REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB

REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB(オートメッセウェブ)

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Revving Up Commutes: A Rare Glimpse into the Honda ‘Life Light Van’

The Life Light Van is a derivative model of the Honda Life. This light van model is a rare vehicle with very few units produced. The owner, who uses such a Life Light Van for commuting, also owns several other Honda 360cc vehicles. What kind of a luxurious old car life is this?

Exploring the Unique Honda ‘Life Pickup’: A Glimpse into Rarity

We found a very rare amongst the very rare model, with a total production of just a little over 1,000 units. The Honda Life Pickup was discontinued in 1974.

Mazda’s Rotary Chronicles: Capella – A Story of Innovation

The MX-30 Rotary-EV was launched in 2023 as "a car with electrification technology that uses the rotary engine as a generator", and Mazda's unique approach to electrification, which leverages the company's strengths, is also attracting attention. The MX-30 Rotary-EV is the first rotary engine-powered vehicle in 11 years, since the RX-8 was discontinued in 2012.

From Vitz to 70 Supra: Evolution of Enthusiasm

The third generation Toyota Supra (A70 model), which was introduced in 1986, is one of these cars, but this time we pick up Mr. Suzuki's (25 years old) 1991 "Supra 2.5GT Twin Turbo". What kind of car life does Mr. Suzuki enjoy with his Supra?

Beyond the Ordinary: Inside the World of Ms. “Emu” and Her Mazda RX-7 Type RZ – A Legacy of Racing Excellence

Ms. "Emu", a designer who creates beautiful dresses for ballroom dancing and other events, has a Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S). The beautiful snow-white colored body with pearlescent paint is a limited edition Type RZ and is still in beautiful condition more than 20 years after its release. What was the story behind Ms. Emu's choice of this beloved car?

The Unfulfilled Potential: The ‘Vamos Honda’ RV That Was Ahead of Its Time

The Vamos Honda is famous for its unique body shape, but despite many people being familiar with the name, it was an ultra-rare vehicle that was short-lived. Amongst the many famous and stray vehicles that Honda has introduced to the world that were too far ahead of their time, we introduce you to the owner of the Vamos Honda, the RV of the extreme north.

Unveiling the Time Capsule: The Remarkable Honda N360 with 20,000km

We found a Honda N360 that looked like it had just stepped out of a time capsule. What a miracle, this unit has a mileage of 21,000 km. It is probably the only other car that has been kept in such good condition. The owner, Mr. Tsukiyama, who used to drive a 'Step Van', acquired this car 33 years ago.

HR-V: The Unsung Hero of Honda’s Crossover Lineage?

The Honda HR-V, introduced in 1998, is a crossover vehicle with a compact body that fits into the five-number size range. A 1.6-liter engine powered it and it was available with a five-speed manual transmission in addition to the Honda Multi Matic S, making it an attractive model.

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