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Let’s Go, Honda: Bike Lover’s Car Is a Playful Child of the Nostalgic 70s
The leisure car boom gained a slight boost in the 1970s. Unique vehicles that prioritized playfulness over practicality were put on the market, and the Vamos Honda was one such vehicle in the genre. However, its straightforwardness proved to be a hindrance, and only about 2,500 units were produced over four years before its role was over. In this issue, we introduce you to the owners and their favorite cars of this rare Vamos Honda.
Daihatsu Wilderness Camper: “North-Hunter” Has Flashy Paint to Avoid Rifle Shots!
Amidst the recent outdoor boom, the customization of light campers has also evolved rapidly. The North Hunter, based on the Daihatsu Atrai, is lifted up, has powerful bumpers, and is loaded with numerous options, but every element is based on practicality, not just coolness.
MAX Is a Rare ‘Fellow’: Encountering the Daihatsu Kei-Car from the Early 70’s
Daihatsu produced and sold the Midget during the post-war reconstruction period, and together with the then Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda) was a major supporter of the Japanese economy. Later, the Fellow was the first car to enter the market as a kei-car rather than a cargo vehicle. Mr. Shigeru Besshi, an owner of the second-generation Fellow MAX, is an old car enthusiast. We asked him to tell us about his old car and the appeal of this event.
Mini Machine, Monumental Dream: Mistubishi ‘Minicab’ and the Journey to the Heart of Kei-Car Culture
Various car events are held all over Japan. Mr. Mitsuse, an owner of a Mitsubishi "Minicab," whom we met at the "12th U-550 Old Kei-car Meeting" in Ehime Prefecture, was a strong participant from a long distance, having traveled 1,700 km from Hokkaido with his son.
‘Life’ Is a Barter: Exchanging a Bottle of Sake for a Honda
The current prevalence of AT vehicles in Japan is said to be 98%. Mr. Iwamoto, who owns a 1973 Honda Life, is said to be one of the rarest AT cars in existence. We asked him about the episodes with his Life, which he has owned for 35 years even though it has suffered countless problems.
Passion of Preservation: The Story of a Legendary Daihatsu Collector
At a classic car event, we found a Daihatsu Midget with a huge collection of miniature cars and other goods lined up inside. We thought this collection was something out of the ordinary, so we approached the owner, Mr. Ryoichi Ohashi. He is a collector of Daihatsu Compagno Berlina and Compagno Spyder, and who is well-known in the classic car world.
Elevated Style: The Iconic Design Elements of BEYOND JAPAN’s CODE10 ‘Jimny’
A record 660 custom cars gathered at the Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024, held at Intex Osaka from 10-12 February 2024. One of the vehicles that caught our attention at the event was a Jimny displayed at the booth of Beyond Japan, which specializes in customizing the current Suzuki JB64 Jimny/JB74 Jimny Sierra.
