Jim Clarke’s ’98 Kawasaki ZX7R Ninja
Publication Date: February 6, 2009When Jim Clarke was 17 years old growing up in England, the first motorcycle he owned was a Suzuki GS-125 electric start. In the UK, the biggest engine anyone under 18 years of age can ride is a 125cc with no more then 14.6 brake horsepower.
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Jenny Nakata’s 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442
Publication Date: January 30, 2009Jenny Nakata grew up around cars and has fond memories of her father working on cars in the pits at the stockcar track. Today she still has an admiration for cars, but her favorite form of racing has changed to the quarter mile.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 12465
Eldon Bolahao ’98 GMC Sonoma
Publication Date: January 23, 2009Modifying mini trucks back in the 1980s when they were the ride to have wasn't as complicated as it is with today’s trucks. Cutting springs, adding blocks between the axle and leaf springs was the old school way of lowering trucks.
Total Pictures: 16 Total Views: 4038
Bobby Gouveia’s ’97 GMC Sierra Stepside
Publication Date: January 16, 2009
Total Pictures: 27 Total Views: 10188
John "Boogie" Bugarin - '78 Chevrolet Camaro
Publication Date: January 9, 2009This ride was the first car John "Boogie" Bugarin bought when he got his driver's license while attending Damien Memorial School.With no formal training in automotive technology, Bugarin taught himself how to wrench on this car through research and reading.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 9197
ALAN ZANE - 1965 SHELBY COBRA DAYTONA COUPE
Publication Date: January 2, 2009Alan Zane's earliest memories of what would eventually make him a profound car enthusiast began when he was attending Liliuokalani Elementary School in Kaimuki. The rhythm of heavy trucks shifting through the gears driving past the school was music to the young Zane's ears.
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Reyn Agcaoili's '06 Nissan 350z
Publication Date: December 26, 2008A few years ago while still in high school, Reyn Agcaoili would argue with his older sister over who would use the Mazda MX6 they were suppose to share.
Total Pictures: 29 Total Views: 8918
Yu-Wei Tsai’s Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Publication Date: December 19, 2008While attending the import show back in August Yu-Wei Tsai was inspired by the Evo owners there to build himself a sick E-8. After hours of researching the parts and feedback from other owners, Tsai had this ride show ready in time for last week's Hot Import Nights.
Total Pictures: 22 Total Views: 9125
Steve Yoshimoto’s '65 Corvette Coupe
Publication Date: December 12, 2008This Vette is the outcome of several friends getting together once a week to help another friend rebuild his dream car. The job was a complete frame-off restoration, which takes days and days to do. It gives you an idea of the kind of friends Steve Yoshimoto has.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 7506
Wayland Lum’s ’67 Shelby GT500E
Publication Date: December 5, 2008The first thing people say when they see this car is "That's the car from the movie Gone In 60 Seconds!"
Total Pictures: 27 Total Views: 10033
Elton Yoneda ’69 Camaro RS/SS
Publication Date: November 28, 2008Most Camaro enthusiasts will recognize this ride as the RS/SS that Eddie Kaito built. Through a gentlemen’s agreement made years ago, Elton Yoneda was the first person Kaito offered to sell this custom rod to.
Total Pictures: 27 Total Views: 8432
Brendon Lau’s ’93 Lexus LS400
Publication Date: November 21, 2008For the second year in a row, Bryan Lee of Eurosport brought Junction Produce and the local VIP community together at his annual barbecue at the park.
Total Pictures: 18 Total Views: 6848
Darwin Fernandez 2004 Mistubishi Lancer Evolution viii
Publication Date: November 14, 2008Two years ago Darwin Fernandez entered this Evo in the August import car show but didn’t place. That year Third Jarlego swept all of the awards in the AWD category and that’s when Fernandez wanted to up his game.
Total Pictures: 26 Total Views: 7787
Darrel Pestana’s Mini Classic
Publication Date: November 7, 2008With 34 years of dealership experience, Darrel Pestana has sold just about every car made — domestic or import. As sales manager, his expertise has made Mini of Hawaii one of the top dealerships on the island.
