REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB

REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB(オートメッセウェブ)

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Legacy of Transformation: From 18R-G to 152E in a Classic Toyota Celica

At the "SWAP & MEET in Myoko" event, which was held for the first time, we spotted a Toyota "Celica" with screw-on wide fenders. We talked to the owner, Mr. Kazuo Yoshikawa, and found that it was a special spec Celica equipped with the rare 152E engine.

Power of the Transformer: How a Movie Inspired a Camaro Journey

The "Chevrolet Fun Day 2024" held at Fuji Speedway on June 1, 2024, attracted many Chevrolet cars from all over the country, including past generation "Corvettes" and "Camaros. At the event, we spotted a yellow 5th-generation Camaro with a beginner's mark! Are these beginner marks real? We started by asking the owner "K.K." about such questions.

Evolution of Emotion: The Unique Styling of Toyota Verossa

The Verossa was introduced in July 2001 as the successor to the Toyota Chaser and Cresta. It inherited the "luxury personal sedan" of the Cresta, but with a bold body design and styling. Let us look back again at what kind of car it was.

Essence of Control: Optimizing a Toyota 86 for Circuit Joyrides

A wide variety of cars from different genres participated in a driving event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. The red-bodied Toyota "86" has traveled about 45,000 km since Mr. Yamaji purchased it, but he only drives it to and from the race sessions and on the circuit. What kind of specifications does he enjoy driving on the circuit?

Reviving American Classics: The Journey with a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline and Harley

The Chevrolet "Fleetline" debuted in the year the Pacific War began. Due to the war that halted the development of passenger cars for civilian use, the 1947 model owned by Mr. Kobayashi is a reproduction of a prewar model, although it is a postwar car. We take a deeper look into the owner's love of American cars and American culture, including Route 66.

Magic of Timing: The Encounter That Led to a C5 Corvette

The "Chevrolet Fun Day 2024" at Fuji Speedway on June 1, 2024, attracted many Chevrolet cars nationwide, including successive generations of Corvettes and Camaros. At the event, we spotted a red convertible C5 Corvette with a truly American look. We interviewed the female owner, Ms. "Ari-chan".

Racing the Past: A 20-Year-Old Driver’s Perspective on the Honda NSX

This is a project in which a 20-year-old female racing driver, Ms. Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, is asked to test drive various old cars to give her honest impressions from the perspective of today's youth. This time, we took her for a ride in a 1999 Honda first generation "NSX Type S" maintained by Honda Access.

Rediscovering Legacy: Restoring the Toyota Toyoace to Glory

In Japan in the 1950s, the Toyota Toyoace took over the leading role of the light-duty truck from the autotricycle, which was the commercial vehicle of choice. The Toyoace, which was once commonplace and abundant on the streets, has become extremely rare as the number of remaining Toyoaces has drastically decreased with time. We asked Mr. Yamazaki, who found such a Toyoace at a store and rescued it after servicing it with his own hands, to introduce his beloved car.

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