It’s stunning how quickly time seems to pass. If you’re of a certain age, you might think the 1990s weren’t that long ago, but they were. The Z32 Nissan 300ZX, Mk IV Toyota Supra, and FD Mazda RX-7 are now in their 30s. And the Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) on October 11 will mark the 20th anniversary honoring machines from the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
According to the JCCS website, “Back in 2005, Japanese cars weren’t even widely seen as ‘classics.’ Now, thanks to a passionate community of fans, builders, and collectors, we’re proudly celebrating the craftsmanship, culture, and legacy that continue to thrive in the U.S. and beyond.” So expect to see USDM and JDM versions of Japanese performance cars, racing vehicles, sedans, and even SUVs from yesteryear at the Marina Green Park in Long Beach, California this coming Saturday. You can also expect to see coverage of the show on The ClassicCars.com Journal from Honda and Acura enthusiast Tyson Hugie.
It’s been 60 years since automotive designer Peter Brock left Shelby (where he penned the lines of the Daytona Coupe) and started his own company, Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE). The BRE race team’s Datsun 240Z went on win two C Production National Championships; its 510s and driver John Morton took 1st place in the 1971 and 1972 Trans Am 2.5 Championships. Brock, Morton, and other members of the original BRE race team will be at the JCCS to mark the big anniversary—next to the Nissan booth, of course.
There will also be plenty of cool bikes to check out because the 14th Annual Japanese Classic Motorcycle Show will be happening at the same time.
Vehicle registration for the 20th Anniversary Japanese Classic Car Show is closed, but you can still purchase tickets and attend—currently, they’re $20 but, at the door, the price goes up to $25. How many yen is that? We’ll leave that to you to figure out.
