth Generation “Silver Top”
        The fourth-generation 4A-GE engine was produced from 1991 to 1995. It has silver cam covers with chrome lettering, hence the nickname “silver top”.
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_engine#4A-GE

        And the Formula Atlantic engine in the picture is definitely a 16v and not a 20v. Just open it fully and enlarge it and you will read “twin cam 16 valve”. The two engine heads are very different from each other. As my posting said: the Formula Atlantic is not the one used in Initial D as the Formula Atlantic is a 16V engine. Whatever Wikipedia says about Initial D using the same engine as the Formula Atlantic is wrong as they clearly refer to that engine as a 20V engine and it also clearly features the 20V head.

        This is the wrong quote:
        Toyota sponsored the Champ Car Atlantic Championship from 1990 to 2005. A kit version of the 4A-GE 20-Valve from Toyota Racing Development was used to power Formula Atlantic cars during this period. This engine used a modified 16-valve head and produced approximately 240 bhp (179 kW) at 8,400 rpm, revving out up to 12,000 rpm – although such an engine would only last a couple races before requiring a full rebuild. This engine was featured as a plot turning device in the popular Japanese manga and anime series Initial D and is often referred to as a “monster” engine by street racers in the series.

        Reply
1167. 

      carlos hemilove

      May 2, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      I have a 1971 Toyota hilux with a 3tc running on r1 carbs and a custom header I lowered it from the front by cutting the springs and then lowered the rear by adding some lowering blocks and got some grand marquis mesh rims and hellaflushed my baby

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 23, 2013 at 7:25 pm

        Nice! :)
        Got any pictures to share? :P

        Reply
1168. 

      Roley

      May 9, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Cool to see my own car over here lol. Havent visited your blog for a while, but the 626 is mine, and she’s completely stock.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 23, 2013 at 7:24 pm

        Long time no see! ;)
        I didn’t know you had a 626 though…

        Reply
1169. 

      MISERTA

      May 12, 2013 at 5:40 pm

      hello banpei, can you please send me a copy of the scanned version?

      my email is rufnek2k4(at)yahoo.com

      TIA

      Reply
1170. 

      Fez

      May 20, 2013 at 12:20 am

      Hi,

      Here’s some pics of my Australian delivered gauge cluster for your collection.
      http://imgur.com/a/nBurt#0
      New Zealand has some very relaxed rules about car imports, so they would pretty much have the whole spectrum of Japanese spec gauges, i don’t think there was a special ‘NZ spec’ cluster.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm

        Thanks! Very much appreciated!
        I see the main difference is that the redline on the tacho is starting ad 6K

        Reply
        • 

          Fez

          May 28, 2013 at 2:07 am

          Yep, we Aussies only got the lowly carburetted 4AC from the factory (all the 4age powered cars are either engine swaps or grey imports). You were lucky to get it up to 5.5K.

          We also only got the Zenki dash, as they stopped selling them in/before 1985.

          Reply
1171. 

      Tony

      May 25, 2013 at 11:42 am

      Here i leave a link of the best ae86 beams seap in the whole world , more than 2000 hours of work and 100.000 dolars spent fron this peopñe from south america

      http://www.kibontuning.com/upload/showthread.php?6529-Toyota-Trueno-AE86-Aka-Corolla-1er-auto-de-drift-del-Uruguay&highlight=Ae86

      Reply
1172. 

      PunkFriday

      May 25, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      the celica wheels you are wondering about may be carroll shelby racing wheels, i have a set but the center caps should say shelby.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 25, 2013 at 7:20 pm

        Thanks!
        Just learned a lot more about these wheels and I definitely like to get more info on the Carrol Shelby Toyota van. ;)

        Reply
1173. 

      Stefan

      May 26, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Gotto say that´s cheap considering the work done and condition! What project car are you buying, maybe a post about it soon? :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 27, 2013 at 4:46 pm

        Thanks and I know… However not many people are willing to pay the full price, especially if they are not keen on the JDM stuff. ;)
        Once I have anything more conclusive I’ll post something on the upcoming project.

        Reply
1174. 

      Tom

      May 26, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Hello,

      The 86 with the celica wheels is mine, ill don’t no where they exactly came from. I bought the wheels from the guy with the white celica on our stand. The wheels are 5j and the centre caps say toyota.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 26, 2013 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks!
        5J? Then they are even less wide than I thought they were. Starts to get a real puzzle now. ;)

        Reply
1175. 

      gred

      May 26, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      :(…well,whats your next project then?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 26, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        Nothing concrete or official yet… But think of something starting with an A and ending with 86. :P

        Reply
        • 

          gred

          May 28, 2013 at 11:03 pm

          ae86?… :/ thats too mainstream,i would rather keep this :P

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            May 29, 2013 at 12:25 pm

            Hehe… I know. It has been on my mind to turn this Carina into a four door AE86 (e.g. swap and retain the live axle) but for some reason there always comes something in between preventing this…

            Reply
1176. 

      WasabiCars

      June 7, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Wow. It does look new.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 8, 2013 at 7:30 pm

        Almost new! Almost… ;)
        But I would feel guilty driving it: any kilometer to the odometer makes it less pristine. ;)

        Reply
1177. 

      WasabiCars

      June 7, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      I so want to see one of those Celestes.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 8, 2013 at 7:31 pm

        I’ll make more photos of the Mitsu corner next year!

        Reply
1178. 

      Thomas

      June 15, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      The second lever is indeed a high/low gear lever, which gives 8 gears forward and 2 reverse! In reality the difference between the Sport and Economy ratio isn’t very big. My dad had the same gearbox in his Tredia back in the days.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 18, 2013 at 7:49 pm

        Hmmm, so not that useful. ;)
        Well, as long as the economy was high enough it would be bearable driving the highways. Then again: the person who designed the A40 three speed automatic must have had different things in mind than highway driving so it must have been the time spirit that low geared cars are more practical.

        Reply
1179. 

      refuse compactors

      June 18, 2013 at 10:01 am

      I thought they would make the wheels stand out a bit. I managed to find a set of used ones in perfect condition for $20 shipped on ebay. When I went to put them on I realized the car had a set of McGuard wheel lock bolts on it, after tearing through the car I realized that the key was there, however I have had nothing but bad luck with wheel locks and the keys, so I ordered 4 new wheel bolts, and removed the wheel locks while taking off the wheels to change the center caps.

      Reply
1180. 

      gred

      June 19, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      now thats cool,also these wheels,jupiters are often used here at skoda 120,rapid etc too,since they were in 4×130 too :D,also i like kamei things,i have hand rest right for the favorit,not any universal in my car,also oldschool one,when favorit was new…actually i haz a forman now,but whatever,its just wagon lol

      Reply
1181. 

      Rumbani

      June 28, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      Where were these pictures taken? I know a company that restores these babies, I may just have one restored for myself. Its sad to see them like this.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 28, 2013 at 4:16 pm

        Dunno where exactly they were taken. If the source would have revealed anything I would have put it in the posting for sure. :)

        Reply
1182. 

      seno

      June 29, 2013 at 3:34 am

      stupid cash for clunkers……..

      Reply
1183. 

      wilson

      July 5, 2013 at 5:42 am

      tengo un ke30 76 y me interesan los hup caps cuanto es el precio soy de puerto rico gracias por su atencion

      Reply
1184. 

      cphTxU6FHR

      July 8, 2013 at 3:59 am

      689083 561795I like you blog (d

      Reply
1185. 

      Warren Thomas

      July 9, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      Far from boxy, these cars were ground breaking trend-setters in their day with the new ‘wedge’ shape, turbo charger, front wheel drive and full independent suspension which was found in very few cars in those days. With the GSR sports suspension, these things went around corners like they were on rails. They were a shade light in the back, but this was easily fixed by filling the 55 litre fuel tank!

      Reply
1186. 

      Kenneth J Waller

      July 10, 2013 at 4:07 am

      Needing front Bonnet, corolla sprinter ae86, 2dr hatchback.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 10, 2013 at 9:21 pm

        You can find those relatively easy on ebay in FRP or carbon.

        Reply
1187. 

      Hamad

      July 10, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      I am looking for one. Please send me an email if you have one or you know some body is welling to sell.
      [email protected]

      Reply
1188. 

      gred

      July 14, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      well maybe they painted engine bay too,some ppls do it,and this looks too proffesional for them to lack that :)

      Reply
1189. 

      Thomas

      July 17, 2013 at 7:43 am

      I’ve seen it for sale a couple of times, and i’m still not sure what it is. A TA/RA/AA6* Coupe with an MA61 front nose welded on, or an MA61 with the Coupe rear welded on. Both are HUGE jobs, but i still think it’s a Coupe with an MA61 Front on it.

      Reply
1190. 

      WasabiCars

      July 25, 2013 at 12:50 am

      Thanks for the info. :)

      Reply
1191. 

      Abdulnaser

      July 25, 2013 at 2:26 am

      If u still have the car for sale plz email me

      Reply
1192. 

      Ryan Fels

      July 31, 2013 at 12:52 am

      Hi there

      Any idea if this will be the same on the AA63 Celicas? Just trying to track down the tacho wire

      Thanks

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        September 3, 2013 at 9:16 pm

        Dunno if it is the same for the JDM and EUDM Celicas as the ones in my EUDM Carina/Celica TA6x/RA6x repair book are different between the Celica and the Carina.
        Perhaps you can send a picture of the pin layout and I can check it against the Carina…

        Reply
1193. 

      Alex

      August 6, 2013 at 9:39 am

      I’m pretty sure this is a 3rd Gen Celica Convertible which has been offered by Schwan in Europe and Griffith in USA in the mid 80’s.
      It’s an aftermarked conversion, yes, but nobody “chopped off the roof” in a garage or something, a few hundred Celica Coupés have been modified this way and it’s quite official and street legal.
      The Supra front end and 5M-GE swap are modifications done by the owner. Looks pretty well done. The car has been modified early, it can be seen on old photo footage taken at European Celica Meetings in the late 1980’s / early 90’s. One of the few cars that have been built to last back in the days ;-)

      Reply
1194. 

      Alex

      August 6, 2013 at 10:36 am

      Edit: I was wrong. It obviously started its life as an MKII Celica Supra.
      But I was right with the Schwan conversion. Here’s a thread on the Celica Supra Board in which the owner tells the history of the car and shows a couple more pics:

      http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?10704-More-on-the-convertible

      This must have been an extremely expensive toy back then, no wonder the owner took good care of it!

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 3, 2013 at 9:11 pm

        Awesome find!
        And that thread is almost ten years old now. Amazing it is still available. ;)

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        • 

          Thomas

          September 7, 2013 at 1:15 am

          awesome find indeed! I had a Celica GT Convertible, but that was made by Voll. They did strange things in Germany in the 80s/90s :D

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          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 9, 2013 at 7:13 pm

            Just wondering: was your Celica GT convertible done by the same as the GT convertible in the forum link?

            Reply
1195. 

      Ivan

      August 16, 2013 at 8:57 am

      The ‘claws’ are airtab vortex generators Art.. they activate the boundary air layer @ the rear window transition so it attaches better.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 3, 2013 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks for clearing that up! Of course I could have expected only you to answer my question. ;)

        Reply
1196. 

      Jason Lee

      August 24, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      The l20et wouldn’t fit, as this is a short-nose C210.

      Reply
      • 

        Jason Lee

        August 24, 2013 at 10:34 pm

        Actually, short-nosed C211

        Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 3, 2013 at 9:06 pm

        Thanks! I think I did not spot that when I wrote it four years ago!

        Reply
1197. 

      edison

      August 25, 2013 at 5:27 am

      Hi Banpei. I wish I Could buy it…but import it to my country (Panama) would costs as much as twice te sale price.
      Would.you sale parts like the AA60 cluster, foha spoiler set, door panels, Celica wheels?. Name a price an let me know.
      If don’t remember me, you posted my Bafo’s lowered carina youtube video last year.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 3, 2013 at 9:04 pm

        Hi Bafo! Thanks for the heads up!
        I actually decided not to sell the Carina in the end. All I got were very low bids and the youngtimer car market in the Netherlands collapsed to due new legislation. Basically for an non-collector the car is worth next to nothing now.

        Reply
1198. 

      edison

      August 25, 2013 at 5:41 am

      Also interested in tail lights jdm or oem

      Reply
1199. 

      edison

      August 25, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      Wasn’t this one?

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K7D74a40pA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 3, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        Great find but I don’t think they are the same. The one crashing has black side mouldings and the other one is red.

        Reply
1200. 

      Richmond Blair

      September 5, 2013 at 6:31 am

      WHO THE FUCK WOULD DO THIS SHIT TO A CLASSIC

      Reply
1201. 

      gred

      September 6, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      imho,both suck and i would keep carina,but if you realy need to do this,then i think i would actually take a new toyota auris,after a long time a first new car i like,but if you want only from there two,then i would take a mitsubishi,just because its roomier,wich is quite needed in a dayly ride i think :)

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        banpei (Post author)

        September 9, 2013 at 7:21 pm

        I actually am keeping the Carina, so no worries there! ;)
        The reason for putting the Carina for sale was a different idea: basically replacing the daily and the Carina for something daily fun. In this case I’m keeping the fun and getting something smaller and decent (read: new) for daily.

        The Lancer is indeed roomier from the outside but actually on the inside they are a good match for each other.

        I actually went to the Toyota dealer and looked at their cars including the Auris. Even though I’m a (oldschool) Toyota nut the current inventory of the Dutch Toyota dealer, with the exception for the Urban Cruiser, RAV4 and GT86, was not my taste at all. Urban Cruiser is a different story I’d rather mail in private and the RAV4 and GT86 are not within my budget…

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        • 

          gred

          September 10, 2013 at 2:55 am

          hmm,but isnt the urban cruiser abit too big? xD btw when youre buying a new car,i recently got one too lol….but in my case it was abit oposite,i got oldschool for fun :D

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          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 10, 2013 at 7:36 pm

            Urban Cruiser is based on the Yaris so not that big…
            What car did you get yourself?

            Reply
            • 

              gred

              September 12, 2013 at 9:42 pm

              an ultimate classic of czech roads- skoda 120l :D
            • 

              banpei (Post author)

              September 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

              Nothing can beat a 120 on its home turf!
1202. 

