Do you have memories of being obsessed with plastic models as a child? The excitement of a car you assembled feeling as if it were born from your own hands. A kit has arrived that lets you experience that nostalgic feeling once more. It is the second installment of the ”Famous Showa Cars Series,” named the ”Toyota Crown HT SL.” It’s a vehicle that, the moment you see it, seems to bring back the street corners and landscapes of that era. Befitting the name Crown, it exudes a certain dignity and presence.

A great point about this kit is that the body is molded in white. This means you can create the only Crown of its kind in the world with your favorite coloring. You could go for a chic look with a deep navy blue, or show off some personality with a glossy wine red. By adding the free expression of painting, it gains charm as a ”work of art” rather than just a simple assembly kit. The joy of painting it, gazing at it, and indulging in self-satisfaction is something only those who have done it can understand.

If the term ”motorized specifications” rings a bell, you must be a true fan of the Showa era. That’s right—this Crown isn’t just for display. It actually runs. It is equipped with a Type 130 motor, and if you put in batteries, you can enjoy the sensation of it starting to run slowly and smoothly along with that nostalgic sound. Its appearance as it runs quietly across a desk is as if it is draped in the atmosphere of the Showa era. While it’s fine to enjoy it with children, this is an item I would rather have you, as an adult, experience.

With a total length of 193mm and a total width of 75mm, the size is perfect for display and won’t be too overbearing no matter where you place it in the room. However, there is a solid presence in its appearance. It’s strange how just casually placing the Crown in a corner of your desk makes the space look a little bit richer. It is like a piece of the Showa era was cut out and turned into a small work of art. It’s a sense of scale where nostalgia and elegance harmonize exquisitely.