The most JDM project car in the world

[@s_class7027]

This is in my top ten favorite KZbinr cars, I love it.

[@danielhillier7417]

I'd also leave it as is. Someone has maintained it really well and it almost feels like it should be preserved. It's really cool.

[@KrikkitWarlord]

Agree 100%, it's in such complete and good condition it'd be a shame to change it.

[@TonySoprano-p6i]

Agreed Such an awesome car I’m looking at ANY MY Y31 Cedric now with this spec There’s a few on some sites Good price Good nick Seen an identical one to this that was a 2007 MY for ¥672,800

[@caspery]

This car has such a nice character and vibe I would suggest to keep it stock. On another note... I’m loving your show and the setup. It’s like talking with a friend on a nice subject, but without actually talking 😅

[@Flying_GC]

It needs the RB20 Turbo setup to wake it up

[@williamarmstrong7199]

@@Flying_GC gearbox would not take it.

[@portnaluinge]

I’m not anti restomodding at all, but if it were me I’d keep this absolutely stock. The only real mod I’d make is to get the original stereo retrofitted with modern DAB and Bluetooth by that chap who specialises in those conversions. Apart from that, and the seat rails, it’s perfect as it is.

[@baileywestby]

Surely that makes zero sense from a business point as he can't really make content

[@patreekotime4578]

@@baileywestby Where is the FUN in doing everything based on what makes good business sense?

[@baileywestby]

@@patreekotime4578 this whole channel is a business to make MONEY

[@baileywestby]

@@patreekotime4578 also where is the fun in buying a car and doing absolutely nothing to it and it just sitting there

[@boo_]

@@baileywestby Or you could just drive it, since it's a car

[@thefear123]

Jonny is type person that deserves all his success hes just a true gentleman doing what he loves 👌

[@jerrydonnan8665]

Stock - she's unique.Just fix the seat runners, and maybe the meters

[@tonys1636]

That Taximeter looks just like the one that was in my Cab, it was made in Japan around the late 70's, one of the first electronic ones as opposed to the old clunky mechanical ones that scared the passengers as they clicked up noisily.

[@mabs503]

I'd leave it totally stock. It's special in UK as it is.

[@ianinnes5923]

I am so glad that you are keeping the classic taxi JDM look on this car Johnny. It has so much character and I love the originality of it.

[@cavaniscool]

I would leave it as it’s, it’s iconic as is and it would be a shame to mess with it.

[@visekual6248]

Clearly the audience of this channel is more sophisticated, in other channels I'm sure there would be a lot of people saying to put a RB or JZ with more than 500hp and manual swap it, but here apparently most people want to preserve it what I I think it's the right one, although I would love to see such a taxi at a race track or drift event, but this is not the right car for that, I'm sure there must be a lot of these destroyed for sale for almost nothing in Japan.

[@Tell78]

I’d also leave it as it is. It’s so original.

[@pgilb70]

We had these in hk . Mostly Crown Comforts here though-another bullet proof LPG Japanese icon! Leave this one as is

[@akcarbine949]

Luckily I speak Japanese, I can tell you the text is flipped on the offside of the car - it's in the right orientation on the nearside. It says "Tanaka Taxi" below the blue strip, presumably the name of the company. Above that in the blue strip it says "kojin" meaning "private; individual." (I'll do the rest later!) Edit: the rest! The one on the boot (守れ!-) says "protect! (Watch out) speed and distance between cars. Private car association. Mutual assistance in traffic. The one with the cartoon animal seems to be an alert for children: "Taxi SOS! Children call 110" (presumably if the driver is being shifty), underneath it says "Tokyo private taxi association, metropolitan police department. Tokyo City." The red button under the dash is a security or alert button. "Caution! Please don't pull this. Crime prevention equipment." Quite vague, so could release an oil slick or shurikens out of the back if you're really lucky. Above the passenger door handle it says "we aim to be a reliable / trustworthy private taxi service, and operate in a proper manner... If you notice anything in this car... (Call the number)." And below that, in red, it just says "pull towards you to open." How very Japanese and descriptive. And the red sticker in the window (初乗２キロ¥７１０) means "base fare, 2km, 710 yen."

