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Journey of Restoration: The Iconic DR30 Skyline RS and Its Enthusiast
Nissan's 6th generation DR30 "Skyline RS", nicknamed "Tekkamen", is "Mameshiba RS's" favorite car. The early DR30 model was named "Newman Skyline" because it featured actor Paul Newman in its commercials, and the late model was named "Tekkamen" because of its distinctive grille-less design and thin headlights.
Legacy of Legends: Crafting a True Racing Replica of the Hakosuka GT-R
Since its shocking debut, the Nissan "Skyline 2000GT-R," the first generation equipped with the "S20" special engine, has taken the racing world by storm with its "glorious 50 wins" strength. Legendary drivers such as Motoharu Kurosawa and Kunimitsu Takahashi led the machine, which is still called "Hakosuka" and is still a legend, to racing glory. Concerning such legendary machines and racers, we asked the owner of a Hakoska GT-R racer replica to introduce his favorite car.
Resilience of a Classic: How One Woman’s Fiat 500L Overcame 30 Years of Challenges
Ms. "nap" was a staff member at the "Italian Job" event where Italian cars gather. She told us that she has been driving a 500 (Cinquecento) for 30 years, and that it has been her shelter, cradle, and sometimes even her tank. How have you been with your car?
Power of Details: How Pinstripes and Air Suspension Define a Unique Kei
"Yu" pursues a new style based on the Daihatsu Mira e:S. The pinstripes casually placed on the hood, silver foil leaves on the fenders, and tribal graphics leading from the pinstripes to the rear of the car are all lowrider touches. The customization was innovative and cool in a different way from the royal dress-up and was full of originality.
Joy of Connection: How a Fiat 500L Built Friendships and Memories
When we approached Mr. Miwa, the owner of a Fiat 500L, who was attending "Italian Job 2024," a gathering of Italian cars, he told us that he had driven a variety of cars, including European cars. When we asked him about his current car, he told us that he first heard of this car through the movie "Lupin III: Cagliostro's Castle. We asked him about the details of his Cinquecento life.
Mastery of Details: From Subtle Base to Bold Custom Suzuki Kei
Based on a 2008 Suzuki 4th generation MH23S Wagon R, "Naokichi" created this car after much thought about how to customize a petite mini car to stand out from a sedan or minivan. Taking advantage of the owner's long history of customization, a bold approach was taken to create a machine that makes a strong statement, both inside and out.
Charm of Imperfection: Hand-Painted Fiat 600 Wins Hearts and Awards
This year marks the 20th "Italian Job 2024". This is the eighth time Aiko Harada has participated in this meeting where Italian cars gather, and her car is a Fiat 600D. We asked her to introduce her beloved car, which the dexterous owner finished as a DIY project.
Fusion of Function: Crafting a Military Pickup from a Hatchback Lapin
The “Lapin” is one of Suzuki's most popular hatchback mini cars. Takeyan” has created an open-deck pickup truck based on the extremely popular LAPIN. Since he is fond of vehicles of the Self-Defense Forces, he enjoys customizing them with military taste.