Total Pictures: 16 Total Views: 5016
Rod Laszlo 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa
Publication Date: October 31, 2008“That’s how I sold it to my wife,” says Laszlo. “She said, ‘no one uses the back seats,’ but the Porsche event I took her to on the Mainland had a family that drove 500 miles, and they had their two kids in the back seat.
Total Pictures: 14 Total Views: 5356
John M. Cummings III ’04 Mini Cooper S
Publication Date: October 24, 2008Mini of Hawaii will have its third annual Mini Cooper car show and toy drive at the Aloha Tower Marketplace on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cars will be parked along the Boat Days Promenade at the base of Aloha Tower, and the public is welcome to talk to the Mini owners.
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Joe Schnablegger’s 1989 Ford Mustang LX
Publication Date: October 17, 2008One day while on a Mustang cruise, Joe Schnablegger watched as his 1993 GT burned to the ground after a fuel leak in the engine compartment ignited when he tried to start the car. Upset at the loss but still a Mustang fan, he bought another GT only to have it sideswiped while parked on the street.
Total Pictures: 21 Total Views: 6996
Cyrus Wong’s 2009 Nissan GT-R
Publication Date: October 10, 2008At a glance, a lot of people (who are not familiar with cars) have mistaken this GT-R for a Corvette, Mustang and even Ferrari, depending on the angle they are looking from. But a glance is all you’ll need for it to get your attention. This is one of five GT-R’s on the Island, and the third to be delivered to its owner, Cyrus Wong.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 7418
Ambro Ilagan’s 1997 Porsche 993
Publication Date: October 3, 2008While on vacation in California, Ambro Ilagan drove his brother in-law’s 1976 Porsche Turbo on the San Diego freeway, and his mind was made up. The one time GM enthusiast was now a hooked on German engineering.
Total Pictures: 22 Total Views: 6535
Troy Sueoka’s 2003 Mercedes Benz S55
Publication Date: September 26, 2008This Mercedes Benz S55 took home first place in the Euro class at the NEO Street car show last month. Troy Sueoka bought this car last December from a dealership in Michigan, and today it is one of a few European cars sponsored by Junction Produce.
Total Pictures: 15 Total Views: 9035
Mike Ji's '03 Dodge Viper
Publication Date: September 19, 2008Some of the sickest cars seen in car shows and cruising the streets of Oahu were built by Mike Ji and his crew at GX Auto. At last month's NEO Street car show, GX Auto had one of the biggest display booths, which featured several works of art the custom shop has produced.
Total Pictures: 22 Total Views: 6840
Jim Brazeal’s ’04 Mustang Cobra
Publication Date: September 12, 2008This Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Hawaii Performance Mustangs will hold its inaugural Rumble on the Roof at Honolulu Ford. There is a $10 entry fee for cars entering the show with proceeds going to the Hawaii Foodbank.
Total Pictures: 22 Total Views: 6880
Jim Harrow's '69 Datsun B2000 Fairlady
Publication Date: September 5, 2008For some car enthusiasts, it's not always about speed but the curves and bodylines of a car that spark their attention to any particular make or model. Jim Harrow spent five years looking for a Datsun Fairlady in Hawaii, and could never find one in good condition.
Total Pictures: 15 Total Views: 8048
Gary Yanagihara's '05 Porsche 996 Turbo-S
Publication Date: August 29, 2008Over the years, Aloha Tower has become an important venue for the car and motorsports community. The harbor front property is the host of several unique venues and Monday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon the Porsche Club of America Hawaii Region will hold its annual People's Choice Car Show.
Total Pictures: 16 Total Views: 6953
Raybern Freitas Sr. ’88 Porsche 930 Targa
Publication Date: August 22, 2008One famous connection Porsche and Hawaii have is Danny “The Flyin' Hawaiian” Ongais, who raced for Porsche in the IMSA (International Motor Sport Association) series during the late ’70s. Some 30 years later, the relationship remains intact.
Total Pictures: 16 Total Views: 6374
Vincent Hiu's '65 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Publication Date: August 15, 2008A dream job for many car enthusiasts would be to work as an automotive technician at a dealership that sells his or her favorite car. Before entering the automotive industry, Vincent Hiu attended UH and received a degree in mechanical engineering.
