The Nostalgic 2 Days, held on 17-18 February 2024, was a major motor show where old and out-of-print cars took center stage. This time, the MUSEO DELLA CINQUECENTO exhibited a 1970 Fiat 500, which was stylishly coordinated in gold and blue.

The TRIAL Circuit Run, organised by Osaka-based pro shop Trial, is an event where you can enjoy circuit driving with a variety of cars, including Toyota 86s, Honda Integra and BMW Minis. In this issue, we introduce some of the Abarth owners we were interested in at the Trial Circuit Run held at Okayama International Circuit on 5 April 2023.

At the Osaka Auto Messe 2024, Liberty Walk, which makes a big splash every time a custom car show is held, was also present. Among the demo cars equipped with the body kits that are synonymous with the company, the Abarth 595 of the "ABAS WORKS" brand, a collaboration between Rosso Cars and Liberty Walk, attracted particular attention.

The VIITS tuning brand for European cars of HKS, one of the largest tuning parts manufacturers in Japan, has so far developed suspension, mufflers, boost controllers and other products for the Abarth 595/695. Finally, on 29 February 2024, the long-awaited body kit was launched.