It is not often that I get to spend so much time with one amazing car.  During this trip I have been fortunate enough to spend some time with the new owner of this Skyline, Eric Bauer.  Going back to where we left off testing at Miller Motorsports Park, Eric flew to the JDM Legends shop in Salt Lake City and drove his car back to Southern California.  This special car couldn’t be in better hands.  Not only does Eric do 3D modeling for most of the various automakers around the world, he also teaches at the Art Center College of Design and helps prepare the future generations of auto designers.  It is nice to know that such a special car has landed in special hands.

In filming this episode we were able to use the Art Center building as a backdrop which seemed equally fitting for shooting this Skyline.  Also we were able to take the car up the magnificent Angeles Crest Highway for some spirited driving.  Hearing the sound echo off the mountain walls is a sound to behold.  Eric has a lot of love for this car and is a twelve year story in the making.  Eric is all about driving the Skyline as often as he can and I can see why.  Every ride consists of waves, honks, pictures, smiles, and conversation.  This Skyline is the ultimate magnet and even those who aren’t into cars can tell that it is something special.  The joy that it brings to Eric is infectious and you can’t help but smile in watching.  Here is to many years of this car cruising around SoCal and to the glorious sound that follows.

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