Why are some Daihatsu Copens advertised for nearly ¥3 million in Japan? We explore nine customised, limited-edition and exceptionally preserved examples—and consider whether importing the finished car or building your own in Britain makes more sense.

Five of our LA400 Copens came with five different exhaust systems. We listen to each one and ask when a branded exhaust already fitted in Japan is genuinely worth paying more for.

Repair history, an R auction grade or an unrepaired accident car: which route makes a Copen genuinely affordable? We compare prices in Japan and Britain.

Robe, Cero, XPLAY or GR Sport? We walk through 1,099 Japanese retail listings, one choice at a time, until the Copen you want begins to take shape.

How much can an auction sheet really tell you about a car’s condition? Using our 3.5C-rated Copen Cero, we compare the original damage diagram with the defects later found—and the true cost of recovering them.

We compare the hidden areas of the original Daihatsu Copen and New Copen LA400 to see how their construction affects water ingress, rust and corrosion.

Thinking about buying the "New Copen" in the UK? This guide explains the four LA400 Copen models, how to plan your budget, and the difference between buying from UK stock and importing from Japan.

Where It All Began:- People often ask me, "Why is a Japanese person living in the UK restoring and importing Japanese cars?" The answer began long before the TR imports UK existed…

20 cars from the car club "130R Yokohama GB" were on display - On June 21st, our company-supported car club, "130R Yokohama GB," participated in the "Japanese Day 2026" event hosted by the Brooklands Museum. We are grateful to the organisers …

What is the new Copen? Today, I'd like to write about the "new Copen." I chose this topic so you can learn more about the "second-generation Copen," which many of you refer to as the "new Copen."

The long-awaited rare model, a khaki-colored Daihatsu Copen XPLAY, arrived last week. We prepared the vehicle for its MOT test and then took it to the local MOT centre. Of course, there are no issues.

The long-awaited rare vehicle, the khaki-colored, lifted Xplay, has arrived! Of course, I also love the bright red 2020 GR Sport and the red Cero loaded with optional parts, which are already registered and on sale. For more details, please visit our showroom.

The 2015 Daihatsu Copen Xplay LA400K (khaki), fitted with a lift-up suspension kit, has finally been loaded onto a ship bound for Southampton. We expect it to arrive in early April. The WORK CRAG T-GRAVIC wheels,

Today, we'll be discussing the replacement of the lift-up springs and the stock dampers on a 2015 Daihatsu Copen Xplay LA400K (khaki) with a Mofac lift-up suspension kit. As you may know, gas-filled damper products are classified

The 2015 Daihatsu Copen Xplay LA400K (khaki) that we recently acquired at auction has arrived at our partner Wadachi's inspection facility. As this vehicle is a 2015 model, it is exempt from IVA inspection, and modifications

Today, we successfully bid on a 2015 Daihatsu Copen XPLAY LA400K (khaki) at auction! The XPLAY is a rare find among the second-generation Copen models, and it only occasionally appears at auction, so I'm thrilled