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Described as Japan’s first super car, the Toyota GT 2000 produced from 1967 to 1970, with only 351 being made, of which 62 were left hand drive. It was Toyota’s answer to the E type Jaguar, although most were sold in Japan and hardly heard of in Europe. Had the pleasure of going to lunch… Continue reading Toyota GT 2000

Eugene caught this car at a local shopping center in Osaka!  As you can see by the number plate it is registered to run on the road.  He chatted with the owner and asked whether he had been pulled over by the police.  He answered that he had never been pulled over! This is Japan,… Continue reading No road rage around me

This is one car you will never see in the used car auctions as it never made it out of the concept stage. Mid engine, AWD, VG30DETT (V6, DOHC), 2,960cc.  Judged too expensive to produce. Pretty cool side vents though!

I’m sure you have heard the saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”   But I personally couldn’t see the beauty in the first generation Toyota Prius.  It was an ugly duck!  But as you all know the ugly duckling grows up and turns into…. a beautiful swan!  The New Toyota Prius not only… Continue reading Starting to like the Toyota Prius

The used car rankings are out!  As of April 5th, 2018 here are the rankings for the top ten popular used cars in Japan this year.  You might not be familiar with some of these cars as they are only sold here in the Land of the Rising Sun.  But do not fret.  Many of… Continue reading Used Car Ranking (Japan)

Nothing like a nice cup of  cappuccino on a early spring morning at the cafe.  I like my cappuccino with a cinnamon roll.  How about a little turbo with your cappuccino? This is the Suzuki Cappuccino.  It weighs 725 kg (1,598 lb) and the dimensions are 3,295 mm (129.7 in) long and 1,395 mm (54.9 in) wide.  This little guy is no… Continue reading Suzuki Cappuccino

One of Japan’s largest auto shows “Osaka Auto Messe” ,大阪オートメッセ, was held from February 10-12 at Osaka Intex.  I had the opportunity to take three customers visiting from the U.K and Israel.  The show’s primary focus is modified cars and aftermarket parts.  The show averages a little over 200,000 people every year.  It took a… Continue reading Auto Show, Auto Auction and AUTOBACS

A lot of you have seen both the Nissan GT-R and Godzilla in motion pictures.  Some of you have heard people refer the Nissan Skyline GT-R as “Godzilla”?  Anymore, it seems like anything that is made in Japan with some form of beast mode factor seem to get the nickname “Godzilla” like the Citizen Promaster… Continue reading Skyline aka Godzilla

     Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac. These are the choice of rides for  kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and other world leaders.  But wait…..what about the Emperor of Japan?  I’m glad you asked.  Emperor Akihito rides in none other than the Toyota Century!  The Century derived its name from the 100th birthday of Sakichi… Continue reading The Majestic Toyota Century

How many of you have seen a Japanese mini truck?  They are short, sweet and simple! I can go on and on about these amazing trucks.  But as they say, “Pictures speak a thousand words. ” So, here are photos for you amazing people who are reading this…   Farmlands, golf courses, hunting grounds, farmers… Continue reading The Mini Truck that could