Parman — Ebitsu/Fukuoka Team from 1991

Parman is a team that was originally from Ebitsu, between Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Their main motto was to have a team full of casualness and simplicity, along with loving the color red. These photos are from their Junior Young Auto interview in the March 1991 issue.

A row of red sports cars with men posing in front, by the ocean, each car's windshield displaying the word Garnet.
Group of friends with retro fashion at a beach, posing near red sports cars. Japan text seen on a blue jacket.

Yoshihiro’s RX-7

Red Mazda RX-7 race car with a 47 decal, parked near the ocean under a blue sky. Vertical Japanese text on the left.

The side windows were filled with putty. He is the only one in the team to run the SSR Mark I, with 10J front, 12J rear. The rear IMSA style wing was filled in with putty for a smooth transition. The fender flares are from a 240ZG and the mirrors are Vitaloni California . The engine has been side port tuned to increase the power. In the interior, it has an Autolook bucket seat and a Nardi Classic 330mm.

Red Mazda RX-7 with Mazdaspeed decals and number 47, parked near the ocean under a cloudy sky.
Young man with unique tall hairstyle standing outdoors with ocean and cloudy sky background.
Close-up of a racing car's shiny aluminum wheel on a red vehicle. The tire is thick and designed for high performance racing.
Close-up of the rear spoiler and tail light of a red sports car with Bilstein sticker on a sandy pavement background.
Interior of a red classic Japanese car featuring a black dashboard, steering wheel, and gear shift lever.
Front view of a red Mazda RX-7 sports car parked by the beach with PARMAN written on the windshield banner.

Tsutomu’s Japan

Man standing next to customized red Nissan car by the ocean, with Japanese text Dreams of Japan on the right.

Fitted with a chin spoiler, Vitaloni Sebring mirrors, and a hakosuka spoiler. The rear fender, along with the door, was knocked out to fit the aggressive 10J SSR Mesh, along with 8J in the front. The engine was changed to an L28 turbo engine with a blow off valve, VVC boost controller and upgraded injectors. The interior contains a TRD bucket seat, an un-named 360mm steering wheel along with a boost gauge.

Modified classic car interior with custom gear stick, steering wheel, and dashboard. Japanese text よい子の車 (Good Kid's Car).
Close-up of a red race car's alloy wheel with intricate spoke design and a checkered flag decal.
Red modified Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-X with Falken and Nismo decals, rear view, at a beach with ocean in the background.

Shin’s RX-7

Red sports car by the beach with Japanese text reading Bon Red Pearl above it. Custom wheels and sleek design.

This RX-7 is the team leader Shin’s personal creation. VVC boost controller, Trust Injector Controller Rebic II, blow off valve. Some of the interior items include a Nardi 330mm steering wheel, boost gauge, “Viola” bucket seat, and Schroth seat belts. The RX-7 is sitting on 15 inch SSR Mesh, and of course no-sus. The exhaust is self made along with the license plate cover. The total he spent for tuning is 300,000 yen.

Young person with stylish hair poses on a red sports car, wearing a casual blue jacket and jeans. Fujimi Kaido style.
Vintage car interior with manual transmission, detailed dashboard with Japanese text and instrumentation.
Close-up of a classic car's intricately designed alloy wheel with Japanese characters reading エンケイ, meaning Enkei, on the center cap.
Red Mazda RX-7 with Falken tire branding parked at a beach, showcasing wide tires and rear spoiler.

Akihiro’s R30

A man standing by a red modified car (PARMAN) on a beach. The Japanese text reads ストロングレット which translates to Strong Red.

This Nissan Skyline RS Turbo is painted in a “strong red pearl.” The engine is powered up with a VVC boost controller, blow-off valve and a self made muffler. Like many others in the team, this car is sitting on no suspension. The wheels are Hayashi Racing Yayoi. To make clearance for them, both the front and rear fenders have been “kicked out.” The interior features a 330mm leather steering wheel and a boost gauge.

Interior of an old Nissan Skyline featuring a Bridgestone sticker on the dashboard, steering wheel, and pedal assembly visible.
Red car with custom flower-shaped wheel rim design, parked on a concrete surface. Unique automotive detailing.
Red Nissan sports car with custom decals, wide tires, and aftermarket modifications parked on a concrete surface.

Tooru’s Supra

Red Toyota Supra parked by the beach, Silk Red Blue Pearl and Parman on windshield. Japanese text means Supra's Pride.

This Supra built by Tooru (19) is lightly modified compared to the rest of the team, but still has the “knocked out” fenders. The color is a mix of Silk Red, Red Pearl and Blue Pearl. The rear garnish and muffler are homemade. The suspension consists of TRD struts with removed springs. In the interior features a Corbeau bucket seat, Sabelt seat belts, and a Nardi 330mm steering wheel. The wheels are SSR Mesh with 8.5J in the front and 10.5J in the back.

