Quest Fulfilled: The 20-Year Journey to Acquire a Nissan Gazelle
Did you know that the sibling of the Nissan S110 "Silvia" was the "Gazelle"? Here is the story of the owner, Mr. Sarutani, who has been searching for a turbo model of such a Gazelle for 20 years and finally obtained it. What kind of car is this model that he has admired since he was in junior high school?
Interview with STI’s New President: The BRZ Developer’s New Role at STI
Mr. Hiromi Tamou, the new president of STI, is a key person in the development of the first-generation BRZ. In this interview, we asked him what he would like to do at STI in his new position. He is a car enthusiast who says, "The response to the steering wheel is what is important," so we have high expectations for new developments.
Spirit of Microcars: A Deep Dive into the World of Mitsuoka K-3 Enthusiasts
As they say, "The Germans invented the car, the French turned it into a business, and the British play with it", and in the field of cars, Britain has long been a major hobby nation. One of the unique British car hobby cultures is the 'kit car' genre. So when you hear the word 'kit car', you first think of the UK, the home of the genre, but of course it is not exclusive to that country. In Japan, Mitsuoka Motor, well-known for its small cars, also sold kit cars.
Revving Up Commutes: A Rare Glimpse into the Honda ‘Life Light Van’
The Life Light Van is a derivative model of the Honda Life. This light van model is a rare vehicle with very few units produced. The owner, who uses such a Life Light Van for commuting, also owns several other Honda 360cc vehicles. What kind of a luxurious old car life is this?
From Vision to Reality: The Evolution of Yashi’s Wide-Fender Kei Truck
Mr. "Yashi" is well-known for his S200P Daihatsu Heizet Jumbo, a custom light truck. The customization of this light truck is flashy, but he applied for structural modification and obtained official approval. Even though the Heizet Jumbo is equipped with blister fenders that have been modified to look like a crazy vehicle, he has made it a street-use vehicle with the policy of "riding it as a legal vehicle.
Craftsmanship of Innovation: The Art of Customizing the GR Supra’s Aesthetic
A morning meeting was held at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome on August 18, 2024, where any Toyota "GR" vehicle was welcome to participate. Among the "GR86", "GR Yaris", and "GR Corolla" that gathered early in the morning, we would like to introduce the owner of a blue "GR Supra", which he got because of his brother who drives a GR86.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Tradition of Power: Why Enthusiasts Choose the 6th Generation Nissan Skyline
The Nissan "Skyline," born of the engineering group Prince, has always been the best GT car of all time, clad in cutting-edge technology. Yukio Uchida's favorite car is the 6th generation Skyline, nicknamed "Newman Skyline. It has been customized to RS specifications with a simple 1980s taste, without too much fiddling.
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.
Art of Reinvention: How a Nissan Designer Brought Retro Cars to Life
The theme of the "GFGS CARLIFE IN YAHIKO Vol. 1" event held on June 9, 2024, in Yahiko-mura, Niigata Prefecture was "cute cars made in the 1980s to 2010s that are used for everyday practical purposes. Among the many Nissan pike cars gathered at the event, we interviewed the owner of the "Be-1," a pioneer in this field. He was, in fact, a person involved in the development of this model.
Taming of Power: Ferrari’s SF90 XX Spider on the Streets of France
Based on the Ferrari SF90, the top range of catalog models, the "Circuit Model" can also be driven on public roads. We test-drove its open-top model, the "SF90 XX Spider," on public roads in France. How does this limited edition model, which has been developed with the ultimate in circuit performance, perform on public roads?
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.
Sophistication of Space: Lexus LM’s Latest 3-Row Addition
The long-awaited three-row, six-passenger "Version L" has been added to the Lexus LM luxury minivan. Developed with an emphasis on creating a relaxing interior environment that respects the personal touch of the occupants, Version L will be priced at 15 million yen, 5 million yen less than the "Executive" version.
