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Legacy of Love: Sharing a Classic Mitsubishi Minica F4 Across Generations
Mitsubishi kei-cars are among the rarest 360cc era cars that are rarely seen. One such Mitsubishi "Minica" of 1972, in the rare Super Deluxe model, was shown at the event by its female owner, Ms. "Ran". We asked the young owner about how she came to drive this car.
Student-Built Legacy: How a Honda Civic RS Found Its Way Back Home
Honda Technical College graduate Mr. Tomohito Kawasaki's car is a 1975 Honda Civic RS. The car was built to participate in a rally in New Zealand while he was in school, and although he did not have the opportunity to drive it at the time, he later inherited it and now maintains it as its owner. The car was restored to its current state from nearly immobile under the previous owner.
Driving into History: The Evolution of Toyota MR-S, From MR2 Successor to Modern Classic
The Toyota MR2 was the first mass-produced production midship passenger car in Japan. The MR-S was introduced in 1999 as the successor to that model. The body was not a coupe, but an open type. A detachable hardtop was also available as an option. The price at the time was 1,680,000 yen for the B edition, making it an inexpensive and attractive car.
Legacy of Patience: A 33-Year Quest for a Classic Car
The Datsun "Fairlady" is the model from which the Nissan "Fairlady Z" originated. Among the many classic cars gathered in Okutama, we found a "Fairlady 2000". We asked the owner how he acquired this car, which was in superb condition with original paint and original interior.
Reviving Vintage Glory: The Journey of a Yellow Honda S800 at the Honda Classic Meeting
The Honda S800 was the third model in the S series and was produced between January 1966 and May 1970. We spoke with students from Honda Technical College Kanto who participated in the "Honda Classic Meeting" where classic Honda cars gathered in yellow S80.
Dreams Revived: The Lifelong Obsession with Morgan 4/4
The Morgan Motor Company of the United Kingdom is a manufacturer that has been making cars since before World War II. The story of the owner, who saw a Morgan car when he was in junior high school and longed to own one, and his beloved car, and how he finally acquired a "4/4" about 16 years ago.
Passion of Precision: The Allure of a 4-Door GT-R
At the "Kyushu☆GT-R Meeting 2023" held in Kumamoto Prefecture on October 22, 2023, two of the 4-door Nissan "Skyline GT-R" cars, of which 422 were produced in limited numbers, participated. We asked the owner of one of the cars, Mr. Munetaka Matsumoto, why he chose a 4-door car. We asked him about his thoughts.
Ka’s Legacy: 24 Years of Reliability and Timeless Style
Although Ford withdrew from the Japanese market in 2016, many owners have fallen in love with the car's frugal character and continue to drive it. The European Ford Meeting is organized by enthusiastic Ford users. On the day of the event, about 50 old and new European Fords and their enthusiastic owners came from all over Japan, including three first-generation Ford Ka's.
