A 1960 Datsun Fairlady With The Heart Of An S15
Also known as the Datsun Sports, the Fairlady’s roots can be traced back to 1959 and the S211 model, and SPL212 and SPL213s that came shortly after. In 1960, the Fairlady became the first Datsun sports...
View ArticleA 350hp Circle Track-Themed 240Z
This Datsun’s a little different in its execution, but it also happened to be one of my favorite Zs at the 2016 event. Finished in a combination of gold, black and white, this ’72 240Z is built...
View ArticleNailing The Details: An Authentic Kenmeri Custom
In fact, I’d say a majority of modified Japanese classics around the world are at least in some way inspired by trends and styles that originated in Japan or were popularized there. But even with...
View ArticleThe Adventures Of Two Classic Rotary Mazdas
4B’s vintage race cars brought with them a huge variety of body shapes, colors, and engine notes that reverberated around the nearby hills. But none of the sounds being made were more unique than those...
View ArticleHunting Original & Restored Gems At JCCS
The heart of the annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) in Long Beach, California are the factory restored and original condition machines. Doing a restoration job is a trial of research, OEM...
View ArticleRace Cars & Modified Machines Of JCCS
While the Japanese Classic Car Show is better known for well-kept original condition and beautifully restored Japanese cars, lots of modified machinery always turns up for the annual event. In this...
View ArticleTeam Wild Cards Invade Long Beach
I was recently asked what my favorite aspect of car culture to shoot is. My answer may or may not surprise you, but there is no question that grassroots team stuff is right at the top of the list. No...
View ArticleStyle In The Sun: A Low-Tech KP61
Let me set the scene: Northamptonshire, England. It’s 4:00pm, dark, around 3°C and has been raining all day. Yes, I’m fully aware that this doesn’t tie up with the image above, but please bear with me....
View ArticleThe Night Before JCCS
The ‘Hawthorne Effect’ is a sort of reactivity that happens naturally when people change the way they act because they know they’re being watched. It’s what takes place when an observer — me — enters...
View ArticleHalf The Wheels, Twice The Style
If you were disappointed in my lack of attention towards the two-wheeled machines at Southern California’s Japanese Classic Car Show last weekend, I’ll make it up to you right now. Modifying bikes is...
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