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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.

Journey of Restoration: Endless’ Dedication to the Suzuki Fronte Coupe

Endless is also known as one of the leading tuning parts manufacturers in Japan.At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, held from January 12 to 14, 2024, Endless met the expectations of fans by exhibiting a fully restored old car, the Suzuki Fronte Coupe, on exhibited. Here is a look at its details.

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.

Evolution of Performance: How a Daihatsu Midget II Transformed from Delivery Van to Circuit Racer

Mr. "Nekomanma" enjoys circuit driving as a hobby after modifying his Daihatsu Midget II, a unique one-seater ultra-compact car. He has evolved the Midget II, which was designed for small-lot deliveries, into a "driving car" through extensive tuning, and despite its cute looks, it delivers tremendous power.

Pride of Patina: Embracing the Wear on a Suzuki Fronte

We found a Suzuki Fronte 360 that looks different from shiny, polished historic cars. The owner, Mr. Machida, entrusted this car, which had been immobilized by an acquaintance, to us because it was too much for him to handle. The Fronte was not in concour condition. Is there a reason for this?

Legacy of Love: Sharing a Classic Mitsubishi Minica F4 Across Generations

Mitsubishi kei-cars are among the rarest 360cc era cars that are rarely seen. One such Mitsubishi "Minica" of 1972, in the rare Super Deluxe model, was shown at the event by its female owner, Ms. "Ran". We asked the young owner about how she came to drive this car.

Charm of Quirky: The Joyful Journey with a Suzuki Twin

The Suzuki "Twin" stood out among the contest entries at the "Toy Tires Fan Meeting in Fukuoka," with its toy-like form. Here is a detailed introduction to this one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Crafting Classics: The Jimny-Based Willys MB

The "Jeep Jamboree" held in September 2023 at the foot of Mt. Fuji gathered unique jeeps and owners with plenty of charm. In this issue, we introduce a replica of the original Jeep, thought to be the "Willys MB," but built on the basis of the Suzuki Jimny.
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