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MAX Is a Rare ‘Fellow’: Encountering the Daihatsu Kei-Car from the Early 70’s
Daihatsu produced and sold the Midget during the post-war reconstruction period, and together with the then Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda) was a major supporter of the Japanese economy. Later, the Fellow was the first car to enter the market as a kei-car rather than a cargo vehicle. Mr. Shigeru Besshi, an owner of the second-generation Fellow MAX, is an old car enthusiast. We asked him to tell us about his old car and the appeal of this event.
She’s a Classic: Lady Behind the Wheel of a Toyota Sports 800
This is a project in which 20-year-old female racing driver Ms. Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, is asked to test drive a variety of old cars to give her honest impressions from a young person's perspective. This time, with the cooperation of the Endless 130 Collection in Nagano Prefecture, she rode a Toyota 'Sports 800', known affectionately as the 'Yota Hachi'.
Stay Cool, Drive Cool: Why You Should Buy Your A/C-less Dream Car
Summer driving in an old car without an air conditioner is truly hell. Even if you wanted to install a retrofit air conditioner, it was difficult because of the engine's inability or physical limitations. Recently, however, an "electric cooler kit" that can be easily installed in compact cars and vehicles with special layouts has appeared, and it has become a hot topic in the old car community.
Mini Machine, Monumental Dream: Mistubishi ‘Minicab’ and the Journey to the Heart of Kei-Car Culture
Various car events are held all over Japan. Mr. Mitsuse, an owner of a Mitsubishi "Minicab," whom we met at the "12th U-550 Old Kei-car Meeting" in Ehime Prefecture, was a strong participant from a long distance, having traveled 1,700 km from Hokkaido with his son.
The ‘Crown’ Jewel of Toyota: Redefining Luxury in a New Era
In April 2024, Toyota announced a special off-road version of the Crown Crossover, the "RS "Landscape", at the same time as the partial improvement of the "Crown Crossover". We are pleased to report that they were not surprised by its performance and capability.
Honda DNA: Innovation Meets Heritage at the Award-Winning Booth [OAM 2024]
Every year at the Osaka Auto Messe, the most popular exhibiting vehicle is awarded the Grand Prix, and the exhibiting booth is awarded a special prize and presented with a trophy, as voted by the general public during the show. The Honda/Mugen booth won the Special Exhibit Booth Award for 2024.
‘Life’ Is a Barter: Exchanging a Bottle of Sake for a Honda
The current prevalence of AT vehicles in Japan is said to be 98%. Mr. Iwamoto, who owns a 1973 Honda Life, is said to be one of the rarest AT cars in existence. We asked him about the episodes with his Life, which he has owned for 35 years even though it has suffered countless problems.
Visionary Redesign: Unveiling the Top-Voted Dazzling Honda “STEPWGN” – A Truly Original Masterpiece
The Honda STEPWGN, with its flashy black and red body, won first place in the users' vote in the dress-up contest of the Super Carnival Real held in 2023. Let's take a look at the full picture of this masterpiece, which was completely original without relying on a shop.
