Wagon R rider over 60 years old who is customizing his beloved car, which was given to him by his daughter
Yoshihiro Tsuchiya, who will celebrate his 60th birthday this year, drives a Suzuki Wagon R. His car is a standout. He decided to take on the challenge of dressing it up, something he had never done before when he inherited his daughter’s commuter car. The Wagon R was on display at the Osaka Auto Messe and was a winner of the “DSU East-West Championships”. Let’s check out the custom menu.
It was also displayed at the Osaka Auto Messe and has won awards at the highest peak of DRECON
Yoshihiro Tsuchiya enjoyed tinkering with cars in his younger days, driving a Toyota GX71 “Mark II” and a first-generation Honda “Prelude. This year, he has reached the age of 60, but he is still enjoying his life, enjoying customizing cars to his liking, and working hard to build them to the pinnacle of DRECON, not to be outdone by the younger generation.
The current custom base car is a Suzuki Wagon R, which his daughter bought as a commuter vehicle and gave to him. The timing of finding a base car for the customization was just right, and the team decided to take on the challenge of a full renewal of the car, which was something they had never done before. As they looked at dress-up magazines, Instagram, and social networking sites, they decided to do this and that, and as they did so, the Wagon R evolved and transformed into a custom car that caught everyone’s attention.
Mr. Tsuchiya’s Wagon R is a famous car among custom car enthusiasts and has been exhibited at the Osaka Auto Messe in the past. It was also the crowned winner of the wagon division of the “DSU East-West Championship,” a major DRECON competition for anyone interested in dress-up cars and who wants to reach the top of the DRECON world.
Incorporating sporty elements with “WISPI” in mind
A fan of the movie “Wild Speed,” Tsuchiya’s Wagon R is characterized by the sporty customization he enjoys while adding sporty elements that were popular long ago.
The front bumper is based on an FRP bumper unknown to the manufacturer, and the opening was made as large as possible to create a duct with edges reminiscent of a supercar. A nostalgic 70 Supra Turbo A duct is set in the center of the bumper, and a front-mounted intercooler is mounted inside it.
The hood has been badfaced in a style that covers the headlights for a sharp look. The contents of the lights are also replaced, adding projectors, LEDs, and tube processing to create a tricky light.
As you can see, the doors are a bold and fascinating four-piece scissors door specification, and the style is based on the clearance between the front and rear doors at a perfect angle. When fully open, the rear doors would be difficult to get in and out of, even if the front doors are open. …… might be a bit of a criticism, but the company has decided that this is a dress-up car that needs to stand out.
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