http://www.jdmorigins.com Japanese classic and Nostalgic cars Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:38:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you wanted a sports car in America four decades ago, you either bought various European models or stuck with the Corvette. Back then, sports cars were one of two things, expensive or unreliable, and did not include the words "Made in Japan". With the invasion of the 240Z into ... http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/10/happy-aniversary-my-fairlady-z/ We featured the FT-86 last week with photos of the prototype. Now the first ever video of the Toyota FT-86 / Subaru 086a test mule at the Nurburgring. Looks quite promising for a track car! http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/10/toyota-ft86-at-nurburgring/ A quick look at a new car and new tracks for Gran Turismo 5, featuring the Toyota FT-86 Concept car. http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/10/gran-turismo-5-toyota-ft-86-concept-video/ A quarter of a century ago, Toyota released the Toyota Corolla (better known as the Trueno or Sprinter in Japan). The car would eventually go on to be highly successful in various motorsports around the world and more notably become an icon of the drift motorsports scene. With it's nimble ... http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/10/classic-comeback-ft-86-concept/ For many people in Irvine, California, October 3rd 2009 was just another sunny day in SoCal but for a few thousand fanatics it was a stroll through Japanese classic car heaven. Although St. Peter wasn't there to greet the crowd, we did come face-to-face with Joji Luz's smiley yellow #5 ... http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/10/what-did-you-miss-at-jccs-2009/ Brap Brap Brap! This is the Mazda 787B that took the win at Le Mans 24-hours in 1991. http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/08/brap-brap-brap/ Ok, so we stretched the truth. You can't put one together in 5 minutes unless you're playing it back at fast-forward speeds. But hey, at least it's cool to watch. http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/08/build-your-rotary-engine-in-under-5-minutes/ If you have had the opportunity to hear a rotary powered RX-series stalking you, you would definitely know it. The motors have a distinct low throaty exhaust note coupled with a high revving scream. Highly ported engines will also have lumpy idles that enthusiasts refer to as the distinct "brap ... http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/08/a-rare-rotary-indeed/ This commercial for the limited 10th Anniversary "Black Gold" edition Datsun 280zx is "Driven To Be Ultimate."  I wonder if it comes with a mustache like that. http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/08/driven-to-be-ultimate-black-gold/ Despite the attempt to boost the economy via auto sales and trying to protect the environment as best as possible, many folks are very much up in arms about the new CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System) program—especially those in the aftermarket auto industry. The rules placed on the vehicles eligible for ... http://www.jdmorigins.com/2009/08/cash-for-clunkers-revised-and-revisted/