Vintage Pioneer car audio system components against dark background. Includes speakers and equalizers. Retro electronics.

Vintage Pioneer stereos — Lonesome Car-boy 101

The Lonesome Car-boy ( ロンサムカーボーイ ) line of component car audio was released in 1977 in Japan and would also make its release worldwide as Pioneer Component. This was the first component system released with other companies soon following. Sony

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Modified classic car under a canopy with neon text Silhouette Cosmo above, highlighting custom automotive restoration.

Silhouette Mazda Cosmo

Hey how’s it going everyone, we’re Jon and Astrid from Moonlight Runners and we’re going to be kick starting our YouTube channel with our silhouette Cosmo build. We plan to do tips and tricks and bring everyone along our daily

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People painting custom race car outdoors in a backyard garage setup with tarp shelter and painting equipment.

7 Days in Riverside – Preparing for N.A. Nonsuri 2022 Part 1

“Even sea bream is not delicious when eaten in loneliness.” – Japanese Expression Day 1 – An American Welcome The United States of America. Regardless of wether you hold the belief that its the greatest country on Earth, or a

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Vintage Japanese modified cars parked under an overpass at night with people standing nearby.

What is hatsuhinode boso or New Years touring?

If you have been following any kaido racer accounts on Instagram for more than a year, you have probably noticed an uptick of photos around late December or January. New Years (正月, shōgatsu) in Japan is viewed as one of

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Yellow building with signs for Up Garage and Japanese text advertising a used car parts specialty store and a tire store.

Is UpGarage worth visiting in Japan?

Now that Japan is open for tourist visas, many car enthusiasts are excited to either return to Japan or visit for the first time. Over the years there has been a lot of hype around visiting UpGarage and other parts

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Vintage blue-striped car abandoned in a field.

The first kaido racer in the USA?

Recently discovered in Pennsylvania by the Instagram user @all_vehicle is not one, but two rotting Nissan Skyline C211. The first Skyline features Speed Star Racing MKII wheels, a Hakosuka Skyline wing, and an Okinawa Y plate. The second Skyline features

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