      Stefan

      September 8, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Lancer! It looks tougher, is roomier, with the money saved you could buy a nice set of wheels and since the lancer is an “old” model, maybe you can get extra options if they´re clearing the stock from this model? + the Civic looks like a door wedge :) ps. dont like the back either.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 9, 2013 at 7:25 pm

        Thanks!
        Yes, they are throwing in navigation as the added bonus and it actually is already on a set of decent wheels. On the other hand the Civic already features 17 inch wheels on 225/45 which is even nicer. :D
        I do agree the Civic does look like a door wedge but actually I do like the looks of this model over the previous one. That actually looked a bit more like an egg on wheels. ;)

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        • 

          Stefan

          September 10, 2013 at 6:41 pm

          ..sounds like you´ve made up your mind then :)

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          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 10, 2013 at 7:38 pm

            In that sense: I guess I did. ;)

            Reply
1203. 

      gred

      September 25, 2013 at 10:49 am

      but it still have registration,it still could be driven…if its capable of drive anymore

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        September 25, 2013 at 1:30 pm

        But you still need to get Shaken before you can actually drive it. ;)

        Reply
        • 

          kudu

          September 26, 2013 at 6:24 pm

          where is it located ? what country? :D

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 27, 2013 at 9:11 pm

            Probably in Japan… ;)

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          • 

            gred

            September 29, 2013 at 5:35 pm

            japan…if it would be in cz i think i would went for a hunt:D

            Reply
1204. 

      gred

      September 29, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      so civic after all…good:D

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 29, 2013 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks!
        Would have expected a reply like “not a Skoda after all…” ;)

        Reply
        • 

          gred

          September 30, 2013 at 11:00 pm

          nah,you wanted new car,and new skodas sucks lol,only new skoda i like is fabia monte carlo :D

          Reply
1205. 

      Stefan

      October 9, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Looking good man!

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 9, 2013 at 4:14 pm

        Thanks! :)

        Reply
1206. 

      gred

      October 10, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      this would fit more on bosozokustyle ;)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 11, 2013 at 6:42 pm

        I know… And I have a lot of content that I can post over there but there is simply not enough time…

        Reply
1207. 

      Dennis

      October 11, 2013 at 4:40 am

      Ouwsome cars !!!

      Reply
1208. 

      Will

      October 11, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      That uh, looks like a mk1 vw golf rearend to me… A south African one.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 12, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        Good point! Looking back at this picture a year later I do agree it looks more like the rear end of a South African Golf MK1.
        To be a bit more clear: I never saw a SA Golf Mk1 in my life (I’m not a VW fan) and our European Golf Mk1 rear end looks very different to this one.

        Reply
1209. 

      Hamad

      October 13, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      I am interested in your nissan Datsun 240kgt please let me know if you still have the car
      Thank you
      Hamad

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 13, 2013 at 7:45 pm

        Unfortunately it is not my car and I was not selling it either. I guess it sold to someone abroad as the bidding was already very high after only a few days.

        Reply
1210. 

      david macias garcia

      October 16, 2013 at 5:36 am

      hola como estan quiero saber si uds. poseen la luces guias del nissan deluxe custom six 1968 por favor las necesitos y digamen cuanto es para comprarlas

      Reply
1211. 

      AJ

      October 17, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      Any ideas on the owner of the Shakotan styled Toyota Corona T14?

      Would like to know where he got those side mirrors from!

      Reply
1212. 

      fawazalazmi

      October 19, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      I would like to purchase

      Reply
1213. 

      Jason

      October 21, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Ma niggah, that ain’t no Corolla AE86, that taillight from the back of a Golf MK1 GTI…

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 22, 2013 at 8:20 am

        Thanks. Will also commented the same underneath the picture:
        http://www.banpei.net/2012/10/26/wtf-animated-tail-lights/jalopnik-tail-light-to-tail-screen#comment-199764
        So yes I stand corrected here. ;)

        Reply
1214. 

      Ibrahim Abd Ghani

      October 24, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      Look good art!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 26, 2013 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks! :)

        Reply
1215. 

      Stefan

      October 25, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      Finland got quite a few new Datsun 240K´s back in the 70´s. Have been reading many stories about some rich Saudis etc. buyng them for a lot of money to the Middle east etc.. :´(

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 27, 2013 at 9:13 pm

        Heard those stories as well. To illustrate, take a look at the comments here:
        http://www.banpei.net/2010/11/14/for-sale-datsun-240k-c110

        Reply
1216. 

      matt

      October 29, 2013 at 1:59 am

      http://youtu.be/In18ziPaFrE

      Reply
      • 

        matt

        October 29, 2013 at 2:01 am

        and – http://youtu.be/_dq8za3fl5k

        Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        October 29, 2013 at 8:52 pm

        Awesome! Thanks!
        I’ll watch them tomorrow.

        Reply
1217. 

      Stefan

      October 29, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      haha, that´s crazy. Wish they would be more available here in Europe, the c110 is really a dreamcar

      Reply
1218. 

      Nigel

      November 6, 2013 at 4:45 am

      A nice selection of 86’s

      Reply
1219. 

      Nigel

      November 6, 2013 at 4:47 am

      Ok, does have a track vibe to it.

      Reply
1220. 

      HachiRocker

      November 17, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      Absolutely sick! I want to see more deviations like this in the future. I like to see someone defying the norm with an 86.

      Reply
1221. 

      HachiRocker

      November 17, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Also, it makes it look like a 70s Celica, which is awesome.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 18, 2013 at 8:42 pm

        I always consider the 70s Celicas to look like a mean machine thanks to those quad round headlights!

        Reply
1222. 

      gred

      November 19, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      nay,fuck usdm,lel

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 23, 2013 at 10:11 pm

        LOL! :D

        Reply
1223. 

      Praveuserie

      November 23, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Hi, I just wanted to say hello. I read this forum for quite some time and finally I registered.

      PS. Sorry for my English is not perfect yet …

      Reply
1224. 

      S1

      November 30, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      but..but it says ’92 on the photo :O

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

        Typo… :o

        Reply
1225. 

      Nigel

      December 10, 2013 at 5:04 am

      Nice !!!

      Reply
1226. 

      01007145564

      December 13, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Please kindly know what the price of the headlights and taillights and mirrors Gannbh unnecessary Toyota Karina Model 1982

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 13, 2013 at 5:21 pm

        Hate to disappoint you but I don’t really sell parts of my/the Carina…

        Reply
1227. 

      victor

      December 16, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      hey what sup im looking for a nissan laurel c130 like yours for how much you selling it ????????

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 16, 2013 at 11:07 pm

        Sorry not my car…
        I think the car by now has crumbled away completely…

        Reply
1228. 

      gred

      December 20, 2013 at 7:33 pm

      good one,i believe i saw some of this old silvia there too http://kusahiroexploration.blog107.fc2.com/ also a good sauce for rustoleums,updated daily :D

      Reply
1229. 

      gred

      December 26, 2013 at 8:03 pm

      i saw somewhere even testarossa styled skoda rapid lol,not that close,but you could say where owner took inspiration :D

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 1, 2014 at 7:44 pm

        I think I saw that one also some time ago! LOL! :D

        Reply
        • 

          Gerrit

          July 27, 2024 at 10:22 pm

          It is mine now ;)

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            August 27, 2024 at 9:47 pm

            That’s one very special RX7 you own! Will you bring it to car shows?

            Reply
1230. 

      HachiRocker

      December 27, 2013 at 6:47 am

      And a happy new year to you too! (Would wish you a merry christmas, but I’m a bit late. lol)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 1, 2014 at 7:43 pm

        Thanks! :)

        Reply
1231. 

      Steve

      December 29, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Hey, came across your site, and was interested to see a ALSI series Skyline, then noted your comment in regard to your birthday and then noticed the month…..April. I have a book about the Prince Skylines and Glorias which lists the release dates of each individual model, and guess what…..the Prince Skyline ALSI series was released during April 1957. Probably a little closer than what you thought :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 1, 2014 at 7:48 pm

        Hehe, you uncovered my birthyear. ;)
        Just out of curiosity: could you make a picture of that list of the release dates of the Price lineup?

        Reply
1232. 

      Steve

      December 29, 2013 at 9:38 am

      Forgot to add…I have 1962 Prince Skyline Deluxe BLSID-3. It is still part of the 1st generation as the ALSI series, but is the 3rd facelift/update of the same body shape. Funnily enough, the BLSI series were released during April 1962.

      Vid of my car
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXHZ9ANjZqQ

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 1, 2014 at 7:52 pm

        What an amazing car! You are very lucky to find a car like that!
        I managed to find your car on ratdat:
        http://www.ratdat.com/?p=140

        Reply
1233. 

      Rommi

      January 9, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      I was wondering if you still have this car and would like to sell it. 1981 Toyota Carina.
      If you know someone else have it and proper condition, then i would like to buy it.

      Thanks
      Rommi

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 10, 2014 at 8:14 pm

        It is not mine…

        Reply
1234. 

      rasika

      February 24, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      aa60 tail light how much ?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 25, 2014 at 9:32 pm

        I paid about 10000 yen for them in the auction price and back then that was about 120 dollars. Including shipping and all other costs I ended up paying something near 200 dollars.

        Reply
1235. 

      S1

      February 25, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Awesome find!

      Reply
1236. 

      madfaber

      March 8, 2014 at 8:07 am

      I am guessing cause the top srfaces of the cars get sunbsked till the paint peels then the salty ocean air goes to work and does the rest

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 28, 2014 at 10:39 am

        Yes, that could be a viable answer. Thanks! :)

        Reply
1237. 

      Gbohnen

      March 15, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Hi all,
      I have just seen my baby on this side. I have built this Car 1989 in Germany and sold it after I got 2 children in 2004. It was all the time a mystery on each Toyota meeting how the car was build. I can tell you that the base is a MA61 Supra Celica and with reworked rear part. There are existing only 3 cars worldwide and this was my first production of it. I see that still the Belgium buyer is owner of my babe. All the best!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 28, 2014 at 10:38 am

        Thanks for the info!
        If I would have all the money in the world I would definitely buy it. :)

        Reply
1238. 

      Kelly

      March 21, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Hah, this is my friend’s car. That Ke70 also has a 1st gen 3sge mated to an sxe10 six speed.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 28, 2014 at 10:37 am

        I even love it more now! :)
        Is the 3sge the latest (altezza) beams engine or an earlier model?

        Reply
1239. 

      Skili19

      March 22, 2014 at 10:34 am

      It could be because there is salt in the air from sea or maybe they have more aggressive rain or something like that.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 28, 2014 at 10:35 am

        That would be viable answers I guess.

        Reply
1240. 

      Fez

      April 1, 2014 at 4:27 am

      I’m pretty sure the rims are the lesser 15×6 type. Side wall looks too small for 14″ and there isn’t much dish (15×6 version was +20, 14×7 was +8)

      Reply
      • 

        turbo-olio

        April 2, 2014 at 10:54 am

        They sure are the P-type 14×7 ones.
        There isn’t much dish because:
        1. 7J isn’t really that wide.
        2. They shape of the wheel is kind of concave-ish.
        3. As the offset is +8, the wheel’s center part where it’s mounted to a car’s wheel hub might be thicker than you think because it cannot be seen from the outside. (I hope you understood, I’m not a native English speaker)

        And about the sidewall, the AE86 is considerably smaller car than the MA61. So, of course the owner is using lower profile and narrower tires on his car. Oh, and AE86 owners usually want small diameter and wide wheels on their cars, so that’s why the 14×7 wheel is so popular among tuners and drifters. I am pretty certain that’s the case here too.

        Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 2, 2014 at 4:39 pm

        I have the “lesser” 15×6 type on my Carina and used to have 14×7 on my AE86 back in a day. The 15 inch rims are none concave, so the rims on this AE86 are definitely the 14×7 type.

        Also there is a rare “lesser” 14×5 type that is similar to the 15 inch rims without concave:
        http://www.banpei.net/2013/05/23/jaf2013-the-aeu86-spot-and-more-ae86s
        Research proved to me that these 14 inch wheels are originating as an option on the EU/JDM Celica GT and GT-S (AA63).

        Reply
1241. 

      Tizer (Tijs)

      April 12, 2014 at 4:12 am

      Hey Art, these are pretty cool right :) If you ever want one of these bodyshells to build for yourself or even get it build by someone, let me know.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 25, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Currently the only RC car that will exist in my house is a RC Playmobile truck, but once my son is a little bit older I would like to have one of these! ;)

        Reply
1242. 

      Lorenzo Aprilini

      April 15, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      Good evening,

      this car is still available?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 25, 2014 at 9:00 am

        It was for sale for a very long time but I guess it has been sold by now.

        Reply
1243. 

      barry

      April 19, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      never seen this shots of my car, thanks ;)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 25, 2014 at 8:59 am

        You’re welcome! :)

        Reply
1244. 

      Sharm

      April 23, 2014 at 6:30 am

      It’s a KC10. G stands for longnose. P for S20.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 25, 2014 at 8:59 am

        See the blog posting above: it states the P can be either the S20 or the G series engine. Depending on the G the P will denote a longnose S20 or a shortnose G16 or G18.

        Reply
1245. 

      Hamad

      April 25, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      I am very much interested in your car
      Hamad

      Reply
1246. 

      chi

      May 9, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      taken in a junkyard.

      Reply
1247. 

      hayashi86

      May 12, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Hi banpei! May I know how can i get to Yokota Museum?
      Can’t find much information on how to go access to Yokota Museum.
      Can you send me an email how to go there?

      Thank you.

      Reply
1248. 

      Fawaz

      May 25, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Hi ;)
      Nice car
      If it still there send email plz or anybody how have c110

      Reply
1249. 

      U.E.G.Dayaratne

      May 28, 2014 at 3:41 am

      I need place to buy body parts for my car Toyota Crina KA67 , front and rear buffer and front light shell, new or used one olso ok . looking foreverable reply from you. Thank you .

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 28, 2014 at 8:20 am

        Hi Dayaratne,

        I personally don’t have many spare parts for sale and I might not live in your neighborhood either. Where are you from and perhaps we can find someone who can.

        Regards,
        Art

        Reply
1250. 

      ishara gamage

      June 2, 2014 at 7:31 am

      good

      Reply
1251. 

      bob

      June 9, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      I would wish to know how much it would cost in ugandan currency (shillings)
      Toyota comfort GT-Z No 1

      Reply
1252. 

      gred

      June 11, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      there was one praire on our local wreckplace few weeks ago,obviously dumped in some kind of garden,didnt took the pic thought,not much to see…btw,do you have a personal facebook too?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 13, 2014 at 7:56 am

        Nice!
        I do have a personal facebook but I’m not using it. But you can finde me on my name. ;)

        Reply
1253. 

      gred

      June 11, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      if so and youre willing to share,let me know on mail or something ;)

      Reply
1254. 

      indunil anushka

      June 22, 2014 at 11:22 am

      can i buy this im from sri lanka.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 23, 2014 at 7:06 pm

        Hi Indunil,

        I think a man in the middle would be able to help you out. Nowadays I use Buyee. They are a bit more expensive than a single person exporter, however you are quite certain to win the action and they are quite transparent on the cost as well.

