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Help keep the vintage Japanese car culture alive! your donation supports the digitization and preservation of rare JDM VHS tapes, tuning magazines, brochures, and factory catalogs. Every contribution helps us share more rare iconic JDM content worldwide with fans (and future fans) for free! Donate now to support the archival of Japan’s rich automotive history!
Why give?
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Build the Ultimate Archive
Imagine a fully searchable library of JDM knowledge — Option videos, tuning guides from Smokey Nagata, rare D1 coverage before it was D1, original dealer catalogs — all in one place. Your donation brings that vision to life.
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Preserve a Dying Format
Rare VHS tapes, old magazines, paper catalogs are deteriorating every day. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. Your support helps digitize and archive this irreplaceable content before it’s lost to time.
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Keep JDM History Accessible
Much of Japan’s legendary tuning and motorsport culture was never released outside of Japan — or is long out of print. Donations make it possible to translate, preserve, and freely share these hidden gems with the world.
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Inspire the Next Generation
These old magazines and video contain the roots of the JDM scene — real passion, raw builds, and DIY innovation. Help inspire the next wave of car builders, racers, and dreamers.
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Honor the Pioneers
Legends like Daijiro Inada, Keiichi Tsuchiya, Nobuteru Taniguchi, Manabu Orido, Smokey Nagata, and others, shaped the global car community. By preserving their work, their knowledge, you’re helping honor their legacy for future generations.
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