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Rinkai Every '74
In 1974, an offering from a new automaker made waves in Japan with its seamless blend of practicality, sportiness, and value. With a starting price of ¥218,500 (roughly US$2,000), the Rinkai Every was a reliable, affordable two-door compact that, while easy to drive and maintain, was not particularly boring either.

The base Every Sport possessed completely original underpinnings, utilizing a galvanized steel monocoque chassis powered by a 1.5-litre inline-four capable of 60 kW (81 hp) at 5100 RPM. The addition of front and rear double-wishbone suspension was a risky proposition, but proved invaluable to the Every’s unique handling characteristics.

While the Every certainly wasn’t the most powerful or capable car of its time, it was among the most enjoyable to drive, a redeeming quality that kept it in the market for another seven years with minor trim changes.

Sport
SPECS
Layout FR
Engine Name RI1-4S
Aspiration NA
Displacement 1999 cc
Peak Power 60 kW (81 hp) @ 5100 RPM
Peak Torque 133 Nm (98 ft-lb) @ 3200 RPM
Weight 909 kg (2004 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 59/41
STARTING PRICE
¥218,500 JDM
$2,050 USDM
COLOURS

Tamago Yellow

Sky Blue

Ash White

Pewter Grey

Sumi Black
Roadsport
SPECS
Layout FR
Engine Name RI1-4S
Aspiration NA
Displacement 1999 cc
Peak Power 69 kW (93 hp) @ 5400 RPM
Peak Torque 138 Nm (102 ft-lb) @ 2600 RPM
Weight 940 kg (2072 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 59/41
STARTING PRICE
¥232,000 JDM
$2,200 USDM
COLOURS

Sunset Orange

Tamago Yellow

Sky Blue

Ash White

Pewter Grey

Sumi Black
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