Despite not being as widely recognized as their German or Italian counterparts, Japanese car manufacturers have produced some of the most captivating classic cars that many backpackers aspire to drive at least once in their lifetime, as reported by H๏τcar.

Manufacturers of these vehicles include Toyota, Mazda, Honda and Nissan.

Toyota 2000GT

Toyota 2000GT has auctioned over 1 million USD mark, this is one of the most expensive Japanese cars.

Launched in 1967, the 2000GT immediately shocked the automotive industry, being compared to European icons like the Ferrari 250 GTO for its beauty.

Datsun 240Z

After the 2000GT was released, it made the car enthusiast crazy with its great beauty.

At this point Toyota’s rival Datsun was extremely jealous and Datsun quickly designed and manufactured a compeтιтor to the 2000GT.

Dubbed the 240Z, this amazing car is just as beautiful as the Toyota 2000GT, which has a little less power but is a lot more affordable because Datsun produces it in large numbers.

The 240Z car became popular to this day and it is still going strong.

Nissan Skyline GT-R 2000

Skyline GT-R is Nissan’s iconic sports car. The Skyline 2000 GT-R began to design and produce in the early 70’s.

This car also known as Hakosuka, this amazing coupe has impressed many people with its design, power and dynamic driving ability.

However, the 2000 GT-R car was cut because of the fuel crisis that occurred a year after it was introduced.

Therefore, GT-R 2000 is a rare car that should cost more than 100,000 USD (equivalent to nearly 2.5 billion VND) today.

Honda NSX

In the ’90s, Honda built a supercar that cost twice as much as Ferrari in almost every respect and forced supercar manufacturers to rethink their strategy.

The NSX car has a wedge-shaped body that makes Ferrari designers jealous. It features an advanced aerodynamic design created with input from renowned F1 driver Ayrton Senna.

The body is built entirely of lightweight aluminum and the 3.0-liter V6 is powerful and reliable.

Toyota V12 century 1997

Toyota is mainly known for its affordable everyday cars like the Camry and Corolla.

However, they did produce a car dubbed the century. The car that most speed enthusiasts don’t believe is Toyota made.

It’s also a large luxury sedan that can make the Rolls-Royce Phantom follow.

This amazing luxury car has been in production since the 60s and is now in its third generation. This Japanese car is powered by the only V12 engine ever built.

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is a sports racing car that has every automaker bewildered.

As it is a car well equipped to handle some of the toughest conditions on the planet at high speeds.

Pajero Evolution sets the record for most wins with 12 тιтles.

Mitsubishi has built 2,500 models and it’s one of the best off-road SUVs you can buy.

We are not 400R

Nissan Nismo has built many great cars over the years. The Nismo 400R is one of them, as it has given its owners great rides and an enjoyable driving experience.

The Nismo 400R is like an R33 on steroids, as it has some upgrades over the base car.

These include a 400-horsepower twin-turbo six-cylinder, an intercooler, a twin-disc clutch and an upgraded exhaust.

Only 44 were produced, making the 400R one of Japan’s rarest sports cars.

Honda Civic Type-R EK9 was built in the 90s. PH๏τo: H๏τcars.
The Honda Civic Type-R EK9 was built in the 90s. The EK9 was based on the Civic hatchback but featured a much-improved 182 hp four-cylinder engine.

That’s what makes it one of the most exciting hatchbacks ever.

The EK9 was very successful and Honda is still producing new Civic Type-R models today.

Mazda RX-7 FD

The MX-7 is the car that fans really want, especially the last generation FD.

Introduced in the early 90s, the RX-7 FD stunned with its sleek design featuring the iconic pop-up headlights.

The RX-7 FD is powered by a twin-turbocharged Wankel rotary engine developing 252 hp.

Today, a well-maintained RX-7 FD can cost more than $50,000.

Toyota Supra MK4

The Supra Mk4 is one of the most beautiful sports cars ever. PH๏τo: H๏τcars.
The Supra is the fourth generation and arguably the most iconic Japanese sports car of all time.

The Supra Mk4 is one of the most beautiful sports cars of the ’90s.

This car gives owners pleasure to drive, thanks to its 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 making 321 horsepower. In particular, this is the car used in Hollywood’s Fast and Furious movies.

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