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Evo Enthusiast’s Tale: From Stock to Supremacy with the Lancer Evo IX MR

Cars from various genres participated in a driving event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. Among them, we found a young owner driving a Mitsubishi "Lancer Evolution IX MR," which is currently the most expensive of all previous-generation Lancer Evo models. We immediately asked him about it.

Craft of Customization: From Abandoned to Adored with a Golf Cabriolet

The VW "Golf" series is one of the most popular European cars in Japan. This time, we would like to introduce Mr. Yuki Okuhara, who enjoys working on and dressing up a battered "Golf Cabriolet" that he met through his work.

Story of Survival: A Datsun 1000’s 50-Year Restoration Journey

The 210 Nissan Datsun 1000, equipped with an Austin-derived engine, was the car that brought the Datsun name to worldwide recognition. The owner, Mr. Kanoya, acquired the Datsun 1000 more than 50 years ago, restored it, and has maintained it diligently. We asked him about the story of his beloved car, which was the veteran owner's first car of his own.

Quest for Originality: Subtle Changes for a Standout GR86

The cool GR86 we found at the "Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting," where 150 cars gathered, had been lowered just enough and fitted with special wheels. The key point is the US-spec front grille. The casual customization sets it apart from its rivals.

Surprise of Similarity: Discovering the Magic of OEM Cars

In this article, we will introduce the story of Mr. Kenta Nagaki, who searched for a 7-seat vehicle with American specifications and ended up with the Mitsubishi Delica D:3, an OEM vehicle, instead of the Nissan NV200.

Bond of Speed: A Father and Son’s British Sports Car Adventure

TVR, a British car manufacturer founded in 1947, is known for its distinctive design and has been favored by fans for its unique style. We found TVR's Tuscan at the 20th Century Meeting. The eccentric style of the Tuscan was so eye-catching that visitors stopped to take a look and were curious about it. We asked the owner of the bright red Tuscan to introduce his car.

The Evolution of Ownership: Reflecting on 16 Years with the Ballade Sports CR-X

The Honda Ballard Sport CR-X was introduced in 1983. Mr. Hidefumi Nara's Ballade Sports CR-X, which participated in the "3rd Honda Classic Meeting in Asaka-no-mori" held in Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most particular cars with "Mugen CR-X PRO" specifications.

Elegance of Simplicity: Transforming a Prius with USDM Style

Japanese cars running in the U.S. have different specifications in minor details due to differences in laws and regulations. The customization to enjoy dressing up such American specifications is called USDM = North American specifications. Let us introduce you to the Toyota Prius, an attractive car with a casual dress-up style that incorporates such USDM style.
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