Classic Japanese Sports Cars

I know, I know – I called it a Nissan and it’s really a Datsun. That’s definitely a conversation for another day. At least for now, let’s pretend like Datsun and Nissan are the same thing. Most of the classic

You know what was an amazing car? The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4. You could even argue this was the best Japanese car of the decade. After all, back in 1990, Mitsubishi set out to make this the JDM on everyone’s mind.

The second-generation Toyota Mr2s are known as being the “poor man’s Ferrari”. The 2nd gens were sold during the 10 year period from 1989-1999. For the US market, there was a normally aspirated version making 130 hp, and a turbo

The Mitsubishi Starion is a cool example of 1980’s sportiness. The sister vehicle is a Chrysler Conquest. These 2.6L turbocharged four cylinder engines are known for being capable, efficient, and peppy. But they actually aren’t known for being particularly tolerant

It’s very rare, but occasionally I will come across a swap so insanely built that I am awestruck. This is certainly such an occasion. Mazda released the first generation FB-Series Rx-7 in the States in 1978. The Rx7 always had