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Stance Magic: Wekfest Japan 2024 - Speedhunters
Since its introduction in Japan, Wekfest has best represented the latest styling trends in real-world Japanese car culture, with a heavy bias to stance. The show has become the place for many car builders to debut their latest projects, and because of this, the assortment is always fresh. Sure, there are always previously-seen builds, but often these …
Metal Worked: An RWB-Inspired VW Beetle - Speedhunters
Sweden’s Rebecca Fritshagen, however, has managed to build her 1972 VW 1302 Beetle using all manner of influences, and it certainly stands out as a result. The most obvious change? Undoubtedly the RWB-inspired wide-body. But unlike Nakai-san’s creations, this isn’t a set of bolt-on over-fenders. The Beetle’s arches are hand-fabricated from sheet metal – all Rebecca’s …
GMA T.50s Niki Lauda: The Flyweight That Packs A Heavyweight Punch - Speedhunters
Of the four GMA (Gordon Murray Automotive) supercars currently being produced, the T.50s is the no-compromise, pure track variant of the road-going T.50. This year’s Goodwood Members’ Meeting served as the platform for the world debut, and along with a static display, event attendees were treated to high-speed track demonstrations. The T.50s Niki Lauda is …
Throwback: The 1,029hp Minivan - Speedhunters
Bisi Ezerioha and his company Southern California-based company Bisimoto Engineering, need no introduction. For years, Bisi has been cooking up cars that are both fast and interesting, and back in 2014, Larry and Mike featured one of his most iconic creations – a Honda Odyssey packing four-figure horsepower output. What’s this minivan on steroids all about? Let’s check it …
Fitted In Fuji: The 2024 RAYS Fan Meeting - Speedhunters
RAYS put on this meet to thank its loyal customer base, and this year, over 750 attendee cars turned out at Fuji Speedway to be a part of the event. Anyone with RAYS wheels on their vehicle got a parking spot and free entry. For me, what makes the RAYS Fan Meeting so special is that …
RevWorks Secret Garage Meet 2.0 - Speedhunters
RevWorks is a Netherlands-based modified car community that began in 2011 as a small amateur media outlet covering local happenings. Since then they’ve grown in size to run their own events – both invite-only like the Secret Garage Meet, and larger public affairs, like The RevRun and Retrospective. I wasn’t able to attend the first Secret Garage Meet …
Chasing S15 Perfection In The Philippines - Speedhunters
But that is part of what makes this particular Nissan Silvia so good. If it had Japanese number plates you would probably never second guess it – which is why I wanted to shoot it. Last week, Alec and I brought you a shop visit story on Autoplus in Manila, and this car belongs to …
Three Edwardian Monsters From The Goodwood Members' Meeting - Speedhunters
At this time, the most reliable way to make big power was to fit a big engine. While no different to today, in the Edwardian era (classed until the start of World War I in 1914), a big engine was BIG. Many cars were built by smaller marques looking for the quickest and cheapest way to make power, which is where aircraft engines came …
Small But Mighty: A Wide-Body Tommykaira ZZ With Honda Power - Speedhunters
But then, the ZZ was never intended to be a practical sports car. And this example – a rare factory wide-body – is even further from being a sensible runabout. As discussed in my interview with Tommykaira founders Yoshikazu Tomita and Kikuo Kaira, the ZZ was designed and engineered as direct competition for the Lotus …
Revolutionised: An Audi-Swapped & Supercharged Chevrolet Corvair - Speedhunters
As awkward as it is for me to admit, before this Corvair Monza 900 piqued my interest at the 2024 Elmia Custom Motor Show, I had never seen, let alone heard of the model. Its owner and creator, David Gunnars, however, knew exactly what he was looking at when he found the Chevy at a Swedish mink farm …
Throwback: Old DTM Cars Don’t Die… They Just Get Faster - Speedhunters
There’s nothing better than a classic race car – with proper pedigree – that’s been restored to better-than-new condition. Especially when that race car comes from the golden era of touring car racing. But not all race cars are treated to such a pampered retirement. Obviously, some never make it to retirement at all. And then there are the …
Autoplus: Performance On Point In The Philippines - Speedhunters
While at the 2024 NeoClassic show in the Philippines earlier in the year, I chatted with the team from Autoplus and quickly realized that I needed to visit them. Located in the heart of Manila, Autoplus is a business born out of pure passion. A passion for cars, a passion for driving, and most importantly of all, a passion …
Everything GR8 About Belgian Modified Car Culture In One Place - Speedhunters
