So-called "zoku-sha" or "gang style" cars are not so common in Japan anymore; many people probably miss them. However, this uniquely Japanese modification culture and the old car boom have attracted attention overseas and become very popular. Inspired by this Japanese modification culture, Javier Bandera, a resident of Los Angeles in the United States, owns a Toyota Cressida. We asked him to introduce us to this highly finished car, which has been thoroughly pursued to look as it did in its day.

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 Mark II Qualis was introduced in April 1997 as a new model of the Toyota Mark II Wagon. Although the front mask and tail lamps wore a design similar to that of the eighth-generation Mark II, the platform was not for the RWD Mark II but for the FWD Camry Gracia. Why was a 4WD model added to the line-up, which the previous generation did not have?

It is ZOKUSHA, also known as the Bosozoku gang's car, that makes people look at it with a sense of curiosity. Cars made by men who are not satisfied with ordinary specifications have a special charm that makes them exciting to look at. Their cars have their original style.

4-door sedans are popular for drifting. Older models like Toyota Mark II/Cresta/Chaser and Nissan Skyline, Laurel, and Cefiro are still popular. Compared to standard sports cars like the Nissan Silvia and Mazda RX-7, they are heavier and at a disadvantage. But why do they choose 4-door sedans?