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The Pursuit of Perfection: How One Owner Built the Ultimate Sporty VIP Car

An expert who conquered DRECON put his heart and soul into this car This Toyota 210 series “Crown” […]

The Legacy of Style: How a Toyota Crown Embodies the Spirit of VIP Culture

Hi-So Car”, which was born in the 1980s during the bubble economy, stands for ‘high society car’ and refers to a car for the upper class, i.e., a luxury car. The Toyota “Crown Royal Saloon” introduced here is a Hi-So car full of parts that will immerse you in nostalgia. We will take a look at its completed looks.

Legacy of Mark II: The Toyota Cressida and Its Role in American Car Culture

So-called "zoku-sha" or "gang style" cars are not so common in Japan anymore; many people probably miss them. However, this uniquely Japanese modification culture and the old car boom have attracted attention overseas and become very popular. Inspired by this Japanese modification culture, Javier Bandera, a resident of Los Angeles in the United States, owns a Toyota Cressida. We asked him to introduce us to this highly finished car, which has been thoroughly pursued to look as it did in its day.

A Young Soul with an Old Machine: The Revival of a Classic Crown

Toyota's representative "Crown" is currently in its 16th generation, but the first generation was launched in 1955, and the brand will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025. The 1964 Toyopet Crown seen at the Se-no-Moto Grand Prix 2024 was a non-restored car that still retains its original appearance. How did this car survive and why did the young Mr. Nishino come to own it? We asked him about the story.

The Journey of Dedication: 36 Years and 170,000 Kilometers in a 1970 Toyopet Crown

The "Crown" is Toyota's well-known signature car, but Mr. Hisao Akakura owns the last generation called "Toyopet Crown," which now retains its name only as a dealer. Although he has applied for an officially approved modified car, he has an extraordinary passion for the engine. We asked him to introduce his beloved car, which he has owned for about 36 years since he got it.

Passion of Performance: A 40-Year Journey with the Skyline RS

Mr. Nakatsuhata, a Nissan DR30 “Skyline” driver, has been carefully maintaining his DR30 for 40 years, which was given to him by a friend who bought it new and has continued to drive it while adding a modern twist. His policy was to keep the styling of the car as stock, repairing the parts that had deteriorated over the years, and tuning the car for the future.

The Legacy Lives On: Exploring the Allure of the W124 Mercedes-Benz with a New Generation Owner

On December 10, 2023, a nationwide off-line meeting of the “W124-CLUB-JAPAN,” a group of owners who love the Mercedes-Benz W124, was held at the Toyota Museum. Among the more than 40 cars that participated, we would like to introduce a new owner in his 20s who joined the event only one month after taking delivery of his car.

From ‘Ugly’ to Unforgettable: The Journey of a Single Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Super

Mr. Takanashi, an owner of an Alfa Romeo "Giulia 1600 Super", arrived at his current car about 10 years ago after a long history of hobby cars, including an Isuzu "117 Coupe", a "Mini Mk. I", an MG "Midget Mk. II" and a Porsche 930 "911".
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