        Reply
1255. 

      gagaga7310

      June 23, 2014 at 2:32 am

      Thank u so much!!!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 23, 2014 at 7:03 pm

        You’re welcome!
        And thank you for those beautiful photos!

        Reply
1256. 

      Azmat

      June 23, 2014 at 4:03 am

      Great find and excellent photography . Where is this car located and I wonder if it’s available for sale. I do own one that was just as rusty and is now being refurbished.

      Reply
1257. 

      gagaga7310

      June 23, 2014 at 11:35 pm

      Other photos

      http://gagaga7310.wix.com/photography
      https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gagaga7310-Photography/587357204692284

      Reply
1258. 

      Mark

      June 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Hi Art,

      no its not mine. This is one of the other three in the Netherlands.
      If you want to follow mine just add me on fb: https://www.facebook.com/mark.silviagp

      The Gotti rims are 15inch btw. 13 inch would never fit the front brakes.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 1, 2014 at 3:33 pm

        Good to hear it is not your S12 GP. :)
        Good to know about the Gotti rims. The ad on Marktplaats mentions the 13 inch, but I’ll update the posting with 15.

        Reply
1259. 

      Alexis

      July 10, 2014 at 4:18 am

      hello friends
      I need the alternator bracket 12511-16011
      please write me if you have
      thanks greetings

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 10, 2014 at 11:38 am

        Sorry, don’t have one for sale.
        But you could always try at AEU86:
        http://www.aeu86.org/forum

        Reply
1260. 

      FRpilot

      July 16, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Hi, this is an incredible blog you have.

      Keep it up!

      Do you have a contact email at all?

      Cheers

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 6, 2014 at 11:52 am

        You can use the contact page for that. It is available through the menu at the top. :)

        Reply
      • 

        Kevin Bourke

        May 6, 2021 at 9:02 pm

        Do manga cars in gunsmith cats

        Reply
1261. 

      Laksen

      July 27, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Corona Ct141 Nice Picthure

      Reply
1262. 

      Alex

      July 31, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      Well, I don’t think that the lack of gliders in the ads is to blame for the lousy sales of the TA60 Carina. I could show you a Dutch brochure featuring airplanes and a futuristic building in front of an orange fainted sky. They did whatever they could to make it seem likely but maybe the basic problem was the car itself with its unfortunate combination of quirky modern design and the old-fashioned rear wheel drivetrain.

      Ford stopped the production of the Taunus because they noticed that the era of this kind of cars was about to end and Toyota just didn’t realize on time.
      The 3rd Generation Celica had the very same problem – the body, especially the coupe body, looked like a spaceship and was powered by an engine and drivetrain which were basically remains from the 1970 model year.

      Toyota had to learn that the 70’s were defenitely gone by 1982 and as a result of this learning process all engines ever offered in the TA/RA1X-2X-4X-6X Carinas and Celicas were dropped consequently and the drivetrains were completely redone for the next generation of these cars. And suddenly they sold very well – not because the marketing was better, they did well because Toyota recognized the signs of time and made them modern cars of the 1980’s instead of outdated leftovers from a decade ago.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 6, 2014 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks for the comment!
        I have the same brochure featuring the Louwman dome on the cover (you can also find it here: http://www.carinafr.com/brochures/toyota-carina-a60-brochures/nl-toyota-carina-a60-1982/) and it is one of the most beautiful Carina A60 brochures for sure, but in contrast their press photos are all as dull as the mustached man.

        I do agree partly with you on the old-fashioned RWD: the models that were imported to Europe were mostly featuring the old fashioned 2T-T50-live-axle formula, but at the same time the RA63 and AA63 Celicas did feature the new IRS (that also featured on similar models in the Carina lineup) that could also be found on the Celica-Supra and continued to live on in the Supra A70 series.
        Also the Taunus was discontinued in favor of the Sierra which was also RWD. The major difference between the Taunus and the Sierra was the spaceship styling combined with IRS and the Sierra survived till early 90s, so it was definitely not the old fashioned RWD that wasn’t wanted anymore.
        Of course this doesn’t mean Toyota should have soldiered on with modern engines and IRS as the FWD (and AWD) transition was getting inevitable by then, and this is the part that I do agree upon.

        Reply
1263. 

      Petrushenkov Andrey

      August 4, 2014 at 7:24 am

      Hi guys! My name is Andrey, I am from Russia. I have a Nissan skyline c211 1979 release. I’ve been doing its restoration. There is no desire to throw a car at the dump. It is very rare. Please help with the search of body parts or help find someone who could help. Thank you! (Google Translate. I’m sorry, my English bad)
      E-MAIL: [email protected]

      Reply
1264. 

      silas manirakiza

      August 7, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      can i get this car?with cif to dar es salam?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 7, 2014 at 7:32 pm

        The car has been sold ages ago, so it is no longer available.

        Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 13, 2014 at 7:50 pm

        Actually I made a big mistake here: the car is actually for sale right now on a Belgium page:
        http://www.kapaza.be/nl/toyota/toyota-carina-1983-85952032.htm
        The car is located in the Netherlands and not Belgium.

        Reply
1265. 

      Mike

      August 18, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Hello everyone,

      I am the owner of this car I purchased to its first owner (;-) Gbohnen) in April 2004 with 109.273km. Ten years later the car is doing fine with 111.521km. As you can see I enjoy every kilometer I drive in it. In that time the car has NEVER been driven or been standing outside in the rain…

      It is up for sale again at the bargain price of 10.500€ considering it is now 31yo and still in the same condition([email protected]).

      Cheers!!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 22, 2014 at 2:25 pm

        Thanks for sharing and I love the car!
        And now the posting has been commented by both owners of the car! How awesome is that?

        Reply
      • 

        Johnny

        July 4, 2015 at 6:50 am

        Hi Mike. Thank you for sharing these cars with the world. I would like to modify my 85 Celica convertible to the Supra front and engine someday. Do you think it’s easier and cheaper to convert a Supra body and add the convertible or use a Celica convertible and modify the front end and engine to Supra? Any advice is very appreciated.

        Reply
1266. 

      Nigel

      August 20, 2014 at 3:35 am

      Greatness…thank you for posting this.

      Reply
1267. 

      ar

      August 27, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      Contact me please

      Reply
      • 

        Saleh Almarri

        January 21, 2015 at 6:29 am

        I need buy this car please

        Reply
1268. 

      carlos alberto ciancaglini

      August 29, 2014 at 2:46 am

      muy bueno.-

      Reply
1269. 

      silas manirakiza

      August 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      hello is it possible to get a car carina ta 60?

      Reply
1270. 

      silas manirakiza

      August 29, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      is it possible toget a ta40 carina?

      Reply
1271. 

      silas manirakiza

      August 29, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      is it possible toget a ta40 carina?
      If yes someone can tell me the details on [email protected]

      Reply
1272. 

      CarDoom

      September 6, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      Well then, people are really pulling Itsuki’s these days.

      Reply
1273. 

      also finn

      September 16, 2014 at 8:49 am

      I also have a sedan ta60 carina in finland :) i welded the body last winter and painted it matte white, put wide rims under it, lowered it and made some mods to the engine and did allkinds of stuff :) i drowe it one summer and now it’s time to continue modifying the car. Love these carinas :p

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 16, 2014 at 7:31 pm

        Love to see photos!
        Got a profile page somewhere or perhaps send me some photos on banpei (at) banpei (dot) net

        Reply
        • 

          also finn

          September 17, 2014 at 7:37 am

          I’m not wery good with computers so i don’t have a profile page but i can send you some pictures of my carina :)

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 17, 2014 at 8:23 am

            Please do! :)

            Reply
1274. 

      Chris Burky

      September 17, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Vroeger ben ik ook in het bezit geweest van deze geweldige auto.

      Ben benieuwd of deze nog te koop is en wat er voor gevraagd wordt.

      mvg, Chris Burky

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 17, 2014 at 3:45 pm

        Hoi Chris,

        Geen idee of deze nog te koop is. Volgens mij is de advertentie al een jaartje of twee geleden geplaatst en na een tijdje van Marktplaats verdwenen:
        http://www.banpei.net/2012/09/14/marktplaats-treasures-low-mileage-mazda-rx5-not-even-1000km
        Het kenteken is niet bekend bij de RDW dus ik kan ook niet nagaan of hij uiteindelijk is verkocht. Mijn gok is dat hij nog steeds bij die dealer staat.

        Art (banpei)

        Reply
1275. 

      origoni

      September 23, 2014 at 5:56 am

      Good day

      Is the Datsun Silvia yet to Buy?

      regards Gianni

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 23, 2014 at 2:45 pm

        No idea if it is for sale. Better try to ask that to the people in the links at the bottom of the post.

        Reply
1276. 

      Fez

      October 6, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      Drill out the spot welds. Then you can re-attach it later if you need to.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 8, 2014 at 10:31 am

        Thanks for the advice!
        I’ll have a look if I can have a go with it.

        Reply
1277. 

      MHPALA

      October 19, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      PGC10!! Stop teasing.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 22, 2014 at 11:01 am

        Right about the model, but the code is different: an HGLC10. The left hand drive European Nissan 2400GT

        Reply
1278. 

      Arpad Boda

      October 20, 2014 at 6:04 am

      Datsun Gloria 260C? :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 22, 2014 at 11:00 am

        Close, but no. It is a Nissan 2400GT

        Reply
1279. 

      Mitchel

      October 24, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Haha, how funny. This is my Skyline. Its the day I bought it myself, the front bumper got damaged while the previous owner tried to park it..

      I replaced the front bumper with a R33 GTR bumper, since the front bumper was too badly damaged. The GTR R33 bumper fits much better.

      If you wanna meet me in person let me know.
      Been like 10 months hehe, but never seen this article.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 7, 2014 at 4:15 pm

        Sure, would love to! ;)
        Perhaps drop me a message when you are in the neighborhood of the BNN building?

        Reply
1280. 

      Mitchel

      October 24, 2014 at 10:43 am

      This car belongs to Dennis Storm from BNN hehe.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 7, 2014 at 4:13 pm

        Thanks! To be honest: I haven’t watched tv for the past 4 to 5 years so I hardly know any of the current presenters of BNN anymore…

        Reply
1281. 

      MB

      October 25, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Nice to know that there is yet another one that has lived to see 2014. My God how it would benefit from a total cleanup/detail though!
      One a side note, the car in Portugal mentioned actually is the car in Sweden…

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 7, 2014 at 4:13 pm

        Thanks! I’ll correct that! :)

        Reply
1282. 

      Kelly Greenidge

      October 29, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Great story and I wish I could see this car in real life :) .

      Reply
1283. 

      fahad

      October 31, 2014 at 6:22 am

      nice car du haf any des car or any GT240K old eg
      and nice to met uo

      Reply
1284. 

      Corey

      November 7, 2014 at 8:54 am

      haww man need this!!

      Reply
1285. 

      origoni gianni

      November 8, 2014 at 7:16 am

      Is the Mazda Cosmos to Sell?

      regards gianni

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 11, 2014 at 3:26 pm

        The Cosmo is not mine, so I wouldn’t know if it were for sale or not.
        Perhaps try it at the origin of the photo?
        http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/qmbdt801/19723570.html

        Reply
1286. 

      papa musa

      November 8, 2014 at 10:47 am

      I have a toyota carina gtr 16 vulues twine cam,still in good condition.But am thinking of making it a rally car.So can you help me?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 11, 2014 at 3:28 pm

        What do you need from me for the conversion to a rally car?

        Reply
1287. 

      SuperCasshern

      November 17, 2014 at 4:34 am

      That is ABSOLUTELY Hajime’s Soarer from Shakotan Boogie.
      It breaks my heart to see such a pop culture icon just rusting away like that.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 17, 2014 at 2:42 pm

        I see what you mean:
        

        Reply
1288. 

      carina finland

      November 21, 2014 at 10:34 am

      I’m allso planning to put a first gen 3sge engine in to my ta60 some day :) the engine have waited many years to get in action. I’m not sure yet will i use fuel injection or twin carburetors but there is a long way to that point when i need to figure out what i’m gonna use becouse the rear axle needs to be changed and the gearbox and engine mounts need to be done and million other things but maby some day i finaly get started and the old 2t engine can finaly rest in peace :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 4, 2014 at 1:08 pm

        Thanks for sharing!
        Yes, of course it is quite a lot that needs to be changed for such a swap. The 4AGE swap is more straightforward as at least the gearbox mounts will be the same and you can reuse the rear axle.
        Personally I would go for twin carburetors as you will have one worry less with the fuel system. For my Carina I want to retain the 4AGE with injectors so I need to change my fuel system to a high pressure system.

        Reply
      • 

        Miq

        March 4, 2021 at 6:56 am

        Excellent stuff. Are you using a stand alone ecu to run the itbs? I am about to do the same swap and am not sure whether to just modify the 3sge inlet manifold to have the throttle body on the other side or run itbs. Thanks.

        Reply
1289. 

      jose luis cabo lopez

      November 23, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      HOLA BUENOS DIAS,ME LLAMO JOSE LUIS SOY ESPAÑOL DE TENERIFE Y ESTOY INTERESADO EN EL MITSUBISHI COLT DEL AÑO 80 QUE ESTAN VENDIENDO,Y QUISIERA QUE SE PUSIERAN EN CONTACTO CONMIGO PARA SABER MAS ACERCA DEL COCHE Y COMO SERIAN LAS CONDICICIONES DE LA COMPRA DEL COCHE. MI MOVIL ES EL 696219307 Y MI CORREO ES [email protected] ,GRACIAS, ESPERO SU RESPUESTA.

      Reply
1290. 

      François Lallement

      November 24, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Do you know my car? It’s a 1973’s Nissan Skyline 2000GT-X:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXQGoqLaPT8&index=1&list=UUAfSBiRXrl69TpDMcopdIjw

      I live in France and I restored this car this year.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 4, 2014 at 1:10 pm

        It is beautiful!
        I’ll reply your email today. ;)

        Reply
1291. 

      JOSELUIS

      November 26, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      HOLA BUENOS DIAS. ME LLAMO JOSE LUIS, SOY ESPAÑOL DE TENERIFE. HE VISTO SU ANUNCIO DEL MITSUBISHI COLT DEL AÑO 80 QUE ESTA USTED VENDIENDO Y ESTARIA INTERESADO EN COMPRARLO. POR FAVOR PONGASE EN CONTACTO CONMIGO, MI MOVIL ES EL 696219307.Y MI CORREO ELECTRONICO ES [email protected]. GRACIAS, ESPERO SU LLAMADA O RESPUESTA.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 4, 2014 at 1:01 pm

        Hi Jose Luis!

        You can get in contact with the seller through this ad:
        http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/auto-s/oldtimers/m867366600-mitsubishi-colt-glx-uitstekende-conditie-bj-1980.html

        Regards,
        Art

        Reply
1292. 

