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?
Elegance of Restraint: Keeping the Copen GR SPORT in Its Best Form
The Copen GR SPORT is the only minicar and convertible car under the GR brand. it is a sports car tuned from the Daihatsu Copen with GR style flavor. a Copen GR SPORT found at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome. The owner of the Copen GR SPORT, which we discovered at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome, was one of those who fell in love with the taste of GR.
Evolution of Style: The Transformation of the 86 into a Supra-Inspired Roadster
S DESIGN, which offers complete cars based on the Toyota 86, already sells the SD-2 as an after-market kit, but the car on display at Gunma Sonic was a convertible version of the 86, It was a prototype, but it had a wonderful degree of perfection.
Strength of Versatility: The Everyday Power of the GR Corolla
We met a couple who switched from Vitz RS Racing to GR Corolla at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome. They both love sports cars and they use GR Corolla like a family car. Corolla is a super car that can handle everything from the track to shopping.
Pursuit of Perfection: Fuel Efficiency Mastery in the Suzuki Alto
In May 2024, more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's proud light car flagship, were gathered at the "Arukusai Festival," where a wide variety of Alto models, old and new, in various styles and tweaks were on display. One of the most unique and customized cars was the "Fuel Economy Junkie Alto," as the owner himself called it. The tuning menu was full of surprises.
Craft of Passion: The Art of Customizing a 86 GR SPORT with a Unique Touch
At the "Gunma Sonic" held at G Messe Gunma on July 6, 2024. About 200 GR86 & 86 & BRZ cars gathered at the "Gunma Sonic" held at G-Messe Gunma on July 6, 2012. We found a simple but very beautiful Toyota "86 GR SPORT" at the event. We interviewed the owner, Mr. Futatsuka.
Legacy of Precision: A Father and Son’s Shared Love for the GT-R
The “RAYS Fan Meeting” held at Fuji Speedway in 2024 was again filled with cars with new and old RAYS wheels and their owners from all over Japan. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated in the event, we would like to introduce the Nissan R33 “Skyline GT-R” which was created by a prestigious store.
Journey of Restoration: How a 1972 Isuzu Florian Found New Life
In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time, we will introduce the owner of the "Florian," a mid-size passenger car that shares components with the Isuzu "117 Coupe," and that too, is a rare mid-size model.
Height of Functionality: Exploring the Early Super Tall Kei Wagons
In exchange for preferential tax treatment, light cars have restrictions on body size, displacement, and seating capacity. As you know, super-height mini-wagons have been born and are gaining popularity. There are various theories about the original model of such a super-height light wagon, but Mitsubishi's Minica Toppo, released in March 1990, is one that was ahead of its time.
Beauty of Heritage: The Allure of the 1975 Carina GT Hardtop
In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time we will introduce the owner of the "Hardtop 1600GT," a hot model of Toyota's first-generation "Carina. He originally loved Celicas?
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.
