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Journey of Restoration: The Iconic DR30 Skyline RS and Its Enthusiast
Nissan's 6th generation DR30 "Skyline RS", nicknamed "Tekkamen", is "Mameshiba RS's" favorite car. The early DR30 model was named "Newman Skyline" because it featured actor Paul Newman in its commercials, and the late model was named "Tekkamen" because of its distinctive grille-less design and thin headlights.
Legacy of Legends: Crafting a True Racing Replica of the Hakosuka GT-R
Since its shocking debut, the Nissan "Skyline 2000GT-R," the first generation equipped with the "S20" special engine, has taken the racing world by storm with its "glorious 50 wins" strength. Legendary drivers such as Motoharu Kurosawa and Kunimitsu Takahashi led the machine, which is still called "Hakosuka" and is still a legend, to racing glory. Concerning such legendary machines and racers, we asked the owner of a Hakoska GT-R racer replica to introduce his favorite car.
Resilience of a Classic: How One Woman’s Fiat 500L Overcame 30 Years of Challenges
Ms. "nap" was a staff member at the "Italian Job" event where Italian cars gather. She told us that she has been driving a 500 (Cinquecento) for 30 years, and that it has been her shelter, cradle, and sometimes even her tank. How have you been with your car?
Joy of Connection: How a Fiat 500L Built Friendships and Memories
When we approached Mr. Miwa, the owner of a Fiat 500L, who was attending "Italian Job 2024," a gathering of Italian cars, he told us that he had driven a variety of cars, including European cars. When we asked him about his current car, he told us that he first heard of this car through the movie "Lupin III: Cagliostro's Castle. We asked him about the details of his Cinquecento life.
Charm of Imperfection: Hand-Painted Fiat 600 Wins Hearts and Awards
This year marks the 20th "Italian Job 2024". This is the eighth time Aiko Harada has participated in this meeting where Italian cars gather, and her car is a Fiat 600D. We asked her to introduce her beloved car, which the dexterous owner finished as a DIY project.
Heart of a Collector: 30 Toyota Sera and a Lifelong Obsession
The "Sera" was launched by Toyota at the end of the bubble era, and although it was a mass-market car, it had glass-top butterfly doors ("gull wing" in the official catalog of the time) like a supercar. It was a model that radiated a futuristic and one-of-a-kind individuality. Mr. Mizuguchi, who has loved the Serra for many years and has driven approximately 30 of them, spent 10 years restoring the Ikebukuro "Amlux" limited edition car, which few people know about today, and recently completed the restoration. Here is the full story of the fantastic Serra.
Essence of Dedication: From Model Cars to Owning a Fiat 850
Junko Adachi had longed to own a Fiat 850 Berliner, but was put off by the difficulty of maintaining an old car and gave up after looking at miniature cars. However, her boyfriend pushed her to take the plunge. What kind of Fiat life does Ms. Adachi enjoy now that she has her dream car, which she says she felt was her destiny?
The Art of Living: How a Vintage Datsun Defines a Unique Lifestyle
Pickup trucks are popular in the United States and can be used for hobbies such as off-road biking and surfing. Mr. Takato Nakazono, owner of a Nissan 620 Datsun Truck King Cab, who was interviewed for the “Se-no Hon Grand Prix 2024,” enjoys this American lifestyle with his vehicle.