      Indunil Anushka

      November 27, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Hello.. i want to buy this .. How much/?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 4, 2014 at 1:10 pm

        You can find the tail lights and such on Auctions Yahoo for around 8000 to 10000 yen (about 100 dollars) and including shipping and handling it should not excess 200 dollars nowadays.

        Reply
1293. 

      simon

      December 1, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Hello,This is a fantastic photo,I think my friend now owns that subaru impreza.Is it possible that you could tell me the RA number of that impreza to check it against my friends RA? any help would be much appreciated

      thanks in advance simon

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 4, 2014 at 12:58 pm

        I tried finding it out, but the page that originally this photo came from no longer exists, so I’m afraid I can’t help you with this one.

        Reply
1294. 

      Bavarian Banshee

      December 21, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      What is a 200Z-T? I’ve never heard of it.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 22, 2014 at 5:10 pm

        According to the source it is a special edition of the Nissan Fairlady Z (aka 280Z) with the 2 litre turbo engine that was also in many Nissan Skyline C210s.
        Hence the name 200Z-T.

        Reply
1295. 

      Nwag

      December 21, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      iwant this any praic

      Reply
1296. 

      Nwag

      December 21, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      –

      ليسَ كافياً أن نسمَع كلاماً جميلاً معسولاً دون أن نراهُ مُتوجاً بالبذل والتّضحية ،هُراء الصمت أحبّ إلينا من بعض الكلام !

      https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/B4k9sgECYAIvAgu.jpg

      Reply
1297. 

      Sara

      December 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Hi, this is a very nice car!

      Where did you find it?

      Greets

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 24, 2014 at 9:36 am

        I found it down the street next to the office, so that’s Hilversum in the Netherlands.

        Reply
1298. 

      Dirk

      December 25, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      heb gisteren een toyota crown op de kop getikt. Was ik aan het kijken op internet voor wat meer informatie of een forum, kom ik deze website met een crown tegen. Laat het juist deze auto zijn die ik heb gekocht! Geweldige bak en technisch goed. Plaatwerk moet een keer worden gespoten, chassis is helemaal keihard! Flink aantal reservedelen en zelfs een complete automaatbak als spareparts erbij. Gaan we wat moois van maken!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 29, 2014 at 4:45 pm

        Gefeliciteerd met de aankoop! Is een erg mooie Crown!

        Heb je hem gekocht van Dennis Storm? Die was namelijk de eigenaar volgens een collega van hem:
        http://www.banpei.net/2013/11/18/down-on-the-street-toyota-crown-ms85-its-friday

        Reply
        • 

          Dirk

          December 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

          Thanks! Klopt, inderdaad van Dennis gekocht

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            December 31, 2014 at 1:58 pm

            Dan heb je bij deze een celebrity auto. ;)

            Reply
1299. 

      Aleks

      December 26, 2014 at 1:18 am

      So the owner of the tofu shop owns the 86 too ?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 29, 2014 at 4:42 pm

        Unfortunately the owner passed away in 2009:
        http://www.banpei.net/2014/01/15/sanctuary-initial-d-fujiwara-tofu-shop-part-two
        He did not own an AE86, but he did own a Toyota Ipsum (aka Picnic).

        Reply
1300. 

      Robin

      December 26, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      I want this car !!

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 29, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        I’m sorry but it has been crushed. See also:
        http://www.banpei.net/2010/10/14/dots-nissan-200sx-s14-in-fall-the-end
        A friend of mine tried to buy it from the junkyard but they crushed the entire car (including engine) the very same day. Back in 2010 the Nissan Silvia S14 was only 17 or 18 years old, so worthless in the eyes of a junkyard.

        Reply
1301. 

      Jim

      December 30, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Cool, thats my car :) nice article ;)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 31, 2014 at 1:58 pm

        Thanks! :)
        I read the story on Skyline Benelux yesterday. Pretty nice deal you got there!

        Reply
1302. 

      Otso

      January 3, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      I know 8 cars that are still existing here :D I have one under build.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 6, 2015 at 8:54 am

        Hi Otso,

        I assume you are from Finland as most of the existing cars are from all the way up there.
        Do you have any photos/videos of your car?

        Art (banpei)

        Reply
        • 

          Otso

          September 16, 2015 at 10:38 am

          https://youtu.be/GrKhyHq9FDE

          Most of those 8 cars in Finland are driveable some very good.

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 17, 2015 at 4:31 pm

            Thanks!

            Reply
1303. 

      Wasantha

      January 6, 2015 at 4:25 am

      Do you have these AA60 parts I want to buy..Thanks.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 6, 2015 at 8:52 am

        Hi Wasantha,

        I don’t have them for sale as I’ve mounted them on my Carina:
        http://www.banpei.net/2012/04/21/my-carina-the-jdm-look-has-started

        Sometimes they pop up on Auctions Yahoo, however currently only a left tail light is for sale:
        http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h194519364

        Reply
1304. 

      Stefan

      January 7, 2015 at 9:25 am

      We´ve had two of those for sale here in Finland during the last +- 6 months. The last one (last week) had a price of 3500€ and was in a similar condition as this one (perhaps even better). No need to say it got sold very quickly..

      Reply
1305. 

      Ishkhan Gasparyan

      January 10, 2015 at 3:22 pm

      hi
      I have a 1987 Nissan Datsun 280c 1981.
      Please let me know if you can help me buy front bumper complete,
      corner lamps / R, L /, and the door mirrors.
      If this is not possible then please let you sell your existing
      blog Nissan Datsun 280C and at what price.
      Best regards
      Ishkhan Gasparyan.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 12, 2015 at 7:54 pm

        Hi Ishkhan,

        I would wish that I owned a Datsun 280C, but unfortunately I’m don’t.

        Regards,
        Art

        Reply
1306. 

      Nigel

      January 11, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      All really nice even the R31 ! The white Toyota Crown was crazy also.

      Reply
1307. 

      madura

      January 13, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      iwant to buy aa60 parts pls help me

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 13, 2015 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Madura,

        I don’t have many parts and I don’t know if I’m nearby, but what part would you need?

        Art

        Reply
1308. 

      George

      January 15, 2015 at 4:10 am

      hey do you still have the Starlet KP61? I need the front right side door glass.Some silly thief broke into my car.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 15, 2015 at 10:24 am

        These cars aren’t mine and they were photographed by someone who does car spotting. I think the door glass might be obtainable via classifieds and such.

        Reply
1309. 

      Saleh Almarri

      January 21, 2015 at 6:30 am

      I need buy this

      Reply
1310. 

      stevencychen

      January 27, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      hello banpei,I want to rebuild my T-type engine

      can you please send me a copy of the scanned version?

      my email is [email protected]

      Thank you

      Reply
1311. 

      Ievhenii

      January 30, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      It’s not a Carina ED on photo! That is the Carina-FF on T150/160 chassis. That car was a sister of Corona on T150/160 chassis. But Corona had a more sleek lines and a more modern design for those years.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 30, 2015 at 8:23 pm

        Thanks for the correction!
        You are entirely right here and I have mistaken the Carina AT151 and Carina ED AT160, so I stand corrected here.
        I can’t edit the posting as the text would be out of context, so I made a small correction underneath.

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        • 

          Ievhenii

          January 31, 2015 at 7:24 pm

          Good job!)

          Reply
1312. 

      David Lam

      January 31, 2015 at 3:33 am

      Good article. It’s a Kouki Levin :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 5, 2015 at 9:47 pm

        Thanks for the correction. Like I wrote in another comment: I wrote the article in a big hurry and messed up zenki and kouki!

        Reply
1313. 

      Fez

      February 2, 2015 at 1:15 am

      Sorry to nit pick, but isn’t that a Kouki Levin? Letterbox grill, wrap around bumper lights, whiteline tail lights.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 5, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks for the correction! I have written it in a hurry so I made a stupid mistake there.

        You are not nitpicking but correcting something I wrote wrongly, so don’t worry about it. ;)

        Reply
1314. 

      Steve

      February 2, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      I think mitsubishi mightve stolen some design ideas from this for the SVX.

      http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2008/04/14/14svx_m_m.jpg

      Reply
1315. 

      Liam

      February 7, 2015 at 12:51 am

      I’ve got the same year AA60 hatch (1981, unsure of month it was made in). Exactly the same pin-striping and interior.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 9, 2015 at 4:46 pm

        Interesting. I’ll start digging and see if it actually either was an option or trim variant!
        Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
1316. 

      Za

      February 11, 2015 at 11:35 am

      I want a set of Ssr star shark… Cashing out asap

      Reply
      • 

        Za

        February 11, 2015 at 11:38 am

        Cell phone to reach me… Please text me using the word ssr star shark so I would know
        Thank you

        Reply
        • 

          banpei (Post author)

          February 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

          Please get in contact with Doggy, he can help you with it.

          Reply
1317. 

      Michael

      February 17, 2015 at 2:24 am

      Hello, Honda City Turbo Owner here in Perth WA!

      https://www.facebook.com/pages/Honda-City-Turbo-II/1486462251566284?skip_nax_wizard=true

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm

        Liked your FB page! Awesome!

        Reply
1318. 

      Xraider927

      February 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      Take Note: Over Drivin’ is the Japanese Version of Need For Speed until NFS High Stakes(Over Drivin’ IV)in 1998

      Reply
      • 

        Xraider927

        February 21, 2015 at 12:02 pm

        for those who don’t know and who just came here like me :P

        Reply
        • 

          banpei (Post author)

          February 24, 2015 at 10:12 am

          Thanks for sharing! I didn’t know Over Drivin’ IV was the same as NFS High Stakes.

          Reply
1319. 

      Mehmet Karaciga

      February 22, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      In the days that l need my sets

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 24, 2015 at 10:16 am

        Hi Mehmet,
        There is currently a set for sale:
        http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m132508151

        Banpei

        Reply
1320. 

      Mehmet Karaciga

      February 22, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      1982 toyota carina atation wagon surf aracima parca ariyarum bana yardimci olmabilirmisiniz

      Reply
1321. 

      Mehmet Karaciga

      February 22, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Bana facebook tan ulasabilorsiniz mehmet karaciğa

      Reply
1322. 

      Mehmet Karaciga

      February 23, 2015 at 8:14 am

      Iyi gunler bana bu far lazim sag ve sol olmak uzere bir takim bana facebook tan ulasabilirsiniz

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 24, 2015 at 10:08 am

        Hi Mehmet,
        What headlights do you seek?
        Banpei

        Reply
        • 

          dilan

          August 26, 2018 at 8:29 am

          hii we need aa60 headlamp. if you able to find pls call 0094766063700

          Reply
1323. 

      Kumara

      March 2, 2015 at 1:46 am

      mama ganna kamate mata coll karanna 0770065722

      Reply
1324. 

      alberto cidraes

      March 17, 2015 at 1:35 am

      Dear Bampei, in 1993 I was at the center of a Suzuki Cultus launching, advertising campaign, as a ceramic artist based at the city of Kanazawa, with TV comertials, videos, radio and printed matter. I would like to have access to that video of which I don’t own a copy., Do you think you could help me on that?
      Thank you and regards
      Alberto Cidraes

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 18, 2015 at 10:14 am

        Hi Alberto,
        Can you give me a bit more information regarding the campaign?
        Banpei

        Reply
1325. 

      Jino

      March 17, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Hello ist this nissan datsun For Sale whens yes tell me about Love,

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 18, 2015 at 9:42 am

        It is not mine.

        Reply
1326. 

      Leigh Carter

      March 25, 2015 at 5:18 am

      Does anyone know where these wrecks are?

      Reply
1327. 

      gred

      March 31, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      inb4 reveal of dead body :D

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 10, 2015 at 8:21 am

        Haha. The car was gone the next day so I guess they got rid of it. ;)

        Reply
1328. 

      Skylinefreak

      April 2, 2015 at 9:31 am

      This system was available on the R31 Skyline Passage GT as well.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 10, 2015 at 8:21 am

        Thanks! Was the passage like the top level Skyline?

        Reply
      • 

        Sven_Q45

        April 24, 2017 at 7:07 pm

        According to some of my brochures and a Taiwanese page it was also aviable on the Cefiro A31, Laurel C33, Cedric/Gloria Y31 and the Cedric/Gloria Cima FY31.

        Reply
1329. 

      tom

      April 8, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      Looks great but the bumper sticker kinda ruins it

      Reply
1330. 

      uthen

      April 16, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      Dear sir.
      I just read it. I also one of the fan club for these model. I would like to check with you that thes ecar is still for sell or not, I would like to continue the project in my country, Thailand

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 28, 2015 at 7:23 pm

        I haven’t seen the ad for months, so I guess it got sold after a while.

        Reply
1331. 

      Adam

      April 20, 2015 at 11:27 pm

      Hi I would be interested in that datsun how we could arrange pick up ?

      Thanks for info
      Adam

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 28, 2015 at 7:21 pm

        I’m not selling the Datsun myself. It was for sale on Mobile.de over two years ago, so I guess it got sold after a while.

        Reply
1332. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 6:19 am

      The Silvia is a very nice looking car. I don’t think that Roger Moore would be able to squeeze into the Silvia!

      Reply
1333. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 6:35 am

      A LED digital dashboard screams the 80’s, doesn’t it?

      Reply
1334. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 6:44 am

      That Carina is getting some serious air underneath it!

      Reply
1335. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 7:04 am

      Wow – those saloon car drivers were brave being on full throttle in the rain!

      Reply
1336. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 7:15 am

      That scene from “Ninja Thunderbolt” is one of the funniest things I have ever seen!

      Reply
1337. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Why was the keyless entry card system abandoned? I suppose that if the card malfunctioned, there was no way to gain entry into the car?

      Reply
1338. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 7:44 am

      0:12 – 80’s fashion!

      Reply
1339. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Some great footage here – City turbo racing was pretty popular in Japan in the 1980’s.

      Reply
1340. 

      carina finn

      May 4, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      i have a that white version :) i founded it by accident and i guess it actually made me paint my real carina white also :D

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 6, 2015 at 7:46 pm

        LOL! :D
        What color did your Carina used to be?

        Reply
1341. 

      carina finland

      May 5, 2015 at 10:22 am

      I have dreamed of those tail lights so long but i cant find them anywhere. I guess i just make a “skyline” mod to the original light so the both side bulbs will do the normal light and brake light job and the midle ones will be a fog light.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 6, 2015 at 7:45 pm

        Haven’t seen these for sale in the past three months, but the do pop up on Auctions Yahoo occasionally.

        Reply
1342. 

