OTHER-BRAND（Other Brand） 記事一覧
Resilience of a Classic: How One Woman’s Fiat 500L Overcame 30 Years of Challenges
Ms. "nap" was a staff member at the "Italian Job" event where Italian cars gather. She told us that she has been driving a 500 (Cinquecento) for 30 years, and that it has been her shelter, cradle, and sometimes even her tank. How have you been with your car?
Joy of Connection: How a Fiat 500L Built Friendships and Memories
When we approached Mr. Miwa, the owner of a Fiat 500L, who was attending "Italian Job 2024," a gathering of Italian cars, he told us that he had driven a variety of cars, including European cars. When we asked him about his current car, he told us that he first heard of this car through the movie "Lupin III: Cagliostro's Castle. We asked him about the details of his Cinquecento life.
Charm of Imperfection: Hand-Painted Fiat 600 Wins Hearts and Awards
This year marks the 20th "Italian Job 2024". This is the eighth time Aiko Harada has participated in this meeting where Italian cars gather, and her car is a Fiat 600D. We asked her to introduce her beloved car, which the dexterous owner finished as a DIY project.
Essence of Dedication: From Model Cars to Owning a Fiat 850
Junko Adachi had longed to own a Fiat 850 Berliner, but was put off by the difficulty of maintaining an old car and gave up after looking at miniature cars. However, her boyfriend pushed her to take the plunge. What kind of Fiat life does Ms. Adachi enjoy now that she has her dream car, which she says she felt was her destiny?
The Pursuit of Dreams: Owning a Lotus Esprit Twice in a Lifetime
The “RETRA JAM (Retractable Car Jamboree) Vol. 2” was attended by an increasing number of foreign car users. Among the Ferrari 328GTS, F355 Berlinetta, and Chevrolet C5 Corvette, the Lotus Esprit stood out in particular. We interviewed the 67-year-old owner, “Offboy.
Pursuit of Rarity: A 10-Year Search for the Perfect Road Runner
A two-door, rear-wheel-drive car with a high-powered V8 engine, created between 1960 and 1970, is collectively called a "muscle car" in the United States. Never mind the handling, it is simply a big power, fast, straight-line leader. The word "muscle" (muscular) is probably used to describe this muscularity and fierceness. The Plymouth "Road Runner" introduced here was the antithesis of those vehicles that were too expensive at the time and were unleashed on the world at an inexpensive price setting so that even the young could afford it.
Passion of Restoration: Reviving a Classic Alfa Romeo 2000GTV
Kenichi Sasaki, organizer of "The Italian Job," has an Alfa Romeo 2000GTV as his favorite car. He has been posting information about his car on his blog since around 2005, during the blog boom. He has even organized a place where fellow Italian car enthusiasts can get together. We asked Mr. Sasaki to introduce us in detail, from his first encounter with his beloved car to what kind of specifications it has.
Taming of Power: Ferrari’s SF90 XX Spider on the Streets of France
Based on the Ferrari SF90, the top range of catalog models, the "Circuit Model" can also be driven on public roads. We test-drove its open-top model, the "SF90 XX Spider," on public roads in France. How does this limited edition model, which has been developed with the ultimate in circuit performance, perform on public roads?
