My AE86’s Life In Japan, We Find Out More About Its Past! | Juicebox Unboxed

[@gafrers]

Automotive "Archeology". Loved this journey down the car's past.

[@brianbrown2627]

Carcheology Sorry but I was thinking about the pun for two years

[@nyleen]

So the next step for this "Car Lore" series is to find the previous owners and ask them about their memories with the car. lul

[@baileysims]

I like this !

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

Guaranteed some of them will be wondering where it is now

[@Casal601]

Jeah and ask them for old photos 😁

[@dubhudz]

i look forward to 2035 when we finally get to see the 86 back together making rings once again

[@bryanduggan]

Bit optimistic

[@juiceboxforyou]

@@bryanduggan Big time

[@gian_nr]

@@bryandugganbet you feel dumb now

[@bryanduggan]

@@gian_nr nah, I felt dumb before this moment. Kudos on the comment commitment though

[@DKTAz00]

**Looks up history of my civic** Built in England >:(

[@CooganMick1991]

Not the 1st time the brits claimed something Irish 😂

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

Be happy it still runs in that case. RIP Rover

[@JimBrodie]

EM Type R. =] Made in Swindon... =/

[@MattBeardless]

The thing that really really makes me laugh is the number of people who claim their EP3 or FN2 is built in Japan then you explain that their VIN prefix being SHH means it was built in Swindon and they suddenly go very quiet...then ask about your Accord which was actually built in Japan despite being a diesel commuter.

[@DKTAz00]

@@MattBeardless hehehe, and that question?: "Why is it so damn expensive?" :D

[@nicksiha]

Had to stop in the middle of the video to say... Car VIN history and stuff like this always reminds of me Wangan Midnight's Devil Z. The car lived a complete life, unknown to you, until you decided to look into it more and unravel it's secrets... It's a beautiful thing. The way you describe the car driving along the sea side was very poetic, and with the google maps overlay it's very vivid. Thanks for doing the effort put into the editing! Also, really cool to see such a niche business exist for things like this... It's appears true that the Japanese rely on redundant documents and long processes, but it shows that the hard work they put in the archive that stuff ends up going a long way haha.

[@takafumiarisawa70]

$275 is fkn stellar for the amount of work involved and the scarcity of such services and that's without considering the absolute class act from David. Happy 100th episode Laaads.

[@mikaelmakinen995]

The last private owner probably kept the wheels he had on it and put on some cheapos before selling

[@juiceboxforyou]

Yeah most likely, and the front lip, and transferred it to another build.

[@galactiq8563]

@@juiceboxforyou still sad tho it looked sick with those wheels and lip

[@shane7378]

who doesnt do that?

[@Deses]

I'd love to see a the restored car with all the previous owners in a big family photo, that would be so wholesome.

[@tannerclark9839]

To my understanding, this car is a piece of art and a major part of your life. This isn't a matter of a cool project or jdm points, this is a dream and a passion. It's a union of man and machine. I truly admire your efforts to learn anything and everything you can about this car and the amount of work you all have put in after watching for 3 years. The AE86 is a true anomaly of passion among the rest of automotive culture, and here we're seeing this first hand. I've wanted a Hachi since I was 11 and at the time I didn't even know that Initial D existed, I just thought it was this weirdly cool boxy Toyota from Forza Motorsport 2. But I now I get it, and I swear I'll own one before I die. I aspire for your automotive passion and true love for this car and I'm happy to know that it's not just me out here obsessing over an economy box. I really can't wait to see your face on the first start/first drive, and I can't wait for the day I own one and start my journey. Keep 'er lit, Neil

[@harrygreen4220]

Doesn't feel like 3 years , I've been watching this from the start!

[@pondfood]

Same

[@brendanliddy9239]

fair play to the mad bastard who had a 15 year old autotrader

[@paullaffan1994]

I’d say some of the prices in it would sicken ye compared to today’s ones

[@juiceboxforyou]

@@paullaffan1994 Big time! We have a couple in the shed, some stuff is very cheap, other stuff is similar to todays prices.

