This 77-Year-Old Has a Cooler (Homemade) Car Than You | Car Stories | 4K

[@calabar92]

For all the aw11 enthusiast you have to salute this video☝️

[@StudioApexJapan]

For real! Hatanaka San would love to know that aw11 fans around the world are liking his video! I’ll let him know! Thanks for watching!

[@Micah_clark]

🫡

[@wholespeed]

Love the passion this man has for his car. The AW11 MR2 is legendary. I wouldn’t sell mine either.

[@StudioApexJapan]

Agreed! Always love changing out with Hatanaka San because his passion for his car is something that you pick up on even when the cameras aren't rolling! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!

[@JB-sv5pr]

I run aw11 light weight steering rack in my ae86 love the input and response of the rack !

[@XookUp]

this is one of the most wholesome videos i've ever seen! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@StudioApexJapan]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. You can really tell Hatanaka San loves car more than anything! Wish the creator of the MR2 could see this and meet him!

[@3TRSH]

I absolutely adore this video! I love the AW11, and I am dead set on it being my first car!

[@StudioApexJapan]

Thank you! It really means a lot to hear that. I think that's a great choice for a first car! Hyped for you to hop in your future AW11!

[@feral4mr2]

AW11 FTW! Aw11 owner and enthusiast for the past 26 years, I love them. Props to this gentleman for modifying his car to his vision and enjoying it!

[@StudioApexJapan]

Wow, that’s awesome! Glad to hear it! I bet Hatanaka San would love to meet you! It’s so cool how there’s still a huuuge AW11 community out there, goes to show how great of a car it is. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@nanafalke]

Wow, goosebump-inducing cinematography! And the MR2 is a work of art too. Reminds me of a little space ship. Stunning!

[@StudioApexJapan]

100%!

[@RuggishBone]

I've seen this guy on the forums back in 2009 its cool that someone made a video about his car.

[@StudioApexJapan]

No way!! That’s awesome! Didn’t know he was active online way back then. Thanks for letting me know and for watching!

[@KevinMurasaki]

That’s actually crazy lol

[@KevinMurasaki]

Love the pop ups at the end!!

[@countryroadsjapan]

Gives new meaning to the term DYI (do it yourself)!

[@StudioApexJapan]

Yeah! It’s awesome how creative Mr. Hatanaka is when it comes to cars!

[@JB-sv5pr]

Love to see people happy with there ride of choice!

[@StudioApexJapan]

Me too! That’s what it’s all about!

[@shiftn2gear]

Love that the mk1 is getting more attention. I need to start making videos document my build and experience with my mk1.

[@StudioApexJapan]

Thanks for watching! You should! Would love to see them! The MK1 for sure needs more attention !

[@travispetrovich7642]

Absolutely stellar video. I need to get into his habits with my AW11.

[@StudioApexJapan]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Would love to see what kind of customizing you do!

[@jumuworks]

Great to not use "bought" parts, this man has an awesome creativity and found his ikigai 💯

[@StudioApexJapan]

Oh yeah! He’s one of the most creative people I’ve met. Also, the only person I know who makes his own “parts!” Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Morgensolo]

That car is a masterpiece ❤ totally hand made custom parts

[@mr2death]

What a great video. I love this man's passion for his car. There is something special about the aw11. I don't think I will ever sell mine either.

[@StudioApexJapan]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video and Mr Hatanaka’s passion! If I were you, I wouldn’t sell it either! Haha

[@nusratshaheen4913]

The AW11 was a car I drove around my girl friend in at Unveristy 23 years ago. Now I bought one to drive my wife around. The women is a different person but the car is the same. I love it.

[@StudioApexJapan]

Goes to show how good of a car the AW11 is! Thanks for watching!

[@mythos_softgamer1472]

This MR2 is his life, literally

[@AutomatedUser]

Very impressed

[@StudioApexJapan]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Treaxvour]

Very inspiring. 💯

[@DruggedBunny]

Awesome dude, awesome car.

[@StudioApexJapan]

Agreed!! Thanks for watching!

[@SpiritedDriving]

This looks like it "transforms" into a Gundam!

[@StudioApexJapan]

Haha yeah it does! I’m sure he gets that a lot! Thanks for watching

[@thetrap5941]

That's it, I'm going to home Depot in my aw11

[@StudioApexJapan]

Sounds good! Let us all see what you make after!😂😂😂

[@sethwynn6569]

SALUTE to Mr2 brotherhood, AW11, SW20 for LIFE! 🫡⛩🎌👺

[@StudioApexJapan]

Haha thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! The MR2 community is so cool! I love all MR2’s. What kind do you have?

[@sethwynn6569]

@@StudioApexJapan Both , AW11 mk1B and Sw20 TURBO RHD TROPICAL BLUE.🤟👍

[@Micah_clark]

What about the zzw30 :(

[@sethwynn6569]

@@Micah_clark never owned a zw30 , i like the older generation”s Better , there’s something about old Gens aw11 and sw20

[@StudioApexJapan]

@@sethwynn6569 No way! That's awesome! I love AW11's but also love the SW20, and especially in tropical blue!

[@lilsillytar0tsh1t]

hahahaha i like the part where he just bent the aluminum in the sewer, that’s something i would too since i don’t use tools like that. btw this was truly inspirational! i got my 1985 mr2 this yr and it’s been a real blessing (hope to make it super cool 2 in the next coming yrs (-:)

[@StudioApexJapan]

Me too! It’s so cool that he makes all of the parts himself, without a real workshop. Really glad you liked the video and found it to be inspirational! Also, congrats on getting an MR2!!!

[@skysound3928]

This year i turned 7 years old.... Yeah that about right KZbin... Well done translation

[@pimpskino8320]

me when im older lol

[@nacl2858]

I'm going to get buried with this car

[@StudioApexJapan]

Good luck getting him to sell it to you! Haha

[@nacl2858]

@@StudioApexJapan even if it’s not his specific one whenever i kick the bucket an MR2 is coming with me

[@StudioApexJapan]

@@nacl2858 Nice! Sounds good! Goes to show how great of a car the MR2 is! Thanks for watching by the way! Really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@nightmares3533]

oh bother

[@careywaibel284]

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