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you Max, really helpful.

[@davidB997]

The sticker on boot says Keep To the speed limit and keep a safe distance

[@akcarbine949]

@@davidB997 you're right there. Just had a sit down and translated it all properly finally! All very procedural and Japanese lol

[@who_stole_my_username]

The mystery red "Crime Prevention Equipment" button should be linked to the remote door opener. If your passenger pulls a gun, you open the door and pull the red button and they are ejected out the side...

[@edsilvester]

I’m always intrigued by people who thumb down videos. Why would you do that to this? What is the motivation behind that? Nice job Johnny. Great video and such a unique car to see here.

[@audiencemember26008]

1:35 (white on blue front fender) Oota = Oota ward in Tokyo (black on white) = Tanaka Taxi. He or She was probably the personal owner of the taxi referred to by next sticker. Tanaka is a family name. 1:39 (white) kojin = private / personal The driver doesn't belong to a company. (orange) Personal taxi traffic insurance association sticker. 6:20 (yellow) mamore! = obey! watch your speed and distance between cars. 6:25 (white on blue) chotto sokomade - hai douzo = Just over there please - my pleasure . This indicates to people that it is ok to request short trips, some people hesitate with most taxis requesting short journeys. 6:43 (yellow on silver) takushii kodomo 110 ban = /direct translation failure/ Taxi Child 110 phone number (police). Basically if a child is in trouble/danger on the street they, or someone close by, can stop the taxi for help. Similar stickers can be found on convenience stores. 11:05 (green) JR (Japan Rail) East Japan 11:08 (red on window) = First 2 kilometres costs 710yen.

[@krullenbos94]

Oh man I love the Japanese taxi's. I've been in them twice, no need to be in them a whole lot more with their sophisticated public transport. But the two times I've been in one I loved the experience. The first time we took a cab because we couldn't find out our airbnb location and the driver just took us there nearly instantly. He got one street wrong, stopped the meter for us and checked if he was at the right place. He then came back to the car, left the meter off and drove us straight to where we needed to be. He was so friendly with us. The second time I was drunk as hell in Kyoto and just needed a ride home from the station, even though my airbnb was pretty much around the corner lol. These cars are perfect!

[@williamfence566]

Adjust the seat runners and tidy up the scuffs on the bumpers but THAT'S IT. It's originality is why you bought it and why we love it

[@Shoof6]

Jonny this video made me so happy. I don’t care too much for the JDM taxi if I’m honest. But it’s just how you talk about it, that I find I do actually care, and you could be talking about anything. I had to go open the door for my sad cat who was stuck in the rain. And caught myself smiling while walking back. That’s only down to your videos. I think you have smashed it out the park with The Late brake Show!!

[@AP-hp4yo]

I’d be interested in a ‘how to’ video for importing cars from Japan. The states video was great.

[@adzy166]

Great piece, Johnny. My only suggestion is to upgrade the stereo to play Tsunekichi Suzuki on repeat whilst driving around Peterborough From midnight to seven am. Lovely car, keep it special.

[@mrclown7469]

Gotta love a car called "Cedric" from the factory. I wish more cars had actual names instead of model names, we could have the "Ford Steve" or the "Vauxhall Warren".

[@danbi2000]

they did the Gloria which is basically the same body but minimal difference

[@AnttiBrax]

"Isuzu Baldrick". I like the sound of that. "Boom, boom, boom" goes the exhaust.

[@imadeeplyspanishman]

I would definitely have a Vauxhall Warren or a Volvo Ian 🤡

[@teem5642]

You should check out the Nissan cedric or Gloria, y34. You'll be surprised the cars Nissan actually made, compared to the shit ones we got in the UK. Had the in dash built screen with dvd, nav, reverse camera, etc and that in the late 90s when other cars didn't

[@peterbarker6249]

Vauxhall did it years ago with the V I C T O R

[@_Archambaud]

Massive turbo.side exit exhausts.airbag suspension.but stock looks.killer sleeper.that seat trim is epic btw

[@_Archambaud]

Change engine to a skyline gtr unit

[@kim007250]

Wedding Car for some private dosh at the weekends....Doing a J Turn , Door open ...onto the next job.