Total Pictures: 19 Total Views: 7780
Gavin Lohmeier’s ’07 Ford Mustang GT
Publication Date: August 8, 2008While in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery, Gavin Lohmeier made the decision to buy himself this brand new Mustang GT. The fact that he had come down with a life-threatening disease played a major roll in buying either a new or used Mustang.
Total Pictures: 19 Total Views: 6845
Larry Caetano 1936 Ford
Publication Date: August 1, 2008Since his days at Farrington High School in the mid-'60s, Larry Caetano has built and sold close to 400 cars. They varied from domestics to imports, Japanese to European, and all of them had some sort of modification done by Caetano.
Total Pictures: 23 Total Views: 3747
Dennis Kohagura's '68 Chevy Camaro
Publication Date: July 25, 2008Since his days at Kalani High School, Dennis Kohagura has been the quintessential hot rodder. He's owned and sold two '56 Chevys and a 1970 Barracuda. Three years ago he bought this RS Camaro as a retirement gift to himself.
Total Pictures: 18 Total Views: 9166
Steve McLaughlin’s 1946 Indian Chief
Publication Date: July 18, 2008This is one of a handful of Indian motorcycles you’ll see screaming down the streets of Oahu. Steve McLaughlin acquired this bike four years ago from a museum that closed in Buffalo, New York.
Total Pictures: 14 Total Views: 8162
Tig Kehm 06 Scion xB
Publication Date: July 11, 2008When Tig Kehm was 10 years old and living in Orlando, Fla., she was helping her dad swap a transmission out of a Camaro. Since then, the car bug has had her build a mini truck, which was popular in the ’80s, and later a Cavalier.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 10202
Richard Carvalho’s 1926 Ford T
Publication Date: July 4, 2008The Fourth of July marks the birth of the United States and to help celebrate the momentous occasion, Ron’s Performance is putting on its inaugural Hot Rod Picnic and Parades at Aloha Stadium.
Total Pictures: 17 Total Views: 6082
Sonny Lim’s ’06 Lexus GS430
Publication Date: June 27, 2008The first thing that comes to mind when you lay your eyes on this GS430 is that the owner is some kind of purist. Aside from it being a high-end car, the accessories are absolute Junction Produce products. And if you're familiar with JP, you know they don’t come cheap.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 15919
George Shishido’s 1930 Ford Phaeton
Publication Date: June 20, 2008One day George Shishido drove this car to the grocery store to do some shopping and when he returned to the car he saw an elderly Japanese man standing next to car crying.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 12474
Lee Lewis’ ’06 Corvette Z06
Publication Date: June 13, 2008The second annual Build the Track car show will be held at Aloha Tower this Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Mike Merrell’s ’71 Plymouth Duster
Publication Date: June 6, 2008If you were to look around the island for muscle cars, you’ll see Mustangs and Camaros just about everywhere.
Total Pictures: 11 Total Views: 7390
Kawena Chun’s ’97 Harley-Davidson Trike
Publication Date: May 30, 2008Anyone who is into cars or bikes will recognize Kawena Chun as the spokesmodel for the Big Boys Toy Show back in March. She is not just another pretty face in the custom bike and car world, but is an enthusiast herself.
Total Pictures: 26 Total Views: 18059
Darrin & Kristy Wagatsuma’s 05 Scion xB
Publication Date: May 23, 2008If a man told his wife that he was buying a fully loaded car with all of the options just so he can drive it on the weekends, you can bet that a frying pan and stitches would come into the picture real quick.
Total Pictures: 27 Total Views: 10959
Steven Mix’s ’00 Ford Saleen
Publication Date: May 16, 2008This Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mike McKenna hosts the 16th Annual Mustang Madness All Ford Show at his Windward Ford dealership in Kailua.
Total Pictures: 31 Total Views: 10493
Larry Respicio 1951 Ford Pickup Truck
Publication Date: May 9, 2008This is the same kind of truck that Sanford & Son used to haul junk around South Central Los Angeles. Larry Respicio bought this truck in 1993 and used it to haul junk around San Bernardino while he was living in Los Angeles.
