During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Japan’s automotive market began to boom. The post-war economy had entered full swing, and loads of Japanese citizens were gunning for their very own car. To meet this new demand, brands like Toyota, Honda, and Subaru began producing small, cheap cars made to help transport the masses. These small models were also built to last, and utilize as few parts as possible for the purpose of making DIY repairs easy.
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