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Japanese automotive treasures meet in Pécs + gallery
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Japanese automotive treasures meet in Pécs + gallery

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A gathering of Japanese cars showcased a variety of models, from classic to modern.
  • Notable vehicles included a Nissan Stagea with a Skyline drivetrain, a rare Mazda Cosmo AP, and a 1976 Toyota Corolla.
  • The event also featured performance cars like Mitsubishi Lancer Evos and Subaru Impreza WRX, alongside unique models such as a 1983 Mitsubishi Colt with a special gearbox.

Pécs hosted a remarkable gathering of Japanese automotive gems, drawing enthusiasts with a diverse display of vehicles. Among the highlights was a Nissan Stagea, distinguished by its Skyline-derived drivetrain, appealing to those who appreciate performance engineering.

Enthusiasts also admired a stunning, lemon-yellow example of the final generation Mazda RX-7, often hailed as one of the most beautiful Japanese cars ever made. The classic section featured a nearly fifty-year-old, white Mazda Cosmo AP, a luxury coupe with which the Hiroshima manufacturer attempted to capture the premium segment in the 1970s. A well-preserved, 1976 third-generation Toyota Corolla represented the more common vehicles, notable for its rare two-speed automatic transmission.

The event also celebrated the era of rally homologation specials from the 1990s, with appearances by Mitsubishi Lancer Evos and Subaru Impreza WRX models. Less common generations of the Toyota Celica and the aggressively styled Nissan Sunny GTi-R also evoked nostalgic feelings for those familiar with Hungarian rally circuits of that decade.

A personal favorite for one attendee was a charming 1983 Mitsubishi Colt in the classic section. This particular model stood out due to its unique "Super Shift" dual-range manual gearbox, which effectively offered eight speeds by allowing drivers to select between long and short final drive ratios – a complexity even Porsche does not offer today.

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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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