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Dream of Ownership: Securing the World’s First Mid-Engine Sports Car
Historic car events are flourishing all over Japan these days, and in the high season of spring and fall, there are meetings and events of various sizes held in various places every weekend. Among such events, a fresh event is "SWAP & MEET in Myoko," which will be held for the first time. We spoke with Mr. Kazumitsu Kumakura, who participated in this event with his Djet, the last model of sports car under the René Bonnet name.
Art of Innovation: Creating a Unique Toyota 86 with Porsche Elements
Toyota's “86” is a horizontally opposed Porsche with the concept of customization. The wheels, suspension, muffler, and other parts of the 86 are different from the usual dress-up items, and show a strong sense of commitment to the car. There are plans to install a 6-cylinder engine in the future. We look forward to its evolution.
Legacy of Precision: How the BMW Isetta Echoes Japanese Traditional Craftsman
The cities of Tsubame and Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture have developed as a sacred place for the metalworking industry, first as a forge during the Edo period, and since the modern era, utilizing that tradition. Mr. Tomoyuki Kobayashi, who runs a long-established manufacturing company in such an area, was attracted to the BMW Isetta.
Commitment of Enthusiasts: Crafting the Ideal Ride in a GR86
Mr. Onozaki chose the GR86 as his base vehicle for drifting. He chose the GR86 as his base vehicle for drifting because there were not many people driving them around. Not wanting to be seen with anyone else is an important point when purchasing a car. I chose red as the body color because I thought there would be less chance of wearing the same color as others. The customization is also very serious.
Precision of Detail: How One Owner Transformed a Rare Toyota Aqua G’s
Toyota "Aqua G's" of Mr. "Yuhi" (25 years old) is a masterpiece that was skillfully created with air suspension to achieve a landing style while creating an overall sense of formality and massive atmosphere and was finished in gunmetal body color. Let's take a look at the full picture.
Echoes of Enthusiasm: Two Generations, Two Nissan Skylines
At the venue where many Nissan cars were participating, we heard that there was an owner whose both father and son were Nissan "Skyline" drivers, so we immediately went to talk to him. Then, we found a father and son who were driving a "2000GT" and an "RS Turbo". Which one is which? They introduced me to the Skyline, which they both said they had longed to own.
Freedom of Versatility: The Ideal Daily Porsche 911 Dakar
We tested the Porsche 911 Dakar, which has been tailored to be a "rally car" with its increased ride height and special suspension, over a long distance from Tokyo to Kyoto. With its high minimum ground clearance, it is easy to drive in town, and its driving performance is on par with the standard model.
Harmony of Speed and Comfort: Why the Mazda RX-8 Was the Best Fit
It is not only men who enjoy sports cars as a hobby, but also quite a few women nowadays. Ms. "Kie" is one of them, and she purchased a Mazda RX-8. She was influenced by the "Initial D" and became obsessed with the story and the realistically drawn sports car. Here is a detailed introduction to her car.