[@VeyronBD]

I have a bunch in the attic that I used to read as a kid. Its mad what you find, 240s and S14s for like £1500. Even then the 86 must have felt pricey at £6-7k, funny how quick things change

[@voletype1]

car-cheology is amazing, its sort of like an extended barn find! Its amazing that all this info is available for a car of that age, its even more interesting because its lived such a varied life! good on you for keeping it alive!

[@mattm7128]

POCKETS ARE MINT. Laad the pronunciations are hilarious. Grand you've gotten so much history on the yoke 👍. Are you going to reach out to any of the Japan owners if you can??

[@juiceboxforyou]

Ive tried on FB but got no luck, someone suggested using letters and do it the old school route, so Im gonna try that.

[@mattm7128]

@@juiceboxforyou yeah for sure send a few letters and pictures. Might be able to find which owner installed the supercharger. I've reached out to a few previous owners on a couple of vintage cars I've rebuild. Always been amazing the car is still alive and class hearing memories and their experiences with the car

[@bagfumbler]

I reached out to the original owner of my Miata on facebook who was an old pastor guy, and I sent him pictures of what I turned it into and he was really appreciative to know what happened to it

[@BlackEagle2797]

@@juiceboxforyou do you know minkara car view ? perhaps there is some things to see on this "car network" in Japan

[@Birch_ON]

Your meaning to tell me this car had 7 Different owners until it got pimped the fuck out then exported.

[@chrispietersen804]

AE86!!!!!!! Ahhhhh man! So cool!!!!! How crazy is this that you can trace EVERYTHING down to the last detail, yeah it's pricey but when you explained how every person involved needs to be paid for their time, 300 bucks is not a lot of money at all! So happy for you lad, awesome stuff!

[@razorsz195]

I would love if you made a picture book called "The history of my 86" when the project is finished, put in every picture you have from its origins, etc, tell a story, pics of the restoration, snippets of doing rings and iconic photos, not just for us but as something for you to keep and for us to look at and just lose ourselves in the nostalgia of this amazing car, i do really think that if you finish this car you for SURE have to try and visit the previous owners in japan (grab pics if they have any!), the dealers, drive it up those famous drifting roads and hey, perhaps some people may recognize it and you may find some people have videos or more pictures snapped of previous owners driving and skidding around, this is such an iconic 86, its so unique in its colours, scoop and perhaps when you take it to japan, source those grey wheels before hand, give as much as you can into its old appearance so when you do drive it, someone notices :p

[@warwickritch]

Loving this! So much history that would have otherwise been lost. It’s great

[@Kidhuf]

I love juicebox, this has been a weekly fix for me and I am sure others. That passion you share for your car is awesome! Sending much thanks from Toronto!

[@99mintaltezza2]

Shout out to all my lc boys who are avoiding work and watching this😂👌🏻

[@conoroleary8538]

Gang gang

[@martinsteele3259]

Awesome video and info! I have had my AE86 since 1988 in Canada. They are literally the best little cars ever! I knew a guy that had a Shelby Cobra, that preferred to drive my AE86!

[@rodrigo4379]

I´ve watched this video 3 years ago when you made it and, at the time I found it amazing that was possible to know the owners that had the car in japan. It´s just amazing to see were it maybe cruised, were it was parked and I can´t imagine the amount of memories the car made in Japan. It´s just amazing to see the higher point of the car´s life, the lower point and now the highest point again :D. Here in portugal it´s possible to know the older owners of the car with the adresses too, after i bought my eg9 i quickly went to get the papers with the information of the previos owners and managed to contact the first owner and the third one :D

[@reycaballero2462]

Love the new video on the 86, its kind of scary on how detailed you went on hunting down the history of your 86, but i love it. Stay safe and be healthy. Again thank you very much.....

[@salarjaved519]

Love the level of enthusiasm and togetherness you share with the cars past in japan and on , i share the same feelings for my Jdm honda vezel . I feel you bro.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Glad you enjoyed it, sometimes I worry myself with how into this stuff I get hahaha

[@ethanb5479]

Ive followed this build from the start and thats a blow out what youve found out about its past

[@Makitojzx]

that is so cool. I have been searching for a website to find info on my car as well. It is not pathetic to know where your car came from and the history of your car. I understand your feeling about your car, I too have sentimental value towards my car. I will forever keep my Cresta.

