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Classic car ownership is something that appeals to many. In fact, classic cars are what this very website is all about. At Garage Dreams, we love helping prospective classic car owners find and buy their dream cars, as well as helping you to get the most out of the classic car ownership experience. In a …
Here at Garage Dreams, our primary focus is on developing buyer guides and histories for modern (1980s and onwards) Japanese performance cars like the Toyota Supra Mk4 or Nissan Skyline GT-R. However, we have a love for all things motoring and motorsport, in particular the legendary era of Group B rallying. We have produced some …
The MR2 is one of the best sports cars to ever come out of Japan. In fact, it is one of the best sports cars ever, from anywhere in the world. Produced over three distinct generations, the MR2 combines a lightweight chassis, ample power, and the excitement and precision of a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive setup. Although opinions …
The Mazda Miata (also known as the MX-5 in some parts of the world, such as the Japanese Domestic Market) is the most successful sports car of all time, at least in terms of sales figures. You can’t argue with the success of the Miata/MX-5, nor can you argue with its enduring popularity. Over four …
The Honda S2000 is one of the best sports cars of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Blending razor-sharp handling with a high-tech (and high-revving) engine, as well as slick manual gearbox, the S2000 still has a cult following years after production finished. Although the Mazda Miata/MX-5 holds the crown as the best-selling sports car …
The Mazda Miata (or MX-5, as it is known to motorists outside of the United States) is one of the “all time great” Japanese cars. In fact, it is one of the “all time great” cars from any country. It is also the best-selling sports car in history, and for good reason. Released to near-universal …
The Honda Civic is one of the most successful, popular and enduring cars of all time. If you’ve read our guide to the Honda Civic history and generations, then you’ll know that this car has been for sale since 1973 across a number of generations. Along with the Toyota Corolla (read our Toyota Corolla history …
The Toyota MR2 is a car with a certain reputation. Notably, the MR2 is famed for its propensity to snap oversteer, leaving its occupants hurtling towards the nearest hedgerow or lamppost. But the MR2 is also one of the finest, most enduring pieces of Japanese performance motoring. Across three distinct generations (we will cover that …
The Honda/Acura NSX is one of the best cars to ever come out of Japan. In terms of “Greatest Hits” from Japanese motoring in the 1990s, there is stiff competition. However, it’s hard to argue against the NSX being at least towards the top of the list. Perhaps only the Nissan Skyline GT-R and Toyota …
The Mitsubishi FTO – despite being the younger brother of the 3000GT/GTO – was a great car in its own right. In fact, it was good enough to win the coveted 1994 Car of the Year award in Japan when it launched, originally as a JDM-only car. Contemporary reviews praised the FTO’s combination of attractive …
