REAL CAR CULTURE

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REAL CAR CULTURE

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Connection of Generations: Young Enthusiasts and the Allure of Mitsuoka Cars

The theme of the event "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol.1" held on June 9, 2024, in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture was "cute cars made in the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday practical purposes". We spoke with "Nacchin," a female owner who participated in the event with Mitsuoka Motors' first-generation "Viewt," a car that perfectly suited the theme of the event.

Power of Black: Crafting a Unified, Bold Look for the GR86

The Toyota "GR" themed morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome was held early in the morning on August 18, 2024. Among the unique GR vehicles gathered, we spotted one car that stood out from the crowd: a GR86 clad in a KUHL RACING body kit.

Mastery of Details: Rebuilding the Iconic Akira Z from ‘Shakotan Boogie’

The works-spec Nissan S30 "Fairlady Z" is famous for the "Akira Z" that appeared in the manga "Shakotan★Boogie", which realistically depicts the car life of young people in their yanky youth. The S30Z introduced here is the ultimate reproduction of Akira's Z. The stunning style looks as if it has jumped straight out of the world of "Shakotan★Boogie".

Essence of Street Style: Blending Classic Racer Vibes with Modern Kei Trucks

Harrow-Spesharu of Kyoto, Japan, is a leading figure in light truck customization. President Oda, a prominent figure in the field of modification, is currently trying to pioneer a new genre of "old trucks" based on old light trucks. The car introduced here is a custom car that focuses on impact, transforming a light truck, a standard unique to Japan, from a supercar for farm roads into a super machine for public roads.

Temptation of Tuning: How a BNR32 Became a 750PS Beast

"Garage Active" is the only specialty store in Kyushu that proposes unique style GT-R customization such as chassis and twin chassis. The shop is a one-stop shop that meets users' needs with hard tuning, full restoration, and other services based on its many years of drag racing experience. We introduce some of the GT-R owners who share the company's originality in machine design. The man featured this time is Mr. Koyama, who purchased an R32 "Skyline GT-R" two years after new and has maintained its two-digit license plate number.

Joy of Ownership: A Designer’s Lifelong Bond with the Cube

The theme of the "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol. 1" event held in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture, was "cute cars from the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday purposes. Among the many Nissan pike cars gathered, we talked to the owner of a cute 2nd generation "Cube", who turned out to be the designer of this car himself!

Value of Presence: Why Owning a GT-R Means More Than Driving It

"Garage Active" is the only specialty store in Kyushu that offers unique style GT-R customization such as chassis and twin chassis. The shop is a one-stop shop that meets users' needs with hard tuning, full restoration, and other services based on years of drag racing experience. We introduce a GT-R owner who shares the company's originality in machine design. This time, we will introduce Mr. Motokawa's R34 "Skyline GT-R", who has been a Nissan fan ever since he got his driver's license.

Heart of a Collector: The Story Behind a Perfect Fairlady 240ZG

The Nissan S30 "Fairlady 240ZG" was once called "a beautiful beast with gorgeous styling. It was a car with outstanding looks and proportions as a sports car, and at the time, there was even a saying, "A good thing is born beautiful. We spoke with Yasuhisa Hirota, who spent 10 years restoring such a FAIRLADY 240ZG.

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