REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB

REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB(オートメッセウェブ)

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From Stock to Stunning: Essential Upgrades to Elevate Your 86’s Performance and Style

Toyota “86” equipped with a wide body kit in two-tone colors of light green and black. The form of the 86 is a true supercar, and in pursuit of the ideal style, we ended up with this extreme level of customization. Take a look at the full picture.

The Rise of a 86: From Standard to Show-Stopping in Five Years

The Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting, which will be held for the second time in May 2024, was started last year to create a place where owners can casually gather with other owners, regardless of whether they are fully stock or tuned. The inaugural event last year was quite successful with 50 cars, and this year 150 new and old 86/BRZs participated. Among these Tohoku-centric owners, we would like to introduce one of the Toyota 86s that caught our attention.

From Stock to Stunning: The Evolution of a Toyota 86 Through Expert Modifications

The Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting, now in its second year, is an event that started in 2023 with the desire to create a place where owners, regardless of whether they are fully stock or tuned, can easily get together. The inaugural event in 2023 was quite successful with 50 cars, and in 2024, as many as 150 new and old Toyota 86s and Subaru BRZs participated. Among these Tohoku-centric owners, we would like to introduce one car of interest. </p

Evolution of Emotion: The Unique Styling of Toyota Verossa

The Verossa was introduced in July 2001 as the successor to the Toyota Chaser and Cresta. It inherited the "luxury personal sedan" of the Cresta, but with a bold body design and styling. Let us look back again at what kind of car it was.

The Evolution of Ownership: Reflecting on 16 Years with the Ballade Sports CR-X

The Honda Ballard Sport CR-X was introduced in 1983. Mr. Hidefumi Nara's Ballade Sports CR-X, which participated in the "3rd Honda Classic Meeting in Asaka-no-mori" held in Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most particular cars with "Mugen CR-X PRO" specifications.

From City Streets to Wilderness: Discovering the Dual-Purpose Elegance of Daihatsu’s Atrai by KWORKS

It used to be common knowledge that campers were supposed to be owned in pairs with passenger cars for daily use, but in recent years this idea has changed dramatically, and in addition to the ease of use that makes them useful for daily use, picking up children or shopping, they are also designed to be used conveniently, In recent years, however, this concept has changed drastically, and models that can be used as campers for outdoor activities are appearing one after another. In this context, the kei-camper is now attracting the most attention in the market.

Quest for Uniqueness: A Rare Defender 110 Pickup in Japan

Amidst a gathering of all types of Land Rover Defenders, from rare vehicles such as limited editions to custom cars, we found a rare "Defender 110". It is a rare pickup type that is rarely seen in Japan. How did the owner acquire the 110 pickup with a burly roll cage built into the cargo bed?

Decades of Legacy: Unveiling the Secrets Behind a 46-Year-Old Toyota Celica Liftback

A closer look reveals a Toyota Celica Liftback with various customizations. The owner, Mr. Kobayashi, inherited this car from his brother, and has maintained the original paint job, making it a virtually one-owner vehicle that retains its original appearance. We asked him about the reason for its excellent condition.

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