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Takara Bicyles
The Takara Group was formed in Oklahoma City around 1973 by Bob Moore and Lee Connor to import bicycles made by Kuwahara into the US. The brand folded in the mid-late 1980's and apparently has been reanimated by Kent International.1) New link for: Takara Bikes. Info from: wikipedia, https://classicjapanesebicycles.com/takara/
https://classicjapanesebicycles.com/takara/
“Treasure of Japan”
1982 Highlander
SunTour arX GT (1981-1983)
1982 Highlander,
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1983 Highlander
SunTour MounTech (unknown model)
1983 Highlander,
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1984 Highlander
SunTour MountTech GTL (1982-3)
The components are a year off for 1984, but it's using the updated logo which was used in later years.
1984 Highlander,
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1986 Highlander
SunTour XC (1985-1986)
Were all Takaras called Highlander?
1986 Highlander,
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Kent, a long time family owned business, is the 2nd largest manufacterer of bicycles in the US. wikipedia