The Nostalgic 2 Days motor show, held on 17-18 February 2024, was a major motor show where old and out-of-print cars took center stage. From that venue, this issue introduces the Suzuki Fronte Coupe, a 360cc-era kei-car that debuted in 1971.

There are many reasons why people fall in love with cars, but many people become car enthusiasts because of the influence of manga and movies. For example, many people must have become interested in not only the cars in the film but also the customization after watching the film "The Fast & Furious". In this issue, we introduce some of the car guys and their cars that were influenced by such films.

On 29 October 2023, an event named ‘Power & Torque’ was held at Fuji Speedway, where a slot was set aside for stock car racing vehicles. Here we introduce the Mazda Familia R100 Rotary Coupe, which took part in the event, entitled 'Festival of Stock Cars 2023'.

19The 1990s were a time when sporty coupes were a dime a dozen. The FTO, which debuted from Mitsubishi in 1994, stood out from its rivals with its European-inspired design and advanced features unique to Mitsubishi. We look back at the FTO through the catalogue of the time.

A left-hand-drive Honda Accord Coupe was spotted at the Neoclassic Honda Fan Meeting 2023 on 3 November 2011. We hit up the owner, attracted by the moderately American style of the lowered and shiny chrome wheels, while keeping the car in stock condition.

The Honda Prelude (3rd generation) was a huge hit as a 'date car' during the bubble era in Japan. We asked 5th generation Prelude owner Makoto Ezaki about his thoughts on his car.

It was an action no one expected. On 29 October, 2022, at Nara Toyota's Tawaramoto headquarters, Liberal Democratic Party Minister for Economic and Security Affairs Sanae Takaichi attended a ceremony to mark the completion of the restoration of her long-time A70 Supra.