San Francisco Skyline - Petrolicious

On a dark, drizzly day in the San Francisco Bay Area, Petrolicious caught up with Ivan Jaramillo, the owner of not just one, but two Skylines: the Hakosuka and the Kenmeri. With epic histories, straight sixes and little effort, both cars roared through redwood groves and past horse ranches on Lucas Valley Road before posing for their close ups along the bay. In this feature interview, Ivan passionately describes his love of Japanese automobiles and more specifically the Hakosuka and the Kenmeri.
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[@xxdriftking027xx]

this guy........owns two of the most exotic and most rare prestigious cars in nissan and jdm history. The dream for so many automotive enthusiasts and he has BOTH a hako and a kenmeri... my hats off to you my good sir :)

[@WKZworks]

Those aren't real GT-R's, real GT-R's would be powered by S20 engines rather than the Nissan L-series variants. The S20 cars would be rare, prestigious, and exotic, but those are only in the real GT-R's, which weren't even common when new.

[@400ss]

Am i an import guy? A muscle car guy? Nope, I'm a car guy.

[@MrManuel1329]

I got to tweet this!

[@MrManuel1329]

Moby Dick are you 5 ?

[@philspaghet]

Moby Dick How? Because he likes cars of different origins?

[@zebjonsson4467]

You made my day man :)

[@400ss]

***** Absolutely not, everyone has favorites, but you really shouldn't write cars off because of their origin either. You limit yourself a lot by sticking solely to cars (and products in general) of only one place. In my my opinion, diversity is what makes the car "scene" interesting.

[@b.sh.1941]

I love these mirrors on the fenders.

[@MrRodillo123]

+BrakeHorsePower92 They come stock that way 3>

[@MrRodillo123]

+Aj Rodillo LMFAO ugly ass heart whoops ment to do

[@b.sh.1941]

Aj Rodillo I know. :)

[@sillydillydokieo]

this dude has the best car channel on youtube.

[@nilphuxgiven]

They have better content in five minutes than most others have on their entire channels.

[@djhero0071]

The Kenmeri Skyline is possibly one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. I can only dream to get a chance to own one some day.

[@ferrariowner123]

+djhero0071 Agreed man, i LOVE the exaggerated tail end with the short, high, stubby but. And that front end, with the sunken headlights, blacked out, MESH grill. Getting chills just thinking about it, its amazing! -Kyle

[@hollands694]

djhero0071 I love them all, but my fav is definitely the hakosuka. I am a huge 510 fan, so that is probably why. love that body style. the kenmeri is bad ass tho, with the fastback.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I agree. I find them more attractive than what's sold today.

[@InfinityR319]

There are only 197 Kenmeri GTRs made, so they are basically unobtainium unicorns that is on par with European exotics. Non GTT examples should be easier to come by

[@quietenglishman4179]

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but really... As good as these cars must be to drive only a mother could love those strange looks.

[@CGuitarist929]

I've seen him before when I went to a Historic Japanese Car Event at the San Leandro Marina. He brought in 2 other Skylines. When he arrived, as soon as he parked, people gathered around. It was quite the sight.

[@ivanc23]

haha I was there too

[@username6333]

You guys should make pc wallpaper for the cars you film.

[@SmallBlogV8]

+Catch 22 Just screenshot the video ;-)

[@MrMarkpark]

Yet another great episode featuring great cars. This channel is pure class.

[@djkrylon]

What a lucky kid! Damn, and it's amazing how much he appreciates the classics and treats them like they should

[@jmj5150]

Old cars like these you need "Check Engine Ears"

[@theebanganeshan]

wow, I'm at a loss of words. I have goosebumps seeing these cars driving. amzaing video.

[@DaSixSixOne]

I stopped and stared at a Kenmeri last weekend in Oakland CA. It must've been this car. It was beautiful!

[@akumaz78]

beautiful cars man and the song makes me cried dayum...

[@hanijandali8830]

5 years ago, this very video introduced me to the Petrolicious channel, and I've been subscribed ever since. And now, 5 years later I find myself coming back because of how amazing the video is, second only to the cars featured. With videos like these, I hope this channel can keep growing strong for the next 50 years.

[@B.A.512]

Sound of these cars is beautiful. Love cars with carbs!

