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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.
Journey of Customization: 30 Years with a Datsun 510 Bluebird
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 a 1971 Datsun 510 "Bluebird 1800SSS" customized to rally specifications. What are the details of the customization that he has done to recreate the rally car that he had longed to own when it was new?
Mystique of the TE47: A Two-Year Production and Its Legacy
On July 28, 2012, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This time, we found a beautiful second-generation Toyota TE47 "Sprinter Trueno," which is rarely seen even at old car events, so we talked to the owner. It seems that maintaining this rare model is very difficult?
Story of Resilience: Transforming a Wrecked R33 GT-R into a Show-Stopping Widebody Legend
Garage Active” is the only specialty store in Kyushu that proposes original style GT-R customization. We introduce some of the GT-Rs that share the company's originality in machine makeup. This time, we will introduce an owner who has loved his R33 Nissan “Skyline GT-R” for more than 20 years.
Spirit of Customization: Honoring the Legacy of Honda with a Subtle Touch
One of the light cars of the 360cc era, known as the Sub Roc, and nicknamed "Underwater Glasses" for its looks, was Honda's first generation "Z" launched in 1970. It was a two-door hatchback coupe with a novel vertical knob for the door handle and a hatchback that opened and closed in unison with the window frame, and it was one of those cars that had a playful spirit different from that of mass-market cars. The model presented here is a 1972 SA Honda Z.
Balance of Style and Utility: Embracing the Charm of a Honda Life Pickup
Syota Okamoto, a Honda party member who owns a Honda "S800," was recommended the "Life Pickup" by a fellow old car rider as a good find. He bought it because he liked its unusual style, which is different from a van, and now enjoys driving with his dog, alternating between the S800 and the Life Pickup.
Magic of Memories: Living the Dream with an 80s Icon Honda City
The 1980s was a time when driving a trendy car became a status symbol, influenced by cars that appeared in dramas and movies. Among these, open-air cars attracted the most attention, and there must be many Showa-born car enthusiasts in their 50s and 60s who spent their youth yearning for such a car. ...... This time, we will introduce the Honda City Cabriolet.
Craft of Connection: Building a Racing Legacy with an A30
The Festival of Sideways Trophy is a celebration of historic motorcycles & four-wheelers. In the spring edition held on May 26, 2024, at Sodegaura Forest Raceway, 22 postwar "Baby Austin" 3 brothers, Austin "A30", "A35", and "A40", gathered for the "Flying A Trophy". In this issue, we introduce Mr. Takehiko Ito, who participated with his wife in their A30. We asked him how he got hooked on British historic cars.