Total Pictures: 18 Total Views: 9693
Butch Meyer’s ’51 Chevy
Publication Date: April 25, 2008The custom car community here is pretty huge, but if you were to mention names of certain car owners, Butch Meyer is one that always pops up.
Total Pictures: 16 Total Views: 7375
Benny Stegall's '57 Chevy Bel Air
Publication Date: April 18, 2008Chevrolet's tri-five cars are more than a half-century old, but well worth their weight in gold and real beauties to look at. This '57 spent 31 years in storage before Benny Stegall had the time to rebuild it to its current condition.
Total Pictures: 23 Total Views: 11089
Karl Kawachi’s ’05 Mini Cooper
Publication Date: April 4, 2008Car audio maker Rockford Fosgate needed a demo car and Mini Cooper of Hawaii wanted exposure to a younger demographic, so Karl Kawachi, with the help of Chad Paredes of Extreme Audio Systems and Earl Shimabukuro of Island Sound Customs, turned this Mini out.
Total Pictures: 29 Total Views: 16124
Aaron Stuart’s 1952 Chevrolet Sport Coupe
Publication Date: March 21, 2008A few years ago Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Stuart wanted to buy a classic car and asked his father in Spokane, Wash., for some help. In the process, Stuart almost bought a Corvette, but a friend of Stuart’s father was building this car.
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Abe and Donna Cabral’s 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Publication Date: March 14, 2008In 1954 while attending Saint Louis High School, Abe Cabral purchased his first car for $100 — a 1932 Ford Roadster. Back in those days, ’32s were dime a dozen and commonly converted to stockcars and raced at Honolulu Stadium.
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In Memory of David Wing Kerng Tang
Publication Date: March 7, 2008The world lost one of Hawaii’s most prolific car enthusiasts and pioneers in motorsports media. Dave Tang lost his 19-month battle with cancer Feb. 22, 2008 six days shy of his 32nd birthday.
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Carlton & Rachel Tanaka’s ’32 Ford Vicky
Publication Date: February 29, 2008Some car enthusiasts can build and drive cars throughout their lives and still never find the car for them. Carlton Tanaka has owned several different kinds of muscle cars but it wasn’t until he drove this 1932 Ford Vicky when he realized that this was the car for him.
Total Pictures: 16 Total Views: 9081
Chris Messer’s ’88 Chevrolet IROC Z-28
Publication Date: February 22, 2008Anyone who has turned a single lap at Hawaii Raceway Park would know Chris Messer as one of the driving instructors at the Hawaii International Racing School.
Total Pictures: 19 Total Views: 9281
Glenn Barretto’s 1926 Model T Coupe
Publication Date: February 8, 2008In 1997 Glenn Barretto saw this 1926 Model T (five window) Coupe in a national magazine and purchased it for $4,000. At the time, it wasn’t running and was still in its original condition.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 14287
Vinnie Cantere’s 1972 Toyota Corolla Coupe’
Publication Date: February 1, 2008This ride is only 35 years old and many in the import community already consider it old school. A few decades ago, these Japanese imports were the only cars that could go up against the once popular VW Bug.
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Brian Ho’s 1937 Ford Phaeton
Publication Date: January 25, 2008Brian Ho’s parents purchased this 1937 Ford Phaeton in 1941, right around the same time he was born. Back then it was used to drive the family to and from wherever they needed to go.
Total Pictures: 21 Total Views: 10883
P. Gregory Frey’s 1956 VW Kabriolett
Publication Date: January 18, 2008What car enthusiast hasn’t watched the Barrett-Jackson car auction and wished they could bid on some of the cars? Greg Frey, who is a longtime viewer of the renowned auction, got his wife on a plane and headed for Scottsdale, Ariz., to attend last year’s auction.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 10074
DAVID SILVA'S ‘07 HUMMER H2
Publication Date: January 11, 2008This is the 2007 Hummer H2 and according to some conservationists, the Hummer is the cause of global warming, melting glaciers and rising sea levels. But to those who own and drive the Hummer it is a sign of success, prosperity and, most of all, freedom.
