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The Journey of Dedication: 36 Years and 170,000 Kilometers in a 1970 Toyopet Crown
The "Crown" is Toyota's well-known signature car, but Mr. Hisao Akakura owns the last generation called "Toyopet Crown," which now retains its name only as a dealer. Although he has applied for an officially approved modified car, he has an extraordinary passion for the engine. We asked him to introduce his beloved car, which he has owned for about 36 years since he got it.
The Journey of Restoration: Breathing New Life into a Classic Mitsubishi Colt 1000
The "Colt" has long been a symbolic car of Mitsubishi Motors. Since the Mitsubishi "500" was developed based on the national car concept, the displacement was increased with a full model change, and the name "Colt 600" was given to the car, which is still a familiar name today. Its successor, the Colt 1000, is owned by Mr. Sadao Yuzuki. We asked him how he acquired his beloved car.
From Classic to Legendary: The TE27 Sprinter Trueno’s Rally Evolution
There was once a car that was called "a wolf in sheep's clothing". It was Toyota's TE27 Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno. Both twins made their debut in March 1972. The Sprinter Treno, which was fully restored and brought back to life by Auto Advisor Stuff, a store in Aichi Prefecture, is a rally-spec car that recreates the heroic figure that was very active in the WRC at the time. We found out the secret behind its sparkling new look.
The Longevity of Passion: 40 Years with a Porsche 911T
The 19th Classic Car Meeting was held in Niigata Prefecture on May 3, 2024. At the event, we saw a Porsche 911T owned by Hiroshi Nanasawa, who was fascinated by the movie "Le Mans," which was released in 1971, and it was the first car he bought in his life. We asked him to introduce us to his beloved car, which he has cherished ever since.
The Balance of Innovation: Honoring Fairlady Z’s Tradition with Modern Tweaks
Mr. Akihiro Fukuchi, introduced here, is one such person who enjoys old cars by making them just as easy to drive as modern cars. He has arranged his beloved Nissan S30 "Fairlady Z" to make it cool and comfortable to drive.
The Joy of Discovery: Finding Passion in a Forgotten Ford Anglia
The classic car event "Giro di Mikawa-Enshu" was held in Aichi Prefecture. We spotted a Ford "Anglia" standing cutely in the staff parking lot, separate from the participating cars. Yes, this is the same car that is featured in the "Harry Potter" movie series as the "flying car" that accentuates the movie. We immediately spoke with the owner.
Rebirth of a Classic: Reimagining the Vintage Mazda RX-7 as the Ultimate Racer
Some of the owners of these old cars recall the days when they used to have sports cars like this one, and are not satisfied with the stock style, but enjoy tinkering with their cars while expressing themselves. Mr. Takayuki Adachi, the owner of the Mazda “Savanna RX-7” introduced here, is one such person who enjoys customizing his car, saying, “Cars are interesting only when you make them to your taste."
Vintage Freedom: Inside the Dodge Ram Van’s Camp-Centric Lifestyle
Let's Chill Out! is a new style event that combines car shows and auto camping around outdoor and custom cars. In 2023, the event was held in Saitama Prefecture on October 7-8, where a wide variety of cars, including classic cars, American cars, and campers, gathered to enjoy camping. Here are some of the cars and owners that caught our attention from the event.
