Top 20 Nostalgic Japanese Classics 2012

Japanese vintage car magazine "Nostalgic Hero" chose their 

Top 20 Nostalgic Japanese Classics for 2012:

#20

Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe (1965-67)

#19

Suzuki Fronte Coupe (1971-76)

#18

Subaru 360 (1958-71)

#17

Datsun Fairlady 1600/2000 (1961-70)

#16

Daihatsu Midget (1957-72)

#15

Nissan Sunny Coupe 1200 GX5 (B110) (1970-76)

#14

Nissan Skyline HT 2000GT-ES (C210) (1977-80)

#13

Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO MR (1970-76)

#12

Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968-81)

#11

Toyota Celica Liftback 2000GT (1973-75)

#10

Isuzu Bellet 1600 GTR (1969-73)

#9

Nissan Bluebird 1800 SSS (510) (1969-71)

#8

Toyota Corolla Levin 1600 (TE27) (1972-74)

#7

Honda S600/S800 (1964-70)

#6

Toyota Sports 800 (1965-69)

#5

Mazda Cosmo Sport (1967-72)

#4

Nissan Skyline HT 2000GT-R (C110) (1972-77)

#3

Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (1971)

#2

Toyota 2000GT (1967-70)

#1

Nissan Skyline HT 2000GT-R (C10) (1968-72)

Toyota 2000GT (1967-1970)

Of the 351 2000GTs ever built, only 54 were sold in US in the 60s, priced at $6,800 each, much more than contemporary Porsches and Jaguars. Present price tag for one in auctions is at least $300,000. Powered by a 2.0 L (121 in³) straight-6 engine. Nine special MF-12 models were also built with the larger but SOHC 2.3 L 2M engine. The car was said to be capable of reaching 135 mph (217 km/h). The car was extremely low, just 45.7 in (116 cm) to the highest point of the roof. 

In 1969, the front was modified slightly, making the driving lamps smaller and changing the shape of the turn signals. The rear turn signals were enlarged at the same time, and some alterations were made to modernise the interior. The last few vehicles were fitted with air conditioning and had automatic transmission as an option. (wikipedia)

 

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