Zaki's Garage
Putting old vehicles back on the road. Zaki's Garage is Grandefarm's garage for importing and maintaining special vehicles, providing vehicles for filming and exhibitions, and remaking parts.
An M9A1 half-track, built in 1943.
We imported from overseas an M9A1 half-track built in 1943, during World War II. After lengthy export and customs procedures, it has been registered so that it can be driven on public roads in Japan.
Keeping a vehicle more than 80 years old running takes parts sourcing and maintenance. We have worked on it while keeping the original engine, including replacing the clutch and repairing the fuel system and oil cooler, and it has continued to pass its periodic vehicle inspections (shaken).
We can advise on importing special vehicles, and on registering and maintaining older vehicles for use on public roads.
Inquiries about the transfer of this M9A1 half-track are welcome.
This 1943 M9A1 half-track has also been used as a vehicle for filming and exhibitions. We are open to inquiries about its transfer; please contact us. We will explain the vehicle's condition (such as its registration and inspection status) when you contact us. Transfers and deliveries are limited to recipients in Japan.
Real vehicles for filming and exhibitions.
We provide vehicles such as the M9A1 half-track for films, commercials, music videos and exhibition events. We can also transport the vehicle to the location, accompanied by our own driver and mechanic.
Our vehicles have also appeared in the music video for "Bokura no March" by TromboneBaby RYOCOMonster.
If a part can't be found, we make it again.
We remade the taillight lenses of a 1967 classic sedan by 3D printing. On older vehicles whose parts are no longer supplied, a single cracked lens can make it difficult to pass inspection or drive on public roads. Please talk to us about remaking parts that are no longer available. We will check with you whether the result meets the safety standards for lamps, such as color and brightness.
We post our maintenance records on the Zaki's Garage blog (in Japanese).
Special vehicles, picture vehicles and parts
For inquiries about the transfer of the M9A1 half-track, providing vehicles or remaking parts, please use our contact form.
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