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
Name & badge guide
“Mitsuoka” is the manufacturer; each heading below is a model family or a grouped set of closely related models. Engine, battery, trim and regional badges can vary without indicating a new generation.
Viewt
Seg BSedan · Supermini / Subcompact
Nissan-based retro sedan styled after a classic Jaguar.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Rock Star
Seg SSports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer
Mazda MX-5 rebodied as a 1960s Corvette.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Buddy
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Toyota RAV4 restyled as a 1970s American SUV.
Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
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