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Journey of Customization: 30 Years with a Datsun 510 Bluebird
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 a 1971 Datsun 510 "Bluebird 1800SSS" customized to rally specifications. What are the details of the customization that he has done to recreate the rally car that he had longed to own when it was new?
Mystique of the TE47: A Two-Year Production and Its Legacy
On July 28, 2012, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This time, we found a beautiful second-generation Toyota TE47 "Sprinter Trueno," which is rarely seen even at old car events, so we talked to the owner. It seems that maintaining this rare model is very difficult?
The Power of Attention: Inside the Build That Honors the BRE TransAM510
In the 1970s, the BRE was a Japanese car that competed in SCCA production races, and the “Raku Sho Accounting” team has created this model out of respect for the Nissan 510 “Bluebird” that accomplished such a great feat. He has reproduced realistically the paint and sponsor decals from the time when the car was active in the races, and has added originality in some places to enjoy tuning his beloved car.
Spirit of Customization: Honoring the Legacy of Honda with a Subtle Touch
One of the light cars of the 360cc era, known as the Sub Roc, and nicknamed "Underwater Glasses" for its looks, was Honda's first generation "Z" launched in 1970. It was a two-door hatchback coupe with a novel vertical knob for the door handle and a hatchback that opened and closed in unison with the window frame, and it was one of those cars that had a playful spirit different from that of mass-market cars. The model presented here is a 1972 SA Honda Z.
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.
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.
Evolution of Enthusiasm: From Manga Inspiration to a Custom 1973 Trueno
The first generation Toyota Corolla, born in 1966, was a car created as a reed for the masses; it evolved into the second generation in 1970, but the basic idea was a normal evolution as a popular car that inherited the concept of the first generation. The car that lacked interest was dramatically changed with the introduction of the coupe-bodied TE27 "Corolla Levin/Sprinter Treno" in 1972. The following is an introduction to the owner of this Sprinter Treno and his car's specifications.
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.