[@ethanplassman2805]

This is genuinely my favorite KZbin Chanel and some of my favorite people in the car scene

[@LuckyKnightJP]

another reason why this car has been my favorite to watch on youtube. all this history has been so fascinating to watch. ill have to check out that site, i only knew of carvx. would love to get more info in my jzx81

[@juiceboxforyou]

Might be worth messaging those guys at Japan Car History check, it could open up another world of stuff.

[@naivay]

Geez I remember seeing the first episode of saving an 86 in my recommended videos when it first got uploaded 😂😂😂 I’m still here ahah keep it up, love it

[@MentleGan]

Carcheology at its best, I love it. Great vid as always.

[@ethanarthur6996]

Congratulations on 100 videos boys thanks for sharing this mint episode

[@Legeden]

Honestly, I love me some good car stories. Usually these are well documented with super cars and the likes but it's nice to see what you can find about almost an ordinary car. Also, a good story is what separates machines and cars.

[@endobrosfin5880]

100 episodes of the lust for rust! Congrats man! Hoping to see that ae86 soon fixed and better than ever!

[@hardluck6076]

Im really excited to see the car when it's done, it's gonna look class!

[@TJWH_]

Thanks for all the information I need to know more about my Chaser, Keep up with the amazing content. From Canada

[@tiernanobrien6919]

Monday just got a lot better 👍

[@SecondHandManKase]

love it Neil! If you are as thorough with your build as you were your research I'm excited to see how awesome the 86 is going to turn out! Keep up the great work!!

[@rud2990]

Life is the story. Cars and people.

[@cathalguilfoyle4131]

I have the issue of the auto trader of u want it lad I will send it to u

[@juiceboxforyou]

No way! Id absolutely love that man, drop us a message on FB/Instagram

[@cathalguilfoyle4131]

@@juiceboxforyou will do 👍

[@arixant]

Oh wow the car had a bondi blue kenwood MD deck in 04. That's super rare.

[@Oldhotdogwater]

Wowww I’m going to look up the history of my car, thank you 🙏🏽

[@juiceboxforyou]

No way! Id love to track down a similar head unit when the time comes.

[@RZ-1JZ]

Yes boy! Got my dinner and a beer. I'm ready. Great content as always

[@Rail_rat]

Man can´t Believe that is 3 years already I started watching you guys when i was 15 years old and now i am 18 and still have the dream of owning one. I also wanted to say thanks for those amazing 3 years

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thats crazy man! Glad you've stuck around for the nonsense.

[@nathanhewitt3920]

Watched all 100 episodes and will watch the next 100. Love the journey.keep at it Neil 👌

[@wizbudflynnwizbudflynn106]

Man you are an inspiration to irsh car culture keep it up and keep it alive love the videos and always look forward to looking at them 🚗💭

[@deanfarrissey3143]

These videos are class lads. Definitely one of the best car shows on here

[@likeabenoss]

What a treat to get all that info for free. Good shit darlin. I love the episodes xx

[@The-KeyserSoze]

I got a feeling your gonna get lots of history about this car from previous owners in Japan one day 🥰 Living the dream bwoyz Crazy I’ve just managed to watch all the vids of this through 2019 - corona up until today 😎

[@rodrigo4379]

superb video!

[@banpeinet]

Congrats on the 100th episode! The full owner history is a very interesting option! I might do that soon on my own! 👍

[@banpeinet]

I also wandered aimlessly on Google streetview around the address of the last owner in Japan and explored the area. I found a garage where it was most likely serviced. 😆

[@juiceboxforyou]

@@banpeinet Haha glad I'm not alone doing that sort of stuff 😆!

[@banpeinet]

@@juiceboxforyou hey if the technology allows me to I definitely will is it! 😆 Unfortunately my Trueno wasn't there

[@feenyx6394]

Wish I'd known about this when I had my R33, will be sure to hit up David when ever I find room for another Japanese export in my life! Thanks for the deep dive into the car's history, and not least for banging out 100 episodes. I'll do some honorary rings for ye tonight :) Here's to another 100!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Haha Cheers!

