Oh im so excited for these videos!! I believe Maruyama-san was the man who stepped up when rover in the late 80s said they didnt want to continue the mini cooper. He stepped in and made rover and john cooper aware there was a thriving scene in japan at the time. So thats where the deal was struck to produce his own series of minis built in collaboration with rover and john cooper. Amazing! Genuinely amazing that man is a true legend. I could loose days of my life in his shop! every piece of machinery has so much history there. Thats a dream come true right there.
I recently joined the Classic Mini world when i got stationed here (Yokota AB) 7 months ago and i'm totally hooked. I still haven't found my way to that shop but your video alone was absolutely overwhelming with awesome information and history that if i dont ever make it out there, i think i'd be alright knowing this awesome video is here for everyone including myself to enjoy. Thank you for making this video and i can't wait to make my way out there one day.
WOW!! please tell me that place had a full fire alarm system, incredible. that hand signed hood would be worth a fortune, think you made Maruyama-san's week by reveling in his achievements. just added this to my bucket list, cheers.
0:19:00 Paddy Hopkins AND John Cooper's actual signatures, AND Paddy drove this car. It's got to be worth hundreds of thousands of £ this one. Amazing video guys, what an insight into Maruyama's collection.
Thanks for the video! That shop is amazing, I have seen it on Instagram a lot. I actually plan on going to Tokyo early 2018 purely to go and check it out!
Thank you very much for the Japan Tour and the cool Videos Steve! Mr. Maruyama San seems like a really cool and nice person! ^^ What's wrong with the people who have voted with a thump down?!?
Man I love seeing these types of videos. I want to go to Japan so bad. So many craftsmen and people who just have so much passion for what they do and love sharing it. Of course it goes on around the world but something about Japan is just special to me. Love this channel. Hope to be getting a classic mini soon myself. BTW. I want to see his collection! It's been over 3 years!
I think the the way they are so humble with how they go about making their cars their own. Not in it for fame or notoriety just pure love! amazing experience.
You guys have niche that is right up my street and your content really comes across well! Best wishes guys, love hearing about the Japanese culture around Mini as well as your own passions (Y)
No, he says "Present, present for you". And he had used the word "present" a lot in reference to the cars which had been gifted to him so he definitely knows this meaning of that word.
The Mini as it was needed a lot of updating done to it to make it a real good car from the engine, gearbox to suspension and electrics, and still sticking to simplicity a la Trabant. If it was built in Japan for the Japanese market, I am sure the Japanese would have made it into a better car. 1975 Mini vs 1975 Honda Civic.
I think you're right. Minis came pre-assembled for the Japanese market and they were only able to tack extra things on as additions (usually awkwardly placed like the AC unit, because of space constraints). It would have been cool to see what parts they would have changed if they had that liberty.
I’m probably preaching to the choir but in case anyone is wondering, the 287/289 Cobras (CSX2*** chassis) were more suited to racing than 427 partly because of the weight and also because they had to completely redesign the car (hence the CSX3*** nomenclature) as the original Cobras had pretty archaic suspension (transverse leaf springs on the front) and width was an issue with the 427 (7-liter). As it was, the 287/9 motor had a pretty good rev range and was a better fit balance-wise. Near the end that cat ice cream truck cracked me up. At first I thought it was Hello Kitty themed.
Really enjoyed this video...I love the small shops in Japan...problem is that they are spread out and takes days to see many of them. Some pics of my visit (bit.ly/2AcWQTv), but mostly around the Miata at the time. Hope to go back to Japan and visit Turtle, Longmans, Westlake, GARAGE Mini, etc. Keep posting vids!
Oh im so excited for these videos!! I believe Maruyama-san was the man who stepped up when rover in the late 80s said they didnt want to continue the mini cooper. He stepped in and made rover and john cooper aware there was a thriving scene in japan at the time. So thats where the deal was struck to produce his own series of minis built in collaboration with rover and john cooper. Amazing! Genuinely amazing that man is a true legend. I could loose days of my life in his shop! every piece of machinery has so much history there. Thats a dream come true right there.
Thank you so much for bringing the mythical Japanese Mini scene to RUclips for all of us to see!
Maruyama-san is himself a well-maintained classic.
Maruyama-san seems to be an amazing man.
That was almost too much! I mean, WOW. Thank you so much for documenting that for the rest of the world.
Brian Vinciguerra 100% our pleasure Brian
What a gentleman. Great video and it’s fantastic to see how the mini is so loved in Japan.
A gentleman indeed
Just saw this video and man that Alpine A110 in the background wow! Just wow! I love Minis but that thing is so nice looking.
It sure is. His collection is unreal.
I recently joined the Classic Mini world when i got stationed here (Yokota AB) 7 months ago and i'm totally hooked. I still haven't found my way to that shop but your video alone was absolutely overwhelming with awesome information and history that if i dont ever make it out there, i think i'd be alright knowing this awesome video is here for everyone including myself to enjoy. Thank you for making this video and i can't wait to make my way out there one day.
WOW!! please tell me that place had a full fire alarm system, incredible. that hand signed hood would be worth a fortune, think you made Maruyama-san's week by reveling in his achievements. just added this to my bucket list, cheers.
