Chris Nakamura

Classics & Restoration Editor

Chris grew up helping his grandfather restore a 1969 Camaro and never lost the bug. He covers classic cars, restoration projects, and the restomod movement. He is currently three years into restoring a 1972 Datsun 240Z, which he insists is almost done.

24 articles · Covers: Classic & Restoration

Chris Nakamura

Articles by Chris

Convertible Top Inspection and Care for Classics — What to Check Before the First Top-Down Day

Brake System Refresh on a Long-Stored Classic — Bleed Order, Soft-Pedal Causes, and When to Replace Lines

Patina vs. Repaint — When to Preserve What's There and When to Start Over

Numbers-Matching vs. Correct-Date — What Actually Moves the Needle at Auction

Carburetor Vacuum Line and Fuel System Refresh for Classics After Long Storage

First-Drive Shakedown After Winter Storage — What to Check Before You Leave the Driveway

Budget Restomod Platforms Under $15K That Are Still Easy to Find

Sourcing NOS Parts vs Quality Reproductions for Classic Restorations

Winter Storage Checklist for Classics, Convertibles, and Infrequent Drivers

How to Store Spare Parts, Trim, and Hardware So You Can Actually Find Them

Restomod or Stock? How to Decide the Right Direction for a Classic

Budgeting Your First Project Car: Buy Better, Not Just Cheaper

How to Remove Window Tint Yourself Without Damaging Glass

Window Tint Removal and Adhesive Cleanup Without Damaging Older Trim

How to Evaluate a Barn-Find Dream Against a Realistic Restoration Budget

How to Store a Project Car for Winter Without Creating Spring Problems

How to Set a Realistic Budget for a First Project Car

Picking Your First Budget Project Car in 2020

Raybestos Ford Mustang Is In No Hurry to Stop

Classic Car Restoration Trends That Still Matter

Most Expensive Classic Muscle Cars and Why Values Climb

Classic Car Restoration: How to Choose the Right Project Car

Instagram for Automotive Businesses: What Still Works

Top 10 Supercars Of The 90s