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What Are The “Three Cranes” In The Center Of RS Watanabe “Eight Spoke” Wheels?
RS Watanabe is a traditional Japanese wheel brand. Its flagship product, the "Eight Spoke", is a perennial favorite that debuted in 1968. In the center of the eight spokes of such a traditional RS Watanabe wheel is "three crane" marks. Do you know the origin of these crane marks?
How Did SUBARU’s First Kei-car “360” Become A Long-seller For 12 Years?
Subaru's Kei-car "360" debuted in 1958 and was produced for 12 years until 1970, at a time when the automobile was still a coveted item in Japan. It was nicknamed the "ladybug" because of its rounded exterior form, and became a popular model.
Nissan S30 Fairlady Z Shines With Engine Bored Up To 3.0L
We interviewed the owner of a first-generation "Fairlady Z" with a crimson body that participated in the "New Year Classic Car Meeting in Kiasse Hanyu" held in Saitama Prefecture in January 2023.
253 HP! The First Toyota Corolla Levin Fully Restored And Tuned!
The first generation "Corolla Levin" exhibited at a classic car show was about 50 years old. But its shiny body, engine, and customization made it even more attractive and drew attention. 1974 Toyota TE27 "Corolla Levin" is a demonstration car of "Garage Ohya" in Chiba, eastern Japan, which specializes in restoration.
Nissan 3rd Generation Silvia With S13 “SR20DET” Engine!
Hiroyuki Uehara's 1981 Nissan "Silvia Hatchback" (KS110 modified) was entered in the "New Year Classic Car Meeting in Kiyasse Hanyu" on January 8, 2023. It is the same model as the car he drove in his youth.
Ex-Police Car, Porsche 912, Was Revived By An Ex-Police officer By DIY!
The "New Year Classic Car Meeting in Kiyasse Hanyu" was held on January 8, 2023. The qualification for participation was cars produced between 1946 and 2000, and this year there were 170 cars entered. Among them, we would like to introduce a Porsche 912 with police car specifications that stood out.
Stopped Skyline GT-R’s Winning Streak! Mazda Savanna Was Popular For Its Rotary-Engine
Mazda launched its first rotary engine vehicle, the Cosmo Sport, in 1967, followed by the Familia Rotary Coupe. It was the Savanna that proved its heroics in racing in a big way: the RX-3 was the export name, and in Japan, it was simply called the Savanna. This led to the Savanna RX-7.
Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Toyota “70 Supra” Has Been Restored!
It was an action no one expected. On 29 October, 2022, at Nara Toyota's Tawaramoto headquarters, Liberal Democratic Party Minister for Economic and Security Affairs Sanae Takaichi attended a ceremony to mark the completion of the restoration of her long-time A70 Supra.