[@jypizzle]

This is the best channel on youtube I have ever had the pleasure of stumbling across. Fucking awesome cars all of them

[@mmaaxxiim3]

I now have watched all of your videos in one day. I own an old 911 which parks about a 15 minute drive away from my home. Im going to drive there now just to sit in it :) Your videos are truly inspiring. Thank you so much for letting us watch these little works of art for free :)

[@jenzelarevalo1086]

The "muscle" car of Japan :)

[@mohdnadzam557]

No..better,not made for straight line.

[@jasonbronkhorst7409]

A beautiful film. Thank you for sharing the passion.

[@drownthepoor]

The 69 Prince Skyline is my favorite classic Japanese car, this one is beautiful.

[@alejandronavarro0921]

The 73 skyline is a piece of art. I'd rather have that over any classic mustang or dodge

[@gmain1977]

No chance , 70 Dodge Challenger are very cool looking cars so to are Chargers , and Super Bee's Boss 429 Stang's,Mach1 , Shelby's are badder

[@nebsterconw]

Every time I watch something on this channel, I cry.

[@0irtgud]

The only channel where there aren't any arguments, or elitists. Everyone just comes for the car and enjoys the owners stories along with it. Always brings a smile to my face every time I come here :D

[@dinomaxi4951]

Takes me back to Okinawa Japan 1981-1986 .Hwy 58 street racing . I was stationed at Camp KInser .Street racing was growing very fast and the cars were getting faster .L28 conversions was highly sort after with all these Datsun/Nissan cars that came with 2000cc inline 6 ,L28 were bore and stroked to 3.0-3.2 cc .Good times good too soon .

[@MrTim367]

all these videos are just simply amazing. Just watched them all.

[@anthonywaters424]

The old skylines getting the respect they deserve, thats i like to see

[@reneesme696]

Skyline... One of my favourite car of all time... I met them for the first time in 2001 thanks to Gran Turismo 2.

[@Gunbei2]

I like that he has an omamori dangling from his rear view mirror for that extra Japanese touch. When I first got my drivers license, my mom placed one of those amulets in my glove box for good luck. It's been with me for 40 years.

[@FRENZYFIRE54]

This reminds me of a time as a child, I had a Tomica (Tomy) Skyline toy car. I loved it, and I remember always looking for a real one....never happened. Great car, great story.

[@AGraveMistake2011]

These 2 cars are literally my dream cars, first saw them in 2005 & wanted on or hopefully both some day haha

[@fcknfrank]

please don't stop making these; your vids are freakin awesome

[@teamfu3l]

That white one 😍 my dream car!!

[@gusmoreno3167]

you think you are the only one?

[@Darkstar22177]

+Gus Moreno When did he say that?

[@leonardiautoperformancerep881]

Legendary cars

[@mchaggis1994]

I had no idea the Nissan has had the GTr brand for so long. Love these videos.

[@bleezy650]

I love living in san francisco/bay area. You see so many nice cars on a daily basis.

[@Casey_J96]

love the mirror placement on these cars. so unique and really sets off the design.

[@bacalaonabrash]

and thats what automotive enthusiasm should be all about just driving and enjoying the car you love ;) no hard feelings no competition just driving your car and being happy to be able to do so :)

[@user-z3r0187]

4:18 it looks so amazing, the way it sits just low enough, With that awesome low rear wing and the aggressive diffuser and rims...phew

[@sawmilldrz757]

I had the KenMary as my first car in the 70s in Australia. It was great. I wish I still had it. Would love another one.

[@DrewCoyne]

That white c10 is pure perfection. It would be a dream to own one.

[@galihxtreme]

The Legend, and The Desirable. He sure is lucky to have them both.

[@nl3712]

A channel for true enthusiasts and car lovers. Thank you.

[@caws]

I just came across this channel, it is one of the best around here!

[@banddude121]

I like the mirrors on the fenders. I wish we could go back to those to days.

[@littlepolarbears]

kenmeri hakosuka and r34 all some of the most beautiful cars ever made

[@TheSkijunkee]

what a symphony those cars make!

[@Menolifee]

The sound is just amazing. I love these cars so much.

