Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 – Porsches, Abarths and the other EuroDMs of TAS

However, this year marked a departure from that trend, with a renewed focus on domestic performance builds. Despite the reduced presence of cars from the continent, the ones that did make an appearance were certainly noteworthy and worth a good look. With the GT3RS being one of Porsche’s hottest cars right now, it didn’t take…

Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 – Liberty Walk

If there’s one aftermarket tuner you can count on to throw the biggest display and indeed, possibly the biggest reveal party at the Tokyo Auto Salon, it’ll have to be Liberty Walk. Their presence at TAS was nothing short of remarkable, boasting not only one of the most impressive booths, drawing the longest queues for…

Italy Auto Otaku 2023: Visiting Museo Ferrari Maranello Part 3 – Legends and Unicorns

While the FXX-K Evo with its 40 units might sound like an exceptionally rare beast, what we have in the next hall is a Ferrari that is infinitely more special. Showcased in a dedicated section of the museum, it is a particular gem that holds a certain mystique and known mostly to the most devoted…

Italy Auto Otaku 2023: Visiting Museo Ferrari Maranello Part 2 – The Heavy Hitters

Exploring the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena offers a tantalizing glimpse into the life of the founder, akin to a delightful appetizer that leaves enthusiasts yearning for more. However, the real feast for the senses awaits those who embark on the pilgrimage to Maranello, the heart and soul of Ferrari. For those without means of…

Italy Auto Otaku 2023: Visiting Museo Ferrari Maranello Part 1 – Early Morning Sights

While they immersed themselves in the realms of fantasy storybooks, my hands were wrapped around automotive magazines. Where others adorned their art folios with celebrity cutouts, mine proudly showcased pictures of sleek supercars. While boys my age chased after the latest football news, my pursuits were set on a different track—I was chasing Ferraris. The…

Italy Auto Otaku 2023: Pit Stop Modellismo

Hot tip! If you’re ever in Modena on an automotive escapade visiting the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, I highly highly recommend going around the block (much easier with a car) to visit Pit Stop Modellismo, a true haven for automotive enthusiasts. This hidden gem is a treasure trove filled with remarkable automotive models and…

Italy Auto Otaku 2023: Visiting Museum Enzo Ferrari Modena

For those yet to explore Italy’s Motor Valley and share a passion for Ferrari (you know who you are), there are not one, but two Ferrari museums located in close proximity. The larger one, naturally, is nestled in the hometown of Ferrari, Maranello. However, for those with time constraints and unable to make it to…

Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Euros of TAS2023 and an 80’s dream machine.

After years of venturing through the halls of the Tokyo Auto Salon, we began to notice on our previous visits the shift towards more Euro-centric builds year after year. No doubt due to Japan’s manufacturers shifting their attention away from sporty enthusiasts cars towards money-making SUVs. Yes, there were still pure speed machines from Japan,…

Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: str8autoworks’ slammed Ferrari 328

And from one clean build unto another, though this one might upset quite a number of purists out there. Running on a Prazi Air Suspension system and outfitted with a beautiful set of Neutrale wheels styled after the Italian’s original set of shoes, this 328’s customised Shakotan stance shouldn’t really work, but work it did…

Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: Liberty Walk’s F40 & FD RX-7

With so much hype surrounding this build days and weeks leading up to the main event, you could easily be mistaking TAS for the LB Works show! Whilst Liberty Walk’s Kato-san is no stranger to controversy or internet-hate, taking a knife to what many of us consider one of Ferrari’s greatest creations could be taking…