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Track Titans: A Close Look at Two Active Nissan R30 “Iron Mask” Skylines

The annual NAPAC driving event was held at Fuji Speedway on November 8, 2023. This event is so popular that the slots are filled immediately after the start of accepting applications each time. Here are two Nissan “Skyline DR30” from among the participating cars.

The Transformation of the FD3S RX-7: From Coupe to Spider

Mr. Oshida, the representative of Stardust Factory, is a person who works hard to raise the awareness of customization to a higher level. He built a Mazda FD3S “RX-7” to spider specifications. He built the full RX-7 Spyder version, saying, “If I built it, I wanted to drive it myself, but even more than that, all the car enthusiasts would pay attention to it!" What are the surprising specifications of this car?

Replica Revelations: Exploring the Subaru Impreza GDA Custom Build

The "Rally Fan Meeting" was held in October 2023 at the Fuji Speedway. As the event name "Rally" implies, many so-called "replica cars" imitated the livery of rally cars. Female owner Ms. "Mimi" is one of the owners of such replica cars.

Generations on Wheels: Honda N360’s Legacy at the Milky Way Rally

The Milky Way Blue Island Rally, a scavenger rally with historic cars on Shikoku Road, will be held on November 11-12, 2023. We spoke to the owner of a 1968 Honda N360 (N1), a model of the boy racer of yesteryear.

Evolution of Performance: How a Daihatsu Midget II Transformed from Delivery Van to Circuit Racer

Mr. "Nekomanma" enjoys circuit driving as a hobby after modifying his Daihatsu Midget II, a unique one-seater ultra-compact car. He has evolved the Midget II, which was designed for small-lot deliveries, into a "driving car" through extensive tuning, and despite its cute looks, it delivers tremendous power.

Exclusive Insights: Turbocharged BMW M3 Showcase at TAS

A unique BMW E36 "M3" was spotted at the Trust booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon. In addition to its radically wide body style, the front-mounted intercooler was glimpsed through the front bumper. A peek into the engine compartment reveals a turbine set. We invite you to take a look to find out more about this intriguing car.

From ‘Ugly’ to Unforgettable: The Journey of a Single Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Super

Mr. Takanashi, an owner of an Alfa Romeo "Giulia 1600 Super", arrived at his current car about 10 years ago after a long history of hobby cars, including an Isuzu "117 Coupe", a "Mini Mk. I", an MG "Midget Mk. II" and a Porsche 930 "911".

The Rise of a 86: From Standard to Show-Stopping in Five Years

The Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting, which will be held for the second time in May 2024, was started last year to create a place where owners can casually gather with other owners, regardless of whether they are fully stock or tuned. The inaugural event last year was quite successful with 50 cars, and this year 150 new and old 86/BRZs participated. Among these Tohoku-centric owners, we would like to introduce one of the Toyota 86s that caught our attention.

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