VIP Scene Emerges: Toyota LS400 Shines Bright

The VIP, or “Bippu,” scene in Europe is still in its infancy, with enthusiasts looking to the OGs in Japan—the birthplace of the term—for inspiration. The formula is straightforward: take a large Japanese sedan, lower it with air ride suspension, and add a set of shiny wheels. It sounds simple, but like dining out, there’s a vast difference between Michelin-starred restaurants and a fast food restaurant.

The owner of this 1992 Toyota LS400 has followed the VIP recipe to perfection, creating a stunning VIP build that he showed off at Ultrace. The car originally came in black—a solid choice for a VIP build—but the owner decided to go beyond the standard. The car now boasts a two-tone paint job: the upper part in a shade resembling Millennium Jade, and the lower part in silver. The silver striping that ties the two colors together is a particularly elegant touch.

A body kit is essential in this scene, and it can make or break the look. The kit on this LS400 is the Evolution Total Systems V1, a rare find but a perfect match for the car. The custom LED taillights, made in collaboration with a friend, add another layer of uniqueness.

Home Built Mercedes-Benz SL320 on Air Lift

The Mercedes-Benz SL made its debut back in 1952, and the most iconic and now unaffordable 300SL remains one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. Anything that came after had some pretty big boots to fill. Now, the fourth-generation SL (R129) isn’t exactly the model that sets my heart racing. But after laying eyes on this version, built by Harry Pippard, I’ve had to reconsider.

The foundation here is an SL320, a rare 40th-anniversary Designo edition from 1998. The color is a stunning blend of green and blue, much to my surprise, it’s standard on the Designo edition cars. While the SL’s lines remain intact, Harry has made some subtle tweaks to the bumpers and sideskirts. Everything’s been done by Harry himself, including the paintwork, right from his own garage at home.

Working in collaboration with 6ad Forged, Harry designed the wheels himself. These three-piece wheels come in 18”x9.5j up front and 18”x10.5j at the rear. The inspiration here is pretty clear, taking cues from the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II wheels, giving the car that sought-after OEM+ vibe.

Epic BMW E21 at Risenation Belgium

The 3 series before the 3 series, the BMW E21 is already 50 years old. So finding a good base car is already hard enhough in itself. This has a lot of period correct mods like the front- and rearspoiler from Kamei.

Owned and built by Floo_Mad

Happy 3/6 Day with a bright yellow BMW E36

Because on the 6th of March (3) we celebrate the BMW E36 3 Series. What better way to celebrate with a bright yellow version on classic BBS wheels?

Slammed Alfa Romeo Giulia at Risenation BE

A car you don’t see very often, especially not like this one. The Alfa Romeo Giulia, according to the clover shield on the front fender this is the Quadrifoglio version. Meaning it has 520bhp from it’s 2.9 liter V6 engine. So it not only looks good but it can go head to head with its German rivals.

Wheels are from MDS Tuning in Germany.

Owned by Alessandro Mazzotti.