However, his craftsmanship is evident in every car his shop builds and business is booming. It might be that the atmosphere is ripe and the Japanese yearn for a better time. Who can blame them? The 1970s marked an era of exponential growth for Brand Japan and its climb out of poverty. Contrast that with the country's current 15-year-plus recession, declining birth rate and incessant news about government scandal. For Okada, business is better than ever. Two years ago, he christened his new 20,000 square foot facility, complete with body shop, bone yard, show room and repair garage. A short list of Okada's current collection includes:
* 1974 Datsun Bluebird wagon
* 1973 Nissan Sunny coupe
* 1974 Toyota Celica GT
* 1973 Isuzu Bellet coupe
* 1975 Toyota Toyopet Corona SL
* 1972 Nissan Cedric
* 1972 Nissan KPGC-10 Skyline GT-R