      Joakim Nyberg

      May 9, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Those wheels would look so much better on my car than on that shelf :(

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 10, 2015 at 6:55 pm

        Yes they would! ;)

        Reply
1343. 

      gred

      May 13, 2015 at 12:50 am

      these were rare allways here,but i saw few of them lately too,but noone of the owners looked like they have it because fans,but still

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 20, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        Yes, it could be something typically Dutch. Small cheap car that is easily upgradable?

        Reply
1344. 

      umar

      May 28, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Hi I am looking for the 1.6 ta60 electric ignition distributor for the carina that fits the 2tb does anyone know where I can get hold of 1??

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 29, 2015 at 8:19 pm

        Never seen one for sale, but I reckon if you ask around someone must have one as a spare

        Reply
1345. 

      sekiguchi ueno

      May 31, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      i think it is Starion. orange car is citroen cx

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 8, 2015 at 8:43 pm

        I think you are right with the Starion, but not so sure about the CX. The shape of the quarter window is triangular and does not have a kink in it.

        Reply
1346. 

      Julius

      June 1, 2015 at 4:00 am

      Hi Banpei,

      Good day.
      I would really appreciate if you send me a scanned copy of this manual.
      My email is [email protected].

      Thank you in advance.

      Reply
1347. 

      James

      June 7, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Hallo,

      Wat leuk dat ik mijn eigen auto tegenkom op internet!
      Ik ben inderdaad de eerste eigenaar van dezs Nissan Silvia. Deze auto stond eerst op grijs kenteken, na inbouw originele achterbank over op normaal kenteken, heb de oude platen zelfs nog liggen. Auto heeft 26 jaar binnen gestaan dus geen roest en nog goede lak. Indien je geinteresseerd bent in deze unieke auto, ik heb hem te koop staan voor 3500 euro.

      Met vriendelijke groet,

      James

      [email protected]

      Reply
1348. 

      ben

      June 16, 2015 at 7:45 am

      ive put up youtube. my account “SX CAMRY”

      ~fhat skid in camry
      ~82 camry
      ~sx ta57

      if u wanna veiw

      squirrel with rpg. i think is account pic sure. or black ta57

      Reply
1349. 

      ben

      June 16, 2015 at 7:48 am

      https://www.youtube.com/user/69squirrel1

      Reply
1350. 

      ben

      June 16, 2015 at 7:48 am

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2C6pbh23A4

      Reply
1351. 

      B-san

      June 20, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      I’d love to own a LeSeyde or Himiko though!
      The rest is are just cool because they are so hidious and different.
      Their are two Mitsuoka’s for sale in Holland atm though

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 22, 2015 at 7:24 pm

        I only see one Galue for sale in Schiedam. Got a link to the other one?

        Reply
        • 

          B-san

          July 22, 2015 at 7:57 pm

          Bij righthanddrivesportscars.nl; hebben ook een S-Cargo te koop staan (en figaros). Stond laatst ook een hele mooie President en Figaro op Marktplaats. Helaas heb ik de schuur als vol staan met Eunos’en en Miata’s… maar als er ooit een betaalbaar Figarootje langs komt…

          Reply
          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            July 22, 2015 at 8:07 pm

            Right. Zal eens een bezoekje plegen binnenkort…

            Reply
1352. 

      XRaider927

      June 24, 2015 at 4:42 am

      hopefully there’s a skyline monster truck as a revenge….

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 4, 2015 at 9:40 am

        Could not find a Skyline monster truck, but its 240Z brother will take the revenge:
        

        Reply
1353. 

      george

      June 25, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      I got a trueno ae 86 with a caburator engine.i would like to upgrade to an efi engine or import a full car .any one to help ??

      george

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 26, 2015 at 12:06 pm

        I would say it is easier to get the intake+loom+ecu and that should cover most of it. However I do think it would be easier to swap an entire engine with all ancillaries.

        Reply
1354. 

      george

      June 25, 2015 at 5:16 pm

      i would love to have it whats your contact?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 26, 2015 at 12:05 pm

        It is not mine. The link to the owner’s blog is in here, but I think he doesn’t own it anymore since wrecked it 23 years ago. ;)

        Reply
1355. 

      jotoa

      July 15, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      This is gold!

      Reply
1356. 

      Irvin

      July 25, 2015 at 12:42 am

      Can you scan that whole page of that ad and send it to my email please?

      Thanks :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        July 27, 2015 at 3:58 pm

        Will do. But I think I only have time to do that late next week, so if by then I haven’t drop me an email. ;)

        Reply
1357. 

      Joakim Nyberg

      August 16, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Put that 4A-GE in the Carina! It’s a lot more fun. Do you know what kind of wheels those 5 spokes on the Celica are? They look just like the ones on my fathers AE86

      Reply
1358. 

      Leo

      August 20, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Datsun 510 Libre wheels?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 22, 2015 at 8:27 pm

        Yes they do look a lot like them. Especially at the rear of the rim:
        http://www.zparts.com/zptech/comparisons/wheels/600w/DCP_5810rw.jpg

        Reply
1359. 

      Sedin

      August 22, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      I’m the owner of this Prelude. Someone hitted my car when I was working.

      I’m sorry for this late reply. I was sleeping in the car, because I was too tired to drive to my home(next to BNN)

      Atm I have a Red Prelude on Lpg too (:

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        banpei (Post author)

        August 22, 2015 at 8:00 pm

        Sorry to hear someone hit your car.
        I have seen the red Prelude around town and I already suspected it would be owned by the same person as the one who owned the black one. The red one looks great! Any plans for modifications yet?

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        • 

          Sedin

          August 24, 2015 at 3:07 pm

          I still have the black one

          I want a Lpg-turbo on low boost(7-8psi)

          Still searching for the right color for my car. First I thought of candy Apple Red, but now I am thing of an gold Metallic Colour. Also bought the Greddy front lip and High Wing together with the roof spoiler.

          The car has a vMax of 225 km/h, but doesn’t go that hard above 200 km/h

          Also Tried to buy my old wheels back, but the present owner doesn’t want to ttrade or sell it for a reasonable price( €220).

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          • 

            banpei (Post author)

            September 1, 2015 at 12:17 pm

            The red one still has the original wheels, right?

            Reply
1360. 

      Alec

      September 9, 2015 at 12:09 am

      Amazing, thanks for post.

      Reply
1361. 

      Manny

      October 3, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Hi there, if I decide to use the 3RZ… which transmission will go with this?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 4, 2015 at 7:13 pm

        Not entirely sure, but judging from the shape and large square rear section I’d say the W59.

        Reply
1362. 

      Kevin breheny

      October 10, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Hi just wondering have you still got this car for sale or are any of the New old stock parts available?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 10, 2015 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks for the interest, but I still have the Carina and decided to keep it in the end. I managed to find a nice and warm garage to put her in. ;)

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      • 

        Sachin mensi

        March 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm

        India has these cars in plenty. If you do need spares it me up I go by the name Sachin mensi.

        Reply
1363. 

      B-san

      October 18, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Thats one good looking car!

      Reply
1364. 

      B-san

      October 20, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      Blijkbaar ben ik niet meer de enige met een black & tan Eunos in ‘t land. Helaas heeft dit exemplaar behoorlijk wat liefde nodig…

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 20, 2015 at 7:55 pm

        Haha. Wist niet dat je inmiddels een Eunos in je bezit hebt.
        Komt binnenkort weer een video van een MX5 aan!

        Reply
1365. 

      Paul Zangari

      October 23, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      Great to see this car after all these years. I worked for FRAM in the late 1980s and we used this car to highlight the importance of maintenance. It was almost as described above, but in fact it was made up of two cars that had been treated differently by their owners. One car (I forgot which color) had been well maintained when our builder got his hands on it; the other had been neglected.

      Although it MAY have been technically street legal I don’t remember it having been registered. (Two VINs???) I did tow it from FRAM headquarters in Rhode Island to Lime Rock Park, the racetrack in western Connecticut to show it off to automotive journalists at IMPA Test Day (IMPA = International Motor Press Association.) I wish I had driven it; I couldn’t use fourth (direct drive) in my towing Jeep’s transmission much and as a result the countershaft bearings in the tranny got noisy. Oh, well!

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        Paul Zangari

        October 23, 2015 at 10:50 pm

        I should have mentioned that the maintained and neglected cars were assembled together after they had already been driven by their respective owners for several years. BTW, it was called the FRAM Double Car.

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        • 

          banpei (Post author)

          October 24, 2015 at 8:49 pm

          Wow! So actually they were two separate cars and got the separate treatment before they were joined? Good to know and thanks for sharing! :)

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      • 

        Steve

        May 15, 2019 at 5:04 pm

        Hi, my name is Steve Jasik, I have owned this car for a long time now. It has been quite an adventure owning this Datsun. It has been called Cat Dog, Ying and Yang, Push me Pull you by kids and adults of all ages. It has been written about in newspapers and magazines. It has won quite a few trophies, and placed in top 3 places during parades. I commissioned and artist by the name of Mike House to paint the CatDog character on both sides of the car. On one side the character was sitting on a lit firework rocket, and the other side it was holding American flags. Two 4th of July parades come to mind. One was in Santa Clarita Ca. It won 2nd in Commercial float which was Sponsored by Valencia Nissan at the time. The Signal, a local newspaper, wrote an article on it. I believe it said, Jaws dropped at the site of Steve Jasik’s CatDog car as it mysteriously glided across the asphalt. The cool thing with the car is that steering both wheels at the same time, with my long arms, I was able to drive the car sideways and in circles. The second 4th of July parade was in Frazier Park Ca. My niece and nephew were small kids at the time, so I decided to drive through the parade in reverse with them pretending to drive through the parade. Locking one wheel in place kept one end from steering. At one point they switched seats along the route, it was really a blast to see. In that parade the car placed 1st. The local paper, Mountainview, featured it on the front page after the parade.
        I purchased it from The Shriners and restored it back to original condition.
        I had it registered as a special construction vehicle. It was displayed at the Datsun Heritage Museum for a short while. It was also in the movie Herbie Fully Loaded. The car was at many California car shows and parades. To my understanding, the two cars were driven for thousands of miles, with the blue car being maintained with Fram, Bendix, and Autolite products. The red car did not, including no oil service. The cars were compared for fuel, and oil consumption, and smog ability. That is when they were welded back to back, only sharing a gas tank. They were toured at race track events with Bob Bondurant in 1989. It was seen across multiple race tracks
        between Forida and California. After the last race in California it was donated to the LA Shrine.
        It sat in a basement for years until the Shrine turned it into a parade vehicle, at which point it was painted white. It sat in a yard across from the local DMV for years. My dad hesitantly told me about this weird car that he has seen, knowing I would probably end up buying it. The house belonged to a local auto repair shop owner who’s business was down the street from my dad’s shop. I inquired Jay, owner of Auto Service Plus, to see if the car was available for purchase. He explained that it belonged to the LA Shrine, which his father was a member of. It was their parade vehicle and he would have to find out if they were interested in selling it. One year later one of Jay’s mechanics came to me with the news that the Shrine was ready to sell the car. I purchased it for $200 dollars. The day I picked up the car I found a few kids playing inside it. They were sad to see it go, since it was their playground in the back yard. When I brought it to my dad’s shop, German Autohaus, everyone there laughed at it. My dad couldn’t believe that I bought this weird contraption. I decided to restore it to the colors that were still visible in the door jams of the car. When I unbolted the seats and removed the carpet I found a double sided brochure with a picture of the half red and half blue Datsun. The brochure picturing the car, explained the cost savings of maintaining a vehicle with regular maintenance. I met a gentleman by the name of Ed Cote at a race car Drag Racing event in Pomona CA, who worked for Fram for decades. Ed connected some of the history, stating that Bob Bondurant, Dave Bowman, and he were part of the promotion. Fram, Bendix, Autolite were sold to the Honeywell corporation at which time all of the records were lost. This car has allot of interesting history, and belongs in a museum. I ran it through the Mecum Auctions, but decided not to sell it due to a low bid of $4,500. To this day Mecum is using the pics of it to draw people to their website, which I did not realize they would be able to use my car for personal gain long after the auction ended. I also met a man by the name of George Barris with this car. I was approached by one of his long time friends who set up a meeting with Barris. I explained to him how the car worked and tried to convince him to partner up and create a newer version of a two way car using two new VW Bugs. I showed him my New Beetle, which was painted with Dupont chrome Illusion paint, which changed color depending on the angle of sunlight. George Barris seemed interested in doing the project with me and told me that he would get back to me after his buzzy schedule was over. Two weeks later I found out that George Barris made his own version of a Two way car using Two Mini Cooper cars, using the Dupont Chrome Illusion paint, which was new at the time. George Barris was sponsored by Dupont and won The Sema Car Show that year in Las Vegas with the creation. That incident broke my heart and stopped me from pursuing
        my dream of creating my passion for customizing cars. To this day I meet people who tell me that the Datsun reminds them of The Mini Cooper. I guess that the Datsun inspired the supposedly great car customizer to build a show winning car, even though he went about it in a shady way.

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          banpei (Post author)

          May 15, 2019 at 8:36 pm

          Hi Steve, great to see you ended up and thanks for sharing that story! :)

          Reply
1366. 

      Tony

      October 29, 2015 at 8:28 am

      Where dit you find this?
      I would love to buy this model, becourse i’m making mij Suzuki sc100gx the same way ;-)

      Regards Tony
      Netherlands

      Reply
1367. 

      Fez

      October 29, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      I wonder why they didn’t use an intercooler?

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        October 30, 2015 at 10:27 pm

        Probably limited by the amount of space. It really looks tight around that Turbo setup and the Carina doesn’t have much space between the radiator and the front air dam either.

        Reply
1368. 

      lennox

      November 11, 2015 at 4:02 am

      Looking for these very long

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 16, 2015 at 9:50 pm

        Keep an eye on Auctions Yahoo: they do pop up every now and then.

        Reply
1369. 

      saman

      November 15, 2015 at 8:48 am

      i want it.how much price call me.

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        November 16, 2015 at 9:51 pm

        I’m not selling them because I bought them myself. See also here:
        http://www.banpei.net/2011/12/13/auctions-yahoo-kouki-carina-a60-tail-lights
        Keep an eye on Auctions Yahoo: they do pop up every now and then.

        Reply
1370. 

      Domi

      November 17, 2015 at 3:41 am

      “Supra seats” you are making me jealous :) :) good to see the car back on the road!

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 17, 2015 at 5:19 am

        Thanks! :)
        Yes I was quite lucky to find the seats in such a good condition. I still need to make the rear seats fit properly though as they are different in shape.

        Reply
1371. 

