There is a strangely long gap in the history of the Skyline GT-R. After the Kenmeri GT-R disappeared in 1973,…
Classic & Iconic Cars
Classic, unusual and historically important cars from Japan and around the world. We revisit why certain models became legends, why others disappeared, and why some forgotten cars deserve another look.
Why Was the Pontiac Fiero So Slow? — The Mid-Engine Sports Car That Had to Pretend It Was a Commuter
In 1984, America got one of its strangest new two-seaters: the Pontiac Fiero. The engine sat behind the occupants, power…
Is the R35 Really a GT-R? Why Nissan Made It a Standalone Model
When the R35 NISSAN GT-R arrived in 2007, some longtime fans had an immediate reaction: “This is not a Skyline…
Was the R33 GT-R Really the Weak Link? Why the R34 Became a Legend
When people tell the story of the modern Nissan Skyline GT-R, the roles are usually assigned very quickly. The R32…
How the R32 Skyline GT-R Was Engineered to Win Group A — and Became a Legend
In 1989, the Nissan Skyline GT-R returned after an absence of roughly 16 years. Looking back today, it is easy…
Why the Nissan Skyline GT-R Became a Legend — Defeat, Disappearance and a 16-Year Comeback
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is often remembered as a car that was simply unbeatable from the beginning. Follow the real…
Why Did Toyota Discontinue the MR2? How the Affordable Mid-Engine Sports Car Became Harder to Build
Why did the Toyota MR2 disappear? The usual answer is that it became another victim of the decline of Japanese…
Was Honda Really a Front-Wheel-Drive Company? Why the S2000 Was a Return to Its Roots
Was Honda really a “front-wheel-drive company”? When enthusiasts talk about Honda performance, one idea still comes up surprisingly often: “What…
Why Did Toyota Make the AE92 Levin Front-Wheel Drive? The Real Story After the AE86
When Toyota replaced the AE86 Corolla Levin with the AE92 in 1987, many enthusiasts had one immediate question: “Why did…