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The Journey of Dedication: 36 Years and 170,000 Kilometers in a 1970 Toyopet Crown
The "Crown" is Toyota's well-known signature car, but Mr. Hisao Akakura owns the last generation called "Toyopet Crown," which now retains its name only as a dealer. Although he has applied for an officially approved modified car, he has an extraordinary passion for the engine. We asked him to introduce his beloved car, which he has owned for about 36 years since he got it.
The Journey of Restoration: Breathing New Life into a Classic Mitsubishi Colt 1000
The "Colt" has long been a symbolic car of Mitsubishi Motors. Since the Mitsubishi "500" was developed based on the national car concept, the displacement was increased with a full model change, and the name "Colt 600" was given to the car, which is still a familiar name today. Its successor, the Colt 1000, is owned by Mr. Sadao Yuzuki. We asked him how he acquired his beloved car.
The Weight of Heritage: Maintaining a GT-R for the Next Generation
In 2024, the third year of the “RAYS Fan Meeting,” the venue was again filled with cars with new and old RAYS wheels and their owners from all over Japan, who spent their time together under the fine weather, sharing their passion for the same brand. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated in the event, we would like to introduce the Nissan R33 “Skyline GT-R”, which has a strong presence.
From Classic to Legendary: The TE27 Sprinter Trueno’s Rally Evolution
There was once a car that was called "a wolf in sheep's clothing". It was Toyota's TE27 Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno. Both twins made their debut in March 1972. The Sprinter Treno, which was fully restored and brought back to life by Auto Advisor Stuff, a store in Aichi Prefecture, is a rally-spec car that recreates the heroic figure that was very active in the WRC at the time. We found out the secret behind its sparkling new look.
Legacy of Choice: The Mazda MPV in East Coast Hip Hop
A Japanese minivan that was popular in a certain music scene in the 1990s The Mazda MPV was launched in 1988 a […]
Craftsmanship of Customization: The Unique Appeal of Nissan’s March Bolero A30
AUTECH Japan has introduced numerous customized models to the world as a specialist for Nissan vehicles. However, the company's name has now changed to the AUTECH division of Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co. In 2016, AUTECH released the Nissan March Bolero A30 in a limited edition of 30 units as a model to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its founding. Here is a look back at its shocking contents.
The Longevity of Passion: 40 Years with a Porsche 911T
The 19th Classic Car Meeting was held in Niigata Prefecture on May 3, 2024. At the event, we saw a Porsche 911T owned by Hiroshi Nanasawa, who was fascinated by the movie "Le Mans," which was released in 1971, and it was the first car he bought in his life. We asked him to introduce us to his beloved car, which he has cherished ever since.
The Joy of Discovery: Finding Passion in a Forgotten Ford Anglia
The classic car event "Giro di Mikawa-Enshu" was held in Aichi Prefecture. We spotted a Ford "Anglia" standing cutely in the staff parking lot, separate from the participating cars. Yes, this is the same car that is featured in the "Harry Potter" movie series as the "flying car" that accentuates the movie. We immediately spoke with the owner.
