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Feeling Fast and Furious: A Helicopter Mechanic’s Modified Mustang
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 has a bright blue color and glossy body. Along with its beautiful appearance that you can't help but admire, we noted that it is a manual car, which is rare in Japan. Why did he fall in love with the American car and how did he come to acquire this unit? We asked the owner, Mr. Osame (納), to tell us more about it.
Restoring Subaru Nostalgia: 60’s ‘Sambar’ in All Its Glory
The displacement of light cars was 360 cc in those days. The second generation Subaru Sambar was popular for its design as well as its practicality. We asked Koji Ishikawa, who participated in an old car event with a beautifully restored Sambar, to tell us about its appeal.
From ‘MS-6’ to ‘626’: The ɛ̃fini’s Journey From the Shadows of Japan to the European Spotlight
The ɛ̃fini (Anfini) MS-6 was a derivative of the Mazda Cronos. The styling was a combination of the Ford Telstar five-door hatchback with the front mask of the Cronos. The unique styling looks attractive when viewed today. Let's take a look at the appeal of this endangered model.
Let’s Go, Honda: Bike Lover’s Car Is a Playful Child of the Nostalgic 70s
The leisure car boom gained a slight boost in the 1970s. Unique vehicles that prioritized playfulness over practicality were put on the market, and the Vamos Honda was one such vehicle in the genre. However, its straightforwardness proved to be a hindrance, and only about 2,500 units were produced over four years before its role was over. In this issue, we introduce you to the owners and their favorite cars of this rare Vamos Honda.
MAX Is a Rare ‘Fellow’: Encountering the Daihatsu Kei-Car from the Early 70’s
Daihatsu produced and sold the Midget during the post-war reconstruction period, and together with the then Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda) was a major supporter of the Japanese economy. Later, the Fellow was the first car to enter the market as a kei-car rather than a cargo vehicle. Mr. Shigeru Besshi, an owner of the second-generation Fellow MAX, is an old car enthusiast. We asked him to tell us about his old car and the appeal of this event.
She’s a Classic: Lady Behind the Wheel of a Toyota Sports 800
This is a project in which 20-year-old female racing driver Ms. Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, is asked to test drive a variety of old cars to give her honest impressions from a young person's perspective. This time, with the cooperation of the Endless 130 Collection in Nagano Prefecture, she rode a Toyota 'Sports 800', known affectionately as the 'Yota Hachi'.
Stay Cool, Drive Cool: Why You Should Buy Your A/C-less Dream Car
Summer driving in an old car without an air conditioner is truly hell. Even if you wanted to install a retrofit air conditioner, it was difficult because of the engine's inability or physical limitations. Recently, however, an "electric cooler kit" that can be easily installed in compact cars and vehicles with special layouts has appeared, and it has become a hot topic in the old car community.
Mini Machine, Monumental Dream: Mistubishi ‘Minicab’ and the Journey to the Heart of Kei-Car Culture
Various car events are held all over Japan. Mr. Mitsuse, an owner of a Mitsubishi "Minicab," whom we met at the "12th U-550 Old Kei-car Meeting" in Ehime Prefecture, was a strong participant from a long distance, having traveled 1,700 km from Hokkaido with his son.