Amazing tour. Many thanks for sharing all the great cars!
0:19:00 Paddy Hopkins AND John Cooper's actual signatures, AND Paddy drove this car. It's got to be worth hundreds of thousands of £ this one. Amazing video guys, what an insight into Maruyama's collection.
So great to see the Maruyama workshop and the original asbestos mini sprint!
Thank you for showing us THIS!
Thanks for the video! That shop is amazing, I have seen it on Instagram a lot.
I actually plan on going to Tokyo early 2018 purely to go and check it out!
Wow! This is pure class! Thanks! Im so glad I found this channel :D Looking forward to see some more from Japan.
Thank you very much for the Japan Tour and the cool Videos Steve!
Mr. Maruyama San seems like a really cool and nice person! ^^
What's wrong with the people who have voted with a thump down?!?
I went here because of this video. Thanks very much.
this was incredibly fascinating.. thanks for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Oh my fucking god. I have to go see this place one day. This guy is a legend.
This is great so much famous cars need to go love it.
No words.....#miniheaven in japan... Really great to see this mini shop. What a skills this man haves 💪 tnxs for showing us
just heart-warming...THANK YOU
Thanks for the tour. I love it.
Cheers!
Wow. What a treat!
Man I love seeing these types of videos. I want to go to Japan so bad. So many craftsmen and people who just have so much passion for what they do and love sharing it. Of course it goes on around the world but something about Japan is just special to me. Love this channel. Hope to be getting a classic mini soon myself.
BTW. I want to see his collection! It's been over 3 years!
I think the the way they are so humble with how they go about making their cars their own. Not in it for fame or notoriety just pure love! amazing experience.
You guys literally became my favorite RUclipsrs
such a good video, you r very lucky to go to a garage/ showroom like!
Legend .... Wat a special .... Geezer....respect.... And .... Humbleness..=...
Major legend
Mind blowing..what a legend!! ✌️
Mini's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,video best👌👌😉💥
Speechless
Why would anyone thumbs down this. It actually gave me a lump in my throat. What a awesome guy and a staggering collection!
Amazing Wow
Can I have the address? I will come Japan in next year, this place so amazing and I want to see MINI classic so much
Is there any way to buy parts from Maruyama?
WOW !! Magic place.
I'd love to take my rebuilt '98 Cooper MPi there!
My FAV car since I was a kid WOW ,,,Thnx
Welcome!
You guys have niche that is right up my street and your content really comes across well! Best wishes guys, love hearing about the Japanese culture around Mini as well as your own passions (Y)
Thanks for the comment!
What a cracking vid!
very impressed
what a fantastic guy!
I love mini.
Awesome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
WOW!!! That's all I can say about that.
Hahaha are you sure that book was a "present "... sounded like you asked how old and he was saying present day🤣🤣🤣
Daniel Constantine haha that's embarrassing if that's the case!
No, he says "Present, present for you". And he had used the word "present" a lot in reference to the cars which had been gifted to him so he definitely knows this meaning of that word.
pleasure to look' 30 years ago i had a cooper mark II. if God will, one day i get it back
The Mini as it was needed a lot of updating done to it to make it a real good car from the engine, gearbox to suspension and electrics, and still sticking to simplicity a la Trabant. If it was built in Japan for the Japanese market, I am sure the Japanese would have made it into a better car. 1975 Mini vs 1975 Honda Civic.
I think you're right. Minis came pre-assembled for the Japanese market and they were only able to tack extra things on as additions (usually awkwardly placed like the AC unit, because of space constraints). It would have been cool to see what parts they would have changed if they had that liberty.
@@Stevestonmotorco it seems they have a strong passion for weber carbs! ha ha, im pretty sure the su would have been dropped. :D
I hope when he passes the cars still stay as a set.
I’m probably preaching to the choir but in case anyone is wondering, the 287/289 Cobras (CSX2*** chassis) were more suited to racing than 427 partly because of the weight and also because they had to completely redesign the car (hence the CSX3*** nomenclature) as the original Cobras had pretty archaic suspension (transverse leaf springs on the front) and width was an issue with the 427 (7-liter). As it was, the 287/9 motor had a pretty good rev range and was a better fit balance-wise.
Near the end that cat ice cream truck cracked me up. At first I thought it was Hello Kitty themed.
what a legend...
Indeed
Maruyama-san how about finishing Dream Machine ??? Satoshi Kon is waiting !
I`d give a kidney for a Mini-sprint.
I thought those spoilers are from John Koo sracer
マルヤマさんだ！
Heaven....
Really enjoyed this video...I love the small shops in Japan...problem is that they are spread out and takes days to see many of them. Some pics of my visit (bit.ly/2AcWQTv), but mostly around the Miata at the time. Hope to go back to Japan and visit Turtle, Longmans, Westlake, GARAGE Mini, etc. Keep posting vids!
Thanks for the comment, and cool photos man
He didn't show you his other private collection of Ferraris.....
We tried, but no
@@Stevestonmotorco I saw them in 1996...
WOW i would love to move to japan just for the minis (and girls ;-))