Category: Kyoto

I saw a small part of the car collection owned by Mr./Ms. Hidetomo Kimura at Kyoto Bettei again this time。When I visited last summer, this garage was filled without gaps.、I'm also moving it to Tokyo.、Only a few units are on display on this day。 In the back、Set up a classic car racing simulator。With a simulation machine designed by famous Italian coachbuilders "Pininfarina" and "Zagato"、Vintage elements are scattered everywhere.、You can experience driving an authentic classic car。Classic Car Racing、Although it is by wealthy collectors and car enthusiasts、How to drive an old car on a real race track、The fact is that there is some risk involved。However,、In this classic racing simulator、Without crashing a precious and expensive vintage car、You can enjoy racing to your heart's content.、Because you can also play against each other on the Internet.、You will also be able to interact with classic car collectors from all over the world。Also、自己所有しているクラシックカーの情報をシミュレーターにインストールすることで、One of the attractions is that you can participate in races around the world with your own car。In addition、シミュレーター上にデジタルツインされたクラシックカーをNFTで価値を担保できるような計画も進んでいます。 "Pininfarina" As a simulation machine, it is really exquisitely built.、The steering wheel has a classic style using real wood.、3Two high-definition screens、3One pedal and stick、State-of-the-art hydraulics (recreate the movements and G-forces of every classic car from the 1950s to the 1970s)、Equipped with a Logitech sound system。 "Zagato" Zagato is Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa、Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation、He has worked on luxurious models such as the Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato。Both racing simulators、The software was developed in collaboration with "Racing Unleashed" in Switzerland.、It is designed and produced by Pininfarina and Zagato。 After receiving an explanation from Mr. Kimura about how to handle it、We also experienced it.、If you don't wear driving shoes, the vibration and shock are so realistic that you can almost take your feet.、A unique machine that is close to the real experience。Originally, I would register my own classic car, but、We choose from the registered car models、Select a course and click、Enjoying the racing simulation。how many times、クラッシュしたかは内緒にしておきましょう（笑） 「Disco Volante coupé/ディスコ・ヴォランテ・クーペ」 Disco Volante/ディスコ・ヴォランテは、Italian carrozzeria "Touring Superleggera"、An exclusive sports car customized based on Alfa Romeo's 8C Competizione。The name of this car "Disco Volante" is、1950It is the nickname of the legendary racing car "Alfa Romeo 1900C52" manufactured by Alfa Romeo in the era、Its sexy rounded design, which means "flying saucer" in Italian, catches the eye。 歴史的背景とコンセプト ディスコ・ヴォランテは、In a special vehicle designed and manufactured by Touring Superleggera、2013It was unveiled for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in the year。This car is、1950Inspired by the design of the original "Disco Volante" of the era、It is a blend of modern technology and classic styling。 Base Vehicle：アルファロメオ 8C コンペティツィオーネ ディスコ・ヴォランテのベースとなっているアルファロメオ 8C コンペティツィオーネは、2007It is a high-performance sports car from Alfa Romeo that was produced in limited quantities from the year 2009。This car is、It is equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 engine made by Ferrari.、450Delivers horsepower。8C Competizione、It received worldwide acclaim for its beautiful design and performance。 カスタマイズとデザイン 「Touring Superleggera/ツーリング・スーパーレッジェーラ」社によるディスコ・ヴォランテは、While using the chassis and powertrain of the Alfa Romeo 8C as it is、Has a completely redesigned body。 This new body is、It combines hand-fabricated aluminum panels with carbon fiber elements.、It is extremely lightweight yet highly rigid。The design of the car is、While inheriting the flowing curvaceous beauty of the original disco volante、It adds a modern approach。 生産台数と希少性 ディスコ・ヴォランテは、Only a very limited number of units have been produced.、Due to its rarity, it has become a very valuable collector's item。