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…
Tag: Japan 2023
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: 4Laws’ Carbon Porsche 911
From one fully carbonised body to the next, this is 4 Law’s take on a classic Porsche. While a fully Cf-ed out air-cooled 911 isn’t entirely new nowadays, seeing one in the flesh can still be quite a sight, especially one as restrained in bodywork as this. Eschewing wild outlandish wide fenders in favour of…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: Oldstar Motors’ Full Carbon bodied Hakosu-Carbon
Whilst there isn’t much information regarding this build, there was quite a bit of a stir surrounding their fully carbon-bodied Kyushas. Aptly named, “Hakosu-Carbon”. And who could blame them? The carbon work behind each panel looked fantastic when applied to the boxy lines of Nissan’s old dame. With so much attention (and money) being lavished…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – 美少女 Intermission
For those who have been following either of my instagrams (here or here), you’d probably figured that I was away and back in Japan (gosh I miss the weather) albeit for a proper vacation this time. But with 2 fun-filled weeks of snow, food, shopping and even more food now over, it’s time to get…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: Veilside’s FFZ400
Another big hit from TAS2023 was the unveiling of Veilside’s take on Nissan’s latest Z-car, dubbed the FFZ400 (with the “FF” nomenclature no doubt taken from “Fast and Furious”), Veilside’s latest build was again, another massive crowd puller. Also called, “Han’s 400Z”, this orange number was created in collaboration with Sung Kang and is also…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: Nissan’s “new” GTR
Causing as much if not more fanfare as Liberty Walk’s F40 was Nissan’s unveiling of their “new” GTR. There were so many people crowding around the Nissan stage that you’d be easily forgiven if you thought that the Cyberjapan dancers were about to jump out! But no, there were no Cyber dancers, only Nissan’s latest…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: The “ECO” AE86s
One of the biggest surprises at TAS (for me at least) was Toyota’s unveiling of two AE86s by Akio Toyoda, a Levin and a Trueno. Both not only lovingly restored by Gazoo Racing but also retrofitted with a much more modern powertrain. The Levin, going full electric with an electric drive unit from their Tundra…
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…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Highlights of TAS2023: The return of BMW Japan / BMW M
Now that I’ve had a bit of time to sit down, ponder and sort through and edit some pictures, it’s time to bring you my highlights of TAS2023. This is of course by no means a comprehensive review of the event but rather, cars that I spent that extra minute or two savouring the sights,…
Tokyo Auto Otaku 2023 – Hello from the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon!
Well, sort of, because technically I’m already back in Singapore. But with hundreds of photos to sift through, sort out and edit, it’s going to take a while before starting on my TAS highlights. Sadly, while I wish I could present to you extensive tales of my Tokyo automotive excursion, I was unfortunately hit with…
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