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The Customization Chronicles: Transforming a Jimny Sierra into a Personal Masterpiece

Ms. "KOTO" switched from a Daihatsu Copen to a 2023 Suzuki Jimny Sierra. After much deliberation about the economics of choice between the "Jimny" kei-car and the "Jimny Sierra" passenger car, she chose the Jimny Sierra as her beloved car, focusing on its visual appeal. Here is a car full of originality with customization in progress.

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.

Charm of Old School: Reviving a Honda Life with Modern Techniques

The Life was introduced in 1971 as the successor to the Honda N360, which debuted in 1967 and became a huge hit. The Life was a successor to the N360, which was a big hit when it debuted in 1967. In this issue, we will take a look at the custom car of "Uchi," who is a great admirer of LIFE.

Art of Transformation: Turning a Mira Walk-Through Van into a Classic

Although the number of variations in body shapes for kei cars, a standard unique to Japan, has decreased due to revisions to collision safety and other legal standards, there were many unique models a long time ago. Among them, the Daihatsu "Mira Walk-Through Van" is still popular among enthusiasts for its special looks. Koichi Nishihara, a resident of Osaka Prefecture, is one of those who were fascinated by such a strangely shaped vehicle.

From Vision to Reality: The Evolution of Yashi’s Wide-Fender Kei Truck

Mr. "Yashi" is well-known for his S200P Daihatsu Heizet Jumbo, a custom light truck. The customization of this light truck is flashy, but he applied for structural modification and obtained official approval. Even though the Heizet Jumbo is equipped with blister fenders that have been modified to look like a crazy vehicle, he has made it a street-use vehicle with the policy of "riding it as a legal vehicle.

Essence of Street Style: Blending Classic Racer Vibes with Modern Kei Trucks

Harrow-Spesharu of Kyoto, Japan, is a leading figure in light truck customization. President Oda, a prominent figure in the field of modification, is currently trying to pioneer a new genre of "old trucks" based on old light trucks. The car introduced here is a custom car that focuses on impact, transforming a light truck, a standard unique to Japan, from a supercar for farm roads into a super machine for public roads.

Elegance of Restraint: Keeping the Copen GR SPORT in Its Best Form

The Copen GR SPORT is the only minicar and convertible car under the GR brand. it is a sports car tuned from the Daihatsu Copen with GR style flavor. a Copen GR SPORT found at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome. The owner of the Copen GR SPORT, which we discovered at the morning meeting at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome, was one of those who fell in love with the taste of GR.
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