[@supercantaloupe12]

This sort of stuff gets me going too! I love digging through old documents and info. I Recently found that my Colt Ralliart had a life in Germany!

[@johnrowell942]

Fantastic to see it's history and nice to see old photos. Thank you 👍

[@Long_Shot_Media]

while it's not completely for me I'm glad you got hold of all the previous info since it's something you geek out on, definitely cool to see

[@nd7368]

Theres a small town right near the original Toyota plant.. Hamamatsu. I went there from Oakland, California during college as a foreign exchange program bc there is a major natural disaster hospital in that city.. One of seven in the country. Cool to see it on the map lol. Awesome episode once again bud. I share your vids all the time.

[@miguelmenendez1565]

I never remember to give a like in youtube videos.. But I never forget to give a like on yours. Long live to all the ae86 still rockin' out there

[@paulford8256]

Good stuff yet again fella so awesome knowing the journey it's been on

[@alexdeakin4266]

I also roam the streets of Japan on Google maps. Miss the place so much, its great to look at places I've been etc. My profile image is the sunrise by my in laws, taken on the morning of our return in 2016.

[@blitzwing1985]

Did a similar thing when I got my Chaser. It still had the original log book from the toyopet dealer in Kitakyushu with their address and some customer details so I had to try my luck seeing my car in it's past life. Sadly no luck but one day I'd love to try a service like this.

[@1thegrimreefer1]

oh man, im super excited now , i cant wat for some more progress updates on the 86.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Theres a stack of stuff coming up after the Japan videos.

[@a_ripebanana]

100 episodes? Congrats! Still reminisce on the days when the car was stuck in the field

[@juiceboxforyou]

Seems like not too long ago!

[@stephencarr7263]

That was nice to watch. Thanks

[@ciartdsfa4899]

Unbelievable luck getting so much info after all this time, you have to send each previous owner a picture of it once it's finally finished. This sort of car geekery is exactly what I love about classic & car shows in general, you meet all sorts and hear all sorts of stories about their cars, all kinds of epic 😎👌

[@786_sh3ll]

I did the same with my R33 Gtr last year found some great info and have had contact with the Nissan / Nismo dealer who sold and maintained and upgraded it.

[@arch1406]

this is one of my favorite channels too watch and the story behind this car is so cool and i love seeing it come back to life keep it up!!

[@robogo100]

I absolutely love this! Can't wait for one of the previous owners to contact you, that would be amazing.

[@MrE30]

Thanks Neil for another ae86 history video.

[@LHIGGY666]

Unreal 👌 always wondered the same about my 86 when I had one a few years ago

[@markae86uk]

Congrats on the 100 episode! Been watching since the 2nd one, And love every video. 👏

[@chanceedwards6882]

I love hearing the story of this wild car! I can’t wait to see this thing finished! 🤙✌️

[@juiceboxforyou]

You and me both!

[@BoogalooShrymp]

More insane corolla ramblings.....excellent!

[@UlrichVIII]

dude, that amount of work... amazing can't wait for more content :D cheers~

[@juiceboxforyou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AR-qr9eo]

Great vids

[@s15melb]

This is nuts! I imported my Aero Spec R s15 to Australia in December 2005. It had some fairly basic drift style mods with weds sa90 wheels, tein flex coilovers, kazama caster rods, bnr32 seats, 5 zingen catback, hks pod, C's short shifter Apexi specS radiator, Apexi front rotors ,Momo steering wheel HIDs Alpine front speakers. I've still got it but its been through so many stages of modifications it nearly had every single part replaced or upgraded. Info on History would be good to have!

[@IrishMotoringLife]

Enjoyed this episode a lot, thank you👍 I would love to geek out on the histories of my cars too but they all have been here so long now

[@niallgrew2920]

Really cool video lads...

