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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.
Beauty of Heritage: The Allure of the 1975 Carina GT Hardtop
In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the owner of the "Hardtop 1600GT," a hot model of Toyota's first-generation "Carina. He originally loved Celicas?
Joy of Rediscovery: A Modern Enthusiast’s Love for a Vintage B110 Sunny
The first-generation Datsun “Sunny” was introduced in the 1960s, during the period of rapid economic growth when the passenger car market was rapidly expanding, and contributed to the popularization of car culture. It was the second generation B110 model Sunny that fell in love at first sight and became the favorite car of 33-year-old Yuhki Fujimura, who was born in the Heisei era. We asked him what kind of old car life he is leading with the popular car of the Showa era.
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?
Legacy of Preservation: Keeping the 1981 Lancer EX Alive
In July 28, 2012, 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, 2012. This time we will introduce a 1981 2nd generation A170 series Mitsubishi "Lancer EX" with a square design. What is the reason why it remains beautiful and fully original inside and out, despite being a low grade vehicle that is rarely cherished as an old car?
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?
Legacy of Precision: The 1975 Corona’s Return to the Road
In 2024, I 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 a 1975 5th generation Toyota "Corona" that has returned to the road after a spectacular restoration. It was an international bestseller, so it was saved in the restoration process.