[@ianhumphries5140]

Lovely homesick. Carvin up the Berkeley/breinos loop. The makinies in the Marin headlands

[@azhurelpigeon]

The Kenmeri Skyline is my favorite JDM car of all time 😍

[@purebloodheretic4682]

When I was about 14yrs old approx 1988-89 my Dad had a Small Engineering/Manufacturing Business in Brisbane Australia, a Young guy who worked for him saved up to get his 1st Car, he must have had $500 or less in those days, Not a Heck of alot of cars around for that money, Every Hoon wanted a Holden V8 Monaro or Torana or Ford Falcon, not many paid attention to Japanese Sports cars in my area Back Then!! Anyway one Monday Morning he Rolled up in what we thought was Hilariously Crazy looking P.O.S. at the Time!!What I Now Know to be a Datsun Skyline - as in this Video!! I wish I had a Time Machine to go back & Grab it off him or If Only I had Better Taste or Knowledge of Cars back then, I still to this Day have my Ist Car a Factory V8 Holden HQ, which is Still a Classic, but I'd Swap in a Heartbeat for the Skyline, the Skyline wasn't in Great Shape Cosmetically, & he even gave her a Shockingly Bad 'Rattlecan Red' Paint Job, which even for Rattlecan was Bad, All Stripey Looking, We all joked about it, & was Embarrassed for him to Drive it or be Seen in it!! Can you Believe it!! I Don't Remember it's Fate back then, he might have had it a Year or so, It might have got Wrecked No One Gave a Shit!! - I Guess that's why they are Soo Expensive & Rare Today, As Most Didn't Survive!! I'll Never be able to Afford one now! Side Note: As a kind of Lucky Consolation, I picked up a Rough but Restorable Toyota* 'Corolla KE55 Coupe' *for $100 Scrap fee!!(Some People are Crazy!!) They also have a Lovely 'Sleek Coupé' Look about them, Very Slow & Underpowered, but with the Right Engine Combo, it Could make a Sick Little Drift Special!! There was a Crazy Kid in Tasmania with a 4.0 Lexus V8 Powered Corolla KE70 Drifter-. *See Lloyd Smith Corolla Drift Car*. Crazy is an Understatement - Cheers 👍😉🇦🇺

[@SYLVIAtunerrb25dett]

Cool ass cars with cult like status. Classic late 60s 70s Japan auto design. James Dean type of cool

[@5LTRETR]

Not really into imports, but these classic Skyline's were always my favorite!

[@mazdaman1980]

As always, beautifully shot and edited with wonderful sound. I think the guy has two stunning cars but could have least have smiled a bit, I would be!

[@doublestrokeroll]

he looked a little nervous about being on camera.......not a big deal

[@caliber5029]

I almost cry man i love cars

[@RATDATSUN]

these are crazy, respect for keeping them alive

[@jbbbbbbbb]

this channel is quickly becoming one of my favourites, great stuff

[@TheDuckumz]

Those two are beautiful, and i love that he knows what its all about. I have had a pretty kick ass audio setup in both of my cars but hardly ever used it...

[@MrRodillo123]

I drive a manual, its a huge pain in the ass driving around in SF. but i love SF also. one of the best cities.

[@spenceriow]

Thankyou for sharing this with us

[@bayashi23]

Good car and good jacket.

[@coreybiller66]

Every video on Petrolicious is incredible. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@wefwefwef.]

such great looking cars, the proportions are just fantastic! triple carbs too, so they sound just right :)

[@GustavoTCC]

Excellent production, wonderful cars, my eternal love for the Hako, JDM is life for a car guy

[@sforza209]

Probably one of my favorite styled cars! Love them so much!

[@christophe.bouche]

Bonsoir, J'adore votre chaîne avec des véhicules Meetic, mais aussi de très belles images très bien filmé continuez Christophe

[@ronron_roamer]

I get goosebumps hearing that motor. Just lovely machines mate

[@ethan9553]

so much beauty in 1 video

[@WatamelonUberSheep]

This guy not only has cash, but also good taste. A true car guy that can appreciate how a car drives not only from the spec sheet

[@84w250]

Just stumbled on this channel liking it very much

[@Mmonohcrome]

My fav old Skylines.. R32 and R33 are awsomes too. : )

[@gabrielmillien7439]

I love the hakosuka and kenmeri skyline

[@MrMnMade]

Everyone share this on your car forums! Pure excellence!

