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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.
Height of Functionality: Exploring the Early Super Tall Kei Wagons
In exchange for preferential tax treatment, light cars have restrictions on body size, displacement, and seating capacity. As you know, super-height mini-wagons have been born and are gaining popularity. There are various theories about the original model of such a super-height light wagon, but Mitsubishi's Minica Toppo, released in March 1990, is one that was ahead of its time.
Art of Transformation: Turning a Daihatsu Move into a Showstopper
At the age of 20, Momojiro Hirase chose the Daihatsu L175S "Move" as his first car in life. The powerful style, all-penned in vivid orange, took about two years to produce to its current state. We will introduce Mr. Hirase's Moves, which is struggling to win a dress-up car contest.
Craft of Transformation: Turning a Gifted Car into a Trophy-Winning Masterpiece
Yoshihiro Tsuchiya, who will celebrate his 60th birthday this year, drives a Suzuki Wagon R. His car is a standout. He decided to take on the challenge of dressing it up, something he had never done before when he inherited his daughter's commuter car. The Wagon R was on display at the Osaka Auto Messe and was a winner of the "DSU East-West Championships". Let's check out the custom menu.
The Art of Loyalty: Why One Owner Refuses to Let Go of Her 1994 Alto Works
At the "Aruto Festival" in May 2024, where more than 200 Alto, Suzuki's pride and joy of light cars, were gathered, there were a variety of Alto cars, old and new, in a wide range of styles and tweaking styles. Among them, we interviewed a female owner who has been using her 1994 "Alto Works" for 14 years, having bought it as her first car.
