SupraAyf Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Those of us that subscribe to Japanese Performance have probably all read the free magazine entitled "Retro Jap" that came with this months edition of JP. Well, I have to admit that there are some right tasty examples of 70's and 80' Jap Performance Icons within its pages but it got me thinking to see how many people actually owned them. I don't believe I have ever seen any threads on this forum that relate to such cars but if anyone owns one then I think we would all be keen to see some pics. I particularly like the old Datsum 240Z and the modded version of the Datsun 280Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 i was looking at this the other day, gotta admit i quite like the look of the blue mazda 3 in the 3rd attachment at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 i was looking at this the other day, gotta admit i quite like the look of the blue mazda 3 in the 3rd attachment at the bottom Yep, It is nice mate - with 613BHP as well:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 The Mazda is a nice lookin monster, always liked 240/260Z's i've driven both really nice but they can rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 My first car was a Datsun 120y. Used to drift it round roundabouts. I loved that car. Not 350bhp though, more like 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 First off check this thread: http://retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1155631861&page=1 40 something pages of cooooool cars, trust me, a huge range and some awesome rides. Just look at the first page and you'll be hooked! slight photo collection coming up (mostly nicked from retro rides), these first 2 I took myself at some track by Leicester. 1 of my 2 favorite 240z's EVER! Have a look on youtube for a supercharged datsun 240z V8 too, awesome car! This has a rover SD1 V8 in it and is for sale on retro rides at for £3750ish this is for sale there too (isuzu piazza) http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/mattp_07/PIAZZA-FRT1.jpg[/img</p><p> </p><p> [img]http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j76/2d_cutout/amazing%20cars/278214513_4470d65814_o.jpg This is for sale too, 300zx £2250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Very nice 240z here: :: http://www.motorpasion.com/2006/12/29-datsun-z-car-asi-se-prepara-un-datsun-240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Lazurus is doing up a celica ST but the new kiddy may have put that on hold http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=39943 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I have a 280zx its my next project for the missus this time thou, gonna wide arch it and dump in a rb25 engine for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 http://tanetane92.web.infoseek.co.jp/gallery.html (the "nostalgic" links) Plenty of retro Japanese cars in OZ. The Toymods forum is full of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Apparently some guy on here has a couple of those Figaro things at No 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest figarojo Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I got one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 whats this one???? I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I really cant remember... lol! Have a look through that thread I posted a link to, its in there somewhere, then right click on it and check what the URL is, might say it in there. The URL for that one there is from my photobucket I'm afraid. Very nice 240z here: :: http://www.motorpasion.com/2006/12/2...un-datsun-240z thats the other one I LOVE... More examples from that thread: http://www.classic-celica.com/albums/Nismo-Powered-Celica/DSCF0230.sized.jpg A REALLY early skyline, which I also want! http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3139/116563003datsunskyline240k240gtkrd0.jpg happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Will definitely have a 240 project car before I die ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 First off check this thread: http://retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1155631861&page=1 Enjoying that thread ! This made me laugh And what a great picture this is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I'm loving my Mk1 Mr2s, I currently own 3! 1) Mk1 Turbo (3SGTE powered) http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/retrocarrestoration/Mk1.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/retrocarrestoration/Mk1-3.jpg 2) Mk1 Supercharger (4AGZE) http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/retrocarrestoration/?action=view¤t=DPlateCharger6.jpg 3) Mk1 na http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/retrocarrestoration/IMG_0991.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 whats this one???? I love it! Wtf is it? I feel a project comming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 1 of my 2 favorite 240z's EVER! Have a look on youtube for a supercharged datsun 240z V8 too, awesome car! http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j76/2d_cutout/amazing%20cars/q45zpowers_11rw.jpg My goodness, how gorgeous is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 My goodness, how gorgeous is that! I agree! stunning car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 that and this: http://www.motorpasion.com/images/2006/12/1971_datsun_240z-01.jpg are why I want a 240z or 260z... Ditto to the I'm gonna have one before I die comment! Been wanting one for ages now :(apologies if I get the chance to get one and dont end up buying a supra guys!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 that and this: http://www.motorpasion.com/images/2006/12/1971_datsun_240z-01.jpg are why I want a 240z or 260z... Ditto to the I'm gonna have one before I die comment! Been wanting one for ages now :(apologies if I get the chance to get one and dont end up buying a supra guys!) Oh and that one, of course. Another example of stripes really working on a car, as it has to be the right car! Overhaulin's '06 Mustang that Foose redesigned was another fine example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 more: this is a mazda 929, was for sale on the french ebay... http://www.retro-rides.com/gallery//Shows%20And%20Events/2006/Classic%20and%20Retro%20Show/images/DSC01002.JPG Now THIS is Boso style! http://img133.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/1/7/1/7/dontpelorian21-img600x450-1142760415p1010007.jpg http://img117.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/1/7/1/7/dontpelorian21-img600x450-1080139679230.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 whats this one???? I love it! its either (got these from wikipedia, thanks to retrorides, I stuck a thread up!) a mazda 929, or a mazda rx4 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Mazda_929_Coupe_1979.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I started thinking about a retro project recently but then decided that I needed to wait until I had some spare money. The Datsuns are stunning but I found myself wanting either a Toyota 1000 (after reading Jap performance a few months back) or a 1983 Toyota Starlet. I really like the Starlet and though that it had good potential. One day I will hopefully get a chance to have a little project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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