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The Suzuki Jimny Makeover: A Dive into the Extreme Modifications by Showa Garage

A record 660 custom cars were gathered at the Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024, held at Intex Osaka from 10-12 February 2024. From this event, we introduce one Suzuki Jimny that stood out with its yellow body color and significantly tilted display body.

A Step Ahead: Unveiling the Refurbishment of a Classic Honda Life Step Van

At the event site where many classic 360cc kei-cars were gathered, the Honda Life Step Van was a major force with the largest number of vehicles. Here is one of the cars that stood out from the crowd with its beautifully restored and clean body that looked like a brand new car.

Revving Up Commutes: A Rare Glimpse into the Honda ‘Life Light Van’

The Life Light Van is a derivative model of the Honda Life. This light van model is a rare vehicle with very few units produced. The owner, who uses such a Life Light Van for commuting, also owns several other Honda 360cc vehicles. What kind of a luxurious old car life is this?

Exploring the Unique Honda ‘Life Pickup’: A Glimpse into Rarity

We found a very rare amongst the very rare model, with a total production of just a little over 1,000 units. The Honda Life Pickup was discontinued in 1974.

The Unfulfilled Potential: The ‘Vamos Honda’ RV That Was Ahead of Its Time

The Vamos Honda is famous for its unique body shape, but despite many people being familiar with the name, it was an ultra-rare vehicle that was short-lived. Amongst the many famous and stray vehicles that Honda has introduced to the world that were too far ahead of their time, we introduce you to the owner of the Vamos Honda, the RV of the extreme north.

Unveiling the Time Capsule: The Remarkable Honda N360 with 20,000km

We found a Honda N360 that looked like it had just stepped out of a time capsule. What a miracle, this unit has a mileage of 21,000 km. It is probably the only other car that has been kept in such good condition. The owner, Mr. Tsukiyama, who used to drive a 'Step Van', acquired this car 33 years ago.

Honda ‘N360’ Rally Edition: The Spectacular Customization of “N-Coro Rider”

Among the many 360cc kei-cars (light cars) gathered here, the Honda N360 with a rally car-style customization stood out for its particularly racy atmosphere. When we asked him for more details, we discovered that the owner of this car, Mr. "N-Coro Rider", owns many other 360cc kei-cars and is a big fan of collecting only Honda air-cooled engine cars.

Mitsubishi’s Classic Gem: Delving into the Unique Design of the First-Gen ‘Minicab’

The first-generation Mitsubishi Minicab was characterized by its angular design. Many rare vehicles could be seen at the "360! All Together in OSAKA" event, but among these, the Minicab was the only one seen at the event. We asked the owner about the secret to continuing to drive a rare car.
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