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Feb 03 2012, 09:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 12 comment(s)
I've just finished uploading my first batch of high res desktops from this year's JCCA New Year Meeting. You can head over to the Desktops section right now to find several images to give your computer some vintage JDM flavor....
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Feb 03 2012, 07:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 24 comment(s)
For my final bit of event coverage from the JCCA New Year Meeting, I have a wide assortment of photos from both the inside of the show. Unfortunately It's impossible to show every car that was there, but hopefully this will give you an idea of just how great the New Year Meeting is.
There's a lot to post, so let's get started....
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Posted
Feb 02 2012, 06:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 40 comment(s)
By the time I'd finished walking Sunday's JCCA New Year Meeting and the surrounding parking lots it was pretty late. The sun was beginning to go down and the event was wrapping up. That of course means there was a seemingly endless stream of vintage cars heading home. Naturally, I decided to pull out the camera do some more shooting....
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Feb 01 2012, 06:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 24 comment(s)
While the JCCA New Year Meeting draws some of Japan's finest vintage cars to Odaiba every year, the event is about much more than just the automobiles. The swap meet and "auto jumble" sections of the show always draw massive crowds looking to part with their hard-earned yen in exchange for an amazing selection of vintage car parts, accessories, and collectables.
As part of my New Year Meeting coverage, I thought it would be fun to take a look through some of the items up for grabs this year....
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Posted
Jan 31 2012, 05:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 20 comment(s)
Whenever I can I like to stroll through the parking lot at events I attend. Whether it's a Hot Rod show, a race event or something else - there's always cool machines to be found outside in these parking areas. The lot at the JCCA New Year Meeting though, is on an entirely different level.
As I mentioned before, there are lots of people that head to this event every January without any intention of viewing the main show. Such is the power of the New Year Meeting parking lot.
Now then, let's begin our journey through these lots of glory....
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Posted
Jan 30 2012, 08:30 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 20 comment(s)
As we begin our look through the 2012 JCCA New Year Meeting, let's go ahead start off with a look through the main show itself. The parking lot is great mind you, but that doesn't mean the official festivities are to be missed. Not by any stretch....
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Jan 29 2012, 09:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 41 comment(s)
Last fall when I began planning my trip to Japan, I wanted to make sure our visit included some cool automotive events. Tokyo Auto Salon came to mind of course, but being a classic car nut there was one event I absolutely had to see this year - the JCCA New Year Meeting in Odaiba.
The last time I attended the New Year was back in 2009, and ever since I've had the itch to get back for a fix of vintage Japanese motoring. ...
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Posted
Jan 12 2012, 09:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 18 comment(s)
For the fourth and final part of my visit to Canepa Design, I want to share some of the historic machines that can be found upstairs at the Canepa Motorsports Museum. It's a collection that quite frankly puts a lot of dedicated auto museums to shame - especially if you fancy yourself a race car or two....
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Posted
Jan 11 2012, 03:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 22 comment(s)
Now that we've had a look at the repair and restoration facilities at Canepa Design, it's time to take a little browse through the main showroom.
As you've probably gathered by now, this isn't just any car showroom. It's one filled with some of the most desirable vehicles on the planet.
Let's take a look....
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Posted
Jan 10 2012, 02:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 45 comment(s)
In yesterday's post I introduced the magnificent Canepa Design facility in Scotts Valley California, and shared just a few of the iconic cars which can be found inside.
Now let's continue the tour with a detailed look through the workshop area.
Prepare to be amazed....
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Posted
Jan 09 2012, 04:10 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 42 comment(s)
In my journeys as a Speedhunter, I've had the chance to visit all sorts of car collections and shops. From gritty Hot Rod builders to factory collections with floors so clean you could eat off them, I've seen just about everything.
There was nothing, however, that could prepare me for what I saw last month when I visited Canepa Design....
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Posted
Nov 28 2011, 05:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 17 comment(s)
With just a couple days left for our month-long collectables mini-theme, I wanted to share one more pair of cars that I recently added to my collection. The wife and I were doing some shopping at the Marukai grocery store in downtown Los Angeles when I slipped these two little boxes into the shopping cart without her noticing....
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Posted
Nov 16 2011, 04:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 21 comment(s)
A few weeks ago I was on my way down to Bakersfield for the California Hot Rod Reunion, when I dropped by a truck stop for a quick snack break. If you've ever been to one of these roadside megastores you know they sell all sorts of strange stuff. Whether you need a corn dog, a CB radio, or a patriotic t-shirt, they've got you covered. They also have a selection of diecast cars, and that's where I first saw the Hot Wheels Vintage Racing series....
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Posted
Sep 15 2011, 12:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 29 comment(s)
Now onto the fourth and final part of my look at the 7th Annual Japanese Classic Car Show. Up above we have the fresh looking carbon on white AE86 hatchback of the Bowls LA Crew, which was sitting near the Mackin Industries/Rays booth....
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Posted
Sep 14 2011, 01:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 20 comment(s)
There's still plenty more to come from the Japanese Classic Car Show as Linhbergh and I team up to share this great event. Let's go ahead and kick off part three with a cherry looking S30 with flares and 16" Watanabes....
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Posted
Sep 13 2011, 10:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 24 comment(s)
Let's go ahead and jump into part two of our look at the 2011 Japanese Classic Car Show in Long Beach. Based on the number of spectators walking around, vintage Japanese cars continue to be a big draw among SoCal's car enthusiasts....
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Posted
Sep 12 2011, 02:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 41 comment(s)
Despite a strange batch of late summer thunderstorms and pockets of rain that hit Southern California over the weekend, the 7th annual edition of the Japanese Classic Car Show went off without a hitch at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. ...
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Posted
Aug 18 2011, 10:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 34 comment(s)
Each year the Nisei Showoff is full of mouth-watering vintage Japanese cars, and the one I caught my eye this year wasn't car at all. It was this bright red Datsun 620 pickup truck. I've seen this unique truck at a few different events in the past and thought you guys might want to take a little closer look at it....
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Aug 12 2011, 05:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 4 comment(s)
The Datsun 510 is always a popular choice for vintage racers, but you don't see too many station wagon versions of the 510 on the track. Don't tell that to Speedhunters reader Troy Tinsley who hits the track regularly in his 510 Wagon race car. This shot of of Troy running his 510 at Buttonwillow was found on his site, http://www.racingonthecheap.com . If you have some time to spare, check out the site for lots of nostalgic racing action and all around cool automotive stuff. Keep up the good...
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Posted
Jul 29 2011, 02:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 50 comment(s)
Earlier this year, my wife and I decided we would leave the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and relocate back to exotic Central California. The primary purpose for the move was to make the jump to home ownership and also to put me in better reach for Speedhunting the entirety of the Golden State. Of course just as important as the new house is the garage that comes attached to it......
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