If classic cars were anime protagonists, which model would have the most compelling ‘character arc’ from its era to today?"

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Which Classic Car Would Have the Best Anime Protagonist Arc?

I love how anime characters evolve starting rough around the edges, facing challenges, and emerging stronger by the end. It got me wondering: if classic cars had the same kind of character development, which model’s journey from its era to today would be the most compelling?

Take the Toyota 2000GT. It started as Japan’s ambitious underdog, competing with European legends, and now it’s a revered icon. Or the DeLorean DMC-12 a flawed dream that became a pop culture legend despite its rocky start. Even the Beetle went from a utilitarian people’s car to a global symbol of nostalgia.

Which classic car do you think has the most anime-worthy arc? Did it overcome obscurity, reinvent itself, or defy expectations? Curious to hear your picks!

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The Nissan Skyline GT-R. It evolved from a humble sedan into a legendary performance icon, dominating tracks and defying expectations perfect for an underdog-to-champion arc.

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Back in my day, we knew real cars when we saw 'em. The GT-R proved you don’t need flashy looks to be a champion just pure grit and engineering genius. That’s how they built 'em right!