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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 …
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you will have noticed that prices of “classic” Japanese performance cars like the Toyota Supra Mk4, Mazda RX-7 and Nissan Skyline GT-R have gone crazy. What were all once somewhat attainable cars are now fast becoming the preserve of the rich – or …
The Mitsubishi FTO is one of the ‘best kept secrets’ of Japan’s Golden Era of performance motoring – the 1990s/early 2000s. In the age of Gran Turismo 1 and 2, just about every Japanese manufacturer had multiple options with regards to performance cars. Mitsubishi was no exception, selling such great cars as the Lancer Evolution (read our …
The Mitsubishi FTO is one of the unsung heroes of 1990s Japanese performance motoring. During the “Golden Era” of Japanese car manufacturing, there were simply so many fantastic cars coming from the Land of the Rising Sun that any given car could get lost in the noise. In some respects, the FTO is an example …
当谈到日本人cars, there is one term that seems to cause more confusion than anything else. That is JDM (short for “Japanese Domestic Market“). If you’re not familiar with this concept, then we recommend that you read our comprehensive JDM meaning guide here for more information on what JDM actually means. Over …
At Garage Dreams, there’s nothing we love more than seeing real photos (and even videos) from our readers. If you have an interesting car – particularly one we have done a buyer’s guide for – then we always appreciate any photo submissions. You can send photos to the admin team at any time by using …
I like having a clean car. However, I don’t have a lot of spare time on my hands due to a busy work schedule. I’m envious of those who have sufficient time to properly detail their car(s) to their heart’s content. I have to make do with trying to find the ‘sweet spot’ for keeping …
Here in New Zealand, there has been much talk in the media about petrol prices getting precariously close to the never-before-seen figure of $3 per liter. In fact, some more remote parts of the country have already seen this unpleasant milestone reached. If my rough maths is correct, that would equate to a price of …
Is there anything more satisfying in life than improving the paint finish of your car? There is something exhilarating about removing scratches and imperfections from your car – especially if you are the kind of person who takes pride in their vehicle. Hopefully I’m not alone in thinking this (let me know in the comment …
The 350Z is one of Nissans most popular sports cars of all time. Loved by many for its combination of muscular-yet-retro looks, strong V6 engine and great driving dynamics, it has been an enduringly popular choice of sports car since its launch (if you would like to learn more about the origins and history of …
