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How about Japanese cars at a Concours? (Upd. Never?)

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Because today we are almost submerged in Japanese cars, we tend to forget that the auto industry in Japan started at an early stage. For example, Toyota started car production in 1936, Mitsubishi in 1917 and Datsun’s history even goes back to 1914! Then why is it we see so few Japanese cars at events? We have no clue, but to correct the situation, the organizers of the Glenmoor Gathering Concours d’Elegance (to be held in September) are thinking of a special class for Japanese cars at the Gathering. What do you think about that idea? Should they do it and if so, what cars should be invited? We suggest perhaps the Mazda 1200 as pictured above, but what about the Honda N600, certainly the Honda S600/800 (cartype.com). What other ideas do you have? (photos collection editor)

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Comments

#6 classichondaman 2012-02-01 15:25

#3 Nelson says that Japanese cars aren't collectible because they aren't innovative. Huh? I guess that rules out a bunch of American musclecars from collectibility.

Japanese innovation is in detail engineering. It is taking a general concept and making it work through careful small-steps. Of course, they did make the hybrid and rotary engine work when others couldn't.

I vote for the Honda CRX as the most collectible.

#5 RENO 2012-01-30 06:49

HI,I THINK IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA IF WE BRING FOWARD THE JAPANESE CARS,FOR EXAMPLE HERE IN MALTA WE HAVE A LOT OF THEM AND I WILL SPEAK FOR MY SELF AT THE MOMENT I HAVE THREE JAPANESE CARS IN MY FLEET OF EIGHTEEN THAT ARE A DATSUN 120Y 1976 COUPE DATSUN 140Y 1977 COUPE AND A TOYOTA COROLLA 11.66CC 1972 SALOON. RENO

#4 garrie hisco 2012-01-30 02:31

The Toyota 2000GT is a beautiful and well made car, fast and exciting to drive I restored one and drove it daily for many years in the eighties They originally made just 257 of these gems . It was a joint enterprise with YAMAHA at the time . Also the Mazda Cosmo is similarly fascinating vehicle.

#3 R. Nelson 2012-01-30 00:00

NEVER!!! The Japanese have NEVER innovated anything, they've only copied the efforts of others. They have NO legitimate history or heritage of their own! If they want to show their "cars" they should show them in Japan.

#2 Joop 2012-01-27 17:58

The first Honda's like the N600 and what to think about a Datsun 'Cherry' 100A? Cute cars and with good memory.

#1 stuart penketh 2012-01-27 01:41

I think it would be great to see the older japanese cars. See :
http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/data_e/a03_01.html?frame=2-1
the Virtual Toyota museum, where the Austin 7 again found a home. Here in Bangkok there are a lot of older classic Japanese cars.
Stuart

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