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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Honda ‘N360’ Rally Edition: The Spectacular Customization of “N-Coro Rider”

Among the many 360cc kei-cars (light cars) gathered here, the Honda N360 with a rally car-style customization stood out for its particularly racy atmosphere. When we asked him for more details, we discovered that the owner of this car, Mr. "N-Coro Rider", owns many other 360cc kei-cars and is a big fan of collecting only Honda air-cooled engine cars.

Nostalgia Unleashed: The Timeless Design of the 3rd Gen ‘HIJET Van’

The Daihatsu Hijet Van is a super long-selling car with the oldest history among current kei-cars. This 3rd generation Hijet Van, with its distinctive square headlights, was revived by its owner, Mr. Sasaki, who found it lying in a warehouse. The customization that makes the cute style stand out even more is noteworthy.

Nostalgia of the 360cc Era: Celebrating the Mazda ‘Porter’

The Mazda Porter is, as its name suggests, Mazda's bonnet pick-up truck born to carry cargo. We spoke to the owner, who loves this adorable vehicle, about how he acquired it and how he maintains it.

Joy of the Journey: Transforming a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

Mr. Akiyoshi Kikuchi, who used to enjoy motorbikes and ride a Harley, has a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. He has always liked old American cars and wanted to drive one someday, but why did he choose a Caprice from among the many American cars available? There was a wonderful reason hidden there.

Mitsubishi’s Classic Gem: Delving into the Unique Design of the First-Gen ‘Minicab’

The first-generation Mitsubishi Minicab was characterized by its angular design. Many rare vehicles could be seen at the "360! All Together in OSAKA" event, but among these, the Minicab was the only one seen at the event. We asked the owner about the secret to continuing to drive a rare car.

Beauty of Vintage: The Mazda ‘Porter Cab’ in Focus

The Mazda 'Porter Cab' is unforgettable once you've seen its bland face. It was at the "360! All Together in OSAKA" event held in Osaka that I spotted such an adorable-looking Porter Cab. Among the many 360cc kei-cars gathered and many rare vehicles were seen, the Porter Cab was the only entry.

Marvel of Engineering: Inside the Mazda R360 Coupe

The R360 Coupe, as its name suggests, was Mazda's first four-wheeled passenger car, a 360 cc kei-car launched in 1960.

Legacy of Minica: The Hidden Gems of Mitsubishi

A large number of 360cc kei-cars gathered in Osaka. We focus on one car we saw at the event. This time we introduce the Mitsubishi Minica Skipper, a small sports coupe. This car, which looks like a compact version of the Galant GTO, was a short-lived classic.

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