D Car — July 2004
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246 available scans from D Car — July 2004, in right-to-left reading order. Japanese OCR and English translation drafts are available throughout. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.
Page 38 — English draft translation
SPECIFICATIONS — Exterior: JT front bumper spoiler; Grand Design side steps and rear bumper spoiler; VeilSide wing. Suspension/wheels: AXIS Spider wheels (19-inch front and rear); TOYO Proxes tires (215/35R19). Interior: Simoni Racing steering wheel and shift knob; Defi and Auto Meter gauges; metal floor covering; reupholstered seats. Engine: RS★R muffler. Audio: Alpine head unit, etc.
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The rear gate has been smoothed, making the bumper’s contours stand out more clearly. The wheels are 19-inch AXIS Spider units.
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TOYOTA
Celica
The owner wanted a look that might belong to a Chinese woman’s car, so the build goes all-in on Asian-inspired graphics and embroidery.
Gullwing doors have become a staple of body styling, and the trend shows no sign of slowing! This month we’ve gathered more than ten fresh examples. Along with detailed car profiles, there’s plenty of gullwing know-how.
Bodywork
HEADLINE OF GULL WING
It’s a Celica!
The gullwing scene
Kits package the parts needed for each vehicle as a set that promises, “Everything you need to convert it to gullwing doors.” A solid installation record offers extra confidence when the kit fits your car.
You don’t always have to start from scratch. Shops often modify hinges or plates from another vehicle and adapt them to fit. Even so, the finished result depends on the installer’s know-how.
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One-off
If your car isn’t covered by a kit, or you want capabilities an off-the-shelf kit can’t provide, a skilled shop can build a one-off. The rarity of a custom-made solution is part of the appeal.
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