Photos: Japanese-car collectors

Terry, right, and Koji Yamaguchi with a 1972 Datsun 510 wagon, left, and a 1977 Toyota Celica liftback.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Koji Yamaguchi looks at a Toyota 18 RD engine in his 1977 Toyota Celica liftback in La Mirada.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Dr. George Shapiro, a car collector, sits in his rare 1969 Nissan Patrol 60.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dr. George Shapiro, a car collector, in his rare 1969 Nissan Patrol 60 at his Montrose garage full of parts and auto memorabilia.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dr. George Shapiro, a car collector, works on his rare 1969 Nissan Patrol 60 in his Montrose garage.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dr. George Shapiro, a car collector, works on every part of his rare 1969 Nissan Patrol 60 in his garage.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dr. George Shapiro, a car collector, sometimes makes custom parts for his rare 1969 Nissan Patrol 60.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)