We are going to be counting down my top ten classic, and maybe not so
classic JDM cars for your viewing pleasure. I've taken the majority of
my images from 7tune.com, so I figured it necessary to give them a
little shout out.
So without further ado, lets get down to some sweet, sweet JDM.
Like the Trueno's good looking younger sister, this gorgeous street
sleeper has all the right ingredients for JDM royalty status. Pop up
headlights - check, Rear wheel drive - check, association with Japanese
anime - check. One of the visually prettiest cars with rotary power to
boot. Just listen to that engine idle. The best JDM car in town.
So without further ado, lets get down to some sweet, sweet JDM.
10: Suzuki Cappucino
Kei
cars are all the rage in Japan, being tiny cars with a hell of a lot of
kick. The Cappuccino is a crazy little rear wheel drive car that's sort
of like a Mazda MX5, but smaller. Cappuccinos define 'pocket rocket' -
as agile as a bird, with the visuals reminiscent of something Spongebob
Squarepants would drive.
9: Honda NSX
Nothing
packs as much aggression as that angular snarl of the Honda NSX. The
combination of curves with straight lines give this JDM ride a fierce,
old-school Ferrari look. This particular model has also had the Sir
Mixalot treatment, giving this badass NSX a hell of a lot of junk in
it's trunk. I like big butts and I cannot lie...
8: Toyota TA22 Celica
These
old Celicas look like little muscle cars ready to wheelie down the drag
strip. Noone can deny the retro look it's classyness, but at the same
time this TA22 Celica looks like it wouldn't wince when being chased
offroad by some 80s sheriff. Jaw dropping stuff.
7: Datsun 510 Bluebird
It's
the arches and stance of this Datsun that make it so special. But just
look at how the lip overlaps that deep dish wheel... The arches are
pretty much the only curves on the whole car which is why they're just
so distracting. A real rarity too.
6: Nissan Cefiro
Is
it VIP or is it Tuner? Well, by the looks of things it could be both.
The Nissan Cefiro just oozes JDM what with that thick strip taillight
and sleek square lines. I'm yet to see one of these whipped round the
track sideways but it'd be sure to turn a few heads with that bulky
size.
5: Toyota Soarer
Alright,
this isn't your average Soarer, but finding this beauty completely
changed my mind on the model. Generally, the Toyota Soarer seems a bit..
Massive. 3 Litre engine, over 9000 feet long etc. But they're just so
classy looking when they're not dark green and rusty. As displayed here.
Look at that front end! It's not too dissimilar from a Honda Integra,
just with a touch of class.
4: Nissan Silvia S13
Cars
are meant to be used, that's a given. But not many cars look so great
after they've grinded a wall 14 times. That's where the Silvia S13 comes
in. It looks fantastic with all those battle scars and gouges, yet
still manages to pull off the refined look with those bored/angry
looking headlights. Everyone knows what you've been up to too. Good
conversation starter!
3: Nissan Skyline GTR
Nah,
not the 2 Fast 2 Furious R34, we're talking classic GTR. Tell me you
didn't dribble at the sight of that mint GTR. And with the modern touch
of adding the black bonnet, mirrors, wheels and arches it's the best of
both worlds. Overshadowed by its offspring but still packing as mean a
punch as any R35, classic GTRs are JDM gold.
2: Toyota Trueno AE86
Everybody
who knows drifting knows of the Trueno. It rose to cult status with the
help of Initial D and it's iconic visual modesty, yet internal majesty.
In many peoples' eyes the king of JDM, but just dropping short of my
top JDM car. Come on, I couldn't be conventional after this list!
1: Mazda RX7 FC
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