Automotive History

Racing the Prince Skyline BLSI

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June 30, 2009
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To try and recover from the thoughts of a Skyline SUV, I offer to you this video (shared by Steve, cheers man) It’s part of a series of 7 videos which I’ve provided all links for but this one in-particular (Part 2 of 7) shows a BLSI being thrown around on the track with old Toyota Crown’s and the like. It’s pretty brave stuff! If you’re not interested in the rest of the videographic Prince History (despite the narration being in Japanese) thenjust skip to around 3:55 and watch from then on.

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: Automotive History, Car Spotting

Skyline Crossover SUV.

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June 29, 2009
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I apologise for the lack of classic or retro in this post but I was just over browsing on the Japanese Nissan Motor Co. website and stumbled across the links to a CROSSOVER vehicle. I investigated further only to discover that they’re making a Skyline SUV!

Nissan Skyline Crossover SUV

Nissan Skyline Crossover SUV

I have to say this has saddened me slightly, not only have Nissan split the GT-R off into it’s own category, they’ve diverted the rest of the Skyline range to an avenue that includes an SUV. Yuck. The only reason I can think of doing it to to take another stab at Porsche who offer their own “Performance” SUV, the Cayenne.  (more…)

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Hasemi Racing Heritage, Known.

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June 23, 2009
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A snap from the recent Japanese SuperGT race in Sepang shows the Hasemi Motorsport car harking back to R30 Super Silhouette livery.

I for one, approve!

Hasemi Motorsport GT-R

Hasemi Motorsport GT-R

Hasemi Motorsport R30 SuperSilhouette (in later form)

Hasemi Motorsport R30 SuperSilhouette (Gr. C)

Hasemi Motorsport R30 SuperSilhouette (early form)

Hasemi Motorsport R30 SuperSilhouette (Gr. 5)

-Michael

: Automotive History

Classic British Racing Videos

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June 19, 2009
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Inspired by a recent post and subsequent minor discussion on banpei.net, I thought I would trawl the might that is YouTube for some videos of something of a British nature to share with you chaps.  I know I get a bit Japanese happy at times so I’m happy to attempt to balance that out with videos like this;



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: Automotive Documentation, Automotive History, Retro Videos

Skyline History, Part 8.

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June 16, 2009
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Continued from “Skyline History, Part 7.“

With the C110 having drawn to a close and the oil crisis putting an end to the more performance oriented Skyline’s, where was the range to go?  Well it would just continue it’s trend as it had done in previous years and in 1977 the 5th Generation, C210 was released.

1977.8 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000GT (KHGC210)

1977.8 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000GT (KHGC210)

Although the lineup did not include a GT-R, it still used the same formula as the previous generation, with sedan’s, coupe’s & wagons with a variety of engines all as part of the mix.  The approach to the 80′s was evident in the styling of the 5th Gen cars, the curvy lines of the 70′s had been replaced by angular, sharpened edges, the unmistakable Skyline look was still there though with the square cut over the rear arch and in domestic models, the signature round rear lamps.

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