Hong Kong, there be car-pawn here...

[Pablo16v]

Fantastic bunch of photos Rupert, thanks for sharing. I spent a lot of time in HK when I was working in Southern China and I can still vividly recall seeing my first F1 in the flesh outside the Peninsula Hotel in '97.

[Crusoe]

Maybe manufacturers will get the message when we all switch to cassics with manual gearboxes and normal sized wheels looking for more fun. Those old alfas look great.

[kayzee]

New favourite member! Thanks a lot for taking the time to post all these up. Glad to see a couple of Renaultsports anymore?

[jas xjr]

thank you very much for sharing

[rupertprocter]

Crusoe said:

Maybe manufacturers will get the message when we all switch to cassics with manual gearboxes and normal sized wheels looking for more fun. Those old alfas look great.

This is exactly what many HK drivers are doing these days. Add to that the fact that driving something with a few idiosyncrasies and you get a (arguably) far more rewarding ownership experience.

Here are a few more pics...



Porsche 997 Turbo by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Still with the original UK Sytner dealer sticker in the back


BMW M5 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Untitled by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


lot_elise_ra8957_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

One of the more infamous members of HK society... This held the record for most expensive plate back in the early 90's


rol_phantom_9_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr



cit_2cv_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


hon_itr_mt8357_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


ben_cgt_gc888_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus 340R by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Exige S1 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Love the driver!


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Not a defensive driver this fella


Ferrari California by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari F430 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Aston Martin Vanquish by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Wald GTR


Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


mit_lancerevo_md3200_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


fer_california_dk355_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


RUF CTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan GTR * by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


lot_elise_lamgg_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


nis_gtr_s1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari 550 Maranello by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


nis_skylinegtr_ep772_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Triumph TR3 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Wolseley Eight (?) by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mitsubishi Jeep by Rupert Procter, on Flickr



Fiat Cinquecento by Rupert Procter, on Flickr



Lamborghini Miura SV (Ex-Rod Stewart) by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Jaguar XJ220 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Jaguar XJ220 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 911 SC by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari California by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


toy_levin_pb921_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


min_cooper_mm934_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Where cars go to die by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Dakar Yellow E92!


BMW M3 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan Skyline by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


mit_lancer_pj890_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


zDSC_1761 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


mas_ghiblicup_kl3753_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Subaru Sambar by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


lam_murcielago_ku1888_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

This was the first shot I took just after I bought my 2nd hand 1D Mark 3!


Porsche 996 GT2 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ford Focus RS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Exige S1 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Murcielago by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Toyota Trueno by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


hon_ctr_nv507_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


lot_elise_jt7015_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 996 Turbo by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan Fairlady Z by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

I have so many of these bridge shots it's not even funny, but I reckon they're pretty dull. Still, I'll post up some of the more interesting machinery


Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Loads of these here


Fiat 500 Tributo Ferrari by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB/4 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Aston Martin DB6 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

A few cheeky number plates around


Ferrari F430 Spider by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Par for the course here


Ferrari F355 GTS, Ferrari 550 Maranello by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

All kinds of awesome!


Porsche 964 Cabriolet by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Evora MGP Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Evora MGP Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 997 GT3 RS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Evora MGP Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Yes, that is a Hello Kitty badge on the front


Porsche 996 GT3 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari 599 GTO by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Gallardo by Rupert Procter, on Flickr



Audi R8 * by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan Skyline GT-T by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Toyota Supra by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Pretty dodgy post pro here, but anyway the car is worth a look


Lamborghini Murcielago (Premier 4509) by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

I really love this shot


Lotus Exige-S by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari F355 Berlinetta by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Exige-S by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


alf_ne3580_1920_01 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Honda Integra Type-R by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 997 GT3 RS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


lam_diablo_pk2322_02 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


lam_diablo_pk2322 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


porkers by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


por_gt3_col by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 997 GT3 RS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Alfa GTV6 / Lancia Delta Integrale by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Tofu Express by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari 360 Modena by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Esprit V8 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Murcielago by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari 328 GTS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Untitled by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


evo2 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Untitled by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


por_turbo by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


ren_megane by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Honda NS-X by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Diablo VT by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Aston Martin DBS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Porsche 911 2.7 RS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


ZDSC_1770 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

I think this was the photo that really made me try and learn more about photography


Range Rover by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari F355 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Exige S1 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


McLaren MP4-12C * by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari F430 Scuderia by Rupert Procter, on Flickr



Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 * by Rupert Procter, on Flickr



Aston Martin Cygnet by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan Skyline GT-R by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Pretty sure there was another GTR just out of shot on this photo


Nissan GTR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Superleggera by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mercedes CL Black Bison by WALD by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mercedes CL Black Bison by WALD by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Ferrari 599 China Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Mercedes DR520 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


BMW M3 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr


Lotus Evora / Ferrari F430 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Aaaaand with that, I am out of space on the page... I guess you're getting the general feeling of the type of stuff that is here now. I think I will just start updating the thread with recent photos and use some of the older ones as filler. Cool?

[PiB]

Legendary Post



Seems like all the cars are always detailed perfectly. And the pictures are sublime.

[dave stew]

This has become my favourite thread. Superb camera work.

[Evoluzione]

I'm going to come across all nerdy here and point out (as a matter of interest) that isn't an integrale, it's a HF 4x4.It was a kind of cross over car from the narrow body (which it has) HF turbo Delta to the wider integrale model. Great pics though, thanks for posting, i do have a pic of one of the HK integrales somewhere at work if you are interested.

[ukzz4iroc]

I love pron. You have quite an eye for the shots, loving this more and more.

[TotalControl]

Fantabulous snaps! I need to get myself to Hong Kong.

[Name]

Absolutely brilliant pics , any Maseratis?

[George29]

rupertprocter said:

Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

Great pics, but this isn't a Le Mans edition. Just a V550 (maybe V600 if it's had the upgrades).

[em177]

I think I need a holiday.....

Those pictures are genuinely stunning.

[ex vtskid]

Fantastic photos, thanks for sharing!

[DouggyMc]

Stunning cars! It's also nice to see how your photos have improved over the years, some excellents pictures there!

[crostonian]

Superb pics, my favourite post on here for a long time, great variety of cars. Just one thing i noticed, apart from the 90s Ghibli there seems to be a lack of Maseratis?

[Amirhussain]

Some brilliant photos OP. Stick some in the supercars and rarities spotted thread!!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[anonymous-user]

Great pics and thanks for sharing!

It this the Lockhart Road by any chance?


Lamborghini Superleggera by Rupert Procter, on Flickr

[dhariwab]

Love it thanks for the pics. I remember when i was in hk a few years ago and my Chinese guide said you Europeans like your cars, well you will find every car on the streets here - look. I looked over my shoulder and there were several bugatti Veyrons parked by the side of the road. I was gobsmacked i had only seen them in the pages of magazines before that. Love the place.

[S3_Graham]

Rupert, have you got any pics of a RHD E30 M3 if any of them are still in HK? (were there 2 or 3?)

Edited by S3_Graham on Saturday 13th April 21:59