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The Quest for Performance: Honda L700 with Twin Cam Engine Unveiled
The Honda L700, which was introduced in 1965 as "the light van of the high-speed era" at the beginning of Honda's entry into the four-wheel vehicle market, was a rare car that lasted only about three years. We interviewed Mr. Ariyama, who participated in the "Honda Classic Meeting", using the "LM700," a deluxe version of the L700 with various added features.
Passion of Persistence: A Tale of Two Ford Focus Cars
The European Ford Meeting 2023 was held on Saturday, November 04, 2023, in Shizuoka Prefecture. The event's purpose is for owners to exchange information and deepen friendships. About 50 old and new European Fords and their enthusiastic owners came from all over Japan to attend the event. Still, the most distant participant was Mr. Haruhisa Ueda, whose first-generation "Focus" we will introduce here.
Exploring the Isuzu Gemini Coupe: A Tribute to Classic Rally Inspirations
Amidst a variety of old cars, we found an unusual car that at a glance was unidentifiable. When we spoke to the owner of the vehicle, he told us that it was an Isuzu "Gemini Coupe." The owner, Mr. Ueda, had been admiring the rally specs of the Opel "Kadett", which was sold as the sibling of this model, and he recreated the rally specs with his car, which he obtained just one year ago.
Pioneering Luxury: The Nissan Leopard – Leading the Charge in High-End Personal Cars
The first generation Nissan F30 "Leopard" was a representative of the high-end personal cars that appeared in 1980. The owner of the F30 Leopard, Mr. "Kazupon," recalls his youth when he admired the Leopard, which was the pioneer of high-end cars at the time, and the urge to drive it led him to purchase it. He enjoys tinkering with old cars in a style that keeps the feel of the time.
Preserving Legacy: A Deep Dive into the Original Nissan Skyline 2000GT
A serious problem for the old car community these days is soaring prices. For fans of old cars, not only are used cars becoming harder to find, but there are fewer and fewer in good condition, which is not a good thing. Mr. Hiraishi has been searching for a "Hakosuka" for many years and obtained a highly original Nissan "Skyline 2000GT". What kind of modification is unique to Hakosuka fans?
Preserving Tradition: Inside the Originality of the Nissan Skyline 2000GT
Nissan's 3rd generation C10 Skyline, commonly known as "Hakosuka” is such a popular car that it is no exaggeration to say that every old car enthusiast yearns for one. Mr. Yamamoto has been longing for such a Hakosuka and finally got his wish to own a Nissan "Skyline 2000GT" as his car. Why did he dare to choose this car with stock specifications?
Revitalizing Charm: The Resurgence of the First Gen Toyota Altezza as a Compact FR Sports Sedan
The Toyota "Altezza" was developed as "a sedan with a compact body and RWD layout. It shared a platform with the "Progres" and "Brevis," and the lineup included a sedan and a hatchback. We look back at this car, which has seen its price rise steadily over the past few years.
Behind the Wheel: Exploring ‘Ryou’s’ Journey with the Unique Nissan EXA
The Nissan "EXA" was introduced in 1986 and was available in two body shapes: a rear hatch coupe and a wagon-type canopy. The Japanese version of the coupe and canopy had different shapes, so they were considered two different cars under the law, and were sold as two separate models. The rear roof section could be detached to enjoy the open-air environment. Mr. "Ryou" welcomed such a unique model as his first car.