[@kim007250]

@@HIOP0 Sometimes Needs must, Jonny Boy's got that extension to pay for.

[@applejuice5272]

@@HIOP0 Username checks out

[@nauthizzz]

Cosmetically you should absolutely keep it as stock as possible. That's 100% of the charm. Might be fun to see what can be done to liven up the engine a bit without doing a full conversion or swap though.

[@rishi-m]

I'd say keep it stock my man, but you know best!

[@jackjacko8706]

I imported a 1988 Toyota Crown, which were also used as taxis in Japan. Difference was they had the twin cam motor same as the Supra. Air suspension, and so many electronic additions that are still not fitted to modern cars. Everything worked. The doily car seat covers brought back memories. Even the steering wheel moved up and came back once seated. One of the cars I regret selling. Strangely it looked the same as the Nissan. Also twin air conditioning with refrigerator in rear parcel shelf.

[@aneeshkashyap3553]

Leave it as it is! Even the dings and scratches. They're part of the car's history.

[@richardmatthews6325]

Love love love Jonny....JDM is awesome, please keep it as standard as possible, lowered would look sweet. When we are back to normality bring it to Caffeine and Machine Diakoku Nights....

[@mattmaher3814]

Leave it as it is. Its perfect 👌. Pluss its LPG. Everyone's a winner!

[@midlandperformanceretro2866]

Needs one of our air ride conversions! 😉 Other than that, I don’t think I’d change too much unless you really want to make it quick. The engine in it won’t win many races, but it’s interesting and different in its own way

[@zzhughesd]

Johny, love the content and style delivered, nice and laid back, your podcast Sniff and Smith makes a boring drive easy. Sounds a little bit like paid feedback lol, Cheers

[@zzhughesd]

@@HIOP0 yeh. Wrong

[@dlittlester]

I got into the automotive industry back in around 1970 at a Datsun dealer. We used to service a Cedric. If memory doesn't fail me, it had a 2600 in-line six like the 240Z, but de-tuned. Another car we serviced was from the Japanese embassy. It was a Nissan President. I believe it had a V8.

[@nickclarkuk]

Use Google Translate app to work out what the stickers say ? It’ll translate using your camera . Not sure how accurate but it may give you a rough idea.

[@veemacks7255]

This !

[@fhwolthuis]

Yeah, this is 2021, Jonny 😁

[@ajprice]

I haven't got anything Japanese to hand but it does do Japanese translation.

[@SupremeMoFo]

Accurate enough. Has worked out pretty much everything on my Japanese import Toyota Mark X

[@ms51ves3]

Used this to translate a fusebox lid on my old Skyline. Awesome app!!

[@donaldridley7826]

I’ve worked in the Melbourne taxi industry for the last 7 years. Even if you don’t mean to you do get a bit enamoured by taxis when you travel the world. All meters are different, even the cars are different, but they all havecc BC a story. The Japanese taxis are beautiful, the drivers are very professional. As for what to do with the car? I think it would be a shame to do anything to this car, it’s a beauty. In Australia I wish they were driven straight to the tip, most are that bad. Im sure you’ll do something fun. I’d be keen to see a video on importing cars from Japan.

[@MrNeilfatmonkey]

Peterborough! I haven’t been back home for years but I thought that looked very familiar and then Queensgate popped into view. Nice looking ride. I’d leave as is.

[@Romanamon]

By all means move the seat back but apart from that please keep her stock.

[@Magiskter]

Jonny, that red button below the steering column is a panic button. You depress it to declare a crime (usually when you're being robbed) or some kind of emergency. That paper tag says "Caution. Anti crime function". Keep that tag! =) PS: I'd leave it as stock as possible. Cabs in Japan are moving to newer models. It'd be a classic with it's original colour scheme in no time!

[@richardjones7386]

Don’t change anything. It is what it is. Revel in that.

[@jamesavickers5961]

Always enjoy your vlogs Jonny thank you so much cheers

[@giorgiliparteliani277]

I would leave it stock, because it's a very exclusive car.

