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Craft of Adaptation: The Nissan Crew’s Journey from Taxi to Drift Car
The Nissan Crew debuted in 1993 as the successor to the Nissan Laurel (C32) and Bluebird (910) as a dedicated taxi model. The key feature of this model was the enlarged opening dimensions and maximum opening angle of the left rear door, to enhance its convenience as a taxi. Later 1994, a private-use model, the Crew Saloon, was introduced.
Journey of Inheritance: The Story of a Father-Son Defender
Mr. Funayama owns a soft-top version of the Land Rover Defender 90, released for North America. It is one of the few soft-top versions in the US, and even rarer when re-exported outside the US. How did he come to acquire such a Defender?
Rarity of Passion: The Story of a Unique Toyota Sprinter Trueno
The Toyota Levin and Trueno were the hot models of the Corolla and Sprinter, respectively. The only popular generations were the fourth generation AE86 models, known as "Hachi Roku", or the first generation TE27 models, which were accepted by enthusiasts as old cars. A rare second-generation TE47 Toyota Sprinter Trueno was spotted in an event venue. We spoke to the owner Mr. Akihisa Kaneko about his car.
Mastery of Camping: The Life of a Defender 110 Camper
Mr. Watanabe drives a campervan based on the Land Rover Defender 110 Hardtop and fitted out by Dormobile in the UK. Furthermore, the sight of him towing a camping trailer with the Defender gave him an outstanding presence in the meeting hall. When it comes to towing a huge trailer, one wonders if it will be able to handle the power.
Elegance of Exploration: The Toyota TownAce Transformed into a Classic Camper
It was MYS Mystic's Resistro series that introduced the concepts of 'stylish' and 'cute' to the industry, where practical and easy-to-use campers are much sought after. The series is being developed in increasing variations, with types to suit the owner's usage environment and purpose, as well as 'cute' campers that appeal to young people and women.
Art of Modification: The Journey of a Limited Edition Defender 90
The Defender Collection Owners Meeting, held on 20 April 2024 at a special venue in Saiboku, Saitama Prefecture, brought together numerous new and old Defenders. We focus on one of the cars we saw at the event. This time we introduce the Land Rover Defender 90, a precious limited edition car that has been converted to military specifications.
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.
Masterpiece of Tuning: The Only NOVITEC Ferrari 812 GTS
NOVITEC, the world's leading tuner brand, produces some of the most coveted supercars. One very special car in its line-up has been unveiled. The N-LARGO 1 of 1 FULL VISIBLE CARBON is an even more special version of the N-LARGO, which is based on the Ferrari 812 GTS and is limited to 18 units worldwide. It is a truly special supercar, limited to just one unit worldwide.
