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Connection of Generations: Young Enthusiasts and the Allure of Mitsuoka Cars
The theme of the event "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol.1" held on June 9, 2024, in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture was "cute cars made in the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday practical purposes". We spoke with "Nacchin," a female owner who participated in the event with Mitsuoka Motors' first-generation "Viewt," a car that perfectly suited the theme of the event.
Art of Reinvention: How a Nissan Designer Brought Retro Cars to Life
The theme of the "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol. 1" event held on June 9, 2024, in Yahiko-mura, Niigata Prefecture was "cute cars made in the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday practical purposes. Among the many Nissan pike cars gathered at the event, we interviewed the owner of the "Be-1," a pioneer in this field. He was, in fact, a person involved in the development of this model.
Joy of Ownership: A Designer’s Lifelong Bond with the Cube
The theme of the "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol. 1" event held in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture, was "cute cars from the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday purposes. Among the many Nissan pike cars gathered, we talked to the owner of a cute 2nd generation "Cube", who turned out to be the designer of this car himself!
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.
Journey of Restoration: How a 1972 Isuzu Florian Found New Life
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 owner of the "Florian," a mid-size passenger car that shares components with the Isuzu "117 Coupe," and that too, is a rare mid-size model.
Height of Functionality: Exploring the Early Super Tall Kei Wagons
In exchange for preferential tax treatment, light cars have restrictions on body size, displacement, and seating capacity. As you know, super-height mini-wagons have been born and are gaining popularity. There are various theories about the original model of such a super-height light wagon, but Mitsubishi's Minica Toppo, released in March 1990, is one that was ahead of its time.
