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15/04/2026 6:06 pm
What boomers really mean when they say young people are not into cars. See the article here. But this is why I keep saying we should be careful of how we speak of the younger generation. They are the future of our hobby and should be made to feel welcome among us.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
15/04/2026 6:29 pm
Interesting article. I have always liked the Japanese sports cars from the 1970’s to today from Datsun/Nissan, Mazda and Toyota. I have owned one almost continually since 1972. I just wish I could be considered a member of the younger generation.
On a related note, I am glad to see Brooklin making models in their Lansdownes range from 1970’s and 1980’s. I just wish they would make something that would have appeared on US roads.
This post was modified 2 months ago 2 times by Ed Davis
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
15/04/2026 6:58 pm
Never had a two-seater Japanese sports car. Does my ‘86 & ‘88 4DSC Maxima count?
15/04/2026 7:58 pm
@100ford2003 Though 4 door cars are not for me, I think the Maxima in those years offered a nice combination of performance, interior space, style, and affordability. It is a good example why baby boomers and later generations moved from American to Japanese cars in the 70’s and 80’s.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
15/04/2026 8:04 pm
Back in the early 80's I bought 7 different Mazda's, from the 323, which was the GLC then, a couple of 626's, a couple of RX-7's and a B2000 pickup. Loved all of them, but then I went back to buying American made cars, and have ever since.
This post was modified 2 months ago by John Napoli
15/04/2026 10:09 pm
Pam had a Honda Prelude so I bit the bullet and went 4-door. I actually was wanting an ‘86 IROC. I loved that both Maxima’s were m/t and pretty much came fully equipped.
Steve
16/04/2026 12:17 am
I loved the Japanese sports cars of the early 70s; especially the 240Z and Toyota Celica and the 80s Supra. I love the newer Supras as well!
16/04/2026 12:30 am
The original 240Z was awesome !!! I loved it but it didn’t really compete with my ‘70 Trans-Am…well, the MPG was better…but not the grip on the wheel when I hit the go pedal.
Steve
16/04/2026 12:44 am
Here are photos of my first sports car and current one. The photo of my 1972 Datsun 240Z was taken in 1975. The second photo is my 2024 Nissan Z.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
16/04/2026 1:20 am
My first attempt at Japanese muscle, '85 Mirage Turbo. Quick and outrageous handling.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Mitsubishi+Mirage+Turbo&gs_ivs=1
But I missed the rumble, smell, and vibration of the big block V8.
Seems to me that most, not all, modern kids meet and hang with their friends on line as opposed to us back in the day meeting by driving to each other. Our cars were our social life, while today it seems to be more cell phones & on line computers. They seem to drive on a screen rather than an actual road.
16/04/2026 1:24 am
@brush Cars were an important part of my social life starting in 70’s. Social life was built around car rallyes for many years.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
16/04/2026 6:19 am
I'm a Boomer from 1947. I never turned my nose up at Japanese sports cars, just didn't care for the ones of 'that time'. I owned a couple of the English-type two seat sports cars and loved them.
So when a Japanese company came out with an English-type sports car, we bought four of them - matching silver 1999 Maxda Miata's. Then traded them in for 2002's in Crystal Blue:
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