Total Pictures: 23 Total Views: 12836
Mark Chang’s ’97 Nissan Sylvia 214.5
Publication Date: December 28, 2007This is the 240 that all other 240s wish to be when they grow up. Mark Chang bought this ride brand new in 1997, and over the years he has managed to turn this Nissan into an award-winning show-stopper.
Total Pictures: 51 Total Views: 22277
JOANNA YOUNG '05 HONDA ACCORD EX
Publication Date: December 14, 2007The import scene here - like most car communities - is made up mostly of guys and a handful of girls. Joanna Young is one of two or three girls who make up this popular subculture, and she's made a name for herself in the VIP styling part of the import scene.
Total Pictures: 30 Total Views: 21571
Hector Aparra’s ’01 Lexus LS430
Publication Date: November 23, 2007Aparra had a Honda and a Nissan previously, but always knew that he wanted a Lexus LS 430 and six months ago, he picked up this ride. As soon as he got the LS he ordered a set of Varianza wheels, which were made to order and finally delivered and mounted a few weeks ago.
Total Pictures: 29 Total Views: 13177
Derwin Yamaguchi’s ’65 VW Crewcab
Publication Date: November 16, 2007A few decades ago you didn’t see many Crewcab trucks, and the ones that you did see were usually for commercial use. Truck makers today offer the Crewcab option to the public, and it’s become very popular.
Total Pictures: 27 Total Views: 14642
Mike De Carlo’s ’06 Scion xB
Publication Date: November 9, 2007When a car is detailed at Mike De Carlo’s shop, you can rest easy knowing that all of the chemicals he uses to give your car that showroom shine are earth-friendly and biodegradable.
Total Pictures: 20 Total Views: 8601
George Lucas’ ’03 Chevrolet Avalanche
Publication Date: November 2, 2007When Chevrolet introduced the Avalanche in 2002 it was seen as a cross between a truck and SUV. Some in the car making industry called it an SUT (Sports Utility Truck) with its folding midgate construction that allows access to the cab from the bed.
Total Pictures: 29 Total Views: 13852
Benjamin Kaneaiakala III ’05 Nissan Titan
Publication Date: October 26, 2007Sun, surf and trucks is the lifestyle for many people living in Hawaii. And when Nissan introduced its first full-size truck in 2004, many of us stood there looking at the massive powerhouse wondering if this truck could handle the sun and surf.
Total Pictures: 33 Total Views: 21456
Sonny Phillips’ ‘32 Ford Model B
Publication Date: October 19, 2007In 1932 the Democratic Party nominated Franklin Delano Roosevelt as its presidential candidate.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 13201
Chad Kobayashi’s 06 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 WALD
Publication Date: October 12, 2007If you think your factory-installed stereo is awesome, think again. In any car Edric Taira can assemble and install car stereo components that would blow away most home entertainment systems.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 21208
Calt Ferreira’s ’37 Ford Slant Back
Publication Date: October 5, 2007When Calt Ferreira was growing up in Heeia Kea Valley, he saw a ’37 Ford in a neighbor’s garage that wasn’t running. A teenager at the time, he asked the family if he could have the car and they said, “Yeah take ’em.”
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 11450
Shane Nojiri’s 74 VW Meyers Manx
Publication Date: September 28, 2007There was a time not long ago when Shane Nojiri was working a full-time job and repairing auto A/C systems out of a van.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 18160
Tobias Tenorio’s 04 RC Components, Pro Street
Publication Date: September 21, 2007With movies like Easy Rider and motorcycle gangs like the Hell's Angels, most people back in those days got a bad impression of anyone who rode custom bikes or choppers.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 20349
Darrel Cox’s 64 Chevrolet Impala
Publication Date: September 14, 2007The Chevrolet Impala made its début in 1958, and the angle by designers was to build a performance car with good looks at an affordable price.
