Caving and winter camping. A road trip with Gordon Miller Motors. | feature

Caving and winter camping. Road trips out with Gordon Miller Motors.

A garage lifestyle brand by Autobacs, Inc.GORDON MILLERThe company's products include car accessories that are reminiscent of American garage style and van life. The brand's products, including car accessories reminiscent of American garage style and van life, as well as clothing, furniture, and outdoor gear with excellent functionality and design, have been well received. The brand's new lineGordon Miller Motors, Inc.The entire vehicle itself was produced as a "GMLVAN C-01. The GMLVAN C-01, a complete minivan that inspires road trips with its attention to detail, will take you on an exploration of the Aokigahara Sea of Trees and caves.

Photo_Yuya Wada

Text_Jun Kumayama

Edit_Rei Kawahara

Compact body that swallows a large amount of camping equipment.

Gordon Miller Motors has been attracting attention for its "GMLVAN V-01," a Toyota Hiace-based complete car with four round eyes and a solid wood interior. HOUYHNHNM" previously spent some time with the GMLVAN V-01.Introducing Road TripsI did.

The GMLVAN C-01, a Nissan "NV200" Vanette-based minivan that was announced at the same time as the V-01 and has finally begun deliveries, will make its debut.

From left to right: Ms. Kaori Ichise, Mr. Masashi Kosugi, Mr. Hirofumi Kono

One winter morning when the air was crisp and cold. Gathered in Tokyo was Masashi Kosugi of the event construction and management company "TOGASHI," who served as art director for the "HNF - HOUYHNHNM's festival. Kosugi himself owns a two-generation old Suzuki Jimny (JA11) and enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and surfing on a regular basis. Fuji Jukai and lava caves with "GMLVAN C-01".

First, Kosugi loaded up his personal belongings, including storage and furniture from Gordon Miller, which can be used in the garage and outdoors, as well as a lantern, stove, and cushions that he loves to use on a daily basis. The Nissan NV200 Vanette's cargo space is wide and low, with a depth of 890 mm x width of 1425 mm x height of 1365 mm (FWD) for a five-passenger vehicle, which allows for a large amount of camping gear to be accommodated.

I don't mean to compare them, but it's definitely more spacious than my beloved Jimny," said Kosugi. The white walnut luggage board divides the cargo area into upper and lower sections, which makes it easy to fit in the luggage compartment," says Kosugi. Kosugi, who loves surfing, also appreciates the fact that the luggage board, ceiling, and walls are made of solid wood, but the floor is covered with a wood-grain PVC sheet so that wet cargo can be loaded in the car.

Kosugi:To begin with, when we loaded Jimny full of camping gear, the back seat was crushed and it was practically a two-seater, so it's exciting to be able to go out together with the three of us like we did today. Well, I'm looking forward to it.

Now, after you finish loading your luggage, take the Chuo Highway to Kawaguchiko.