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The Evolution of Adventure: From Toyota 86 to Jeep Wrangler
About three years ago, Ms. "horo@jl-hono" got her dream car, a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Before getting this car, she was the owner of a Toyota 86 under the influence of her sports car-loving partner. When she gave up his 86, she bought a Wrangler. What is her passion for this car, which has been customized with a rugged image?
Revving Up the Red Z32: A Birthday Gift to Remember
A PIT Autobacs Shinonome in Tokyo holds a morning meeting once a month on Sunday mornings. 17 September 2023, the theme was "Female Owners" and cars of no genre from mini to American cars gathered. Here is a Nissan Z32 "Fairlady Z" from the venue.
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.
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.
