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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.
Stay Cool, Drive Cool: Why You Should Buy Your A/C-less Dream Car
Summer driving in an old car without an air conditioner is truly hell. Even if you wanted to install a retrofit air conditioner, it was difficult because of the engine's inability or physical limitations. Recently, however, an "electric cooler kit" that can be easily installed in compact cars and vehicles with special layouts has appeared, and it has become a hot topic in the old car community.
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.
Honda DNA: Innovation Meets Heritage at the Award-Winning Booth [OAM 2024]
Every year at the Osaka Auto Messe, the most popular exhibiting vehicle is awarded the Grand Prix, and the exhibiting booth is awarded a special prize and presented with a trophy, as voted by the general public during the show. The Honda/Mugen booth won the Special Exhibit Booth Award for 2024.
‘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.
Visionary Redesign: Unveiling the Top-Voted Dazzling Honda “STEPWGN” – A Truly Original Masterpiece
The Honda STEPWGN, with its flashy black and red body, won first place in the users' vote in the dress-up contest of the Super Carnival Real held in 2023. Let's take a look at the full picture of this masterpiece, which was completely original without relying on a shop.
Light Up Your Nights: VELENO LED Bulbs for Nissan R35 GT-R Headlight Enhancement
LED headlights are now the mainstay of headlights fitted in new cars: brighter than HIDs, yet power-saving and long-lasting. The light distribution problem has also been cleared, so there is no reason not to choose them. The Nissan R35 "GT-R" has also been fitted with LEDs since MY14, but earlier models were fitted with HIDs, and this time we will introduce an item that "renews the latest eyesight beyond the later models".
Ingenious Innovations: Transforming a Honda Freed with One-Off Customizations
A Honda Freed with a customized front face that at first glance you can't tell what type of car it is. As the aero is something you don't see very often, you'd think it was a one-off, but it's a combination bumper finished with a creative idea. Let's check out the Freed in detail, which is full of other rare tricks.
