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The Customization Chronicles: Transforming a Jimny Sierra into a Personal Masterpiece
Ms. "KOTO" switched from a Daihatsu Copen to a 2023 Suzuki Jimny Sierra. After much deliberation about the economics of choice between the "Jimny" kei-car and the "Jimny Sierra" passenger car, she chose the Jimny Sierra as her beloved car, focusing on its visual appeal. Here is a car full of originality with customization in progress.
Spirit of Customization: Honoring the Legacy of Honda with a Subtle Touch
One of the light cars of the 360cc era, known as the Sub Roc, and nicknamed "Underwater Glasses" for its looks, was Honda's first generation "Z" launched in 1970. It was a two-door hatchback coupe with a novel vertical knob for the door handle and a hatchback that opened and closed in unison with the window frame, and it was one of those cars that had a playful spirit different from that of mass-market cars. The model presented here is a 1972 SA Honda Z.
Balance of Style and Utility: Embracing the Charm of a Honda Life Pickup
Syota Okamoto, a Honda party member who owns a Honda "S800," was recommended the "Life Pickup" by a fellow old car rider as a good find. He bought it because he liked its unusual style, which is different from a van, and now enjoys driving with his dog, alternating between the S800 and the Life Pickup.
Charm of Old School: Reviving a Honda Life with Modern Techniques
The Life was introduced in 1971 as the successor to the Honda N360, which debuted in 1967 and became a huge hit. The Life was a successor to the N360, which was a big hit when it debuted in 1967. In this issue, we will take a look at the custom car of "Uchi," who is a great admirer of LIFE.
From Vision to Reality: The Evolution of Yashi’s Wide-Fender Kei Truck
Mr. "Yashi" is well-known for his S200P Daihatsu Heizet Jumbo, a custom light truck. The customization of this light truck is flashy, but he applied for structural modification and obtained official approval. Even though the Heizet Jumbo is equipped with blister fenders that have been modified to look like a crazy vehicle, he has made it a street-use vehicle with the policy of "riding it as a legal vehicle.
Essence of Street Style: Blending Classic Racer Vibes with Modern Kei Trucks
Harrow-Spesharu of Kyoto, Japan, is a leading figure in light truck customization. President Oda, a prominent figure in the field of modification, is currently trying to pioneer a new genre of "old trucks" based on old light trucks. The car introduced here is a custom car that focuses on impact, transforming a light truck, a standard unique to Japan, from a supercar for farm roads into a super machine for public roads.
Height of Functionality: Exploring the Early Super Tall Kei Wagons
In exchange for preferential tax treatment, light cars have restrictions on body size, displacement, and seating capacity. As you know, super-height mini-wagons have been born and are gaining popularity. There are various theories about the original model of such a super-height light wagon, but Mitsubishi's Minica Toppo, released in March 1990, is one that was ahead of its time.
Art of Transformation: Turning a Daihatsu Move into a Showstopper
At the age of 20, Momojiro Hirase chose the Daihatsu L175S "Move" as his first car in life. The powerful style, all-penned in vivid orange, took about two years to produce to its current state. We will introduce Mr. Hirase's Moves, which is struggling to win a dress-up car contest.
