February 20, 2021
TOKYO (AFP) – Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts the sleek lines and high shine of their old-school models hold a much more special charm.
A loose club of fans rolls up most weekends in central Tokyo to show off their Cadillacs, Chevrolets and other modern classic vehicles from the mid to late 20
th Century.
“Each time I drive it, I still get a thrill. There aren’t many vehicles that give you that feeling,” Masamune Isogai told
AFP of his
Knight Rider replica – a Pontiac Trans Am, the car made famous by the hit 80s TV drama.
You won't find Han and his Toyota Supra from 'Fast and Furious' fame when this Tokyo vintage car fan club pulls in. It's all about Chevrolets, Cadillacs and even a Pontiac Trans Am.
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Car owners poses for a photo during a gathering of auto enthusiasts in Urayasu, an eastern suburb of Tokyo. AFP
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Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts, the sleek lines and high shine of their old-school models hold a much more special charm.
A loose club of fans rolls up most weekends in central Tokyo to show off their Cadillacs, Chevrolets and other modern classic vehicles from the mid to late 20th century.