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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Japan tour

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== Recurring Events == == Recurring Events ==

Revision as of 02:00, 2 December 2011

Taking a trip to Japan? Here is some Datsun 1200-centric information you might find helpful.

And don't forget to pick up lots of Choro-Q for presents to all your Datsun 1200 mates.

Contents

Current Events

  • See current events Japan
  • Search for 'Vintage Car Events in Japan. Use these keywords: 
2007 ヴィンテージ カーの イベント
Google search

Recurring Events

Nissan Stuff

Car Lots

  • Aoba Auto "The Sunny Truck Shop" in Yokohama specializes in Datsun 1200 trucks. They also sell accessories and parts
  • http://www.ms-musashino.co.jp specializes in Classic Cars, and often has a Datsun 1200 ute, Skyline and other cool cars
  • Vintage Garage Sepia (Asahi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.), specializes in vintage cars and always has some 1960s/1970s Datsun/Nissan for sale. http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/sepia/map.htm In Saitama prefecture, suburb north of Tokyo.
  • http://www.dons-gallery.com Don's Gallery usually has several Sunny Trucks among their classic car inventory. Fujisawa, Kanagawa
  • Any small used-car lot. The smaller the better. This is where you can find old cars (though it is unlikely you'll find any Datsuns)

Auto Parts

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  • Aoba Auto "The Sunny Truck Shop" in Yokohama specializes in Datsun 1200 trucks, accessories and parts. Order ahead of time by email and pick up parts there.
  • Sunny Special Shop - Matsuoka-M
  • Katori Auto, Katori Chiba Prefecture specializes in Sunny Truck parts and even has some vintage Datsun parts
  • Autobacs (various locations). This is a big auto parts store with a different culture, and sometimes they have a good selection of used parts
  • Pitroad - Legendary A-series racers. They sell parts too.
  • Yokohama South. A small shop in Yokohama. Order ahead of time, pick up. Don't forget to take pictures of thier famous Datsun 1200 Sunny Truck.
  • http://www.matsuoka-m.com in Yokohama. Not easy to get to by train.
  • Tomei - Legendary A-series engine builder. They sell parts too."engine room where there was a line of 1000+hp GTR engines, there was this little dude at the end building a little A13 Engine for the little yellow Tomei Replica 1200 Coupe. He couldnt believe it when I told him I play around with them at home. My mate was with me and was spending $80,000 dollars with them, but the engine guy only wanted to talk to me about his little A-series Engine, it was his little pet project, and something different to GTR engines :)"
  • Up Garage - auto parts store that has some used-car-parts store.
  • Nissan Parts Business (various locations). Don't go to a new-car dealer. Have your part numbers written down before you arrive.
  • Junkyards mostly have very new cars (within five years old). Just as in most countries, some are browsing-friendly, most are not. If possible take a Japanese speaker with you. Idea: ask for a JAF badge or car badges in general (get this written down on a card if possible before you visit the wrecking yard).
  • Parts Sources#Japan Mail Order


Remember that parts bought to make a profile (for resale) are likely subject to full customs fees. Parts for your own use are usually subject to a dollar amount (like $400 for returning to USA).

Travel Tips

  • Take a few photos of your family, house, Datsun 1200, countryside, etc. They make great conversation starters, and allow you to tell others something about yourself even if you don't speak Japanese.
  • Take a card with a Datsun 1200 on it, to show people. Young and old will find it interesting that you like old vintage Japan vehicle. Older folks will sometimes tell a story about Datsuns.


Bookstores

  • Book Garage
  • Kinokuniya bookstore (various locations) including the flag store in Shinjuku/Shinjyuku. They have the best car magazine selection but prices are high (most magazines are $7 USD or more)
  • Book Off (various locations) -- used books and magazines. They typically have a few auto books, but always have some like-new Magazines for as little as 100 yen. Their new magazine is good.

Car Magazines


Museums

Yokohama


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