Antony Ingram
@antonyingram.bsky.social
Car geek | Words for hire | Cars (French and Japanese), gaming (racing and visual novels), photography (film)
One of the best of the 90s saloon shapes. Seemingly few good Lexus IS of this gen left in the UK, so think you'd have to import one from Japan (where it got both the inline six and, as the Altezza RS200, a Beams inline four).
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
One of the best of the 90s saloon shapes. Seemingly few good Lexus IS of this gen left in the UK, so think you'd have to import one from Japan (where it got both the inline six and, as the Altezza RS200, a Beams inline four).
Actually took today's kei car snaps yesterday, but stumbling across a classic kei car graveyard was quite a find. Mostly Subaru 360s, but there was a Honda Life in there too, with not much life left in it.
November 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Actually took today's kei car snaps yesterday, but stumbling across a classic kei car graveyard was quite a find. Mostly Subaru 360s, but there was a Honda Life in there too, with not much life left in it.
Finding this Jeep Wagoneer in Tokyo made me feel a little better about not having my camera handy when a bloody Toyota 2000GT (or possibly a Rocky Auto 3000GT, as the wheels looked a little big) drove past.
November 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Finding this Jeep Wagoneer in Tokyo made me feel a little better about not having my camera handy when a bloody Toyota 2000GT (or possibly a Rocky Auto 3000GT, as the wheels looked a little big) drove past.
100% success rate for sitting on the wrong side of the Shinkansen to see Fuji, but managed to catch a glimpse before the tracks curved to the right and put it on our right-hand side.
November 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
100% success rate for sitting on the wrong side of the Shinkansen to see Fuji, but managed to catch a glimpse before the tracks curved to the right and put it on our right-hand side.
Today I can offer not one but two kei cars. Well, two vans really. Brown lad is I think a Subaru Sambar, white nugget is a Daihatsu Mira Walkthrough van.
November 29, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Today I can offer not one but two kei cars. Well, two vans really. Brown lad is I think a Subaru Sambar, white nugget is a Daihatsu Mira Walkthrough van.
One of the limitations of Google's public transport directions, detailed as they are, is that it tries to do the most direct route rather than the smartest. Umpteen trains in over 2hrs in pic 1, or pic 2 and 3, a fast train and 12 mins back-tracking on a commuter line.
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
One of the limitations of Google's public transport directions, detailed as they are, is that it tries to do the most direct route rather than the smartest. Umpteen trains in over 2hrs in pic 1, or pic 2 and 3, a fast train and 12 mins back-tracking on a commuter line.
Finally got around to taking some nice photos of the rental MX-5. I've not even taken any of my *own* MX-5 like this. (Nor have I driven my own car on any roads as good as the one I found today 🤷♂️)
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Finally got around to taking some nice photos of the rental MX-5. I've not even taken any of my *own* MX-5 like this. (Nor have I driven my own car on any roads as good as the one I found today 🤷♂️)
Daihatsu Move Canbus is the Kei of the Day. These things are absolutely everywhere here. Probably one of the best-looking of the more practical, cab-forward kei boxes.
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Daihatsu Move Canbus is the Kei of the Day. These things are absolutely everywhere here. Probably one of the best-looking of the more practical, cab-forward kei boxes.
Some surrealism yesterday with the white marble sculptures at the Hill of Hope, at Kousanji Temple on Ikuchi Island.
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Some surrealism yesterday with the white marble sculptures at the Hill of Hope, at Kousanji Temple on Ikuchi Island.
Haven't raided the proper camera for a kei car yet so here's another from yesterday, a Suzuki Carry or similar cosplaying as something old.
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Haven't raided the proper camera for a kei car yet so here's another from yesterday, a Suzuki Carry or similar cosplaying as something old.
I'd definitely do it again, and the full thing next time, though I'd also probably set aside 2-3 days and take my time. Bike rental can be pretty cheap - this one was about 20 quid for the day I think.
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I'd definitely do it again, and the full thing next time, though I'd also probably set aside 2-3 days and take my time. Bike rental can be pretty cheap - this one was about 20 quid for the day I think.
The route is marked out perfectly and there are several rest areas, billions of vending machines with drinks etc. I went for an assisted bike as I've not ridden basically since I got my car licence...
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The route is marked out perfectly and there are several rest areas, billions of vending machines with drinks etc. I went for an assisted bike as I've not ridden basically since I got my car licence...
As I didn't clarify earlier, the cycling was because I rode (some of) the Shimanami Kaido, an absolutely spectacular island-hopping route across the Seto inland sea. I started on the left (actually the south) and made it to the Omishima Bridge marked on the map.
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
As I didn't clarify earlier, the cycling was because I rode (some of) the Shimanami Kaido, an absolutely spectacular island-hopping route across the Seto inland sea. I started on the left (actually the south) and made it to the Omishima Bridge marked on the map.
Had the Paseo when I drove the GR for the first time and couldn't resist this shot.
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Had the Paseo when I drove the GR for the first time and couldn't resist this shot.
Bicycle beauty shot.
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Bicycle beauty shot.
Didn't snap any kei cars yesterday, but making up for it with this modified Copen.
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Didn't snap any kei cars yesterday, but making up for it with this modified Copen.
I dunno if they eat curry on the Tour de France but they might be missing out if they don't.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I dunno if they eat curry on the Tour de France but they might be missing out if they don't.
Two-wheelin' it today.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Two-wheelin' it today.
In case you're wondering the Japanese snack battle is currently a two-horse race between Family Mart chocolate marshmallows, and 7-Eleven chocolate grapes. Given the packaging similarity though I suspect they're all made in the same place.
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
In case you're wondering the Japanese snack battle is currently a two-horse race between Family Mart chocolate marshmallows, and 7-Eleven chocolate grapes. Given the packaging similarity though I suspect they're all made in the same place.
One off the "big" camera.
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
One off the "big" camera.
Do like a good cityscape. Takamatsu, from Mt Yashima.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Do like a good cityscape. Takamatsu, from Mt Yashima.
Pissing it down desu
November 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Pissing it down desu
Side alley in Osaka, before and after editing.
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Side alley in Osaka, before and after editing.
Not exactly a glamour shot but first snap of the first rental car. Familiar, and yet different. Worse things to do than spend a day cruising around Wakayama and Osaka with the top down.
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Not exactly a glamour shot but first snap of the first rental car. Familiar, and yet different. Worse things to do than spend a day cruising around Wakayama and Osaka with the top down.
Easy pick again for Kei of the Day, with this Hijet at TRIAL.
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Easy pick again for Kei of the Day, with this Hijet at TRIAL.