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Japanese automaker Mitsuoka Quirky company made its European debut.
Relaxnews Published on Wednesday, June 3, 7 59AM EDT 2015.
Mitsuoka Motor is a Japanese car company shop founded in 1968 with a very simple principle to produce cars that combine classic style with updating the technology it aims to provide homeowners the best of both worlds - looks from yesterday with reliability today - - and while somteimes results are mixed, they are never boring and always unique.
For example, Mitsuoka Galue begins life as a small Nissan or Toyota, but after the company's craftsmen have finished with it, it looks like a compact plug on a type R. Bentley
Or Viewt, which is a tribute to the Jaguar Mark II late 1950s and early 1960s, but is built on a Nissan Micra and retains yet bizarre proportions Towncar supermini because they can watch the Viewt in particular was a huge hit in Japan when it launched in 2008 that inspired a host of imitators who continue to this day and sold in large enough volumes for Mitsuoka is recognized as a car manufacturer, rather than a customizer.
And for his European debut, it saves what it claims is its most complete car, Himiko Roadster to launch its flagship model Based on the Mazda MX-5 - known as one of the best pilot cars - Mitsuoka really turned to classic British sportscars of the past in order to shape the contours of its exterior.
The curve of the wings up front chrome bumper on the front wheels, tapered along the sides of the car to its rear haunches, it looks like an MG 1950, or Morgan and even an oversized grille, chrome.
Mitsuoka decided to start European operations in Britain because he believes there is a demand for cars that blends the best of old and new Jen White, project director for Mitsuoka Sons TW White - dealer who will handle the first sales in the UK - said the UK is one of the largest classic car markets in the world the unique design of the Roadster Mitsuoka draws its inspiration from the classical heritage Roadster and combines this traditional style with the latest state of the art technology.
So while the car looks like a Morgan, he airbags, traction control, a manual gearbox with six speeds, antilock brakes, stability control to start the car through corners with confidence, and a retractable roof electrically operated indoors, the quality of the trim of the cabin is premium grade, with standard leather.
Whether or not the car will be a hit with British pilots remains to be seen, but the car of single premium sport could be just the right mixture eccentric and reliable to build a cult.
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