We all know the crazy creations that have rolled out of the Rocky Auto workshop in Japan, a shop specialized in injecting a more modern feel into classic Japanese rides. But last time I was there I spotted something a little different, a car that trades Rocky's usual style for a bit of authenticity.
This KPGC10 was absolutely spotless inside…
…and out and on top of the body color-matched overfenders had been fitted with a front bucktooth lip spoiler. During the restoration the customer requested the stock brakes be upgraded with something a little safer, which is why you can see modern red Brembo calipers at the front.
Opening the hood reveals the breathtakingly beautiful S20 engine, slightly tuned to deliver a little bit more performance.
The firing order on the head cover is a detail I love seeing on these sought-after S20s.
The stock Solex carbs are replaced with slightly bigger Weber units. The sound will give you goose bumps from the moment the engine cranks into life.
In the interior the stock seats have been replaced with a pair of vintage buckets, there to help occupants not fly around the cabin as the upgraded suspension really does help this Hakosuka fly around the corners.
There are no messy auxiliary gauges scattered around the cabin, just the simple stock wood trimmed dash and center console.
Wheel fitment and overall stance gets a big thumbs up!
I will never tire of cars like these. This is where the whole GT-R legend began and it's great to see owners keep their vintage GT-Rs looking so good!
-Dino Dalle Carbonare
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Wooden steering knobs should be mandatory.
1 word.
A - MA - ZING!
Shift knobs*
As much as i love when they swap a RB into these.. There's something to be said about it being untouched.
beautiful. quality content post.
wat do those knobs on the centre console do?
Sickness! Rocky Auto always keeping things in check, excellent progressive classic style.
This is perfect, no bollocks just functional and great looking.
amazing
louis - they are windshield wipers, and water spray.
this car is really clean... except for that seat rail... its a piece of square tube with nasty welds :/
loveeeeee it
thanks for the feature, awesome photos and that is one clean classic!
SUPERB!!!!
classic. nuff said.
Awesome! I'd do anything for one of these in such good condition!
absolutely stunning!!
what rims are those?
wow anybody know any details about those seats?
That's my kind of car, would love to own one.
Selling the Mustang.... not sure, but that one is sweet.
Only things that need to be done are zip ties to clean the plug wires placement, too nasty and hasty looking. Tailpipes don't look proper, extend too far out, with their spacing it also looks off and the thin walled tips. The shifter boot needs to be finished to a point beyond being held on by a string, in the fashion it is, at least. Other then that, it's perfect.
I dont want to rain on the parade but those carbies arent solex, they are webers (it even says it on them) Im not even sure if solex make dual throat carbies, ive only seen singles.
I should also say that id proudly punch a granny for this car.
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Gorgeous car. A true classic. What kind of seat is that?
Love all of it except the fender mirrors, I just can't like fender mirrors no matter how hard I try. Super super nice ride though, love it.
Perrrrrfect!
one of the best looking cars EVER, is the KGPC10
Dino, another great find !!
i want one..........
Incredible.
Can somebody please identify these seats? - I must know now!!
freakin' PERFECT.
Perfect
@ steve t. do u know how to read? it says "The stock Solex carbs are replaced with slightly bigger Weber units." but i do agree with u i would punch a granny for 1 of these
To steveT-i belive tje article says that the stock Solex carbs have been replaced with the Webers
@sten: Those are RS-Watanabe. You can see them on many modified vintage Japanese cars, they are very popular.
I love KPGC10s! I hope to see and hear one someday... or at least a KGC10, with its not-so-awesome L20 engine.
pure automobile bliss
I WANT IT!
Classic car at it's finest!
Beautiful
What are those seats omg
Very nice car!
Dino, would you happen to of seen the all carbon S30Z while you were at rocky auto? that thing looks amazing and I've been trying to find some desktops of that beast.
this car just waits for you to get in and drive it till there are no more roads on this planet.
What a amazing Car,this is really awesome !!!Congrats...........
loved it
NICE ride....love itt
what are those seats!
Awesome ride. Interesting vented buckets !
desktop please
thanks
haha im sure the overall quality of this car will compensate for the sh*tty seat rails.
beautiful car. but is it really a kpgc10? could be a 2000GT conversion? nonetheless, done so well.
that is really cool! go the old school skylines. the start of it all.
rust in the seat bracket ....
Seats: http://www.r30.co.jp/racing-seat.html
http://www.r30.co.jp/saishin.html i guess it's 33'000 yen!?