[@R-Tap]

I'm a taxi driver, love these, went around in them when visiting Hong Kong.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

Great find Jonny Cab, anyone who appreciates cars and the function for which they were designed would wish you to leave the car stock. Yes try and incorporate the rear fog light a little better and of course repair the scuffs on the bumpers but otherwise its perfect.

[@trentadams4679]

You can buy a device called a frequency expander that allows you to tune into local radio frequency ranges using the factory stereo.. might be worth a look to keep the factory look. Love this car. I'm a JDM fanboy so I'm loving this episode

[@ethanlyon5458]

I'd love a video about importing from Japan! There seem to be so many options but knowing who to trust and the whole money process behind it (how much tax, shipping etc) would be really useful

[@MiniEggs1999]

Keep it stock and just give it some TLC. I used to have a Toyota Crown 2600 and used it to tow my hillclimb car. Needless to say the car in front generated far more interest. It was the Birmingham motorshow stand car and my grandfather was the first owner. I had to sell it long ago as I no longer had room for it.

[@AbdullahHood]

For the first 10 seconds I thought I was watching “Carry On... cabbing” 😂 (Apologies to anyone under 25 for the reference)

[@lewisnorth6674]

Looks like a fun project Jonny. For replacing the fog light you could rewire one reversing light with a red LED bulb. That’s what a lot of old 911 owners do so they don’t need the bolt on fog light hanging under the bumper. 👍

[@TheAssassinPanda]

Lovely video, had to hold my self from not hitting "like" from the beginning with the opening music. Waited until the end to hit like!

[@VietnamEli]

I also vote for leaving it stock. In 20 years you won't be able to find one like that.

[@francislee9]

I’d just upgrade the suspension and leave it looking as it does now! Brilliant

[@wizzwas]

I think I'd leave it too. I'd love to see a video on Japanese imports, desperately want a S660! FYI some basics, although I'm just learning 人 = Person タクシー = Taxi 田中 = Tanaka 車 = Car Looks like it's from a company called Tanaka Taxis. Although I am slightly baffled to why it's backwards on the drivers side.

[@richards6845]

Been in these many times. Always impeccably driven, always smooth and immaculately clean, the word to describe the experience was serene. I was taking one of these from the station to my hotel in Atsugi (the town where MacArthur first landed at the end of WWII). My ultra-respectful drive wound his way down the very narrow provincial streets, just about one car wide with no pavements and buildings hard against the road's edge. Another taxi driver had parked to the right against the entrance to what I guess was a small hotel where the higgledy piggledy arrangement of the close buildings left just enough room for us to pass. At that precise moment as we came alongside, the other driver pulled the door lever on their car and bang we hit then took it off. A glance, a wave of the hand and my driver didn't even stop! Though the two cabs were from different companies, it was clear that both drivers understood that getting me to my destination was the priority. I received a respectful apology from my respectful driver and we respectfully drove on to my hotel. SERENE!

[@lshsparks1155]

It is lovely thing as is....but you did ask so. -Alter/ lower the seat runners - as many have said single rear fog into the stock clusters alter the wiring. Use a clear red LED module to keep the oem look. - Steering wheel how about a leather 350z item (not huge) but with the silver button sections blanked and trimmed in brown was it? Leather to match the existing knob. - Engine/ drivetrain as others have said Rb25det with an auto is a great shout. If you could get a company involved to engineer a 48v or similar starter/ generator mild hybrid system that would be interesting. - suspension yes bags for sure would look cool. But is there a UK firm you could make use of that could offer a passive setup with some kind of adaptive dampers? - Finally a bit of Uber action post mods and watch their faces when you open the door for them! Keep up the good work Jonny!😎

[@zzhughesd]

Could you for sure do an import from Japan. The States one was great. Thanks

[@markcornwall8132]

Personally I would say leave it original and just tidy it up. This would make such an amazing wedding car for those looking for something different. Great content yet again Jonny. Thankyou.

[@sunnylam2284]

If I were Jonny, I'd actually do a sleeper build on it, put an RB25 in it, big Garrett single turbo and convert the thing to run on LPG. Just shock people who take a ride in the thing would be fun.

