Nostalgic Hero Vol.225 spotlights Japanese inline six-cylinder cars from the 1960s and 1970s. The cover feature explores legendary models like the Toyota 2000GT, Hakosuka GT-R, and MS41 Crown—cars that defined the golden era of straight-six power in Japanese motoring.

The second feature highlights the All Japan Protected Designated Classic Car Association, showcasing rare vehicles worth preserving for future generations, including the left-hand drive Mazda Familia, first-generation Corona Mark II vans, Mazda 1000 Coupe, and Datsun Pickup.

• JCCA Okayama Historic Car Race and Tsukuba Meeting Summer coverage
• Hyakumangoku Kanazawa Classic Car Festival report
• Regular installments: Johnny Iwaigawa's Rare Classic Car Diary and Lady Bird's Journey