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Survivors of Service: How a Military Land Rover Found a Home in Japan
The Land Rover Defender 110 was brought to Japan by a British owner. On closer inspection, the details were different from those of a production vehicle, and when we asked the owner why, we were surprised. It was a genuine ex-military vehicle, and had actually served in the military, making it a rather unusual model.
Breaking Boundaries: The Unconventional Journey of Transforming Toyota Zero Crown
At a dress-up car contest held in Tochigi Prefecture, we spotted a blue 'Crown' with an edgy custom! It looks like a 22 Crown, but in fact, its base is an 18 Zero Crown, so it is truly an edgy custom vehicle. Let's take a look at its curious specifications.
The Art of Extreme Lowering: Avantgarde Air Suspension Making the Impossible Possible
The Wagonist magazine editorial team introduces custom users who enjoy the Toyota Alphard. We look closer at customization in pursuit of their tastes and personalities, with their particular footwear makeup as a key style point. Here we take a look at Mr. Soda's Alphard, which shows off his particular suspension settings with an emphasis on total balance.
Power of Persistence: Securing a Rare ‘Defender’ from Holland
The Land Rover Defender 130, with its huge body measuring over 5 m in length, is a long-wheelbase pick-up model. When we spoke to Mr. Oyamada, the owner of such a pick-up, he told us that he had obtained this unit by importing it directly from the Netherlands. How does he enjoy outdoor life with this big-bodied Defender?
The Custom Journey: Transforming Toyota’s ‘Vellfire’ with ‘Black and Gold’ Passion
The Wagonist editorial team introduces custom users enjoying the Toyota Vellfire. We take a closer look at the customization that pursues the tastes and individuality of each of them, with their particular footwear makeup as a key point of style. This time, we take a look at Mr. Jinji's Vellfire, which charms and fascinates with its audio system and shiny accessories.
Daihatsu Wilderness Camper: “North-Hunter” Has Flashy Paint to Avoid Rifle Shots!
Amidst the recent outdoor boom, the customization of light campers has also evolved rapidly. The North Hunter, based on the Daihatsu Atrai, is lifted up, has powerful bumpers, and is loaded with numerous options, but every element is based on practicality, not just coolness.
Honda DNA: Innovation Meets Heritage at the Award-Winning Booth [OAM 2024]
Every year at the Osaka Auto Messe, the most popular exhibiting vehicle is awarded the Grand Prix, and the exhibiting booth is awarded a special prize and presented with a trophy, as voted by the general public during the show. The Honda/Mugen booth won the Special Exhibit Booth Award for 2024.
Visionary Redesign: Unveiling the Top-Voted Dazzling Honda “STEPWGN” – A Truly Original Masterpiece
The Honda STEPWGN, with its flashy black and red body, won first place in the users' vote in the dress-up contest of the Super Carnival Real held in 2023. Let's take a look at the full picture of this masterpiece, which was completely original without relying on a shop.