This year was my first time attending the GR8 show, and I must say, now that I’ve been, I regret skipping previous editions. Even though I had to drive much further into Belgium (from the Netherlands) than I usually would for an event, it was well worth the effort. The event was held at Kortrijk Xpo, one …
Restomod Masterclass: A Dino 246 GTS By Moto Technique - Speedhunters
The brand was named after Enzo Ferrari’s son Alfredo (nicknamed Dino), who was instrumental in influencing the introduction of smaller capacity motors within Ferrari before passing away at a young age. The intention was to manufacture road cars and go racing. A number of Dinos were entered into Formula 2 and lower-capacity sports car classes over the …
Welcome To Miami, Liberty Walk Style - Speedhunters
Yes, that is a massive stereotype, but there is a good reason why I think this way. As a twenty-something-year-old, I purchased a Toyota Camry (I know, I know…) from one such used car reseller, and it promptly ate its timing belt after one week of ownership. I was well and truly had by this …
SH Garage: Why '90s Japanese 4x4s Are My Latest Obsession - Speedhunters
Shorts and Reels are a must because we all have terrible attention spans, yet the monetisation of long-form content now means even basic videos require 15 minutes of chat beforehand. Social media can be a confusing place. Because none of the above issues consider that little thing called actual life. No algorithm factors in delays …
24 Years & Counting: An Epic Trabant 601 Restoration - Speedhunters
The 2024 Elmia Custom Motor Show, held in Jönköping, Sweden over Easter weekend, turned up some amazing builds. You would have seen many of them in my main event story, but today I want to share the car that stole the show for me – a 1988 Trabant 601. For anyone unaware, the Trabant 601 …
Throwback: A Honda-Powered Datsun 510 - Speedhunters
What makes a great restomod? Is it a powerful engine, cohesiveness, or the quality of the end product? Maybe it’s respect for the original design, brand loyalty throughout, or the drive-ability. Everyone will likely have a different opinion, but what we can probably all agree on is the existence of a fine line between doing just the right …
Speedhunting At The 81st Goodwood Members’ Meeting - Speedhunters
Goodwood is more than a circuit or a hill climb – it’s an entire experience that is quite difficult to summarise in words. As the season opener, the Goodwood Members’ Meeting is limited to the loyal members of the Goodwood Road & Racing Club. For a photographer, this means smaller crowds, which can be good …
Same Theory, Different Canvas: Two Lotus Lightweights - Speedhunters
Chapman was well known and often quoted for his “Simplify, then add lightness” approach to car building. On the track, his cars were thought of as fast but fragile. On the road, they were revered for their delicate handling characteristics. Two cars that were key in supporting Lotus’s success were the Elan and Cortina. They were different …
F1 Japan Fever: Drivers, Heroes & Fans At Daikoku PA - Speedhunters
When F1 was in Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix a couple of weekends ago, most teams posted countless pics of their drivers wearing kimonos, drinking green tea or peering through dense clouds of cherry blossoms. But one driver was keen to taste some authentic Japanese car culture. I met up with France’s Esteban Ocon …
Petrolheadonism Takes It Underground In London - Speedhunters
Given the size of it, with around 1,000 cars across all genres on show, there was plenty for them to do – and plenty for me to see before the doors opened the next morning. I made the most of my early access on this final set-up day and picked out a few highlights to …
Western Australia's Close-Knit Japanese Car Community - Speedhunters
That is the simple motto behind Japanese Car Spotting WA (Western Australia) and events like their recent JCSWA Easter Meet. That’s how I came to join some friends on Easter Monday at the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour Parking Station in Joondalup for a small beachside get-together. Driving through the dunes, with a brand-new breakwater framing …
AE86 Nights x NYC Lights - Speedhunters
Imagine this: It’s a crisp spring night in the heart of New York City. From Harlem to Times Square, three AE86s steal the spotlight, showcasing their ’80s lines and carefully selected upgrades. They turn heads at every corner. Car lovers flock from all directions, eager to capture a glimpse and snap a quick photo of …
Reviving Memories: A Restored Volvo 740 With A Twist - Speedhunters
This 1989 Volvo 740 GLT, which I came across at the 2024 Elmia Custom Motor Show, belongs to Viktor Persson, a 33-year-old service technician from Trelleborg, Sweden. Viktor’s grandfather purchased the car in 1993 and drove it until he passed away in 2007. It was sold shortly after. Viktor can vividly remember spending time with …
Mixing Work With Pleasure: An Extra-Wide R33 GT-R - Speedhunters