Each vehicle is customized according to the customer's wishes.、It will be completely unique。 パフォーマンス ベースとなるアルファロメオ8Cと同じく、4.7It is equipped with a liter V8 engine.、0-100 It accelerates from km/h in about 4.2 seconds、The maximum speed reaches about 290 km/h、The combination of this high-performance engine and lightweight body、Excellent athletic performance。 Its design、Beautiful craftsmanship、And due to its overwhelming rarity,、It has a very high reputation among car enthusiasts and collectors。 木村英智さんと「ラスト・オブ・ライン C52 ヴィンテージエディション」 この特別なディスコ・ヴォランテは、It was the eighth last vehicle to be built in the world.、It is known as the "Last of Line C52 Vintage Edition"。This name is、1950It pays homage to the original design of the Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante of the era.、A special edition that evokes the historical roots of modern disco volante。 デザインとディテール 特別仕様として、Recreate the distinctive design elements found on the original Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante。The body color is also adopted from that time.、The one-of-a-kind Kimura Special。Specifically、It includes details such as。 グリルのデザイン 盾の中に十字があしらわれたグリルは、It's directly inspired by the original C52。This design is、Emphasizes the image of a classic racing car、It gives a vintage feel to a modern vehicle。 クアドリフォリオ（四つ葉のクローバー） フロントフェンダー上に配置された「クアドリフォリオ」のエンブレムも、It symbolizes Alfa Romeo's racing heritage。Quadrifoglio、It is an iconic mark that Alfa Romeo has used on its racing cars for many years.、It has the meaning of good luck and wishing for victory。 特別仕様の背景 木村さんは、He is also known as a collector of art and luxury cars.、This car, built for him,、It has a very high quality and uniqueness。Due to the special customization that he asked for the model of the time、This car stands out from other disco volantes。 "Last of Line C52 Vintage Edition"、It is the crystallization of the craftsmanship of Touring Superleggera.、Because of its rarity、It has become an important car in the history of automobiles。This vehicle is、Homage to the original Disco Volante and、Highly regarded as an example of the potential of custom cars in the modern era。This emblem is also a one-of-a-kind item that was specially presented by Alfa Romeo and worn in '52。 The signatures of the people involved in the production of this disco volante are engraved on the back of the hood.、The passion that went into this one is written。 Disco Volante、Touring Superleggera、Commemorating the 90th anniversary of our founding、8 coupes born in consultation with Alfa Romeo、Premium production model limited to 15 units worldwide with 7 spiders。 「Disco Volante Spider/ディスコ・ヴォランテ・スパイダー」 木村さんはこの内のオリジナルに捧げるラストオブラインの特別仕様のクーペとスパイダーを両方お持ちで、Here is、I received a photo taken in front of the "Museo Storico Alfa Romeo / Alfa Romeo Museum"、We have received permission to publish it.。 From Mr. Kimura himself、The secret story of the production of this car and、The more I hear that there are many elements that make it different from other disco volantes in small details.、You can see how this one is a special specification。 「コンコルソデレガンツァ京都/二条城」 尚、This disco volante、木村さん主催の「コンコルソデレガンツァ京都」に併せて納車された時に、Alfa Romeo pays tribute to Kimura's disco volante concept、The original 1952 Disco Volante, an Italian cultural heritage, is removed from the Alfa Romeo Museum、There is a tremendous anecdote that it was airlifted to Kyoto and lined up。 All of Mr. Kimura's car license plates are "・614"。In the world of automobile hobby, Mr. Kimura's nickname "Lois" is a numerical representation。Since when、1950Ferrari of the age with the bib number "614"、It was a dream to get the car that competed in the Mille Miglia at that time.、It is said that the license plate number of all the cars you own is unified by that number。There、It has the meaning of good luck and wishing for victory。In all matters、Mr. Kimura cherishes his relationship。We are also in the midst of that relationship.、There was a trip to Kyoto this time。I look forward to seeing you again。...