Wow. They really weren’t afraid to try some shit back then. They did predict the rear two-stroke engine in an economy car format that was big after the war. Read more

I love you, Torch. Don’t ever change. Read more

Ok, I’ll bite. Read more

Over here in ol’ Blighty I used to have a K10 Micra that the Pao is based off. Mine had the same 1.0 engine and five speed manual too. It was a buzzy, tinny little car but it had a lot of character. It had some pretty decent coilovers on it and when I combined that with some sticky tyres you almost never had to brake.…

In nomine novis quadrigarum mearum ego benedicat tibi. Read more

Next step, a Gurgel! What do you think of the Motomachine, with plexiglass doors for maximum visibility?

I know a couple months ago The Shop Houston in, well, Houston, has done a full rebuild on a Pao using the 1.0L turbo engine Figaro. I’m sure they will be happy to offer any tips, which I’m positive you will need as most repair manuals or instructions you can source are in Japanese only. Thankfully one of their… Read more

You had me at corrugated body panels!... Citroën H Van wants to show some love...

I can’t wait to see a Jason Drives video on it. 5-10 minutes of Torch pointing out all the cool little tidbits and doodads and weirdness is just an enjoyable watch for me. Read more

Livin’ the dream, Torch...

Was your first exposure to it in Car & Driver’s Ten-Best feature called something like “Cars We Can’t Get Here,” around... ‘89-’91, maybe? ~10-year old me saw this issue in the newsstand, flipped through, came across the picture of a Pao, and immediately walked to the counter to buy the whole issue because I had to… Read more

Jason, that’s a beautiful little car. I am so happy for you! Read more

Very, very nice! You’ve done good, Jason!

Torch, I remember when you livestreamed your visit and test drive. your kid is tres adorable and I was the jackass who screamed out all the car models in the comments. Alphabet Chryslers! Pao! Figaro! Century! Pagoda!
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I can’t believe this thing is in my driveway. I’ve scrutinized these things ... on computer screens for so long, it’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that there’s a real one ... right there in my driveway. Read more

Torch, you’re a lucky dude. I’d drive the heck out of that car. It’s Interesting, small, and too cool for school. I love it! Read more

If I was lucky enough to be in your shoes today Torch, I’d want to drive the Pao more than the Mustang too. Read more

Otto is the star of the show. Picks out the Honda battery in a Nissan like a pro.
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That picture at the top needs a caption, like “Mr. Clean, borrowing Maclemore’s coat, talks to Uma Thurman about the new Torchinsky Peoplemover”
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Whatever they’re paying you, it is not enough.
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