[@cbcsmithers]

I'm so glad to have found this channel

[@alecthrow]

thanks for all the beautiful videos!! you're amazing!

[@desaturated6049]

i can't believe this only have 125views. totally underrated!!!

[@mericavids]

2:26 possible sasquatch sighting. Nice video production, cars and scenery

[@0irtgud]

Exactly, I really hope it stays this way

[@mrtrevorreznik0]

you have the best car videos i've ever seen. thank you!

[@snape1464]

Great vid, but a small sidenote, the Hako is not an original GT-R, it's a replica (Street, not comp, as it only has rear fender flares) with a L series engine, probably an L28. You can distinguish them by the S20's black valve cover, which is also quite a bit wider and flatter to house the twin, as opposed to single, camshaft.

[@Gold171]

These cars trigger such nostalgia. Gran Turismo, anyone?

[@XxFlyingweenerdogxX]

Awesome cars. I love the Hakosuka

[@akimastarship]

Incredible and beautiful cars Skyline is a legend

[@craigpalmer6272]

Please do an Rx-7 or Wankel motor video!

[@mazdaman1980]

I totally agree but a standard, unmodified FD3.

[@TheBrucifer1]

Beautiful sound.

[@lookpro.rideslow]

of all the cars i covet, these two and the r33 are the top of the list. No fancy shmancy super cars, no heated-seated, leather-clad big-engined luxury cars, just a skyline. A true drivers car. Unadulterated driving bliss in a beautiful classic japanese box. What more could a petrol-head ask for?

[@Beertjiepap]

Wow i love the Kenmeri. it looks so beautifull

[@shaneabbott2828]

I think its sad how everybody has to judge the cars for not being original. who cares if it's running and L series and not an s 20 both of these cars are amazing regardless. When I go to car meets I love seeing peoples re-creations wither it's a tr6 with a supra engine or a cobra with a Cammer or an mg with a e type engine. I think that's what makes us and our cars great along with a creative infusion of personality. We all have differing opinions about what we love. I Have a spot on original tr6 with Strongbergs, and I have thought about throwing on a supercharger or turbocharger with performance cams. Flairing out the wheel arches and putting billboard style tires and going with the whole Bumperless race car but keeping the interior original looking maybe with a race style roll bar though, i know it will hurt its value but i never plan on selling it and thats what i like. I always get rashed on by purists at meets about my ideas and being a young guy with no appreciation, yet when i talk to the SCCA race car drivers they are inspired. I use to be a purist before i owned a classic car but i had an appifini shortly after buying my tr6. I wanted it feel like my own rather then the 11 previous owners who kept it bone original. I love original cars and I love modified cars too I love European cars, German cars American cars, Japanese cars etc. are their other cars that I would love to own one day, yes but i know that I will be happy till the day I die with the car that I own if i never have the opportunity to collect others because it's the right car for myself for right now, and i have a blast every time i jump in it wither it's a trip through the twisties or a stop at the grocery store.

[@karlward291]

Exactly there are plenty of 'fake' GTR's out there but it doesn't matter people like the look so they will copy it. The price difference of a GTR to base model is something like $200,000. It's not their car so they should appreciate a classic or keep the negativity to themselves

[@DNG84]

Nice solo shots of snake road

[@perlewitzaudio]

Wow, great cars! I love the old Skylines! By the way, can anyone please tell me the name of the piano song in the beginning? I just love it, so beautiful like the cars!

[@R34GTRR35]

this is beautiful

[@morganjoness]

Bloody awesome channel and the car of my dreams (the Kenmeri). My day has been made

[@Slakbury]

I don't think I can express just how envious I am of this guy owning these two awesome cars :)

[@potatokaiyote]

Another great vid keep em coming!

[@SwapBlogRU]

What an inspiring video...)

[@Asdasty]

This makes me happy

[@Woodsrunner86]

What a great video about these great older autos from Japan, also what is the piano song at the beginning?

[@FrankLinGhettoRacer]

very nice low keyed video. love it!!

[@Appleguy2456]

this is my new favorite channel

[@iamsam3163]

my childhood crush and will always be 😍

[@ramosrichie16]

best filming by far u guys need a TV network u can tell u love cars by the way u capture them