JAPANESE-BRAND（Japanese Brand） Article List
Art of Reinvention: How a Nissan Designer Brought Retro Cars to Life
The theme of the "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol. 1" event held on June 9, 2024, in Yahiko-mura, Niigata Prefecture was "cute cars made in the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday practical purposes. Among the many Nissan pike cars gathered at the event, we interviewed the owner of the "Be-1," a pioneer in this field. He was, in fact, a person involved in the development of this model.
Journey of Customization: 30 Years with a Datsun 510 Bluebird
In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the owner of a 1971 Datsun 510 "Bluebird 1800SSS" customized to rally specifications. What are the details of the customization that he has done to recreate the rally car that he had longed to own when it was new?
Commitment of Enthusiasts: Crafting the Ideal Ride in a GR86
Mr. Onozaki chose the GR86 as his base vehicle for drifting. He chose the GR86 as his base vehicle for drifting because there were not many people driving them around. Not wanting to be seen with anyone else is an important point when purchasing a car. I chose red as the body color because I thought there would be less chance of wearing the same color as others. The customization is also very serious.
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.
Building the Ideal: The Customization of a Midnight Purple GT-R
「Raise Fan Meeting」is a fan appreciation event where owners who love Raise wheels gather. In 2024, the fourth year of the event, approximately 700 owner cars gathered. We interviewed one of the owners of a Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R in a rare color and styled with a strong presence.
Mystique of the TE47: A Two-Year Production and Its Legacy
On July 28, 2012, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This time, we found a beautiful second-generation Toyota TE47 "Sprinter Trueno," which is rarely seen even at old car events, so we talked to the owner. It seems that maintaining this rare model is very difficult?
Story of Resilience: Transforming a Wrecked R33 GT-R into a Show-Stopping Widebody Legend
Garage Active” is the only specialty store in Kyushu that proposes original style GT-R customization. We introduce some of the GT-Rs that share the company's originality in machine makeup. This time, we will introduce an owner who has loved his R33 Nissan “Skyline GT-R” for more than 20 years.
The Power of Attention: Inside the Build That Honors the BRE TransAM510
In the 1970s, the BRE was a Japanese car that competed in SCCA production races, and the “Raku Sho Accounting” team has created this model out of respect for the Nissan 510 “Bluebird” that accomplished such a great feat. He has reproduced realistically the paint and sponsor decals from the time when the car was active in the races, and has added originality in some places to enjoy tuning his beloved car.
