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Mystique of the TE47: A Two-Year Production and Its Legacy
On July 28, 2012, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This time, we found a beautiful second-generation Toyota TE47 "Sprinter Trueno," which is rarely seen even at old car events, so we talked to the owner. It seems that maintaining this rare model is very difficult?
Balance of Style: The Minimalist Approach to VIP Car Design
"Babu-chan" is the owner of a Toyota GRS180 series "Crown" all painted in Majora Midnight Purple. She is surrounded by many friends with high levels of customization, and several of them have won dress-up car contests. Surrounded by such cars, one would expect her to escalate in the same extreme direction as her friends, but her preference is for a "natural VIP style.
Legacy of Precision: The 1975 Corona’s Return to the Road
In 2024, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time, we will introduce a 1975 5th generation Toyota "Corona" that has returned to the road after a spectacular restoration. It was an international bestseller, so it was saved in the restoration process.
The Beauty of Continuity: How a Father’s Corolla Became a Timeless Heirloom
In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu, Ishikawa on Sunday, July 28. We spoke with the owner of a first-generation Toyota KE10 "Corolla" that carried the "Ishi 5" number issued when the car was new.
The Pursuit of Perfection: How One Owner Built the Ultimate Sporty VIP Car
An expert who conquered DRECON put his heart and soul into this car This Toyota 210 series “Crown” […]
The Legacy of Style: How a Toyota Crown Embodies the Spirit of VIP Culture
Hi-So Car”, which was born in the 1980s during the bubble economy, stands for ‘high society car’ and refers to a car for the upper class, i.e., a luxury car. The Toyota “Crown Royal Saloon” introduced here is a Hi-So car full of parts that will immerse you in nostalgia. We will take a look at its completed looks.
Charm of Customization: Revamping the Toyota TownAce with Merc T1 style
The Toyota "Town Ace" is rapidly gaining popularity among owners who find the Toyota "Hiace" too big and the light camper too small. To enhance the appeal of the Town Ace, ESB, well-known for its custom remake of the Probox, has created a special face-lift kit "CLS FOX," and its stylish look has become a hot topic.
Legacy of Mark II: The Toyota Cressida and Its Role in American Car Culture
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.
