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Behind the Wheel: Exploring the Vintage Appeal of the Lotus Elite
The “Morning Cruise” is held on the second Sunday of every month at Daikanyama T-SITE, and the theme for December 24, 2023 was “LOTUS 75th ANNIVERSARY” to celebrate Lotus' 75th anniversary. We spoke with the owner of a 1962 first generation Elite that was participating in the event.
Generations on Wheels: Honda N360’s Legacy at the Milky Way Rally
The Milky Way Blue Island Rally, a scavenger rally with historic cars on Shikoku Road, will be held on November 11-12, 2023. We spoke to the owner of a 1968 Honda N360 (N1), a model of the boy racer of yesteryear.
From ‘Ugly’ to Unforgettable: The Journey of a Single Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Super
Mr. Takanashi, an owner of an Alfa Romeo "Giulia 1600 Super", arrived at his current car about 10 years ago after a long history of hobby cars, including an Isuzu "117 Coupe", a "Mini Mk. I", an MG "Midget Mk. II" and a Porsche 930 "911".
From Italian Cars to British Icons: The Story of a Classic Car Enthusiast’s Return to Vanden Plas
"SWAP & MEET in Myoko” was held for the first time on April 20-21, 2024. This event is modeled after the style of swap meets held in Europe and the U.S. as a “baton passing place” for old owners to pass on their beloved cars to the next generation of young people, and we would like to introduce the Vanden Plas “Princess 1300,” which participated as a “pure display vehicle.
Art of Patience: Preserving an Aluminum Land Rover in Pristine Condition
The "SWAP & MEET in Myoko" was held for the first time from April 20-21, 2024, in Niigata Prefecture, a well-established resort known for skiing and camping. One vehicle seen at the newly launched event is the Land Rover "Series 1.
Dream of Ownership: Securing the World’s First Mid-Engine Sports Car
Historic car events are flourishing all over Japan these days, and in the high season of spring and fall, there are meetings and events of various sizes held in various places every weekend. Among such events, a fresh event is "SWAP & MEET in Myoko," which will be held for the first time. We spoke with Mr. Kazumitsu Kumakura, who participated in this event with his Djet, the last model of sports car under the René Bonnet name.
Legacy of Precision: How the BMW Isetta Echoes Japanese Traditional Craftsman
The cities of Tsubame and Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture have developed as a sacred place for the metalworking industry, first as a forge during the Edo period, and since the modern era, utilizing that tradition. Mr. Tomoyuki Kobayashi, who runs a long-established manufacturing company in such an area, was attracted to the BMW Isetta.
Echoes of Enthusiasm: Two Generations, Two Nissan Skylines
At the venue where many Nissan cars were participating, we heard that there was an owner whose both father and son were Nissan "Skyline" drivers, so we immediately went to talk to him. Then, we found a father and son who were driving a "2000GT" and an "RS Turbo". Which one is which? They introduced me to the Skyline, which they both said they had longed to own.
