Mitsuoka representative model

Retro-bodied Japanese coachbuilding

Mitsuoka

Mitsuoka rebodies mainstream Japanese cars in ornate retro British and American styles, making it Japan's most unusual registered automaker.

Country
Japan
Group
Mitsuoka Motor
Founded
1968
Headquarters
Toyama

Known for

  • Retro rebodies
  • Coachbuilt bodies
  • Tiny production
  • Cult following

Ownership & structure

Independent Japanese manufacturer.

Mitsuoka model line-up3 lines

Mitsuoka Viewt — Sedan

Viewt

Seg B

Sedan · Supermini / Subcompact

Nissan-based retro sedan styled after a classic Jaguar.

Mitsuoka Rock Star — Sports / GT

Rock Star

Seg S

Sports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer

Mazda MX-5 rebodied as a 1960s Corvette.

Mitsuoka Buddy — SUV / Crossover

Buddy

Seg J

SUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover

Toyota RAV4 restyled as a 1970s American SUV.

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