ハチロク極 3/6 (Hachi Roku Extreme)

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In episode 3, Miki visits Musashino Vintage Car dealership. He inspects some daily driven examples of the Hachi Roku, and also a more circuit oriented example.
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The legend that is the Hachi Roku. A treasure, inside and out. The production code originally given to the car (AE86) has come to be the name by which the car is known by amongst enthusiasts and admirers alike, 'hachi roku' (8-6).

Ever since it's official production from 1983 to 1987, the Toyota Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno continue to enjoy a large following worldwide.

One aspect which has helped boost this popularity amongst the younger generation in recent years is the Japanese cartoon series 'Initial D'. The story evolves around the hero of the series, Takumi Fujiwara, and his adventures in the Hachi Roku.

So what is it exactly that still manages to attract people to the immortal lure of the Hachi Roku? With the help of Hachi Roku owner of 10 years and voice actor Miki Shinichiro who plays Takumi Fujiwara in the Initial D animated series, this six part series will endeavor to uncover some of the mysteries surrounding the car's popularity.

走る伝説ハチロク。その魅力を徹底解剖！ＡＥ８６＝ハチロク。それは「走る」オトコの憧れ、そして愛され、走り続ける「生きる伝説」。１９８３年にトヨタが発売したカローラレビンとスプリンタートレノの車輌型式。それがＡＥ８６だ。「ハチロク」の通称で呼ばれ、８７年のモデルチェンジ以降も愛され、さらに人気マンガ「頭文字Ｄ」の主人公・藤原拓海が駆るクルマとして、現在でも若い世代にも人気の、不滅の名車である。 これほどまでに人を惹き付けるハチロクとは一体何なのか？番組ではその魅力を徹底解剖！パーソナリティーはアニメ「頭文字Ｄ」の藤原拓海役で知られる人気声優・三木眞一郎！自ら１０年来のハチロク乗りであり、現在の愛車にいたってはナントそのまんま「頭文字Ｄ」仕様のトレノというハチロクファンだ。