There’s been a lot of talk about Japan’s automotive golden age, where some real classics emerged from domestic car factories during the ‘eighties and ‘nineties. And one particular vehicle to come out of the Toyota stable was surely a hidden masterpiece, as an unusual convertible that blends cutting-edge tech with turbocharged performance and exclusive luxury. This is the story of the Toyota Soarer Aerocabin, which may be virtually unknown to most American collectors and enthusiasts, but is nevertheless importable under the 25-year rule. What’s the real story of this JDM icon that in some ways foreshadowed the Lexus SC 430?
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