![]() ![]() I love the look of the early 70’s Japanese classics. Here’s that Skyline Kenmeri, a GT-R replica with the addition of fender flares. Hot Rodding at its finest! (just with a little Japanese twist) This is where the Restomodding comes into play. This engine transplant is similar to putting a late model fuel injected 302 ci Mustang GT engine into a 60’s Mustang. The RB26 comes with “280hp” from the factory in 1990’s and 2000’s Skylines. One more example of the work involved in bringing this ’73 Nissan Skyline “Kenmeri” up to JDMLegends’ standards…Here’s the engine bay of a ’73 Skyline prepped for resto work.Īnd this is the finished product. I personally think its a perfect idea, as do their customers. What exactly is the JDMLegends special touch? Besides super detail and clean restoration work, it includes adding modifications like a modern turbocharged engine, 5 or 6 speed transmission, fully tuned adjustable suspensions, basically a Japanese version of a “restomod” or “pro-touring” car. ![]() Here’s the 1973 (chassis code RA21) Toyota Celica ready for delivery to a happy JDMLegends customer. …and here’s the same 1973 Celica bay after much effort by JDMLegends. Initially a turbo Subaru tuning specialist, now Cobb focuses on ECU tuning for many platforms, including the new Nissan GTR.Ībove is the engine bay of a Toyota Celica as received by JDMLegends The owner of JDMLegends is a Japanese car nut named Trey Cobb. JDMLegends’ specialty is hunting down your dream JDM classic (25 years old or older) located in Japan, having it inspected and legally imported into the USA, where it can be delivered as is, or have the JDMLegends’ special touch. Looked like a nice gathering of Japanese cars! R33, R34 and R35 Skyline GT-R’s in Utah at once? Cooooool!!! They had their Grand Opening last July 2009. JDMLegends is a new shop located in North Salt Lake, Utah. In Japan, the classics are cars like the Nissan Skyline, Toyota Celica, Corolla, Datsun 510 (Bluebird in Japan) and 240Z (Fairlady Z in Japan). Domestically here in the US of A, we have classics like the 1932 Deuce Coupe, 55-57 Chevy Bel Air, 67-69 Camaro, 64 1/2-70 Mustang, etc. Japanese Legends…also known as JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Machines, Japanese Nostalgic Cars, J Tin, you get the picture. ![]()
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