Production of the Mazda TCS Three Wheeled Truck began in 1931. It was Mazda’s first vehicle. With a single cylinder, air cooled engine, it was quite simple design.
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2023 Mazda Roadster RF
Pictures of the 2023 Mazda Roadster RF taken at the lobby of Mazda Headquarters in Hiroshima. On my way to tour the Mazda Museum.
2023 Mazda CX-8
Introduced in 2017, the Mazda CX-8 is Mazda’s flagship SUV in Japan. It is Japan’s only three rowed midsized SUV.
2023 Mazda CX-5
This Mazda CX-5 is Mazda’s best selling vehicle, having sold over 3.5 million units. Photos taken at the lobby of the Mazda HQ building.
2023 Mazda CX60
Newly introduced in 2022, the CX 60 is a sporty midsized SUV mainly marketed to the domestic market here in Japan.
2023 Mazda2
This automobile earned the Car of the Year award and the Japanese Car of the Year award. Marketed in Japan as the Mazda Demio. Yours truly has one in his garage.
2023 Mazda6
Also known as the Mazda Atenza. You can learn more about the Mazda 6 here.
Automobile Museums in Japan
Motorcar Museum of Japan The largest automobile museum in Japan is the Motorcar Museum of Japan, with an astonishing 500 cars. The Motorcar Museum of Japan is located at: 〒923-0345 石川県小松市二ツ梨町一貫山40 Or, in English: 40 Ikkanyama, Futatsunashimachi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. 〒923-0345 The Motorcar Museum of Japan is open everyday except Wednesday. Website here:… Continue reading Automobile Museums in Japan
1991 Mazda Sentia
The Mazda Sentia is a luxury sedan manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation from 1991 to 1999. It is also known as the Mazda 929 in some markets. The Sentia was designed to compete with other high-end sedans such as the Toyota Cressida, Nissan Maxima, and Honda Legend. The Sentia was offered with a range of… Continue reading 1991 Mazda Sentia
1925 Willys Overland
Welcome to Japanese Car Fanatic!
Welcome to the website. We are all about cars, with an emphasis on Japanese cars. This site is mainly run by myself, John Scott. I live in Japan and have been in the auto exporting business for over 10 years. I deal with all brands – Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi – and also foreign… Continue reading Welcome to Japanese Car Fanatic!
1923 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T used a 177 cu in (2.9 L) sidevalve, reverse-flow cylinder head inline 4-cylinder engine. It was primarily a gasoline engine. It produced 20 hp (14.9 kW) for a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).
1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash
The Oldsmobile Curved Dash is considered the first mass-produced automobile in America. It was first introduced in 1901 by the Olds Motor Works, which later became part of General Motors. The car was designed by Ransom Eli Olds and was initially manufactured in Detroit. The Curved Dash was a small and affordable car that quickly… Continue reading 1905 Oldsmobile Curved Dash
1929 Austin 7
Featuring a water cooled inline four, 747cc engine, the Austin Seven: All of the Austin Seven models were geared to have a top speed in the range 48 to 52mph. It is recommended that a suitable top speed on modern traffic conditions is 45 to 48mph. All models, when correctly tuned, have a fuel consumption of… Continue reading 1929 Austin 7
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport
The Mazda Cosmo is a sports car that was produced by Mazda from 1967 to 1996. It was the first car to be powered by a rotary engine and was the flagship model of Mazda’s lineup. The first generation of the Cosmo was introduced in 1967 as a limited production sports car. It was offered… Continue reading 1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport
1968 Renault Alpine A110 1400
The Alpine A110 is a sports car manufactured by the French automaker Alpine. It was first introduced in 1962 and produced until 1977, during which time it became a popular rally car due to its light weight and agility. In 2017, Alpine reintroduced the A110 as a modern sports car with sleek design and advanced… Continue reading 1968 Renault Alpine A110 1400
1972 Dino 246 GT
The Dino 206 GT, 246 GT and 246 GTS are V6 mid-engined sports cars produced by Ferrari and sold under the Dino marque between 1967 and 1974. The Dino 246 GT is a 2-seat sports car produced by Ferrari from 1969 to 1974. It was named after Enzo Ferrari’s son, Dino, who had died in 1956. The Dino 246 GT features a mid-mounted 2.4-liter V6 engine… Continue reading 1972 Dino 246 GT
1964 Triumph TR4
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
How much does one of these go for? For the 2021 Wraith, you are talking $327,900. For a 2020 Wraith, $270,000. For the 2019, $250,000.
1975 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
This thing is powered by a 6.2 liter OHV V8.