Toyota's first generation “Z10 Soarer” was launched in 1981. This car was introduced as an ambitious work that claimed to be a super gran turismo. Mr. Sakamoto, the owner of the first-generation Soarer, has dressed it up to specifications that give it a period feel.

Mr. Kamahori says the first car he purchased after getting his driver's license was a Toyota Z20" Soarer. Although he had given it up once, he repurchased the Z20 Soarer 15 years ago because it was a car that had many memories for him. He enjoys dressing up the car completely as it was in the nostalgic period, as if he were reminiscing about those days.

Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024 was held at Intex Osaka from 10-12 February 2024. In Hall 6A, where a full line-up of domestic tuning cars was on display, Rei-Tech Autoworks stood out from the crowd. Three cars on display are introduced here.

The third generation Toyota Soarer, which appeared in 1991, was developed as a coupe to be sold by Lexus, with the body, which had previously been a 5-number car, now being a 3-number car. The exterior, which until the previous generation had adopted an angular design, now had a rounded, gentle style that renewed the Soarer's image.

The manga "Shakotan Boogie", written by Michiharu Kusunoki and serialized in Weekly Young Magazine in 1986, had a great impact on vehicle lovers in Japan. Influenced by the manga, an owner built a real-life version of the Toyota Soarer that the manga's main character "Hajime-chan" drove.

The story of 1980s customization never ends and continues and evolves into the present day. "Kaido Racers" (street racers) have expanded their enjoyment to include racer replicas, grand champion races, works, silhouettes, and hi-society cars. At the 2023 Osaka Auto Messe, one that caught our attention was the Toyota "MZ10 Soarer" displayed at the booth of K-Break, a well-known brand in the VIP category.