Contrary to what many people think, Ultrace is more than a stance show. The event organizers like to invite along collectors of classic racing cars and also feature original restored projects. They do this to educate Ultrace visitors on the origins of stance and modifying culture as a whole. In such a setting, this Porsche 928 S4 – […]
Family Values: The Moontech E30 M3
Project cars can be a life-consuming, money-sucking, soul-crushing journey of self discovery. If you’re in a committed relationship and have a project on the go, then you better hope your other half is on board. Ai Taguchi married into the madness. She’s the better half of Moontech’s Hikaru Taguchi, and shares a passion for building crazy-cool […]
Vintage Vibes With A Sprinkle Of Modern Magic
The Rebel With A Classic Cause In Sydney’s bustling heart, my eyes landed on Tristram Deas’ fantastic creation – a Ford Cortina Mk1 that blends old school charm with modern performance. Back in 1992, Tristram lucked out when he bought this diamond in the rough from a neighbour who’d unearthed the abandoned Cortina in rural New South […]
A Datsun 280Z Reimagined By DCW Classic
Coincidences happen in our lives all the time, and I happily stumbled into one at Ultrace 2023. Seeing three S30Zs parked together will pique anyone’s interest, but the car wearing RS Watanabe wheels drew me in for a closer look. I’m glad it did too, because as it turned out all three were built by DCW Classic in Lithuania, […]
BugRod: The Beetle That Came Back
This is a story of history, dreams and ideas, dereliction, coincidence and resurrection. This is a story of a ’66 Volkswagen Beetle that resurfaced after more than 50 years living out a life of its own. The story begins at our small, independent auto repair shop in Alberta, Canada. Bowest Motors has a 65-year legacy […]
A First-Time Builder’s Pandem Civic
We’ve all seen our fair share of DIY disasters, but this is not one of them. It’s the complete opposite. What started out as a stock Honda Civic SiR has been transformed into a modern show-stopper by 21-year-old Towa-san. This is not a new story by any means. I’ve heard about kids buying their dream cars […]
Balancing Act: A K24 & DCT-Swapped Silvia S13
Balance. It’s important in so many aspects of life, no matter the context. It’s something which Tom Lingard’s 1993 Nissan Silvia certainly brings to the table, especially when compared to the back catalogue of S-chassis builds over the years. That may be a divisive statement, but bear with me as I delve into one of the […]
Interceptor: A Wild BMW E28 For The Road
Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve taken a closer look at some cars from the 2023 Elmia Custom Motor Show. The build I’ve saved for last is one I’ve wanted to spotlight ever since I began contributing to Speedhunters, and luckily for me it was on display at this year’s show. Mikael […]
RWB Baphomet: Drive With The Devil
Ever since Jenna Ortega donned an all-black dress as Wednesday Addams it seems the whole world has been on a giant gothic resurgence. Yup, that same aesthetic which otherwise had you ousted at school is now the latest TikTok trend. And if that doesn’t make you feel horribly old and out of touch, your birth […]
Built For SEMA, Debuted At Elmia: Magass Design’s Infiniti G37 Coupe
Most US-based custom car builders have, at one point or another, imagined showcasing their hard work at the annual SEMA Show. For builders outside of the United States, it’s the sort of dream that only a few will realise. Christian Magass of Magass Design in Gothenburg, Sweden has a goal: SEMA 2023. And this is the 2010 Infiniti […]