Mr. Seiichi Inagawa made a huge contribution to the growth of the new Kei format mini-cars, which had to meet a number of tough regulations and predetermined specifications with his fellow engineers, he succeeded in bringing the FF ‘Suzulight’ to life, as well as the Suzuki Fronte, powered by a three-cylinder two-stroke engine that drove the front wheels. He also entered motorcycle and car races with the wisdom of an engineer, and made a remarkable impression on our automotive industry. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Seiichi Inagawa into the Hall of Fame.

The Suzuki Power Free.

Suzuki Diamond Free.

Inagawa aboard a GSX-R250 in 1987.

Testing a Suzulight in Hakone in 1954.

Suzulight production in 1955.

Early Suzulight models, 1955.

Frontes at the 1963 Japanese GP.

Three-cylinder water-cooled engine.

First generation Alto.

Inagawa taking part in a dinner with the GM and Suzuki bosses in 1983.