The most exciting new car in recent years has got to be the G81 BMW M3 Touring. A car that enthusiasts have been clamoring for finally became a reality in 2022 and has been a big hit for BMW ever since. If Instagram is to be believed, they’re flying off the shelves like hotcakes. One of the customers who got their hands on it last year was Evolve Automotive from England.
Now, as is customary with Evolve, they’re not leaving anything stock. Their plan is to turn it into a BMW M3 Touring CSL version. It’s not just about looks; they’re incorporating genuine CSL components. You can follow the build on Evolve’s own YouTube channel.
One of the greatest designs from the madlab that is Liberty Walk. Making a Rx7 look like a JGTC car is no small feat especially on a road car. But this kit just flows so well with the original body lines. A special mention needs to go to the livery designers at Blackfish Graphics, they nailed the design.
When is something perfect? Only the one who claims something is perfect can answer that. If you ask me, it’s a car where I can’t find a single thing I’d do differently. That’s exactly how I feel about this BMW E30. If I say that this one car alone was reason enough to attend the Risenation Hall of Fame show, well, that says it all, I reckon. Years in the making, getting cleaner, lower, and after who knows how many new sets of wheels later, this is the end result.
Built by Damiano Di Viesti over many years. The car was bought brand new by his father back in 1990. Back then, Damiano was just a little 11-year-old lad. The car is still owned by his father, but Damiano has taken over control and made it his own. I bet not many folks can say a particular car has been in the family for that long. What I love most about this project is that it keeps the original lines of the E30 intact, no widebody or other alterations, just the way BMW intended it.
The car rolled off the production line as a BMW 316, but now it’s got a 1.8 liter engine under the hood. And it’s got a little boost from a compressor out of a newer model Mini Cooper S. Don’t expect earth-shattering numbers from the engine, but with a weight of 1065kg, it’s an absolute joy to drive. Plus, the entire engine bay has been cleaned up, with all the unnecessary bits removed or tucked away.
As I strolled back to my car from the Risenation event in Mechelen, Belgium, I stumbled upon this combo. Instantly, my mind starts racing, pondering which car I’d most love to take home. Now, this decision wasn’t as straightforward for me as you might think. I have a soft spot for youngtimers, and this Toyota Supra JZA80 certainly falls into that category. But then again, a Nissan R35 GTR in what appears to be Millenium Jade might just be the smarter choice for a daily driver.
Speaking of the color of the R35 GTR, it got me thinking – could it possibly be a T-Spec? After all, they do come in this color. But I digress; we were discussing which one I’d choose. I reckon I’d have gone with the Nissan to take home. How about you? Which one would you pick?
When you can’t go to Japan you have to rely on others to bring Japan to you. That is exactly what the owner of this Toyota Cresta did. Can’t get over how good this looks. It’s as if the owner imported a ready made Cresta from Japan. But that is not the case he built the car himself on his hometurf in Germany.
There aren’t any airride sets available for this application so if you want it low you will need to get your hands dirty. A hotch potch of parts made its way onto the car to get it to sit just right. The car sits perfect inside the fenders on top of the lip of the SSR Speed Star mk3 wheels in 15″x9j in the front and 15″x9.5j in the back.
Fitted with a 4.4 liter V8 motor taken from a Toyota Celsior LS400 (1UZ-FE) this will drive a lot smoother than its stock engine it came with. Would love to hear this car roar and seeing it drive past.
Who would have thought, a good looking Audi 80. From your dad’s car in the late eighties to a stunning example with all the right bits. From the period correct Kamei frontlip, the louvres in the rearwindow and the custom 3 piece wheels.
But what really sets it off is the fitment, the arches sit perfect on the outer lip of the wheels.
While shooting cars in public locations there is a big chance you get disturbed by curious people. The kids in this shot heard the Nissan Skyline R33 GTR from miles away, when we arrived at the location they were already waiting. Because they knew this was a popular shooting location. They were really interested in the car and already knew a lot about it, probably from video games they played.
In stead of sending them away I let them shoot the car with their cellphones. We need the next generations to keep enjoying our hobby. I will always make time during a shoot for people who are genuinely interested in the subject, so should you!
Turning your Nissan S14 into a Plymouth Barracuda/Dodge Challenger look a like takes some serious dedication. Because to be able to fit the kit you will need to cut up parts of the car. But that is exactly what Nick Henderikx did with his car. The kit you see here is built by Rocketbunny/Pandem and totally transforms the car.
I have seen several of these transformations up close and to make it all work takes some skill. But Nick nailed the look, everything flows really good. On this version I really like the fact that the rearbumper has been removed, giving it a more aggresive look.
