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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.
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."
The Evolution of Cool: How the Nissan Cherry X-1R’s ‘Gitanes’ Makeover Captures a Bygone Era
In 1970, in the midst of the high-growth era, the Nissan “Cherry” was introduced with the hope that it would grow like the cherry blossom, a flower known to be loved by many Japanese people. Mr. Sugiyama's favorite car is a high-end 1974 first generation KPE10 Cherry Coupe X-1R. What kind of car is it?
Chasing Curves: The Subaru Impreza WRX STI Transformed in Martini Colors
The "Rally Fun Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway CG Park P2 parking lot in October 2023. There were many so-called "replica vehicles" that imitated the livery of rally cars, but we asked a participant with a Subaru "Impreza" in Martini colors, a livery not seen in actual competition, about his particulars.
Elegance of Exploration: Discovering the Charm of the Honda N-VAN “Mia Picnica”
Usually used for city driving and transportation, they are also used on weekends for short trips to scenic places for a change of pace. There is a growing need for vehicles that allow people to enjoy such a lifestyle. What is required is a vehicle that is reasonably priced, has a minimum sleeping space, and is easy to drive and maneuver. The “Mia Picnica,” based on the Honda “N-VAN” with original equipment, fulfills these requirements.
The GR86 Journey: How a Father-Son Team Transformed a Stock Toyota into a Track-Ready Machine
The "Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting" is where everyone from fully stock to tuned cars can gather. One person we saw at the event was Mr. Saito, who purchased a Toyota "GR86" because of its FR drivetrain, which is ideal for polishing driving techniques. He grew up with car-loving parents and had ordered parts for his car before he took delivery intending to drive it on the race circuit. We asked him to introduce his car, which he is very particular about.
Resilience of a Racer: How One Man Turned a Honda Kei-Truck into a Track Star
Mr. Nanasaki, who is introduced in this article, is one of those who got hooked on the charm of circuit driving with his beloved Honda Acty Truck. He started as a casual participant, but when it came time to race, his competitive nature came out and he immersed himself in tuning his car to go faster. Through his almost entirely hands-on tuning efforts, he completed a machine that exhibits powerful acceleration and sharp cornering performance that is hard to believe for a light truck.
