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Circuit Legends with Daihatsu ‘Esse’: A Living Legend’s Journey
Mr. "J J", 72 years old, was enjoying circuit driving in his Daihatsu Esse with its attractive blue body. He was a living legend who used to attack the Tsukuba Circuit and Fuji Speedway half a century ago. So we asked him what he is particular about his beloved Esse.
Pinnacle of Design: Exploring the Toyota AE111 Levin/Trueno
When you mention the Toyota Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is the fourth-generation model known as the AE86. What is the AE111, which seems to have been overshadowed by the AE86 and the Civic, the synonymous ten-rock sports car of the same generation?
Across Generations: Rediscovering Love for the Honda ‘Legend’
The "Neo-Classic Honda Meeting 2023" took place on Friday 3 November 2023 in Fukuoka Prefecture. Among the participating vehicles, a Honda Legend with Yokohama number was spotted. The owner of this precious third-generation Legend, which was left in its original style, was a young man still in his early 20s.
Revving Up Memories: Ms. Maiko’s Ride with the Nissan S15 Silvia
A PIT Autobacs Shinonome in Tokyo holds a monthly morning meeting on Sunday mornings, and the theme for September 17, 2023 was "Female Owners," with cars of no genre ranging from mini to American cars. Here is a Nissan "S15 Silvia" from the venue.
Family Ties: Riding the Memories of a Legacy Fairlady Z
From the 1970s to the 1990s, the semi-open 'T-bar roof' style became popular as it made it easy to enjoy open-air driving, and many Japanese models had this feature. Mr. Yoshimitsu Kumazawa drives a Nissan FAIRLADY Z equipped with this now-rare T-bar roof. He inherited it from his father and enjoys everything from city driving to long drives.
A Step Ahead: Unveiling the Refurbishment of a Classic Honda Life Step Van
At the event site where many classic 360cc kei-cars were gathered, the Honda Life Step Van was a major force with the largest number of vehicles. Here is one of the cars that stood out from the crowd with its beautifully restored and clean body that looked like a brand new car.
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?