Total Pictures: 22 Total Views: 12243
Chuck Spainhower’s 33 Graham Blue Streak
Publication Date: September 7, 2007In 1984 while attending the NHRA Western National Car Show in San Jose, Chuck Spainhower was on a mission to buy himself a hot rod.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 12444
Mark Steffens’ 03 Subaru WRX
Publication Date: August 31, 2007Originally, Mark Steffens drove a Nissan and had no admiration for Subaru until he caught the WRC (World Rally Championship) bug.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 15573
Kawika Kahanu Jr.’s ’64 VW Type 3 Notchback
Publication Date: August 24, 2007Volkswagens were hugely popular during the ’80s, and everywhere you turned there was a Volkswagen
Total Pictures: 26 Total Views: 19784
Arnold Dowling’s 1939 Ford Sedan Deluxe
Publication Date: August 17, 2007Thirty years ago this month Arnold Dowling formed the Hawaii Independent Cruise Nights with longtime friend and fellow hot rodder Chuck Spainhouser.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 14293
Jim Lackey's 1923 Ford T-Bucket
Publication Date: August 10, 2007There are not a lot of T-Buckets on the island, and the few that you see are usually all shined up and sitting on the floor of a custom car show.
Total Pictures: 33 Total Views: 21582
ALLEN DENIS's ‘57 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Publication Date: August 3, 2007Allen Denis saw this Thunderbird parked on the street in Manoa Valley rusting away for several years. One day he went to the house where the car was parked and asked the owner if he wanted to sell it.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 15405
’06 MITSUBISHI EVOLUTION 9MR
Publication Date: July 27, 2007When Mitsubishi introduced the Evolution I in 1992, one of its main functions was to compete in the World Rally Championship. This was the same time Third Jarlego laid eyes on the all-wheel-drive tornado and became one of its biggest admirers.
Total Pictures: 41 Total Views: 26882
Dwight Min's '69 Camaro Z/28
Publication Date: July 20, 2007For the past 20 years,Dwight Min has been restoring Camaros to their original factory condition and matching the part numbers.
Total Pictures: 30 Total Views: 16187
Morgan Pattison's '63 Chevy Impala
Publication Date: July 13, 2007When Morgan Pattison was in the fifth grade, he and his father were huge radio control car enthusiasts and raced just about every kind of RC car there was. By the time Pattison was a sophomore in high school, his grandmother said she would buy a car for him to drive.After searching the Internet, the father-and-son team found a suitable car in Seattle.
Total Pictures: 31 Total Views: 19515
Dana Smiths '05 Pontiac GTO
Publication Date: July 6, 2007The first Pontiac GTO rolled off the assembly line in 1964 and was engineered by John DeLorean. This marked the beginning of several muscle cars built under the Pontiac badge, which led to GM's eventual dominance in American muscle cars.
Total Pictures: 30 Total Views: 14392
Ivan Gabriel's '07 Ivan Repentance
Publication Date: June 29, 2007Some people would never think of finding religion in the rough and tough world of custom choppers. Some builders don't credit their talents to anyone, much less God.
Total Pictures: 26 Total Views: 12324
Mel Sakaba's '68 Camaro RS/SS
Publication Date: June 22, 2007Mel Sakaba could be considered the ambassador of Camaro enthusiasts. If there's a car show or cruise to attend, Sakaba and his black Camaro are always there. But when a friend of Sakaba's said he was selling his Camaro, Sakaba sold his and bought this red Camaro.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 16723
Alex Yang's '00 Acura Integra GSR
Publication Date: June 15, 2007When today's car enthusiasts think back to when they first became interested in cars,many relate to their days in high school. But if you think back to when you got your first Matchbox or Hot Wheels - that would be when you became a car enthusiast.
Patrick Jordan photos
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Bryan Lee's '02 Lexus SC430 (Soarer)
Publication Date: June 8, 2007The automotive evolution Lexus has developed today can be traced back to one of Japan’s industrial heroes, Sakichi Toyoda, who developed the concept of Five Whys.The Five Whys is a question-asking method used to explore the cause or effect underlying a particular problem.
Total Pictures: 19 Total Views: 20609
'67 Cobra Replica
Publication Date: June 1, 2007While attending high school in Des Moines, Iowa during the early '60s,Dave Thompson was the biggest car enthusiast and drag racer in the Hawkeye State. This was a time when cars had a lot of iron, and big cubic inch engines dominated the streets.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 12567
'03 Ford Lighting Truck
Publication Date: May 25, 2007In 1993 Ford introduced the Lightning series of trucks to compete with Chevrolet's 454 SS. Although the Lightning shares some of the same features as the F-150, it is its factory performance that's caught the attention of many owners today.
