There are various types of automobile designs, but the “retro style” is undoubtedly a popular genre. Among them, the masterpiece of retro cars rarely seen in recent years must be Hyundai’s concept car “N Vision 74”. Although it looks like a Korean car, it looks just like a Japanese sports car that ran in the Showa era! Let’s introduce the whole picture!
Article / Best Car Web Editorial Department, Photos / Hyundai, Nissan Motor
■ Showa-style motor sports at the time?
An old man born in the Showa era loves cars, but if you search for the reason why, motor sports are still a big presence.
At the time, Japanese cars were struggling to catch up with and overtake European and American cars, but perhaps that growth was at odds with our efforts to improve our lives.
As a result, motor sports became a favorite pastime for ordinary people, allowing them to see cars in action up close.
What did those car enthusiasts do with their cars? Yes, I imitated the appearance of the race car I saw at the circuit and modified it.
At the time, aerodynamics was still in its infancy, and the aerodynamic parts of race cars were rugged. It can be said that he created it.
