CAR / FEATURES April 15, 2015 Series | Show Us Your Car Part 10 | European Edition: Fabrizio Casprini x Peugeot 407SWIn the final installment of "Show Me Your Car: Special European Edition," we speak with an Italian ophthalmologist who offers a unique perspective on cars, shaped by his passion for collecting ancient Roman armor and equestrian gear. This series explores the car culture and lifestyles of ordinary enthusiasts in Italy and Switzerland.Part 9 | European Edition: Renato Bergamin x Audi A3 SportbackThe second installment of "Show Me Your Car: Special European Edition," which profiles ordinary car enthusiasts in Italy and Switzerland, features Renato, who conducts research and writes about sculptors in Switzerland. We delve into his thoughts on cars and his strong convictions, derived from his lifestyle.Part 8 | European Edition: Alessandro Ballestrini x Coupé Fiat 16V"Show Me Your Car: Special European Edition" introduces ordinary car enthusiasts from Italy and Switzerland. How do car lovers in these countries think and what do they drive, given the differing car cultures, histories, and legal systems? Our report comes from Akio Oya, a Japanese journalist based in Italy. First, we meet an Italian tax accountant who cherishes his Coupé Fiat.Part 7 | Yasutaka Hinai x Abarth 595 CompetizioneRacing DriverRacing driver Yasutaka Hinai currently drives an Abarth 595 Competizione and races on circuits across Japan. Since his debut in FJ1600 in 1988, he has competed in British F3, All Japan F3000 (now Super Formula), and SUPER GT. Why did he choose an Abarth as his daily driver? We explore its appeal.Part 6 | Tetsuya Okabe x Jeep Grand CherokeeProfessional SkierTetsuya Okabe is known as the greatest superstar in Japanese alpine skiing. His achievements, including being the first Japanese skier to stand on the FIS World Cup podium and competing in three Olympic Games, remain memorable and inspire aspiring skiers worldwide. He currently works as a TV commentator and analyst, runs a ski school to nurture young talent, and serves as a Jeep ambassador. We spoke with Okabe, a former world-class competitor, about his current car, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and his relationship with automobiles.Part 5 | Hiroki Ando x Porsche 911 Carrera 4STBS AnnouncerWhen it comes to cars, time simply flies. Hiroki Ando, a TBS announcer, has owned over 30 cars since getting his license at age 19. He currently owns three cars, including his Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. For Ando, who has always owned at least one manual transmission car throughout his automotive journey, cars are not about literary appeal like history or background, but about the joy of driving.Part 4 | Katsuhiko Taniguchi x Jaguar XJ6Creative Director, Barneys JapanKatsuhiko Taniguchi, Creative Director at Barneys Japan and a familiar face on the OPENERS blog, is a passionate car enthusiast. He enjoys the dialogue with machinery, like a boy, by fixing car troubles and mastering the nuances himself. His current car is a Jaguar XJ6. Specifically, the Series 1 he drives was handcrafted between 1968 and 1972, making it the first generation of the XJ6. Why does Taniguchi own this particular model? And what is his philosophy on cars?Part 3 | Masafumi Suzuki x Citroën 2CVEditor-in-Chief, GQAt the end of 2010, Masafumi Suzuki left the magazine "ENGINE," which he founded, to become the editor-in-chief of "GQ." For his new beginning, Suzuki, a recognized enthusiast, chose the Citroën 2CV as his partner. How did Suzuki begin his relationship with the 2CV?Part 2 | Hidetomo Kimura x Ferrari Mondial T CabrioletArt Aquarium ProducerHow do creators choose their cars and what kind of affection do they have for them? What cars have they encountered on their journey so far? In the second installment of our series featuring car-loving creators discussing the appeal of a car-centric lifestyle, we speak with Hidetomo Kimura, the Art Aquarium Producer. He shares his automotive history and his fateful encounter with a Ferrari.Part 1 | Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) x Aston Martin DB7DJ / ProducerCreators who interestingly transform the city with their unique worldviews. What do they consider and what criteria do they use when choosing items? And what kind of affection do they have for them? In the first installment of our new series, car-loving creators share the appeal of a car-centric lifestyle. We speak with Tomoyuki Tanaka of FPM. He discusses why he chose his current car, what he likes about it, and what his next target is.
