Japanese Classic Car Show- Long Beach
10-03-2017, 02:09 PM
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Japanese Classic Car Show- Long Beach
A few weekends ago I attended the 13th annual Japanese Classic Car show in Long Beach California. Personally, this was an automotive event that I needed to see for myself. The show did not disappoint and I was able to connect with some long time friends and colleagues in the automotive industry. Many of the folks I met owned their cars for decades and had a level of appreciation that you don’t often see with today’s “enthusiasts.” It’s one thing to follow a build online, but it’s great to actually talk to the owner and learn more about the car and what he/she went through to get their car to this show.
I was also debuting my hakosuka at the jdmlegends booth with its new motor. For those who didn’t know, I decided to send my car back to JDM-L after last year’s SEMA. The car needed some minor restoration work and we also talked about possibly completing a motor swap. As much as I love the original L series motor; I really wanted something a bit more practical, safer, and reliable. So with that said, we decided to go with an RB25 NA build with ITB’s. I felt this gave a more old school vibe to a modern motor.
Below are my shots. Just a quick disclaimer- I didn’t take too many due to the very harsh sunlight...
I was also debuting my hakosuka at the jdmlegends booth with its new motor. For those who didn’t know, I decided to send my car back to JDM-L after last year’s SEMA. The car needed some minor restoration work and we also talked about possibly completing a motor swap. As much as I love the original L series motor; I really wanted something a bit more practical, safer, and reliable. So with that said, we decided to go with an RB25 NA build with ITB’s. I felt this gave a more old school vibe to a modern motor.
Below are my shots. Just a quick disclaimer- I didn’t take too many due to the very harsh sunlight...
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10-03-2017, 02:22 PM
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Great shots, love the AE86 & the REPU!
The RB looks like it's at home in yours.
The RB looks like it's at home in yours.
10-03-2017, 02:43 PM
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It's still a little jarring how small the 240Z is compared to modern cars.
So many beautiful examples of Japanese classics there. Glad to see some older Celicas and Supras still survive.
So many beautiful examples of Japanese classics there. Glad to see some older Celicas and Supras still survive.
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10-05-2017, 11:30 PM
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^ I thought the same thing about the 240Z. Gorgeous though. So many cars that would be fun to own in one picture.