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Driving into History: The Evolution of Toyota MR-S, From MR2 Successor to Modern Classic
The Toyota MR2 was the first mass-produced production midship passenger car in Japan. The MR-S was introduced in 1999 as the successor to that model. The body was not a coupe, but an open type. A detachable hardtop was also available as an option. The price at the time was 1,680,000 yen for the B edition, making it an inexpensive and attractive car.
Legacy of Patience: A 33-Year Quest for a Classic Car
The Datsun "Fairlady" is the model from which the Nissan "Fairlady Z" originated. Among the many classic cars gathered in Okutama, we found a "Fairlady 2000". We asked the owner how he acquired this car, which was in superb condition with original paint and original interior.
Reviving Vintage Glory: The Journey of a Yellow Honda S800 at the Honda Classic Meeting
The Honda S800 was the third model in the S series and was produced between January 1966 and May 1970. We spoke with students from Honda Technical College Kanto who participated in the "Honda Classic Meeting" where classic Honda cars gathered in yellow S80.
Dreams Revived: The Lifelong Obsession with Morgan 4/4
The Morgan Motor Company of the United Kingdom is a manufacturer that has been making cars since before World War II. The story of the owner, who saw a Morgan car when he was in junior high school and longed to own one, and his beloved car, and how he finally acquired a "4/4" about 16 years ago.
Passion of Precision: The Allure of a 4-Door GT-R
At the "Kyushu☆GT-R Meeting 2023" held in Kumamoto Prefecture on October 22, 2023, two of the 4-door Nissan "Skyline GT-R" cars, of which 422 were produced in limited numbers, participated. We asked the owner of one of the cars, Mr. Munetaka Matsumoto, why he chose a 4-door car. We asked him about his thoughts.
Ka’s Legacy: 24 Years of Reliability and Timeless Style
Although Ford withdrew from the Japanese market in 2016, many owners have fallen in love with the car's frugal character and continue to drive it. The European Ford Meeting is organized by enthusiastic Ford users. On the day of the event, about 50 old and new European Fords and their enthusiastic owners came from all over Japan, including three first-generation Ford Ka's.
The Quest for Performance: Honda L700 with Twin Cam Engine Unveiled
The Honda L700, which was introduced in 1965 as "the light van of the high-speed era" at the beginning of Honda's entry into the four-wheel vehicle market, was a rare car that lasted only about three years. We interviewed Mr. Ariyama, who participated in the "Honda Classic Meeting", using the "LM700," a deluxe version of the L700 with various added features.
Passion of Persistence: A Tale of Two Ford Focus Cars
The European Ford Meeting 2023 was held on Saturday, November 04, 2023, in Shizuoka Prefecture. The event's purpose is for owners to exchange information and deepen friendships. About 50 old and new European Fords and their enthusiastic owners came from all over Japan to attend the event. Still, the most distant participant was Mr. Haruhisa Ueda, whose first-generation "Focus" we will introduce here.
