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Archive for August, 2009

Mighty mighty steed

August 7, 2009

A pity Starions never really held their value here in NZ – which makes importing one not really that viable unless it was for a collection of some sort, but it’d be nice to own something this tidy/original.

This here’s a 1983 GSR-III model (with intercooler, so the 8-valve G63B gets a power bump to 175PS), tan cloth interior and smooth gunmetal paint. Starting bid is currently 200,000 yen (NZ$3100) which makes it something of a bargain, although it’s hard to tell whether start=reserve. No word on whether it comes with the factory optional blue smoke, but with only 59800km on the clock one would hope not!

now if only the interior was maroon, it’d be the perfect GSR-III…

Stallion Turbo GSR-Ⅲ 5MT IC

You will look forward to see the records, I think the car has been well established treatment of it.

Linky to auction is here for the curious, and the seller has also provided an additional image gallery.

: Car Spotting, Cars for Sale, YAJ - Yahoo! Auctions Japan

Palmy Swap Meet ’09 Gallery

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August 6, 2009

by kyteler

Courtesy of young Alex (durty) on oldschool, RC presents a stack of photographs taken of some of the cars on display at the swap meet/car show. First and foremost is the oldschool.co.nz club display. A wide scope of vehicles that help prove the diversity of the people involved in the forum;

oldschool.co.nz Club Display

...and some more

Of course, the OS display was only a tiny part of it and there were many impressive vehicles scattered about the swap area and the show area, as always. I’ve chosen a select few here but you can check them all out in the gallery (linked at the bottom of the post)… (more…)

: Automotive History, Car Spotting, Events

First Gen. Literature, Fourth Gen. Curio

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August 5, 2009

by kyteler

Legend(s). We’ll start with the 1st Gen. How often do you come across a Service/Shop Manual for the First Generation Prince Skyline and Skyway Sedans and Wagons? The answer, seldom. The joy of small-ish town mechanics, service manual libraries, as that’s often where the magic lies and knowing a young chap with a classic car addiction who works in one, can only prove beneficial. I received a txt today that my literature had arrived to be collected. I shot down to the place to get it straight away and came home, ripped it open and found this;

1962 Prince Skyline/Skyway Shop Manual

More on that in a little bit, my other recent acquisition is this;

Takara TOMY - Nissan Skyline KPGC110 RC Car

A little toy car that was brought to my attention by Lochlan, an oldschool.co.nz member who lives in Japan, he asked if I would be interested in one, which I most certainly was. I had completely forgotten about it when it arrived and I was well stoked. I bought some AAA’s on the way home from work and proceeded to terrorize my girlfriend’s cat with it. It was most amusing!

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: Automotive Die-casts, Automotive Documentation

Super Clean TURBO Colt

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August 4, 2009

by kyteler

How cool is this?! With thanks to ‘george’ on www.oldjapanesecar.com for providing the link in their eBay find thread.

Plymouth Colt TURBO

For those unaware, Chrysler and Mitsubishi had been entwined since the mid 70′s, Mitsubishi’s were sold in the US and Canada, essentially just re-badged as either Dodge or Plymouth. The Plymouth Arrow is a particular cool car given the hilarity of it’s versions. However, this entry is about this immaculate Plymouth Colt. Just gander at it a while, it’s in amazing condition. Don’t believe me? Check this out…