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Old 12-18-13, 09:54 AM
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Default I thought this was an interesting find....

While flipping through an ancient VIP style magazine from Japan I spotted this....

Has any one ever seen this before?

According to my sketchy Japanese translation it is a "Celsior Wagon Kit" made by E&G Classics. It is a fiberglass top that's covered in canvas and comes in charcoal/navy/grey colours.

It also says it requires no cutting/body modification. Pretty crazy stuff...and super expensive as it says 760,000 yen plus 120,000 installation cost!

Old 12-18-13, 03:18 PM
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There might be a really good reason why we have never seen this kit before...... lol
Old 12-18-13, 05:07 PM
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the wheel choice says it all. still i'm sure it fits well, and is made well.
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It's hard to see how it would be very functional if no cutting is required.
I would assume that the trunk lid is removed, but it still leaves the rear window, etc.
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It looks like a 95' Camry wagon.
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I actually like wagons, but the idea of an LS wagon is on the "meh" side... I highly doubt it would even function like one, considering that the trunk is sealed off from the cabin. I mean, the proportions are all off.

On a somewhat related note, here's my Junction Produce LS400 Ute that I made many moons ago in Photoshop.
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Originally Posted by sc0pe
on a somewhat related note, here's my junction produce ls400 ute that i made many moons ago in photoshop.
well, that ute can actually pass. I know i'm digging the 240sx utes they're drifting now.
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put some jump seats in the back and you have a great place for the kids! Nice and QUIET!!!!
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I would have no problem rocking one of those as a tow pig. Heck, now you guys have me wanting to build one for real...

I foresee the following issues
  • Lack of structural rigidity (I'm lopping off half of the roof, which is built into the frame of the car, though I could have some roll bars fabricated, like those 240 pickup conversions.)
  • Gas tank location (it sits smack dab in the middle of the trunk, with some pretty carpet in place, so relocating it/disguising it would be interesting...)
  • Bye-bye Lexus aerodynamics

Other than that, basically extend the trunk lid into a sort of tonneau cover and we'll be golden!
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