      B-san

      November 17, 2015 at 6:05 am

      Geweldige machine. Staat nog steeds hoog op mijn wishlist.
      Je zou vaker van dit soort uitgebreidere video’s moeten maken…
      Alleen de camera wat stabieler houden :)

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 20, 2015 at 12:32 am

        Bedankt! :)
        Helaas is het moeilijk op de fiets of (langs)lopend een Nexus telefoon stabiel te houden. Maar de Gopro heeft gelukking wel een “klein” beetje stabilisatie. Maar zoals ik al in de October Update video zei kosten dit soort videos erg veel tijd: denk dat ik in de Sunny GTI-R video wel een 8 a 9 uur had zitten. Vaker dan eens per twee weken is met mijn huidige werkschema niet mogelijk.

        Reply
1372. 

      James kpangbala

      November 21, 2015 at 12:05 am

      I want to buy this car. I live in Liberia

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        banpei (Post author)

        November 25, 2015 at 6:03 am

        It is not mine and it was parked somewhere down the street.

        Reply
1373. 

      Dale

      December 1, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Hi,
      First I would Just like to say what a great website, like you I have a huge passion for old Japanese cars.I was looking though your rustoseum blog pics
      and was wondering if you knew the location of the site? Or as much information as possible. Also would it be possible for you to contact me via my E-mail address provided. Thanks and I will look forward to hearing from you.
      Regards
      Dale.

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        December 3, 2015 at 10:45 pm

        Hi Dale,
        I’m sorry but I have no idea where these cars are located.

        Reply
1374. 

      Looki

      December 7, 2015 at 11:33 am

      Can u plz send me a scanned copy of this manual i really need it. .my email adress is: [email protected]

      Reply
1375. 

      Andre

      December 24, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Hey guys,

      always nice to find one of your cars on the web when you are just scrolling the internet :)

      This red one is still mine. The other 2 cars banpei is talking about are both sold 1,5 years ago. This one is my favourite.

      Cheers André

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 30, 2015 at 8:43 pm

        Great to found your way here on Christmas-eve! ;)
        All three of them are really nice cars, but I agree with you: the red mk1 is the best of them.
        BTW: I haven’t seen any of your Hondas there lately. Have you moved since?

        Reply
1376. 

      Leo

      December 28, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      I have a variation on the JDM Kouki dash cluster in my AE86:

      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/leosbrown/6a413b3a-9479-4afe-80de-e069faa26d80_zpsotcukxnu.jpg

      I doesn’t have an oil pressure gauge and different colours on the rpm meter.

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 30, 2015 at 8:41 pm

        Thanks for sharing Leo!
        Looking at the colors on the tach I suspect that the cluster originally belongs to a 3A powered AE85. I’ll investigate that.

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        • 

          Leo

          January 6, 2016 at 10:46 pm

          You’re right, this is the cluster from a JDM Kouki AE85 (Sprinter Trueno SE) I found on Goonet:

          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/leosbrown/0561041A20130729W00316_zpsnatnibcb.jpg

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        • 

          Cameron Stowe

          July 30, 2024 at 12:42 am

          No pictures of the New Zealand new 240k cluster ,

          Reply
1377. 

      Nigel

      January 15, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Nice hair, dori dori !! (1990 something ).

      Reply
1378. 

      Nigel

      January 15, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      Happy New Year to you. (Sorry a bit late).

      Reply
1379. 

      Zephile

      January 25, 2016 at 12:16 am

      behind kyoskue cosplay should fit more to play ryoskue xD

      Reply
1380. 

      Junior Silverio

      January 26, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Hello.
      My name is Junior, so the owner of the Toyota Carina, I live in São Paulo, Brazil
      Actually it is the only one in Brazil.
      I bought it 15 years back.
      In Brazil it is forbidden to import used vehicles less than 30 years.
      What happened here was that tried to import and the Federal Police, seized the vehicle. Thereafter, as the vehicle was in good condition and all original, they decided to be auctioned. So I was where I had the chance to buy,
      The only thing that is not original are the wheels. The fender mirror, I cared, because when I bought the car at auction, someone had snatched or stolen, there was only the holes in the fenders.
      This with the original motor 1C, think about putting a turbine, but do not know if this engine can handle. Thing 0.8BAR
      If anyone can tell me about it, I thank you.

      If you want to see more pictures can access my facebook https://www.facebook.com/junior.silverio

      sorry for my english, but I used the google translator

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 28, 2016 at 3:21 pm

        Oi júnior Silverio! Obrigado por cair por!
        E parece que você tem muita sorte com este carro!
        Houve uma versão 1C turbo, de modo que é possível, mas a conversão de seu 1C pode ser mais trabalho do que a importação de um motor de 1C-T utilizado. Mas se isso também é difícil você provavelmente pode comprar as peças necessárias e convertê-lo.
        Alternativamente, você pode encaixar um 3S-GE ou motor 3S-GTE ao bellhousing 1C na caixa de velocidades. Mas, então, você tem que converter o carro de diesel para combustíveis.

        Hi Junior Silverio! Thanks for dropping by!
        And it seems you are very lucky with this car!
        There was a 1C turbo version, so that is possible, but converting your 1C may be more work than importing a used 1C-T engine. But if that is also difficult you probably can buy the necessary parts and convert it.
        Alternatively you can fit a 3S-GE or 3S-GTE engine to the 1C bellhousing on the gearbox. But then you have to convert the car from diesel to petrol.

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          Junior Silverio

          February 1, 2016 at 4:18 pm

          Hello
          thanks for the answer
          I was also thinking about starting the engine 2C or 3C
          And I saw here on the page, one carina with 2L-T engine
          It would also be possible one 3L and 5L engine?

          Reply
1381. 

      Rizvi

      January 31, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Hi I need carina aa60 side mirror and left side signal light with headlight frame, anyone know where I can find

      Reply
1382. 

      RX8 specialist

      January 31, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Mazda has revealed the concept of new Rotary power car Mazda RX Vision, Hopefully we will again see the legendary Rotary Engine like Mazda Rx8, with whole new dimensions in the new Mazda RX vision car.

      Reply
1383. 

      Ash

      February 9, 2016 at 10:20 am

      This photo originates from Australia, judging by the number plate its probably from the state of Victoria.

      You can tell from the P plate in the windshield which shows the driver is a novice (17-20 year olds).

      Next to the P plate you can see the registration sticker that is blue. Every year the sticker changed color until they got rid of it in 2013. So it will be quite easy to pin point what year this was taken in. Im guessing around 2010?.

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      • 

        Ash

        February 9, 2016 at 10:21 am

        Ps. Another fun fact, the R30 and R31 were produced locally in Australia for the AUDM market.

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        • 

          banpei (Post author)

          February 15, 2016 at 5:35 pm

          Thanks for the information! :)
          I thought only the R31 was produced in Australia… But may the R31 only stuck because of the RB30 engine. :P

          Reply
1384. 

      Erik

      February 11, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      hello banpei, i have a aa60 and im lookin for tail lights, front lights, and few other parts, i would like to know if u have any for order and how much, would appreciate it.love the car.

      Reply
1385. 

      Lay

      March 2, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Is this carina still for sale I am interested in it thanks

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        March 4, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        Hi Lay,
        The car is no longer on Goo-Net, so I don’t think it is for sale anymore…

        Reply
1386. 

      Lay

      March 2, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Is this carina still for sale thank

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 4, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        Hi Lay,
        The car is no longer on Goo-Net, so I don’t think it is for sale anymore…

        Reply
1387. 

      khatchik

      March 5, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Hi
      Do you still have the LHD 240K C110 for sale?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 10, 2016 at 11:25 am

        As I wrote in an earlier comment on the page it is not my car and the seller probably sold the car somewhere in 2010…

        Reply
        • 

          khatchik

          March 19, 2016 at 8:00 am

          Do you think that he might still have the car for sale? Or could it still be in your area?
          Thanks

          Reply
1388. 

      MDSurrey

      March 11, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      This is such a sad sight. A mint Cosmo was recently auctioned off for $120,000! Just goes to show how coveted the beauties are becoming.

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 11, 2016 at 9:10 pm

        I agree and they are such rare cars. The problem is that even repairing these two rusty Cosmos will never justify the cost. For 120000 dollar you can do a lot and make it look like new, but as 90% of the car isn’t original anymore purists will never pay a lot of money for it. It is sad, but these two are doomed.

        Reply
1389. 

      sunny

      March 12, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      hi
      are u sale yor toyota crown .plz tell me how much price for your car?or u can call me 0685558001

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      • 

        sunny

        March 12, 2016 at 1:19 pm

        are u sale yor toyota crown .plz tell me how much price for your car?or u can call me 0685558001

        Reply
1390. 

      gred

      March 20, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      i had these on one of my previous skodas,aftermarket,was pretty good…i thinking about getting them for sunny too for a while now haha

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 20, 2016 at 8:27 pm

        Yes they work really well. But it is still a novelty for the Carina as I only drive it occasionally.

        Reply
1391. 

      ahmad

      March 25, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Hi im looking for this tipe of car parts like tail lights and many others can u help me?

      Reply
1392. 

      andi

      April 16, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      wow..i am so surprised. actually nissan skyline are never sold in here in indonesia. Nasi kuning/Yellow rice is traditional food originally from western java, but it also sold in irian jaya.

      Reply
1393. 

      andi

      April 16, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      its kia sephia headlights and grille or also known as timor S515i

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 6, 2016 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks! And I think you are right! :)

        Reply
1394. 

      Javier

      April 23, 2016 at 6:25 am

      I need black limited emblem front in gold

      Reply
1395. 

      Andreas Bühler

      May 26, 2016 at 11:41 am

      Hello
      I have seen your Mazda 1500 SS over a Long Time on Internet:
      But my Questions are, is the Mazda at the Moment aviable or is she sold?
      The Motor has how many Kilometers and in which shape / Condition is the Engine now.
      It’s possible to shipping in another Country for Example Austriche / Switzerland and are all Documents aviable?
      Do you have a Delivery Company in Hungary wiche take the Car and ship she to Austriche or Switzerland?
      With best Regards
      A. Bühler

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      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 11, 2016 at 2:37 pm

        I’m sorry, but the Mazda 1500 SS is not mine. I found it for sale in the link in the blog post.

        Reply
1396. 

      Emre Goekbay

      June 3, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Hello sir,

      Today I went to a children playstore in my hometown in Germany and realised, that what I need is a jdm coloring book with nice cars and interior etc.

      After looking up some tags in Google I just found your coloring books you made for your kid and realised also that I am a little bit too late for it.

      My question is, do you have maybe a few left. I would be totally happy if I can buy one of it.

      I would be happy if you could answer.

      With regards
      Emre Gökbay, a fan of your kind of art

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 11, 2016 at 2:36 pm

        Hi Emre,

        I still have a few copies of the bosozoku style coloringbook for sale. But the JDM coloringbook never made it in the end…
        You can find it here:
        http://shop.aeu86.org/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&zenid=7lvf228um0kgjfjf52t4takga3

        Art

        Reply
1397. 

      sujith

      June 8, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      I won’t a Carina kà67 wagon headlight dream and full unite please replai soon

      Reply
1398. 

      geeth

      July 20, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Plz i have carina ka67. Front signal light.set you nubr send me. (my nubr .94715736452)

      Reply
1399. 

      sidney cooper

      July 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      i know the guy who is selling the silvia with no lights

      Reply
1400. 

      Akalanka

      July 29, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      I want buffer. light pream and ligt

      Reply
1401. 

      Andrea Troncone

      July 31, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      I have Just seen now…
      Madness and sadness

      Reply
1402. 

      Andrea Troncone

      July 31, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      When does the picture has been taken, and where ? If a friend offerte mine gets there, I will post present pictures.

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        Malcolm

        December 16, 2018 at 10:50 pm

        Do we know where this was taken or if the cars are still available?

        Reply
1403. 

      Jelmer

      August 5, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      This Laurel is now mine! I just bought it. It has damage at the front but I bought 2 rust free fenders, a rust free bonnet/hood, NOS bumper and a NOS headlight.

      Reply
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        banpei (Post author)

        September 7, 2016 at 9:51 am

        Wow, you really have a nice purchase with that Laurel! It really looked fantastic when I chased it! :)

        Reply
1404. 

      Klutney

      August 22, 2016 at 6:39 am

      I want one for my Y31 シーマ

      Reply
1405. 

      Rey Santiago

      August 28, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Is this toyota wheels bolt pattern 4 x 114.3 and if so how you fit this wheels when they only come in 4 x 100?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 7, 2016 at 9:52 am

        To be honest: I wouldn’t know. I found the picture and was equally shocked it featured on a hachi. :)

        Reply
1406. 

      lombe mutono

      September 4, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Hi I am interested in the grille and headlights as well as dashboard for the Toyota coronation yt140. Please email me on [email protected]

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        September 7, 2016 at 9:53 am

        I’m sorry, but I can’t arrange this auction for you. If you are in need of someone getting it for you I’d recommend using a Yahoo Auctions purchaser like From Japan, Rinkya or Buyee.

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1407. 

      Jelmer

      September 8, 2016 at 11:23 am

      This Laurel is now mine! It will be back on the road next week. I bought it with front damage and it took me a while to source parts.

      Reply
1408. 

      Cola

      September 12, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      The leather is genuine, these cars were superb and the engineering was second to none, rare and special.

      Reply
1409. 

      Ajithkumar

      October 13, 2016 at 4:01 am

      Hi,

      I’m from Srilanka, I need front and back tail lights set with cell for Toyota carina aa60 car.
      Please let me know that how can i have them.
      My email is:[email protected].
      Mobile phone: +94 714177522

      Reply
1410. 

      Ajithkumar

      October 13, 2016 at 4:34 am

      hello banpei, i have a aa60 and im looking for tail lights for front lights and back side and few other parts, i would like to know if u have any for order and how much, would appreciate it.

      Please send me a email.

      BR

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 19, 2016 at 10:03 pm

        I’m sorry, but I don’t sell parts myself. You probably best buy them from Auctions Yahoo in Japan.

        Reply
1411. 

      diecastscene

      October 14, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Hard to find, but worth every penny :)

      Reply
1412. 

      punithan meganathan

      October 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      hi… I am looking for corona ct141 rear lh tail lights and front headlight sets with cover and side marker lamps

      Reply
1413. 

      punithan meganathan

      October 16, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      it is for my project car

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        October 19, 2016 at 10:02 pm

        I’m sorry, but I don’t sell parts myself. You probably best buy them from Auctions Yahoo in Japan.

        Reply
1414. 

      punithan meganathan

      November 1, 2016 at 6:36 am

      I am rebuilding my own CT141 project car. Hopping to find rear left tail light and front side signal marker lamps

      Reply
1415. 