[@vincentvds]

I live in Japan. On the yellow bumper sticker I could read:守れ速度と車間距離　This means something like: "let's adhere to the speed limits and distance between cars" The blue sticker said:　ちょっと　そこまで はい どうぞ. I think it's a cute way of asking the passenger to keep a certain distance from the automatic door before entering the car.

[@WildCamper]

Love the carry on music at the start "Carry On Taxi" good show 👍

[@thefrenchruraldream8069]

Jonny you never fail to disappoint another great video. I love Japanese cars especially from the 80’s to 00’s I think it all started when my dad bought a Toyota Corolla 1.3 lift back in the the 80’s. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next video 👍🏻😊

[@JukkaKivinen]

Twin turbos. Make it a fast cab :)

[@minimonte]

Another great film. Love the variety. I put a red LED bulb in the offside reversing light of my Eunos and tweaked the wiring. Looks original but job done

[@majidriaz54]

Thanks for uploading this, it was worth the wait to sit through the support acts of the Roller and the Mach E for the headline act. Do the tidying up of the paint, the wheels and the fog light, start a Go Fund Me to buy a NOS Feu Orange air freshener and Kimono-ride off into the sunset. Keep up the good work, looking forward to a JDM import guide at some point 👏

[@gl02vnk]

Absolutely love it, so awesome. Leave it as is, other than the paint and updating the head unit. It’s awesome.

[@sc1837]

Convert it to a Tokyo drift taxi

[@SBBUK]

I agree with most of the other comments, I think it's wonderful as it is. The dodgy tacked on fog light can be improved and the scraped bumpers repaired but other than that I think it's perfect.

[@morganthedruid1]

I loved the story about giving the guy a lift to his interview, This would make a really good sub category of your channel. Jonny's lockdown lifts. You give NHS nurses, supermarket workers, carehome workers a lift to work and when they jump in you start the meter and ask your nearly quarter of a million subscribers to chip in the fare each or what we can afford towards a COVID charity. We all put in what we can and this will raise money but you could also chat to them about their daily work routine revealing the difficulties most of us don't see as we coast through this lockdown. Just a thought and that car is gorgeous.

[@LeonMOOK]

Slam it on air ride jonny ..job done ;-) seeing that roxy music cassette reminded me of my dad playing the same album not stop while driving his alfa romeo gtv 2000 all the way to Italy. Because my dad wasnt gonna fly when he could have an excuse to drive for days instead :-D

[@ianjames5505]

This car is so lovley as it is. I wouldn't mind one tbh😁 Great video btw 👌

[@C.I...]

The hubcaps/wheels are so cool! Keep them!

[@Druisk]

My wife is Japanese as well. Let me know if you need translation. Translating apps tend to not work too well with Japanese beyond getting a general idea of the meaning. Thank you for the great video as always. Great project !

[@petergilbert3201]

Stock stock stock. You wouldn’t reframe your Rembrandt.

[@warwickritch]

Yes to the import video please 😁👍🏻 another great vid - thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sheldonv8]

Same as everyone else is saying Jonny . Jonny cab needs to be left stock . . It's awesome.

[@stevecotterill7981]

Loving your content Jonny. 👍🇬🇧

[@gaz1603]

Soo much cooler than any skyline or Silvia import! Keep it original for me.

[@PurpleTT99]

Your content's getting very strong now, keep it up. 10:42 Surely it's pronounced "Bruffam" btw? Just a guess. PS - so glad you've effectively dropped the Car Pervert moniker...it was always a bit "challenging" to hear it!

[@jzledwards01]

I'd leave it as is. However, rear wheel drive.....Japanese car.......DRIFTOOOOOOOOO! Stealth drift car. Or EV drift car?!

[@stevecobb6001]

To undercoat your car please consider using chainsaw bar oil like they do in North America. Seems to work really well.

[@paul_nwsxs]

The Jonny cab , my first thought was from the film , TOTAL RECALL

[@johnkeenan4184]

It's a horrible wet Saturday afternoon, and mid COVID lockdown, push the red button Jonny!!! Oh, and air lower it, drop a decent engine in, then bring it to car shows? It looks great.

