Nostalgic cars from the Showa era: A special feature on memorable classic cars spotted on street corners
The legendary cars that raced through the streets of the Showa era had a unique charm that today’s vehicles simply don’t possess.
The flowing lines of the Fairlady Z, the Corolla with its endearingly round headlights, the commanding presence of the Cedric.
These nostalgic cars, once an everyday sight, now stand out in memory as symbols of their time.
Family drives, dates with a loved one, faithful commutes—days spent together with these cars.
We invite you to savor the allure of the iconic vehicles born in the Showa era, alongside the memories they created.
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Beloved cars from the Showa era: A special feature on memorable classics spotted on street corners (11–20)
Mitsubishi Pajero
Speaking of Mitsubishi Motors, it has to be “4WD.” The Mitsubishi Pajero debuted in 1982 as the successor to the Mitsubishi Jeep, which could be called the pioneer of Japanese four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Riding the RV boom of the 1990s, it saw a major sales surge, and the name “Pajero” became widely recognized as synonymous with 4WD.
In addition, Kenjiro Shinozuka, the first Japanese driver to win the overall title in the world’s toughest motorsport, the Paris-Dakar Rally, took overall victory in the car category in 1997 driving a Pajero.
In conclusion
We introduced some nostalgic cars that once colored the street corners of the Showa era.
Whether it was their boxy silhouettes or their softly rounded, gentle designs, each car’s distinctive charm still captivates us today.
The sound of the engines and the feel of the steering wheels—memories that resurface from those days—are surely etched in many people’s hearts.
Through this article, we invite you to savor that sense of nostalgia once again.