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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Essence of Nostalgia: Reviving the Spirit of a Savanna RX-3

The dawn of Japanese motorsports was a hot era when cars based on production cars were driven fast on circuits and engaged in fierce battles with rivals. During this era, cars modeled after the machines used on the circuit became very popular, and the number of owners who drove these cars on public roads increased. Mr. Matsuda, the driver of the Mazda "Savanna RX-3" introduced here, grew up under such influence.

Secret of Rarity: Discovering a Pristine Corolla Levin GT-APEX

In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX, a popular AE86 model that is often tuned and customized, but keeps its originality.

Journey of Restoration: How a 1972 Isuzu Florian Found New Life

In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time, we will introduce the owner of the "Florian," a mid-size passenger car that shares components with the Isuzu "117 Coupe," and that too, is a rare mid-size model.

Height of Functionality: Exploring the Early Super Tall Kei Wagons

In exchange for preferential tax treatment, light cars have restrictions on body size, displacement, and seating capacity. As you know, super-height mini-wagons have been born and are gaining popularity. There are various theories about the original model of such a super-height light wagon, but Mitsubishi's Minica Toppo, released in March 1990, is one that was ahead of its time.

Beauty of Heritage: The Allure of the 1975 Carina GT Hardtop

In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the owner of the "Hardtop 1600GT," a hot model of Toyota's first-generation "Carina. He originally loved Celicas?

Joy of Rediscovery: A Modern Enthusiast’s Love for a Vintage B110 Sunny

The first-generation Datsun “Sunny” was introduced in the 1960s, during the period of rapid economic growth when the passenger car market was rapidly expanding, and contributed to the popularization of car culture. It was the second generation B110 model Sunny that fell in love at first sight and became the favorite car of 33-year-old Yuhki Fujimura, who was born in the Heisei era. We asked him what kind of old car life he is leading with the popular car of the Showa era.

Journey of Customization: 30 Years with a Datsun 510 Bluebird

In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the owner of a 1971 Datsun 510 "Bluebird 1800SSS" customized to rally specifications. What are the details of the customization that he has done to recreate the rally car that he had longed to own when it was new?

Legacy of Preservation: Keeping the 1981 Lancer EX Alive

In July 28, 2012, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sunday, July 28, 2012. This time we will introduce a 1981 2nd generation A170 series Mitsubishi "Lancer EX" with a square design. What is the reason why it remains beautiful and fully original inside and out, despite being a low grade vehicle that is rarely cherished as an old car?

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