[@hundredhouses1234]

Hey lads epic footage. Regarding address details: minami is south, Kita is north, nishi is west and higashi is east. Looking forward to seeing more japan content 🤙

[@rileymartin7660]

Love the history on the 86! Cant wait to see more updates on how the build is going. Also... i would love it if you restocked the merch store... but no rush

[@juiceboxforyou]

Its all happening soon!

[@AtMortenJ]

perfect car for a project tbh. so many cool memories burnt into that car that gets to live on

[@chrisred87]

I totally get it man, I've got a Forester STI Import and I have done the CarVX check. I'd love to talk to previous owners. By the time it arrived with me it was a little rough and needed work but it had some fantastic JDM goodies on it Advan Wheels, Defi Genome gauges Apex-i exhaust someone at some point loved it and spent a lot of yen on it. I'd love to let them know someone else is looking after it now.

[@juiceboxforyou]

Same! Im sure the past owners think about their cars from time to time, little do they know that this stuff gets shipped out of their country.

[@glenn9k]

I can't figure out how these videos can be so damn interesting. But they are. Well done Neil

[@eoinmarkey6061]

Maximum effort in that video translation, I love it 💯

[@Jjanssoni]

This is just so freaking amazing!! I've watched all from the beginning!!

[@orlandobayley2017]

That history is great👍🏼

[@macdairej5861]

Couldn’t wait for this episode #100

[@LANTICA]

Love the story thank you very much for sharing. I definitely understand the enthusiasm and excitement!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@jayodoc2581]

Absolutely unreal to have all that history, great stuff👌👌👌

[@willodriscoll7553]

This is brilliant lads loving the history 👌 pockets are mint 🤣🤣

[@ahernalex6196]

I’d say it would be possible to find at least one of the previous owners on social media. And if u do eventually get in touch with one they could link u with the others. The interest u have for ur car can really be seen in ur facial expression. Really happy for u Neil. Keep er lit lad!!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers Alex!

[@DartzIRL]

Hakone's fairly full of tourist busses these days. Also, bus drivers who have a remarkable skill at getting a city bus up a mountain lane. Those roads are special though. Dead smooth. Couldn't drive there. Would love to have teleported my RX up there somehow.

[@matteagle6914]

and now im sitting here wanting more videos like this.

[@mikeflanagan522]

Another great episode Neil! Also another site for me to start digging again! 😅 Look forward to seeing more 86 progress and the Japan series!

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers Mike

[@makingtheday6928]

I can’t believe how much history you uncovered! I really enjoyed watching this video! 👌🏻 keep it up man

[@juiceboxforyou]

Yeah man! Got pretty lucky with this car, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Perpetual86]

I love to see it. I know my car was registered to an old lady in southern arizona and has been to mexico a few times but that’s all I know.

[@lelandlee9648]

Should ask some of the OG drifters like Running Free about the 86

[@juiceboxforyou]

Not a bad idea.

[@hserieshooligan1997]

Great video thanks for the over the phone advice recently also

[@juiceboxforyou]

For sure man! Glad I could help

[@redsuns4life767]

Brilliant, absolutely fuckin brilliant. This is one of the coolest stories I’ve ever heard. U have inspired me to track down the history of 1990 FC3S JDM import 2 Australia. I need to know it’s story. Thank you for all the information.

[@thomasashman8738]

Everytime I see that photo of the car with the thumb covering it the first thing I see is the p11 primera gt in the background, parents used to have one of those, awesome car

[@juiceboxforyou]

Great cars! You dont see them about anymore which is a shame/

[@alanmitchell6302]

Vary interesting video I have some classic cars and a ae86 and love knowing the cars history, meeting a previous owner at a car show or seeing one of my old cars is great cars can bring back great memories of fun times

[@juiceboxforyou]

Thats great!

[@chevyracer5091]

That's Cool I love it Man! I've done Stuff like this! It be Cool to Finish Her Up and take a trip with the car and drive her around her old Stomping Grounds in Japan.

[@padraigheslin6959]

Love these fact finding videos great hearing the history and watching the progress of the 86

[@cathalguilfoyle4131]

Savage video as always lad, brilliant content, great to see the history of the ae86

[@juiceboxforyou]

Cheers man!