      Guenter

      November 14, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Hi,
      is the picture of the shiluette a fake or is it real?
      Do you know if the car´s still available?
      Best regards, Guenter

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 9, 2016 at 9:23 pm

        Hi, which silhouette picture are you referring to? Your comment is on the about-me page, so I can’t tell. ;)

        Reply
1416. 

      domi

      December 7, 2016 at 2:44 am

      Hi Banpei,

      I just have some little thoughts on the video (which is great by the way, a nice, and complete summary of all the knowledge), hope you don’t mind :)
      1. The smallport indeed is a great engine, however if you want to build it and go above 200 bhp then you should probably use the bigport. According to Bill Sherwood’s page above 200 bhp the bigport is better because of having larger intake ports.
      http://www.billzilla.org/4agmods.htm#190hp

      2. VVT doesn’t use a stepper motor, it is an oil solenoid based simple system. Check out Bill’s page about this as well :)
      http://www.billzilla.org/vvtvtec.htm

      Cheers, and keep the videos coming if you can, I really like them!
      Domi

      Reply
1417. 

      Diane Krey-Weslesy

      December 30, 2016 at 12:24 am

      Where is this?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 18, 2017 at 9:40 am

        I tried figuring it out myself, but the origin states it is somewhere along highway 4 of Saitama.

        Reply
1418. 

      gary

      January 5, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      hi iam looking some body panells can any one help

      Reply
1419. 

      gary

      January 5, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      hi iam looking some body panells can any one help toyota ta60 carina

      Reply
1420. 

      asitha wijetunga

      January 17, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      hi im from sri lanka and need even more headlight surroundings,city lights and indicator lights,tail lights and front and rear bumpers for toyota carina aa60 please let me know how can i get them. if u have the full set in the pic i want mind buying all my contact +94777810710 whats up and viber available

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        January 18, 2017 at 9:41 am

        I’m sorry, but I don’t have those for sale.
        They do popup on Yahoo Auctions regularly.

        Reply
1421. 

      arham

      January 20, 2017 at 6:16 pm

      Hi I have aa60 Carina I want its 2 side headlight cover

      Reply
1422. 

      Ling

      February 3, 2017 at 2:42 am

      Hi,

      Would you happen to know where I can get the Initial D: AE86 Trueno Car 12-inch plush from?

      Do email me if you have the link/website to get the plushie.

      [email protected]

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 10, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        I’m sorry, but I wasn’t able to find that pluche toy outside Amazon. And on Amazon it seems to be unavailable for quite a while.

        Reply
1423. 

      Abdullah

      February 23, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      hey man…..
      please help me I have been looking for tail lights like these for 2 years…
      can you tell me where did you get them from???
      pleaaaaase….

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        February 27, 2017 at 10:36 am

        Yahoo Auctions. See also the updated text

        Reply
1424. 

      Michael Zhou

      February 27, 2017 at 2:39 am

      Can’t buy the Hongqi H7 in Germany

      Reply
1425. 

      Jonny Rochester

      March 3, 2017 at 7:33 am

      The twincam steering wheel with “TWIN CAM” in gold/orange is also common to the early AW11 MR2. I owned that steering wheel once. The regular AE86 twinc cam steering wheel has the letters in white.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 8, 2017 at 10:05 am

        Yes I have the same steering wheel in my Carina from the AE82, and as I mentioned in the post the Black Limited has orange writing on it.

        Reply
1426. 

      Jadeo Cato

      March 9, 2017 at 4:52 am

      I need the corner lights/blinkers for my Toyota Carina TA60

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        March 17, 2017 at 2:48 pm

        Which ones are you looking for? The single or double/quad headlight corner lights?

        Reply
1427. 

      Sven_Q45

      April 24, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      Well the Skyline is a midsizecar so more like a 3 series BMW and Mercedes C-Class or the older /8.

      Reply
1428. 

      Sven_Q45

      April 24, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      I have such a book (or two, both another year) from 1973 or 71. In that there´s even a picture of the Nissan rocket and the facility of them! :)

      Reply
1429. 

      Sven_Q45

      April 24, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      I think I read about the Toyota one somewhere but can´t find the page.

      Reply
1430. 

      Sven_Q45

      April 24, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      The Langley and Pulsar N13 were also great. I mean it had power windows and power mirrors, window wiper with intervall, optional automatic air conditioner, optional CD radio, 100 watt (!) JBL speakers and adjustable dampers (touring and sport).
      There was also a “F-Type” I think the womens edition (like the Pulsar Elle) which had a “slope stopper” (automatic braking on a slope that you don´t have to use your brakes! also aviable on the B12 Sunny), “back scanner” (a sonar parking sensor) and even an umbrella on the door (hiding in the b pillar).
      And in 1987 a permanently 4 WD (I think the worlds first electronical one) with viscous coupling and LSD (also since 1986 the LSD). And in 1988 it had LSD as well, 4WAS (4 wheel antiskid braking, like ABS) and again a newer 4 wheel drive with 3 (!) viscous couplings. One in the front axle, one in the back and one in the middle to transfer it between the front and the back (the pre ATTESA if you like).
      The latter version of the N13 nothing special today but this drivetrain back then was just super nice! Also the GA16DE had ECCS (Electronic Computer Control System), NDIS (Nissan Direct Ignition System and NCIS (Nissan Induction Control System). PLASMA of course. :)

      Sorry to get dreamily tend away but it´s just great! :)

      Reply
1431. 

      Kalong

      April 25, 2017 at 6:30 am

      Hi banpei. Did you sell Carina TA60 quadlight?

      Reply
1432. 

      Roberto González Galván

      May 1, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Hola buenos días , yo tengo un Civic como el rojo y me gustaría convertir repuestos y accesorios , si me pueden ayudar se los agradezco, un saludo

      Reply
1433. 

      Nuwan

      June 23, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Where can I get this lights????

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        June 26, 2017 at 2:16 pm

        They sometimes become available on Yahoo Auctions: http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp

        Reply
1434. 

      Hyder

      July 6, 2017 at 6:07 am

      AA60 toyatacarina rare 2 lights and frount 2 signal lights and 4 door wisers immediately.

      Reply
      • 

        Muhammad Aisy Akmal Bin Nasir

        November 26, 2018 at 6:12 pm

        Still avilable?

        Reply
1435. 

      Hyder

      July 6, 2017 at 6:15 am

      AA60 rare light 2.frount signals lights 2.and door wisers 4.my contact no 0777-270280 Sri Lanka. Pl call me.

      Reply
1436. 

      Masood usman

      July 17, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      I want this pair of indicators how much woud be its cost

      Reply
1437. 

      Masood usman

      July 18, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      Hi i want the parking(indicators) lights of carina aa69

      Reply
1438. 

      Masood usman

      July 18, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      Hi i want the parking(indicators) lights of carina aa60

      Reply
1439. 

      Khaled

      July 22, 2017 at 12:27 am

      Hello everyone anyone still have the LHD 240K C110 for sale Communicates with me
      [email protected]

      Reply
1440. 

      majdi

      July 24, 2017 at 10:35 am

      what is the front bumper

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        August 16, 2017 at 1:42 pm

        It’s a Sprinter AE92 front bumper. Probably the four/five door sedan.

        Reply
1441. 

      HazelnutPi

      July 24, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      This is why you do dumb driving at night, where other car’s headlights let you know of imminent death.

      Reply
1442. 

      Khaled

      July 27, 2017 at 12:09 am

      I’m looking for Skyline 240K for sale

      Reply
1443. 

      liam

      August 6, 2017 at 10:03 am

      what spoiler is that? I’ve got an AA60 hatch with an SR20 thats been converted to run twin side draft dellorto’s… Am trying to build a TRD styled ducktale, or try modify a AW11 spoiler for the hatch…

      Reply
1444. 

      Asitha

      August 23, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Hi I like to buy on of this carina a60 how can I buy

      Reply
1445. 

      RandomCommenter

      September 13, 2017 at 10:27 am

      I guess his Tofu is now Tofucked

      Reply
1446. 

      Mark Sutterby-Watts

      September 17, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Hi.
      Woukd you know where I might be able to buy a frontė or its engine and gearbox?

      Danka

      Reply
1447. 

      Jassem alghfri

      September 21, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      Hi I want to inquire about the car, can I find a car, or a steering wheel in the left …… if the car is sold I can communicate with the buyer

      Reply
1448. 

      Isuru

      September 23, 2017 at 5:30 am

      hi dear,
      can i find toyota carina AA60 front grill ?

      Reply
1449. 

      Ghalib

      September 24, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Hi there just came across ur site.. I hav a coupe lisse nice car n all but the gauge is what i need.. any possibility i can keep the digital one? Please advice as the one I hav have has only the Speedo gauge with petrol n team gauge only… kinda boring. Waiting for ur soonest reply

      Reply
1450. 

      Chew Yun Aun

      September 28, 2017 at 7:06 am

      Dear All

      I’m having a 240RS and I’m looking for a brake caliper repair kit for the Sumitomo MK63 brake caliper. Both front and rear.

      Kindly email me at [email protected]

      Reply
1451. 

      J. Ala-Jyystö

      November 8, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Cool. Thanks for the research. I was wondering which kind of a model Murakami had in his mind! I didn’t know about 80s Carinas before the book and this site :)

      Reply
1452. 

      Smith'Hot wheels guy'

      February 16, 2018 at 11:23 pm

      Hi, I’m Smith’Hot wheels guy’ who deals in Bham Al.,I have all kinds even a few Fast&Furious, this year is 50th for the Iconic cars I just got the Japanese Historics2 Set and they are Stunning! of course the 510 is the hottest one(by the way I live 10miles from famed NASCAR/BRE 510 Driver Bobby Allison’s Hometown).That is a cool way to use Hot wheels, and on another note: Official!-Toyota/Mazda plant will be built in Alabama!(I miss my last gen.929!). Hey so check me out. Thanks-Smith’Hot wheels guy’.

      Reply
1453. 

      aruna

      June 16, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      How much

      Reply
1454. 

      ali

      June 21, 2018 at 9:30 am

      Hello bro
      im looking for cars and parts datsun skyline 240k c210 c211 c110
      So if you have anything or know anywhere just connect me
      [email protected]

      thanks

      Reply
1455. 

      Megarastik

      July 9, 2018 at 12:57 pm

      Honda Civic on the 9th slide is not an EG, the front bumper says it is the 4th generation Civic EF)

      Reply
1456. 

      Khwaja waseem ul haq

      July 16, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      I need this

      Reply
1457. 

      Khwaja waseem ul haq

      July 16, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Tell me the price

      Reply
1458. 

      Shubber

      July 21, 2018 at 12:22 am

      Good evening ,
      I am from Hamburg
      I want buy this car from you
      Contact me please

      [email protected]

      Reply
1459. 

      Muhammad Aisy Akmal Bin Nasir

      November 26, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Is this still available

      Reply
1460. 

      Malcolm

      December 16, 2018 at 10:51 pm

      Do you know where taken or if available still.

      Reply
      • 

        Martin

        September 18, 2019 at 12:13 pm

        Malcolm The photo was taken in Japan over 15 years ago.

        Reply
1461. 

      Lonesome_Carboy

      January 14, 2019 at 2:22 am

      Iv been doing some searching banpai, have you ever come across a TT140 series corona in black limited ? i have seen the XX celica black EDITION and a black limited MR2, Thanks ! :)

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        May 15, 2019 at 8:34 pm

        Unfortunately no, never came across mentioning of a Corona Black Limited

        Reply
1462. 

      Lonesome_Carboy

      January 14, 2019 at 11:25 pm

      Any more on this please ? :) Thanks !

      Reply
1463. 

      Henk Platvoet

      February 24, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      Gevaagd 2 Marchal 850 mistlampen geel

      Reply
1464. 

      A s g peiris

      March 2, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      How much will this cost?

      Reply
1465. 

      Sébastien

      March 4, 2019 at 3:00 am

      CADM Canadian cluster are the same as USDM but with Km/h main and MPH minus in orange. without ”unleaded fuel only”
      This picture is from my kouki 1987 Corolla GT-S
      https://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/11/08/27/82/img_0214.jpg

      Reply
1466. 

      Rom

      March 20, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      this car bee sold and move to another Ukraine sity.
      https://www.drive2.ru/r/toyota/carina/473621781563834688/

      Reply
1467. 

      Eufemio

      March 22, 2019 at 7:05 am

      Hola nesetito saber si alguien sabe como encuentro piezas para carina voupe

      Reply
1468. 

      Jo Schmit

      May 9, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Hello
      Would you be able to source a set of crown coupé rear lights and centerpiece for me?
      Thanks

      Reply
1469. 

      Andy

      May 20, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      There’s also a AE92 Sprinter Cielo, which in spanish means “Sky”.

      Reply
1470. 

      Ahmed

      May 28, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Hello
      I would like to buy this car
      Contact me please
      [email protected]

      Reply
1471. 

      Djuma

      June 15, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Je vais carina Ta 40 manuel

      Reply
1472. 

      Robert

      August 15, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Beste Banpei,

      Probeer met je in contact te komen, maar het ‘contact’ form lijkt niet te werken.
      Heb je een bericht achtergelaten op instagram. Hoop graag van je te horen

      Reply
1473. 

      Ngota Swaibu

      September 6, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      I’ve bought this model of car Toyota Carina TA 61 GT year 1982, in good running condition but the interior and seats are worn. It’s a good car

      Reply
1474. 

      Martin

      September 18, 2019 at 12:13 am

      Malcolm
      I have some knowledge of these cars
      The picture is quite old, possibly 15 + years

      Reply
1475. 

      Rama

      October 26, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      All these videos cant be seen anymore. What happened.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 2, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Either the account of the original poster has been removed or the copyright was claimed on Youtube. I have not found a substitute yet

        Reply
1476. 

      ahmed

      November 21, 2019 at 6:03 am

      Good morning
      Look for double glass triangle back door
      My 1981 Skyline

      Reply
1477. 

      Cam

      November 23, 2019 at 4:26 am

      It’s definitely a pretty car, but if it started off as a true Supra then why change the rear end to standard Celica ST/GT tail lights? Toyota sold that gen Celica as a convertible (at least here in the US anyway) so it looks more like a standard 1984/85 Celica GT-S with a Celica Supra front end grafted on to it.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 2, 2019 at 7:56 am

        I would say that’s a very interesting way to look at it… I have been told that was an original Celica Supra by various sources including the seller, but it’s a whole lot easier to swap the engine plus nose.

        Reply
1478. 

      Leo

      December 4, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Hello sir! I was wondering how this gauge cluster was done. Is it a one off?

      Reply
1479. 

      Leo

      December 4, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Would love to have a 220km/9k rpm cluster like this! How was this done sir?

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        December 5, 2019 at 8:36 am

        The fascia is probably taken from a European gauge cluster and the speedometer was adjusted with one from the European cluster as well. oldeskewltoy did something similar with an AW11 tachometer on his E7 gauge cluster: https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Surreptitious?page=3

        Reply
1480. 

      thushara

      December 18, 2019 at 7:08 am

      how much this unit

      Reply
1481. 

