Japan's retro car maker unveils fully restyled Mitsuoka Roadster convertible

Mitsuoka Motor Co., a manufacturer of retro-styled automobiles, said Thursday it has fully restyled its two-seated Himiko convertible, targeted at classic car lovers with an eye for the eccentric.Known overseas as the Mitsuoka Roadster, the new version is based as usual on the Mazda MX-5 but is longer and heavier than before, combining exaggerated two-tone fenders with classic headlights.The new Himiko, equipped with a 1,500 cc engine, will be sold for around 5 million yen ($46,500).The Himiko convertible was first launched in 2008 and the first version sold 271 units, approximately 40 perc…READ FULL ARTICLE