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Japan Trip / Rides 2

January 21, 2018 by Jonathan Chow in Japan, Trips

Second half of my ride-specific pics. 

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Oh look, the perfect car for everything, aka RS4 Avant. 

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S class rocking a full Lorinser kit!

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Japan has some strange cars, but never would have expected a modded XKR! Looks like it would have come straight out of a catalog from the late 90's.

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Tokyo is definitely the place to be for some perfect condition Euro classics!

This 901 seems more fitting going to a meet at Venice Beach than cruising Tokyo, but it works there too!

Admiring the beautiful bikes in this city when suddenly a wild Dodge Ram van appears!

American cars are far from popular in Japan, but whenever you spot one, it's always an interesting model. 

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Something timelessly classic about the Toyota Century. 

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Shy little guy

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I think I'm in love...

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And on the very last night, near our place, I finally ran into a proper R34 GT-R, though I spotted some interesting mods. It has some aggressive venting on the passenger side of the bumper but not the other side. But then it's also rocking Endless calipers and what appears to be BBS RE-MG wheels (!!!), so who am I to judge? 

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January 21, 2018 /Jonathan Chow
Japan, Tokyo, Nissan, Harley Davidson, R34, GTR, Endless, BBS, RE-MG, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Touring, CLS, E30, Wagon, E30 Wagon, Honda, Motorcycle, Mini, Mini Cooper, Toyota, Century, Crown, Mark X, 180SX, Dodge, Magnum, Ram, Ferrari, F12, Porsche, 911, 901, Porsche 911, Deus, Land Rover, Defender, 110, Jaguar, XKR, Lorinser, S Class, Levorg, Audi, RS4, Avant, WRX, Impreza
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LONDON / PORTOBELLO MARKET

March 06, 2015 by Jonathan Chow in London

It's not too often London gets sun, so when it comes, you gotta seize the day! Off to Portobello Market! First thing first though, the automotive round up!

First we got an Overfinch Ranger Rover. Overfinch is a "tuner" for Land Rovers, best known for make a model with a built-in mohagany gun and whisky storage in the back. Because nothing says manly like shooting little birds in your 4X4 with summer tires...

Next up a Smart Roadster (which has a ton of tuning potential IMO) and an E92 M3 (M's seemed to be a lot less common than AMG's).

Speaking of, there were these two GT bruisers. A CL63 AMG and a Bentley Continental GT (Bentleys everywhere!). 

You know what's unfair? That Europe gets the best version of an American icon. Give the US Wrangler a diesel already Jeep!!!

This sweet little GTV was a nice sighting. Even with that dent, Alfa's cars are easily some of the best looking "consumer cars" around. Pretty might not be the best description, but they definitely all have a style that most other cars in their range lack. 

A cool Morris Wagon looking properly British. 

A 135i M Sport getting buried under trash. Kinda ugly little thing, but a Golf R/S3 killer. 

And the best for last, this classic 901. Black exterior, tan interior and Fuchs wheels: simply perfect. 

Heh, little white socks on his back feet. Here's some more pics. 

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March 06, 2015 /Jonathan Chow
Portobello Market, Land Rover, Overfinch, Smart, Roadster, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Wrangler, Porsche, 911, 901, Classic, Black, Fuchs, Mercedes Benz, London
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The Color Of Envy

October 11, 2014 by Jonathan Chow in In The Moment

The wheels are strange, like an alternative Fuchs Mag model I haven't seen before, but the rest of the car was dead on perfect. If I'd have a long nose, I hope it could be just like this green one. 

October 11, 2014 /Jonathan Chow
Classic, Porsche 911, Green, Porsche, 911, Jonchowpro, Long Nose, 901
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London / Dessert Above the Gherkin

September 23, 2014 by Jonathan Chow in London

One of the great things I enjoy about London is my favorite cafe, Timberyard Cafe. The wifi is solid, the seating is plentiful, power is available at nearly every location, traffic is just right between never being dead but never feeling like you'll never get a seat. Oh, and the tea/coffee & food is both great and well priced. Earl Grey and buttered sourdough toast? YES PLEASE!

Spotted this thing on the street we were staying at. Pretty crazy, though I'm not sure about painting a long-nose 901 given their current rising value. Interesting choice with the San Andreas girl from GTA though. 

Audi RS6 Plus Avant is a Cosworth tuned, twin turbo V8, six speed manual AWD wagon which is about as rare and awesome as it gets. 

One interesting thing about London is since it's relatively flat for an international city, the changes to get above it all and look from a high point is relatively rare. 

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The dessert was delicious, but next time we go to Duck & Waffle, we definitely want to get either breakfast or brunch. To get, you know, some duck & waffle. 

September 23, 2014 /Jonathan Chow
Porsche, 911, 901, Gherkin, Duck & Waffle
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Keep It Golden

September 19, 2014 by Jonathan Chow in In The Moment
September 19, 2014 /Jonathan Chow
Porsche, 911, 901, Gold, Classic, Long-Nose, Fuchs, JonChowPro, San Francisco, cars&coffee, SF
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  • Car Spotlight 19
  • Film 18
  • In The Moment 42
  • Japan 19
  • London 56
  • Outdoors 12
  • Paris 17
  • ParkertheCorgi 9
  • Philippines 20
  • Seoul 5
  • Trips 56
  • UK 16

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