Product Description

Japanese car manufacturers have a long tradition of producing outstanding sports and performance cars. Sometimes they are extreme versions of core models, such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Nissan Sunny GTI-R, and sometimes out-and-out purpose-designed sporting classics, such as the Datsun 240Z/260Z and Mazda MX-5. There has been steadily growing interest in the Japanese car scene in recent years, with grey imports of performance models having become particularly popular, and a whole industry has grown up to support the interest in modifying Japanese cars. This extensively illustrated book will appeal to all fans of Japanese performance cars.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #314591 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Classic Car Mart, February 2006
'If you're into Japanese cars, you'll want to add this new title to your collection immediately!'

Practical Classics, May 2006
'The fun really comes from reminding yourself of great Eighties Japanese metal. Advice about grey imports makes 'Beasts' our choice'

From the Author
Forty of the finest Japanese enthusiasts’ cars are brought together in this feast of automotive excellence, a tribute to all that’s great and all that’s innovative about the Japanese car scene.

With all-time classics and hot hatches mingling with sports cars and supercars, 'Beasts From The East' provides a fascinating mix. And with in-depth histories complemented by full-colour photography, essential dates and the best advice in the business, you’ll find it an entertaining and informative read.

This fascinating and entertaining book provides a unique perspective for Japanese car enthusiasts everywhere. So whether it’s a CRX, a GTI-R, a VR-4, a GTI, an NSX, a GT, an SX, a ZX or a Type R that takes your fancy, 'Beasts From The East' is essential reading. It’s what the Japanese car scene has been waiting for.

Customer Reviews

OK, but already dated...
A decent book. But, the only problem (with this and all similar books) is that it's out of date even when it comes out - and now, a couple of years on, it's even more dated. If you have happy memories of 'driving' these cars on the Gran Turismo 3 Playstation game back at the turn of the century, then it'll be interesting, or at least nostalgic. But if you want to know about the latest J-cars, or even the latest versions of the cars that appear in the book, you'll have to look elsewhere. Just be aware that it's been out a while...