Total Pictures: 21 Total Views: 12160
68 Ford Mustang Fastback
Publication Date: May 18, 2007This Sunday (May 20) the Aloha Mustang and Shelby Club of Hawaii will hold its annual Mustang Madness All Ford Show at McKenna's Windward Ford in Kailua.
Total Pictures: 25 Total Views: 13494
2003 Honda S2K
Publication Date: May 11, 2007There are people who dream of owning their own home and some who just want to win the top spot in a custom car show. Darci Naboa's boyfriend wanted to enter their Honda S2000 in the Street Car Showoff, so she gave him their down payment for a home to get the car ready for competition.
Total Pictures: 28 Total Views: 14135
‘98 Lexus GS400
Publication Date: May 4, 2007When drifting and the tuner scene hit Hawaii, there was a handful of guys who played a crucial role in its growing popularity. Some built tuner cars.
Total Pictures: 32 Total Views: 34271
'01 MVW Jetta VR6 Turbo
Publication Date: April 27, 2007Behind most male car enthusiasts there is a woman who is willing to compromise. He wants rims and tires; she wants a gold bracelet. He wants a new suspension and turbo kit; she wants a house.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 18736
2002 Honda Inspire Type-S
Publication Date: April 20, 2007As the owner of a custom stereo shop for cars,Samson Mak is constantly researching the latest in car audio, wheels and body kits to stay ahead of the game. And when people ask about the kind of work he does, all he has to do is show them his car.
Total Pictures: 29 Total Views: 24882
'66 Dune Buggy
Publication Date: April 13, 2007The first bill vetoed by Gov. Linda Lingle during her first year in office back in 2003 was SB460, which was nicknamed "the dune buggy bill." The bill, introduced by Todd Matsumoto, president of the VW Club of Hawaii, was to make dune buggies street legal.
Total Pictures: 22 Total Views: 17642
2005 Scion Tc
Publication Date: April 6, 2007Up until two-and-a-half years ago, Navy Petty Officer Jason Boyd's only means of transportation was mass transit.
Total Pictures: 19 Total Views: 12724
2005 Ford Mustang
Publication Date: March 30, 2007Since its birth in 1964, the Mustang has become one of the most popular American muscle cars in production today. For many former Mustang owners who saw the return of the old body style in 2005, it brought back a lot of memories. In David Taylor's case the sight of the fifth-generation Mustang stopped him dead in his tracks.
Total Pictures: 27 Total Views: 14685
2003 BMW M3
Publication Date: March 23, 2007Car enthusiasts make up a global brotherhood/sisterhood of people who have a profound fondness for automobiles.No matter where you go in the world, car enthusiasts speak the same language.
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2004 INFINITY G35
Publication Date: March 16, 2007When car enthusiasts modify their ride, it's usually with the idea of being original so that no one will duplicate what they've done. But if the formula you've come up with is appealing - like a wheel, suspension and body kit combination - you can be sure it won't be long before someone else does the same to their ride.
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2005 Dodge Magnum
Publication Date: March 9, 2007The car bug didn't bite Petty Officer Darrell Ferguson until he was stationed in Yokohama, Japan, back in 1993. And even then it wasn't the huge American-made gas-guzzler many Southern-born rebels find attractive today.
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1991 Acura NSX
Publication Date: March 2, 2007There are some cars that make jaws drop whenever they cruise by. And unfortunately these same cars, like this ’91 NSX, attract some of the worst people too, especially while driving.
Total Pictures: 24 Total Views: 14731
Honda S2000
Publication Date: February 23, 2007Seeing a woman cruising the streets behind the wheel of a heavily modified car is becoming quite the norm nowadays.
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1957 Chevy
Publication Date: February 16, 2007Ask any moderate or profound car enthusiast, and most of them will tell you that they were in elementary school when they first laid eyes on their dream car. In Charlie Palumbo's case, he was 10 years old when he saw his dream car drive past him in Kaimuki.
Total Pictures: 31 Total Views: 17590
