OTHER-BRAND（Other Brand） 記事一覧
Commitment of Hobby: Transforming a Fiat 500 into a Unique Masterpiece
Although it has been announced that the internal combustion engine model of the Fiat 500 has finally been discontinued, the customization fever of Fiat owners who love the 500 has not yet stopped. In this issue, we would like to introduce Mr. Terada, who switched from a Japanese mini-car to the Italian 500, and his car, with its DIY interior and exterior finished with a lot of originality.
The Longevity of Passion: 40 Years with a Porsche 911T
The 19th Classic Car Meeting was held in Niigata Prefecture on May 3, 2024. At the event, we saw a Porsche 911T owned by Hiroshi Nanasawa, who was fascinated by the movie "Le Mans," which was released in 1971, and it was the first car he bought in his life. We asked him to introduce us to his beloved car, which he has cherished ever since.
The Joy of Discovery: Finding Passion in a Forgotten Ford Anglia
The classic car event "Giro di Mikawa-Enshu" was held in Aichi Prefecture. We spotted a Ford "Anglia" standing cutely in the staff parking lot, separate from the participating cars. Yes, this is the same car that is featured in the "Harry Potter" movie series as the "flying car" that accentuates the movie. We immediately spoke with the owner.
Vintage Freedom: Inside the Dodge Ram Van’s Camp-Centric Lifestyle
Let's Chill Out! is a new style event that combines car shows and auto camping around outdoor and custom cars. In 2023, the event was held in Saitama Prefecture on October 7-8, where a wide variety of cars, including classic cars, American cars, and campers, gathered to enjoy camping. Here are some of the cars and owners that caught our attention from the event.
The Legacy Lives On: Exploring the Allure of the W124 Mercedes-Benz with a New Generation Owner
On December 10, 2023, a nationwide off-line meeting of the “W124-CLUB-JAPAN,” a group of owners who love the Mercedes-Benz W124, was held at the Toyota Museum. Among the more than 40 cars that participated, we would like to introduce a new owner in his 20s who joined the event only one month after taking delivery of his car.
Tail-Happy Charm: Exploring the Legacy of the Peugeot 106 Rally
On October 8, 2023, the "Rally Fan Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway. On the day of the event, various models that conjured up images of success in the rally scene were gathered, but it was not only the participants who rode such models. Mr. Keigo, who was also the official photographer, came to the event in his own Peugeot 106 Rallye. Let's take a closer look.
Transformation of Passion: From Abarth 595 to the 695 Tributo 131 Rally
The Abarth "695 Tribute 131 Rally" was developed in the image of the famous Fiat "131 Abarth Rally" car that competed in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the 1980s. The styling of the 695 Tribute 131 Rally is distinctly different from the standard model, with special fender arches and a wing with large ABARTH letters engraved on it. We spoke with Mr. "Kazu" who owns a 695 Tribute 131 Rallye.
Behind the Wheel: Exploring the Vintage Appeal of the Lotus Elite
The “Morning Cruise” is held on the second Sunday of every month at Daikanyama T-SITE, and the theme for December 24, 2023 was “LOTUS 75th ANNIVERSARY” to celebrate Lotus' 75th anniversary. We spoke with the owner of a 1962 first generation Elite that was participating in the event.
