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Mini Machine, Monumental Dream: Mistubishi ‘Minicab’ and the Journey to the Heart of Kei-Car Culture
Various car events are held all over Japan. Mr. Mitsuse, an owner of a Mitsubishi "Minicab," whom we met at the "12th U-550 Old Kei-car Meeting" in Ehime Prefecture, was a strong participant from a long distance, having traveled 1,700 km from Hokkaido with his son.
‘Life’ Is a Barter: Exchanging a Bottle of Sake for a Honda
The current prevalence of AT vehicles in Japan is said to be 98%. Mr. Iwamoto, who owns a 1973 Honda Life, is said to be one of the rarest AT cars in existence. We asked him about the episodes with his Life, which he has owned for 35 years even though it has suffered countless problems.
Visionary Redesign: Unveiling the Top-Voted Dazzling Honda “STEPWGN” – A Truly Original Masterpiece
The Honda STEPWGN, with its flashy black and red body, won first place in the users' vote in the dress-up contest of the Super Carnival Real held in 2023. Let's take a look at the full picture of this masterpiece, which was completely original without relying on a shop.
Ingenious Innovations: Transforming a Honda Freed with One-Off Customizations
A Honda Freed with a customized front face that at first glance you can't tell what type of car it is. As the aero is something you don't see very often, you'd think it was a one-off, but it's a combination bumper finished with a creative idea. Let's check out the Freed in detail, which is full of other rare tricks.
The ‘Odyssey’ Meets ‘Civic’: Unraveling Honda’s Fusion Design
Here we introduce the Honda Odyssey RB3, whose styling is so attractive that it is hard to tell whether it is a Honda Odyssey RB or a Civic FK. Look out for the styling that exudes a sporting mood.
Journey of Inheritance: The Story of a Father-Son Defender
Mr. Funayama owns a soft-top version of the Land Rover Defender 90, released for North America. It is one of the few soft-top versions in the US, and even rarer when re-exported outside the US. How did he come to acquire such a Defender?
Rarity of Passion: The Story of a Unique Toyota Sprinter Trueno
The Toyota Levin and Trueno were the hot models of the Corolla and Sprinter, respectively. The only popular generations were the fourth generation AE86 models, known as "Hachi Roku", or the first generation TE27 models, which were accepted by enthusiasts as old cars. A rare second-generation TE47 Toyota Sprinter Trueno was spotted in an event venue. We spoke to the owner Mr. Akihisa Kaneko about his car.
Mastery of Camping: The Life of a Defender 110 Camper
Mr. Watanabe drives a campervan based on the Land Rover Defender 110 Hardtop and fitted out by Dormobile in the UK. Furthermore, the sight of him towing a camping trailer with the Defender gave him an outstanding presence in the meeting hall. When it comes to towing a huge trailer, one wonders if it will be able to handle the power.