      Neil

      January 21, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Hey Banpei!

      Your contact form is not working for me, would love to contact you about some stuff. If you could email me your email address I would greatly appreciate it!

      Cheers

      – Neil

      Reply
1482. 

      David Leong

      March 9, 2020 at 3:07 am

      Hi, I am from Malaysia & have owned a 1966 RHD Yotahachi Toyota Sports 800 for many years. There are a few units here but most of therm are spending their time more in the workshops rather than on the road! A number of them are in Sabah, on the island of Borneo but sadly to say they are left to the elements. I first saw your website in YouTube when you posted the Yotahachi owned by the Belgian. Do you have his contact? It will be good to hear from a owner in Europe – very unusual. Wish I could post a pic of my car here. Thanks.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        April 16, 2020 at 2:09 pm

        I’m sorry, but I don’t have his contact address but the owner has a Toyota Garage named Holvoet in Belgium and they are specialized in restoring old Toyota’s:
        https://toyota-holvoet.be/over-ons/

        Reply
1483. 

      Tore

      May 9, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Hmm im trying ma61 seat in my ta60 now, the front left and right and rear right bolts are perfect fits but rear left is offset by 3mm so i cant get it in there.
      I guess not all that standardized :)

      Reply
1484. 

      Maciek

      August 2, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Hi mate! You still got those front fenders? I would be interested in buying them with shipping to Poland included. How much? Thanks!

      Reply
1485. 

      LaurelC31

      August 7, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      i see more hardtops in Ukraine and Russia

      Reply
1486. 

      Grant Knowles

      August 26, 2020 at 5:36 am

      I have a 240k gl for sale
      Australian though
      [email protected]

      Reply
1487. 

      Andreas

      October 15, 2020 at 11:17 am

      I love those cars,and a friend of mine actually have one,here i Trondheim-Norway,imported from Finland to Norway by himself.

      Reply
      • 

        banpei (Post author)

        November 15, 2020 at 8:25 pm

        That’s an awesome gallery and photography you have there and I added you on Flickr! Did your friend retain the original color or was this 2400GT in a different share before?

        Reply
1488. 

      James

      February 21, 2021 at 12:46 am

      Late to the party here, I’m surprised we didn’t talk about the digital dash, and this one is a bit of a stretch but tec arts aluminum meter panel.

      Reply
1489. 

      George Collazo

      March 5, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      Although I have read that this car sold in very low numbers in the US, it is somewhat interesting that they were quite common in the island of Puerto Rico back in it’s peak time. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that Gómez Hermanos (Gómez Brothers) authorized Toyota dealer/importer was the highest Toyota selling dealer in Puerto Rico, Central and South America with multiple awards won from Toyota Japan.
      The AE86 sold in the island under the Corolla badge and a slightly different front grille. Other than that, it was the iconic AE86 we all come to love. I know the car very well because I wanted one very badly. But at $3.35 hr job, I could not afford the monthly payment. I almost ended up with the 2 door version in black which was a basic model but beautiful nonetheless. I was too young and didn’t have the credit background yet to get my loan qualified.

      The AE86 was the replacement to the 2 and 4 door sedan Corolla 1.8 and the last year of its run in the island (’83) it was presented as a 1.6L instead of the usual 1.8L from previous iterations. This was a downer for Puerto Rican buyers but soon the AE86 won the heart of Puerto Ricans in 1984 when it was introduced for the first time. I inherited a 1.6L, ’83 Corolla 2 doors with less than 15k miles from my father as he was battling cancer. Unfortunately months later the car was stolen and left bare bones from the parking lot at hospital in which my father was in San Juan. About 7 months later I also lost my father to the battle

      Reply
1490. 

      andrew vary

      March 6, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      I was there in the 1992

      Reply
1491. 

      Mahesh Kodikara

      March 29, 2021 at 10:57 am

      +94777744341

      i want toyota carina aa60 signal lights

      Reply
1492. 

      Graham Clayton

      May 2, 2021 at 1:26 am

      Was the Jack Nicklaus limited edition equipped with a set of golf clubs? :-)

      Reply
1493. 

      Narin

      July 23, 2021 at 10:21 am

      I have A photo of Cutaway LS400 at 14th Bangkok International Motor Show 1993,4 – 12 May 1993 how can i post to you

      Reply
1494. 

      Eric Cherry

      August 5, 2021 at 2:01 am

      Haha that’s me in the second picture. I am pretty sure I was the first person to cosplay from initial d in america by making the car.

      Reply
1495. 

      Gus Meloni

      August 8, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      Found the ferry just last week,,great treasure you dug up,,,

      Reply
1496. 

      Royan

      September 2, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      If any one love to see a diorama of this Fujiwara Tofu shop neighbourhood please check @royan.jdm2, ejoy

      Reply
1497. 

      Daniel

      September 30, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      The 3tgte is only a 8 valve twincam turbo motor not As above stated as a twincam 16 turbo engine.

      Reply
1498. 

      Octavio

      November 15, 2021 at 6:41 am

      Me podrás conseguir la conexión de este tablero digital

      Reply
1499. 

      Mohammed atheek

      January 1, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      I want to buy Toyota careena aa60 tail light

      Reply
1500. 

      Daniel

      March 2, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      I have a 1984 TT142 Toyota Corona GT-T sedan with a 3TGTE. Great engine and a awsome car to drive. Its a great sleeper to the unknown…

      Reply
1501. 

      Keith

      April 28, 2022 at 10:24 am

      DTM awesome insight and knowledge of the M20-M30 R31 I’ve his exact model kit with the same color car on box Tommy KAIRA name badges and decals I knew about him been a skyline Tuner that’s why this addition was named solely after him it makes me want to open up my model kit and build it its 124th scale styrene comes with full stock intirrior option and the stripped out roll age option also depends on what you want to build it in if your searching one up a model kit I mean to build replicate the real deal for a nice display piece it’s a 124th scale fujii kit ID”16 THE KIT COMES WIT VERY DETAILED INTERRIOR WITH THE HIGH AND LOWER STEERING WHEEL OPTION AN FUCTIONAL WHEN BUILT FRONT SPLITTER LIP AND REAR SET R31 LIGHTS OR THE ONE PIECE SET SUCH A AWSOME SKYLINE ARE HARD ENOUGH MODEL KIT TO FIND AND CAN FET LITTLE PRICEY BUT AS ITS A RARE MODEL OF RARE CSR THAT CAN BE TURNED INTO THE REAL REAL ON SHELF IT’S WORTH IT IV HAD IT A WHILE NOW IN MY PERSONAL STASH I DO LIKE IT IV GOT ALL SKYLINE MODEL KITS FROM THE SKYLINE PRINCE TO THE LB WORKS R35 IV ALSO BUILT SOME BUT STILL HAVE ALL THE VERSIONS IN MY COLLECTION I AM TRYING TO GET 112 SCALE R32 GTR OR R33 ALSO R35 IV THEM IN 124TH SCALE BUT WANT ANY THEM IN BIGGER SCALE SO IV MY EYE OPEN BUT IF ANYONE’S INTERESTED THAT HAS MODEL KIT OF GTR BIGGER THAN THE 124TH VERSION IN PLASTIC KIT WISE AND FEEL YOU’D LIKE TO ADD THIS TOMMY KAIRA R31 E20-E30 SKYLINE I’M WILLING TO TRADE. AFTER ALL THIS IS A COOL AND RARE CAR MAYBE WHY THEY MADE THE MODEL KIT RIGHT DOWN TO THE STOCK SEAT BRACKETS AND WHEELS THEN CAN GET ME ON THIS IF THAT’S OK. WITH THE GUY I’M REPLYING TOO ABOUT HIS EXTREMELY PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT THIS CSR IS AND WHO TOMMY KAIRA IS TOO. I’M JUST LOOKI G FOR A 120TH OR UP TO 1.12TH scale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’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT ONE TOO U CAN GET THE TOMMY KAIRA KIT FOR THAT ALSO IF EASY FOR YOU TO GET AND IT’S CHEEP SO I JUST TAUGHT ID THROW IT OUT THERE MY EMAIL IS [email protected] for anyone or guy I am commenting on now is interested in a trade for the model kit just small modelling hobbies throwing out there something that someone might want or has tried finding it’s sealed kit nothings Damaged all in one piece all the pieces and each sprew with wheels rubber tyres,, again thanks to the guy whos page I’m commenting on. Thanks for your help about knowing more about both car and Tommy KAIRA, ,,regards. Keith

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1502. 

      Michael K

      September 22, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      Great article. On paper, Tom’s Angel T01 seems brilliant, but in my experience (in GT 2) it doesn’t quite live up to expectations even when fully tuned, but perhaps I’m “doing it wrong”, so to speak. I won it again just to re-modify and tune it (again) as I’d deleted it in disgust earlier, but this time I’m tuning w/a with a different emphasis and will switch up my driving tactics as well to determine if I can bring out its apparent potential. In any event, glad someone wrote this car up so well. Great work, and thanks.

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1503. 

      Kyalwazi Ronald

      October 9, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      Does this car’s speed meter gauge ever clock beyond 240km/he top speed?

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1504. 

      Kyalwazi Ronald

      October 9, 2022 at 11:16 pm

      Do you have a body kit of this car so that I can have a chance to own it as well?

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1505. 

      Angel

      December 11, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      Puedes hacer más videos sobre Ae86 por que faltan muchas piezas interior y exterior por que e visto que ahí piezas eléctricas raras dentro y quisiera que hablaras sobre ello.

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1506. 

      Jimmy

      January 1, 2023 at 10:30 pm

      Hello am interested with spare parts business
      Thanks

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1507. 

      Jimmy

      January 1, 2023 at 10:30 pm

      I need a quote

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1508. 

      Omer

      January 24, 2023 at 2:02 am

      Hi I have just baught a mitsubishi Sapporo and looking for various small parts like lights but unable to find any vendors can any one recommend.

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1509. 

      Angel

      April 17, 2023 at 6:46 pm

      Hola, podrías hacer un video de los interiores, desde su versión USA hasta el JDM, por que quiero hacer el mio GT Apex por que los cabezales JDM me gusta demasiado al igual que su interior, me di de cuenta que los acientos Gts son iguales q los Apex pero con diferentes cabezales. Espero que te llegue mi pregunta, Gracias desde Puerto Rico .

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1510. 

      Vimukthi prabath

      June 8, 2023 at 10:17 am

      I need this lights
      Im from sri lanka
      How to buy this

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1511. 

      Flo

      June 25, 2023 at 1:55 pm

      Car Plushes are cute i have a miata plush in my miata

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1512. 

      steeko

      September 15, 2023 at 9:20 am

      any idea what the difference was between the GT-T and GT-TR Celica? The build plates are the same I believe. I wondered if the GT-TR got the digital dash and the GT-T did not? or was it just things like wheels and seats?

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        banpei (Post author)

        September 21, 2023 at 8:56 pm

        Good question. I suspect it will be the same as with the Carina: the trim levels differed in their offerings and options.

        From what I could find is that the early GTs (so 2T-G and 18R-G) only featured the digital gauge clusters as optional:
        https://www.en.japanclassic.ru/booklets/toyota-celica-1983-a60.html
        However in the facelift brochure the digital gauge cluster was default on the GT-TR and optional on the GT-T:
        https://www.en.japanclassic.ru/booklets/147-toyota-celica-1981-a60.html
        Also what can be seen in the same brochure are the differences in wheels, seats, power steering. If only I owned the brochures myself I could probably better read the differences.

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1513. 

      Job Stephen

      October 2, 2023 at 10:47 am

      Hello,
      how can I be able to get these complete set of head lamps??

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        banpei (Post author)

        October 2, 2023 at 1:03 pm

        I obtained them from Yahoo Auctions. You can’t buy directly from these sites, so I would recommend a service like Buyee or similar to buy these for you. They will charge you a small fee for the handling, but probably the shipping would be 10 times more expensive as these units are quite heavy.

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1514. 

      Chris

      October 29, 2023 at 8:43 am

      Thanks for sharing this video!

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1515. 

      Marshall

      November 13, 2023 at 3:00 am

      banpei, you said it right in the article, the other user who posted did not read correctly.

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1516. 

      Ryosuke Takahoobastank

      November 15, 2023 at 12:43 am

      the kid in the yellow car has been a professional drifter since before this post was made.

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        banpei (Post author)

        November 15, 2023 at 3:29 pm

        Nice! What’s his name?

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1517. 

      Thomas Bacher

      December 19, 2023 at 5:37 pm

      That Carina is mine. If you want to get in contact you´ll find me in facebook and instagram

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1518. 

      @blugecko

      January 8, 2024 at 4:16 pm

      Spotted a JDM 10k/240kmh SLEEK SPEED meter on yaj. Link to pics and description: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/82yrdip2n4mwg9jzmdc6p/h?rlkey=2m9a0hin70deb8wttql6es2tj&dl=0

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        banpei (Post author)

        January 10, 2024 at 3:28 pm

        Thank you very much for these photos! I’m really happy you found them. They look similar to the TOM’s gauge cluster, but the needles and position of the km/h writing are different. I’ll add yours to the page later today.

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1519. 

      German_Mazdafan

      February 22, 2024 at 6:50 pm

      Cool article about a pretty special car! :)

      I enjoyed reading it, although there are two errors in the article:

      1. Thie Spoiler on this car is not the original Eunos one. This would have more volume and features a third braking light.

      2. The engine is the 1.6 B6. Although the B3 was available for other 323 models, the 323F started with the B6.

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        banpei (Post author)

        February 23, 2024 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you very much for these corrections! I have corrected both of them! Are you by any chance the (ex) owner of this car?

        About the B6 engine: I guess I should have searched a bit better on the Wikipedia page of the Mazda B Engine:
        In Japan, the United Kingdom, and Australia a fuel-injected version called the B6F was available. In Europe, the B6 also came in a 16-valve DOHC version, mostly found in the Mazda 323 BG and 323F BG models from 1989 to 1994. This engine was the same 1.6 liter fuel-injected, but with two camshafts and 88 hp.

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1520. 

      awesome

      April 30, 2024 at 10:38 pm

      cool

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1521. 

      Dani

      July 29, 2024 at 12:03 pm

      I need the yellow indicators and the grill. Where can I get them from?

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1522. 

      chilugya chisenga

      September 17, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      please let me know if you still have the set in stock

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1523. 

      banpei (Post author)

      September 17, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Chilugya,

      We don’t keep these items in stock as it is a link to an auction of someone else.
      Unfortunately the action has ended over two and a half years ago, so if you seek the item you should be searching Auctions Yahoo for it.

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1524. 

      Al Wickens

      March 17, 2013 at 3:56 am

      Hi The motor is based on 2TG engine , bored and stroked from memory

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