I can’t believe it’s that time of year again!!  The Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) is taking place this Sunday, Oct. 12th at Hidden Valley Park in Irvine, CA.  This is the ultimate show for you if you like all things vintage Japanese or true JDM.

There are huge sponsorship deals at the event this year from most of the OEM car companies, all sorts of media groups, and a large group of aftermarket supporters from around the globe (a complete list is on the JCCS website.)  Most of the sponsors will have booths set up so expect free gift bags, entertainment of all sorts, and stickers galore!

In 2007 Mazda brought out an entire trailer loaded with race cars and even a rare Mazda Cosmo, of which there are only few in the world.  They are a major sponsor again, along with Toyota, this year so expect some great things from both manufacturers.

The cars at the event are of the utmost quality and most everyone that attends is of the same caliber.  Not only does this event show off some of the best original Japanese classic cars but it also offers the latest and greatest in innovations and customization that the aftermarket has to offer.  Individuals and shops alike bring out their latest and greatest every year to be unveiled to the world.   One of the best parts about JCCS is the approachability of all who attend.   For example, if you see Pete Brock, of Datsun BRE fame,  walking around the grounds make sure you walk up to him and say hi.  Most “celebrities” here are happy to talk with anyone who shares the same passion for cars that they do.

Check out the video below for some footage of last year’s event and make sure to visit the Japanese Classic Car Show website for all the official updates as well as an awards, vendor, and sponsor list.  The JCCS site also has an amazing gallery of years past where I borrowed most of these pictures from.

This event is a MUST ATTEND.  If you have the weekend off we hope to see you there.  Feel free to stop myself or any of the Z Car Garage people to say hi or talk cars.  Long Live the Z and JCCS.

Look for an update right here next week when we return with our original pictures and a full event report.

www.Japaneseclassiccarshow.com

There was a great turn out at the annual Monterey and Pebble Beach Z and Meet.   Even though the weather was less than favorable the turnout was very high with 40 to 50 cars showing up for the drive.  The meeting point was held at MY Nissan in Salinas, CA.  Zs and Gs packed the parking lot with a few other cars mixed in including an NSX, S2000, Pontiac GTO, Mitsubishi EVO, and a 60’s Ford Mustang.

The drive wound it’s way through the hills of Salinas, Monterey, and Carmel and continued onto 17 Mile Drive with the first leg ending at Bird Rock right along the famed Pebble Beach golf course.  From there the caravan conituned on to a buffet style lunch at Poppy Hill.  If you live in the Northern California are this is the end of the driving year event that should not be missed.  Without further delay here are a few pictures that I took of the drive.  Hope to see you all next year!!

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