Quest Fulfilled: The 20-Year Journey to Acquire a Nissan Gazelle
Did you know that the sibling of the Nissan S110 "Silvia" was the "Gazelle"? Here is the story of the owner, Mr. Sarutani, who has been searching for a turbo model of such a Gazelle for 20 years and finally obtained it. What kind of car is this model that he has admired since he was in junior high school?
Interview with STI’s New President: The BRZ Developer’s New Role at STI
Mr. Hiromi Tamou, the new president of STI, is a key person in the development of the first-generation BRZ. In this interview, we asked him what he would like to do at STI in his new position. He is a car enthusiast who says, "The response to the steering wheel is what is important," so we have high expectations for new developments.
Spirit of Microcars: A Deep Dive into the World of Mitsuoka K-3 Enthusiasts
As they say, "The Germans invented the car, the French turned it into a business, and the British play with it", and in the field of cars, Britain has long been a major hobby nation. One of the unique British car hobby cultures is the 'kit car' genre. So when you hear the word 'kit car', you first think of the UK, the home of the genre, but of course it is not exclusive to that country. In Japan, Mitsuoka Motor, well-known for its small cars, also sold kit cars.
Revving Up Commutes: A Rare Glimpse into the Honda ‘Life Light Van’
The Life Light Van is a derivative model of the Honda Life. This light van model is a rare vehicle with very few units produced. The owner, who uses such a Life Light Van for commuting, also owns several other Honda 360cc vehicles. What kind of a luxurious old car life is this?
Secret of Performance: Achieving 260ps in a Naturally Aspirated GR86
A PIT Autobacs Shinonome's morning meeting on the theme of Toyota's GR started early in the morning before A PIT Autobacs Shinonome opened on August 18, 2024. Let's check out the vehicles of interest that gathered at the venue. This time, we will introduce you to the "GR86," coordinated in all black.
Elegance of Restraint: Keeping the Copen GR SPORT in Its Best Form
The Copen GR SPORT is the only minicar and convertible car under the GR brand. it is a sports car tuned from the Daihatsu Copen with GR style flavor. a Copen GR SPORT found at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome. The owner of the Copen GR SPORT, which we discovered at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome, was one of those who fell in love with the taste of GR.
Evolution of Style: The Transformation of the 86 into a Supra-Inspired Roadster
S DESIGN, which offers complete cars based on the Toyota 86, already sells the SD-2 as an after-market kit, but the car on display at Gunma Sonic was a convertible version of the 86, It was a prototype, but it had a wonderful degree of perfection.
Art of Customization: Building a Unique R35 GT-R
"Garage Active" is the only specialty store in Kyushu that offers unique GT-R customization styles such as chassis and twin chassis. The shop is a one-stop shop that meets users' needs with hard tuning, full restoration, and other services based on its many years of drag racing experience. We introduce a GT-R owner who shares the company's originality in machine design. This time, we will introduce Mr. Sagara's Nissan R35 "GT-R", who has known President Sakamoto for over 30 years.
Passion for Perfection: The Journey of Owning a Carbon Widebody R32 GT-R
"Garage Active" is the only specialty store in Kyushu that offers unique GT-R customization styles such as chassis and twin chassis. The shop is a one-stop shop that meets the needs of users with hard tuning, full restoration, and other services based on years of drag racing experience. We introduce some of the GT-R owners who share the company's originality in machine design. Featured here is Mr. Nishidaira's Nissan R32 "Skyline GT-R", which he has driven 9 GT-Rs so far.
Pursuit of Perfection: Fuel Efficiency Mastery in the Suzuki Alto
In May 2024, more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's proud light car flagship, were gathered at the "Arukusai Festival," where a wide variety of Alto models, old and new, in various styles and tweaks were on display. One of the most unique and customized cars was the "Fuel Economy Junkie Alto," as the owner himself called it. The tuning menu was full of surprises.
Heart of a Collector: The Story Behind a Perfect Fairlady 240ZG
The Nissan S30 "Fairlady 240ZG" was once called "a beautiful beast with gorgeous styling. It was a car with outstanding looks and proportions as a sports car, and at the time, there was even a saying, "A good thing is born beautiful. We spoke with Yasuhisa Hirota, who spent 10 years restoring such a FAIRLADY 240ZG.
Essence of Nostalgia: Reviving the Spirit of a Savanna RX-3
The dawn of Japanese motorsports was a hot era when cars based on production cars were driven fast on circuits and engaged in fierce battles with rivals. During this era, cars modeled after the machines used on the circuit became very popular, and the number of owners who drove these cars on public roads increased. Mr. Matsuda, the driver of the Mazda "Savanna RX-3" introduced here, grew up under such influence.
Secret of Rarity: Discovering a Pristine Corolla Levin GT-APEX
In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX, a popular AE86 model that is often tuned and customized, but keeps its originality.
Taming of Power: Ferrari’s SF90 XX Spider on the Streets of France
Based on the Ferrari SF90, the top range of catalog models, the "Circuit Model" can also be driven on public roads. We test-drove its open-top model, the "SF90 XX Spider," on public roads in France. How does this limited edition model, which has been developed with the ultimate in circuit performance, perform on public roads?
Freedom of Versatility: The Ideal Daily Porsche 911 Dakar
We tested the Porsche 911 Dakar, which has been tailored to be a "rally car" with its increased ride height and special suspension, over a long distance from Tokyo to Kyoto. With its high minimum ground clearance, it is easy to drive in town, and its driving performance is on par with the standard model.
Sophistication of Space: Lexus LM’s Latest 3-Row Addition
The long-awaited three-row, six-passenger "Version L" has been added to the Lexus LM luxury minivan. Developed with an emphasis on creating a relaxing interior environment that respects the personal touch of the occupants, Version L will be priced at 15 million yen, 5 million yen less than the "Executive" version.