Young man in a Goodyear jacket posing by a red sports car at the beach. Text on jacket: GOODYEAR and TRD (Toyota Racing Development).
Close-up of a vintage car's alloy wheel and tire in excellent condition on a red vehicle.
Interior dashboard and steering wheel of a 1980s sports car, showcasing gear shift and a colorful seatbelt harness.
Rear view of a red sports car with OLIO FIAT on the license plate, parked by the beach with mountains in the background.

Hiroshi’s Celica XX

Man in red jacket poses with modified red Toyota Celica XX, showcasing custom decals and parts; Toyota written on the car.

“Call me Ebitsu tune.” His Celica XX has a unique style of the time. The chin spoiler and side step are molded into the body with putty . The mirrors are Vitaloni California. Muffler is an HKS 60⌀. This XX sits on SSR Mark II 8J front and 10.5J rear. Interior has a ‘Ferrari’ 280mm steering wheel.

Race car interior with Bridgestone branding, showcasing custom steering wheel, blue seats, and racing pedals.
Close-up of a red and black car wheel with detailed rim design. Japanese characters 速度 on the tire, meaning speed.
Red Toyota AE86 Trueno with TRD license plate, custom decals, and aftermarket wheels, parked in a gravel lot near a shed.

Seiji’s R30

Man standing next to a red Nissan Skyline DR30 Turbo RS with Parma windshield banner on a beach.

Seiji’s (19) R30 is painted the same color as the XX above it. The license plate garnish is self made. The car is also fitted with Vitaloni mirrors and a hakosuka wing. The rear end is no sus and is sitting on SSR Mesh. On the inside has a Ferrari 300mm steering wheel along with a bucket seat and a Sabelt seatbelts. The exhaust is a 60⌀ straight pipe.

Close-up of a silver alloy wheel with radial spokes on a red car. The center cap has the logo RS Watanabe.
Interior of a vintage car with a racing seat, manual transmission, and a three-spoke steering wheel with Japanese kanji.
Rear view of a red NISMO car with Ebisu Parkman written on the rear windshield, parked by the seaside.

Ato’s Soarer

Vintage red sports car parked by the beach, showcasing bold Parman decal and BP logo. Translation: My Soarer.

Ato’s (19) 1983 Toyota Soarer The interior has a Ferrari 300mm steering wheel. The wheels are SSR Mark III with 8J front and 10.5J with a 185 tires stretched on the front and rear. The front fender is knocked out to help fit the wider wheels. Similar to the other team cars, has a self-made exhaust and no suspension.

Young man in a shearling leather jacket, standing by a red car near the ocean, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up shot of a red sports car with a rear spoiler and 'Silk Cut' branding on the bumper.
Close-up of a red car's custom wheel featuring a red star-shaped rim with silver outline, set against a matching red body.
Vintage car interior with leather seats, classic steering wheel, manual transmission, and Japanese emblem reading Quiet.
Red Toyota classic sports car with custom modifications near ocean, featuring ミスターR (Mr. R) and パーマン (Parman) decals.

Kentaro’s Fairlady Z

Modified Nissan Fairlady Z in red with racing decals, parked seaside. Japanese text reads Kentaro's Fairlady Z.

This Fairlady Z is the only one with with another color a secondary color, painted in the Falken tires livery. Other parts include Vitaloni Sebring mirrors, airone gate, fender vents, three piece wing molded into the rear end. As you could have guessed, no sus on this car too. The wheels are SSR Mark II with Yokohama Grand Briz M3 tires. A Nardi 330mm steering wheels a Corbeau bucket seats are the highlight of the interior.

Blue Nissan sports car with Falken branding, rear view. Nissan logo and stickers on the rear window.
A man in glasses and a blue jacket leans on a red Nissan sports car by the beach, ocean waves in the background.
Close-up of a red Nissan car's fender showcasing NISMO badge and deep dish wheels.
Close-up of a car roof with red stripes and blue paint reflecting the sky and clouds.
Close-up of a classic car's chrome wheel with a red hub, parked on a gray surface.
Interior of a sports car with red racing harness and red floor mats, featuring a manual transmission and sporty dashboard.

Their logo and name is based off a manga and the text above it reads “赤が大好き!!” (I love red!!). Sometimes having a team name of a cartoon and you all loving red is enough. It doesn’t have to be deeper than that.

A person with blonde hair and blue eyes sitting in a vehicle, looking at the camera with a serious expression.

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