[@matthipperson4351]

I like the idea of this being stock and not messed with. Could be used as a feature vehicle for transporting guests for a chat?

[@robertswan4109]

I'd leave body/interior/mechanicals as they are, but go with the air suspension idea to make it a lowrider. Also maybe swop the wheels for something like wires, to echo the outer bits of the existing hubcaps. Lovin' the Channel, especially the Project Car & EV stuff. Keep it up!

[@napierlion1]

Yup. Keep it stock (be great to show) and yes a show on how to import from Japan please!!

[@TassieLorenzo]

Wow! From the thumbnail I thought it was a Crown Comfort taxi, I didn't realise they had Nissan taxis in Japan as well. The two cars look rather similar, extremely similar really.

[@aaronbiggin1103]

I'd go DE head and a big turbo and manual box. Make it a fun cab. Love the content Jonny. Defo want the video on the jdm import process.

[@TheDoosh79]

Leave it stock. How much fun could you have with that door opening/closing, endless!!

[@FieryToast1]

Loving the late brake show. Very relaxing, entertaining and interesting to watch 😊

[@GavinBuffett]

That taxi is from Ota-ku in Tokyo where I live now. It is a private taxi rather than one owned by a large company (that is why it has a sticker that says 個人 Kojin). I think you should get your name on the side of the door- this one used to belong to Tanaka Taxi 田中タクシー.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Great to hear Gavin, thanks for the info. I might translate The Late Brake Show into Japanese for a door decal.

[@Wonky_ties]

I would so leave it how it is, it’s just really cool.

[@alexmills6086]

I know you bought it as a project, but I love it as it is. Don't mess it up with jingle jangle modifications. Just get a new seat rail and just make sure it is all gravy mechanically.

[@0303940]

Absolutely quality content as usual. My favourite automotive channel right now. Please can we get an update on the barn find Volvo at some point? Keep up the great content, Matt

[@peem1244]

Hi Jonny, hope you are well. Cracking car, I'd keep it stock. If the wheels/tyres/susp were alteres i'd worry about losing the ride quality you have highlighted. As usual for Nissan, very functional and tons of imagination went into it. Mascot/badge looks like a Pontiac badge! Thanks fr sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖😎🐶🦴🏍🦼

[@warummussmeinnameangegeben6502]

I think you should go first performance Piston with a twist. Modify it with the LPG, but more Power.. there is one Shop in germany, that tries to run a GTI on LPG with around 400 HP

[@nickjennings8317]

Another cool video. Love these odd ball cars. I had a Hustler 6 many moons back, a real hoot. Crack on Johnny loving the Channel.

[@colinwills4163]

I remember seeing a Cedric while I was doing some work at the Nissan factory in Sunderland. Thought... they’ll never sell in the UK with a name like that😂

[@jamesharley6441]

I would probably lower it just slightly, add some 15 inch wheels (Something meshy, BBS or Watanabe style) but keep everything else as is, just a lowered casual cruiser. Either that or go full bosozuka style and just go crazy with it lol. love the show, keep it up.

[@fisherh9111]

Beautiful presentation and thank you for the time index too.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Glad you appreciate the indexes. They are more work, but I want people to know where chapters are.

[@TugBenson1781]

I'm jealous. Few years ago I was drooling on the Nissan japanese website dreaming of importing one in Belgium (especially a VIP Brougham model). I love these japanese luxobarges (or workhorses, in this case). I'd love to dailydrive a 2013-14 model in the low emission zones... It stayed very close from the 1987 model. Just keep it stock!

[@badshotuk72]

Jonny Cab is like riding on a pillow of Air, had a few run me round in Hong Kong, Bliss

[@GRIPANDSLIP]

Hey Johhny I'm an Aussie car nut and am happy to send you any parts you want. As you may (or not) know theirs LOTS of japanese cars and parts here. I'd love to see that Y31 with an RB30et or maybe the RB30 with a 25 head. Great engine combo and an RB30 from an R31 or VL is $500. Maybe you could even keep the gas system? Lewis engines and Croydon racing are go to guys if you want decent power but that's not a budget motor. The U31 should be a jatco box they can be build for decent Power.