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Joy of Rediscovery: A Modern Enthusiast’s Love for a Vintage B110 Sunny

The first-generation Datsun “Sunny” was introduced in the 1960s, during the period of rapid economic growth when the passenger car market was rapidly expanding, and contributed to the popularization of car culture. It was the second generation B110 model Sunny that fell in love at first sight and became the favorite car of 33-year-old Yuhki Fujimura, who was born in the Heisei era. We asked him what kind of old car life he is leading with the popular car of the Showa era.

Evolution of Style: Crafting a Unique VIP Crown Majesta Over 15 Years

Toyota's Crown Majesta has won many Drecon award races in the past. It has a unique custom VIP appearance, but the owner, Tomoo Ono, has made small changes over a long period of time, and after repeated successes and failures, he has completed the project. It is filled with advanced techniques that no custom craftsman, no matter how experienced, could have created on the spot.

Legacy of Preservation: Keeping the 1981 Lancer EX Alive

In July 28, 2012, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sunday, July 28, 2012. This time we will introduce a 1981 2nd generation A170 series Mitsubishi "Lancer EX" with a square design. What is the reason why it remains beautiful and fully original inside and out, despite being a low grade vehicle that is rarely cherished as an old car?

Legacy of Craftsmanship: The Custom Journey of a VIP Celsior

This is a custom VIP car with a form that is full of originality and has a great impact, unlike a custom car made by combining kit parts. The base vehicle for this machine is the famous Toyota's 3rd generation 30 Celsior, the pinnacle of Japanese VIP cars We interviewed the owner, Kazuhaku Odagawa, about the details of the customization.

Balance of Style: The Minimalist Approach to VIP Car Design

"Babu-chan" is the owner of a Toyota GRS180 series "Crown" all painted in Majora Midnight Purple. She is surrounded by many friends with high levels of customization, and several of them have won dress-up car contests. Surrounded by such cars, one would expect her to escalate in the same extreme direction as her friends, but her preference is for a "natural VIP style.

Legacy of Precision: The 1975 Corona’s Return to the Road

In 2024, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time, we will introduce a 1975 5th generation Toyota "Corona" that has returned to the road after a spectacular restoration. It was an international bestseller, so it was saved in the restoration process.

High-Class Heritage: The Story Behind a Rare 1968 Nissan Laurel and Its Dedicated Owner

In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday, July 28. This time, we talked to the owner of a first-generation Nissan C30 "Laurel" 2-door hardtop with a stylish and nostalgic white leather top. In fact, he told us that there are some unexpected hardships. ......

The Beauty of Continuity: How a Father’s Corolla Became a Timeless Heirloom

In 2024, we checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu, Ishikawa on Sunday, July 28. We spoke with the owner of a first-generation Toyota KE10 "Corolla" that carried the "Ishi 5" number issued when the car was new.
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