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?
Charm of Old School: Reviving a Honda Life with Modern Techniques
The Life was introduced in 1971 as the successor to the Honda N360, which debuted in 1967 and became a huge hit. The Life was a successor to the N360, which was a big hit when it debuted in 1967. In this issue, we will take a look at the custom car of "Uchi," who is a great admirer of LIFE.
Spirit of Modification: Preserving the Essence of old school Mitsubishi Galant
Mr. Kjima, a resident of Tokyo, was one of those who were attracted by the charm of the Mitsubishi Galant GTO GSR. He has been enjoying modifying this valuable model to his specifications.
Journey of Rebuilding: Reviving an AE86 with a Unique Turbo Twist for the Future
Toyota's AE86 (Hachi Roku), the "Corolla Levin/Sprinter Treno," has a wide variety of body shapes and grades as well as early/late models, and each is slightly different. For this reason, popularity and unpopularity exist even within the same Hachi Roku, and the overwhelmingly popular model is the "Sprinter Treno," commonly known as the "Panda Treno. This time, we will introduce the "Corolla Levin"-based Sprinter Treno specifications, which you will not recognize unless you are told.
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.
Balance of Style and Utility: Embracing the Charm of a Honda Life Pickup
Syota Okamoto, a Honda party member who owns a Honda "S800," was recommended the "Life Pickup" by a fellow old car rider as a good find. He bought it because he liked its unusual style, which is different from a van, and now enjoys driving with his dog, alternating between the S800 and the Life Pickup.
Magic of Memories: Living the Dream with an 80s Icon Honda City
The 1980s was a time when driving a trendy car became a status symbol, influenced by cars that appeared in dramas and movies. Among these, open-air cars attracted the most attention, and there must be many Showa-born car enthusiasts in their 50s and 60s who spent their youth yearning for such a car. ...... This time, we will introduce the Honda City Cabriolet.
Craft of Connection: Building a Racing Legacy with an A30
The Festival of Sideways Trophy is a celebration of historic motorcycles & four-wheelers. In the spring edition held on May 26, 2024, at Sodegaura Forest Raceway, 22 postwar "Baby Austin" 3 brothers, Austin "A30", "A35", and "A40", gathered for the "Flying A Trophy". In this issue, we introduce Mr. Takehiko Ito, who participated with his wife in their A30. We asked him how he got hooked on British historic cars.
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.
