OTHER-BRAND（Other Brand） Article List
Dreams Revived: The Lifelong Obsession with Morgan 4/4
The Morgan Motor Company of the United Kingdom is a manufacturer that has been making cars since before World War II. The story of the owner, who saw a Morgan car when he was in junior high school and longed to own one, and his beloved car, and how he finally acquired a "4/4" about 16 years ago.
Ka’s Legacy: 24 Years of Reliability and Timeless Style
Although Ford withdrew from the Japanese market in 2016, many owners have fallen in love with the car's frugal character and continue to drive it. The European Ford Meeting is organized by enthusiastic Ford users. On the day of the event, about 50 old and new European Fords and their enthusiastic owners came from all over Japan, including three first-generation Ford Ka's.
Passion of Persistence: A Tale of Two Ford Focus Cars
The European Ford Meeting 2023 was held on Saturday, November 04, 2023, in Shizuoka Prefecture. The event's purpose is for owners to exchange information and deepen friendships. About 50 old and new European Fords and their enthusiastic owners came from all over Japan to attend the event. Still, the most distant participant was Mr. Haruhisa Ueda, whose first-generation "Focus" we will introduce here.
From Stock to Spotlight: How One Owner Turned a Chevrolet Corvette C6 into a Rare Itasha Gem
While there are many customization cultures that Japan can be proud of, one car culture that has grown remarkably is the world of "Itasha" cars. In recent years, the attention and number of such events have been increasing, and many small-scale events are held throughout the country. In addition, the annual Odaiba event attracts as many as 1,000 Itasha cars, creating a great deal of excitement. Mr. "Totomofu", who created a Chevrolet C6 "Corvette" to the "Itasha" specifications, is one such person who has fallen in love with the world of "Itasha".
From Manga to Reality: The Epic Saga of the ‘Wangan Midnight’ Porsche 911 Turbo
There have been many car-themed manga drawn. Among them, "Wangan Midnight" is a very famous manga set in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The main character's Fairlady Z car was just as popular as the Porsche 911 Turbo (930). Here is its live-action version.
Rare Gem from Britain: Importing the Beloved Defender 110 Single Cab Pickup to Japan for a Stylish Makeover
Amidst a collection of all types of Land Rover "Defender" models, from rare limited editions to custom cars, we found a rare 110-based single cab pickup. Not only did it have an unusual style with a huge cargo bed in the rear, but its specifications were such that the owner's love and effort could be felt.
Quest for Uniqueness: A Rare Defender 110 Pickup in Japan
Amidst a gathering of all types of Land Rover Defenders, from rare vehicles such as limited editions to custom cars, we found a rare "Defender 110". It is a rare pickup type that is rarely seen in Japan. How did the owner acquire the 110 pickup with a burly roll cage built into the cargo bed?
A Decade of Automotive Love: Exploring the Nissan S13 Silvia to R32 GT-R to Ford Focus RS Journey
Today, Ford is divided into two major groups: Ford of the United States and Ford of Europe, which was established through the merger of Ford of the United Kingdom and Ford of Germany. This time, we would like to introduce some of the participants from the European Ford Meeting 2023, an event for European Ford owners.