I count myself as one of those few lucky people. Capturing landscapes with a cheap camera started as a lighthearted way to escape my studies at university, but photography eventually became my day job. I can remember the day I realised that my hobby had been consumed by the drudgery of work, but it hasn’t been …
Throwback: Formula Drift Long Beach 2014 - Speedhunters
This coming weekend, the streets of Long Beach will come alive with all the colour and excitement of a new Formula Drift championship. FD has been kicking off new seasons here since 2006, and over that time, the challenging concrete barrier-lined street course has seen as much glory as it has heartache. Ten years ago, …
NYIAS Evolved: The R2X Rides + Rigs Expo - Speedhunters
Perhaps it was the allure of free posters, the sensory overload of encountering new car models on the show floor, the distinct aroma of interior materials, the ‘thud’ sound of car doors closing, or simply the opportunity to sit in a car they aspired to own one day. Some may fondly recount these experiences with …
IAMS 2024: Dutch Car Culture On Show - Speedhunters
Ultimately, IAMS just needed a refresh, and it returned to RAI Amsterdam in 2018 with a new focus – supercars, hypercars and high-end custom and tuning companies. Taking it one step further, the International Amsterdam Motor Show organisers contracted RevWorks – a local automotive lifestyle and events promoter – to host an event within the …
The 2024 Elmia Custom Motor Show Mega Gallery - Speedhunters
Can you feel that? With more than 800 cars and almost 100,000 attendees, the 2024 Custom Motor Show – aka Elmia – kicked off the Swedish automotive event season in a huge way over Easter weekend. Entering the Elmia Exhibition & Convention Centre halls for this event is always exciting. Car enthusiasts from all corners of Scandinavia …
From Nonexistent To Booming: GT Show China 2024 - Speedhunters
Since 2017, the GT Show has celebrated China’s growing interest in modified cars. Now, that interest is surging. It’s as if a dormant volcano has suddenly erupted, spewing a molten stream of creativity and adrenaline-fueled fervor onto Chinese streets. From supercars and sports machines to rugged off-roaders, the diversity displayed at the Suzhou International Expo Center during …
Throwback: Living Legend - Meet Gene Winfield - Speedhunters
Regardless of our automotive tastes, we all have the custom car pioneers to thank for getting us to this point in time. Their innovation played a crucial part in shaping contemporary car culture. Gene Winfield is one such trailblazer, and 10 years ago Speedhunters builder Keith Charvonia visited him at his shop in Mojave, California. …
A Beginner's Guide To quattro - Speedhunters
Since the launch of Unbound Vol. 6: Head to Head, we have been riding the Audi hype train to celebrate the automaker’s return within Need for Speed’s digital world. We have uncovered the in-game updates and even looked back on our top five tuned Audis featured on Speedhunters over the years. But for this week’s theme, we’re taking you all back …
90° Turn: The Simoni Racing NSX - Speedhunters
At the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon, Mugen unveiled the NSX-RR Concept – a wide-body, Super GT-inspired road version of the NSX-R. The ‘Double-R’ was 150mm wider, had contemporary design cues, and a redesigned cabin with modern switchgear and red Alcantara as far as the eye could see. But the defining aspect of the car was that Mugen …
A 8,000km Speedhunting Quest To SouthernBM - Speedhunters
This journey all started with a Bimmer buddy of mine, who bombarded my social media feed with images of SouthernBM’s Andrew Brien showing off a jaw-dropping green E92 BMW M3 racer and a vintage BMW 3.0 CSL. After enduring what felt like endless shares and messages, my curiosity was thoroughly piqued. I knew I had …
Choosing The Right GT-R At Liberty Walk - Speedhunters
“We don’t have a GT-R in stock right now. Do you mean the silhouette racer?” came the reply. “No, that GT-R with the Marlboro livery,” I said with a grin, pointing towards the far back corner of the forecourt. Bemused, the Liberty Walk staff called the car’s owner to ask for permission to shoot it, all …
Living The USDM Life With A JDM Civic Coupe - Speedhunters
Some of you living stateside probably feel a strong desire for a slice of authentic Japanese culture, but Yuya Kishi – ‘Park’ to his friends – has taken a New York slice-sized bite of American culture, and not just with his cars. Park lives in a house that looks like it was shipped directly from …
Throwback: Swedish Engine Swap Insanity At Elmia 2014 - Speedhunters
This weekend, Sweden’s Custom Motor Show (previously known as the Bilsport Performance & Custom Motor Show) returns to the Elmia convention center in Jönköping. Since 1971, this event has showcased the best of Sweden’s custom car culture, and Alen is on the ground for the next few days to bring us the very best from the 2024 …