Japan 951
06-15-2007, 12:36 PM
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Japan 951
Just arrived back in the US from another vacation to Japan and thought I’d share a few pictures, including those of an apparent 1991 944 Turbo. The cars in Japan always amaze me, from the sheer variety to the efficient size and ingenuity. Enjoy.
View from the station of the ancient capital of Nara. The small car rules when space is at a premium.
Postal worker with car, near Senso-Ji temple (Asakusa) Tokyo
Fill ‘er up, near Tsukiji fish market Tokyo
Skyline in “rural” Saitama prefecture
Lambo and Fit near Marunouchi station Tokyo. I also saw several other Lambos and a Ferrari F50 in a parking structure in Osaka, but was unable to photograph them due to security.
Spotted on a rainy morning about ½ mile from Ueno station, North Tokyo. It appears to be a 1991 model, note the bridge spoiler. It is very unusual to see a 951 in Japan so I was quite surprised.
View from the station of the ancient capital of Nara. The small car rules when space is at a premium.
Postal worker with car, near Senso-Ji temple (Asakusa) Tokyo
Fill ‘er up, near Tsukiji fish market Tokyo
Skyline in “rural” Saitama prefecture
Lambo and Fit near Marunouchi station Tokyo. I also saw several other Lambos and a Ferrari F50 in a parking structure in Osaka, but was unable to photograph them due to security.
Spotted on a rainy morning about ½ mile from Ueno station, North Tokyo. It appears to be a 1991 model, note the bridge spoiler. It is very unusual to see a 951 in Japan so I was quite surprised.
06-15-2007, 01:34 PM
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^ ^ ^ It's what you do when someone steals your Porsche crest centers 
Nice pics, thanks!
Nice pics, thanks!
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06-15-2007, 01:38 PM
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I personally think the car/wheels look great, however I never understood the obsession of running without centercaps on a street car
06-15-2007, 01:59 PM
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Owning a LHD car in Japan is something of a mark of distinction, and to show off how rich you are. I remember seeing a program on TV once about car culture in Japan, and it seems the Yakuza are very fond of black cars in LHD. Usually high end Mercs though, I don't remember hearing anything about Porsches
06-15-2007, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by alordofchaos
^ ^ ^ It's what you do when someone steals your Porsche crest centers
Nice pics, thanks!
Nice pics, thanks!
Nice pics. Tokyo looks fun!
06-15-2007, 02:17 PM
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Yeah Ben, I was thinking Volks or similar. Good looking wheels on the 951, $$ Im sure in those sizes. Try going to the S2000 forums...people with centercaps are the minority 
06-15-2007, 02:37 PM
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Try going to the S2000 forums...people with centercaps are the minority
Kinda like the people who run their FWD Hondas with steelies on the front with street tires. Don't let any of the craziness rub off on you over there!
06-15-2007, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 87944turbo
Kinda like the people who run their FWD Hondas with steelies on the front with street tires. Don't let any of the craziness rub off on you over there!
