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

[Amirhussain]

BEST.THREAD.EVER.!!

[Axionknight]

This thread is awesome - some amazing photos!

[Ben Molloy]

^^^

Thanks fellas!

C.A.R. said:

What is the average salary in HK then? If such data exists? Your posts are almost like you're living inside the videogame Forza, where everyone has very deep pockets!

Not sure. Pretty low I'd guess. It feels like Forza on a Sunday morning. There is a huge wealth gap in Hong Kong; i believe the largest in the world. So the owners of the supercars usually have fleets of cars... whilst a large amount of the population live in tiny flats with 3 generations of family. Quite strange.

The car fellas are all very pleasant, friendly people and true enthusiasts though!

[R1gtr]

Fantastic pics from both of you, some very exotic machinery included, would love more pics of Merc 190's, Delta Integrale's, GTR'S (especially R34's), Evo's and most of all Impreza 22b's if you have any?

[Ben Molloy]

R1gtr said:

Fantastic pics from both of you, some very exotic machinery included, would love more pics of Merc 190's, Delta Integrale's, GTR'S (especially R34's), Evo's and most of all Impreza 22b's if you have any?

Cheers! I've got a few... I think RU will have a lot more...

Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v Evoluzione II - HF 111 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Lancia Delta HF Integrale in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Lancia Delta HF Integrale in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr


Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.5-16 Evolution II 2 W201 Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.5-16 Evolution II 2 W201 Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.5-16 Evolution II 2 W201 Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Nissan R35 GT-R - ES 39 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

NISSAN SKYLINE GTR GT-R R35 - HT 16 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

NISSAN SKYLINE R35 R-35 GTR - HT 16 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Nissan R35 GTR GT-R by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Nissan Skyline R32 GTR by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Evoloution 6 - SU 2470 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition EVO 6 TME - EC 1012 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mitsubishi Evo X in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 Evo VI - SK 8933 & Porsche 911 997 - SR 9992 by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

MITSUBISHI EVO 6 TME TOMMI MAKINEN by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

[R1gtr]

Fantastic, many thanks keep them coming guys

[melvster]

Stunning pictures, love the Integrale and Evo 6 pics. The last pic of the Blue TME is superb

[Roo]

That 190 Evo is lovely.

[Tuscan63]

Had to reply to this, amazing photos and could spend hours looking through. Alas my lunch is up thanks for sharing!!

[Blown2CV]

this thread really delivers!! Like the supercar thread except the cars are (IMHO) a hundred times better, and no bickering about what makes a supercar!!

[rupertprocter]

R1gtr said:

Fantastic pics from both of you, some very exotic machinery included, would love more pics of Merc 190's, Delta Integrale's, GTR'S (especially R34's), Evo's and most of all Impreza 22b's if you have any?

There should be some of the above earlier on in the thread, but there was a period of time when I was slack posting stuff. I'll see if I can dig some out, especially R34s, although they're thinner on the ground than they used to be. In the meantime, I definitely haven't uploaded these...

Droolworthy 3.6 Turbo


Brace of Euros in similar livery


Wide-arch M (2-Series? I'm horrible with new BMW names)


The 2nd Europa


Fettled NSX


911


Trevor


Chrome red wrapped 458 Spidey with Chinese New Year colours


You can keep your 458s and Gallardos, I'll have this - Celica GTV


Skinny Carrera


Swiftly piloted S2K Type-S


Plate says it all


White and fluro orange GT3RS


A certain person's epic S1 Elise


Super-clean 180SX


"Tiffany" Nakai-san of RWB fame came to HK to build this


RS5? (I'm as bad with new Audi names as I am Bimmers)


Green Meanie RS


JDM porn - love this!


S2K


Lovely little CR-X


Rare Maser Kyalami


Stunning red head


I have no reason to believe this isn't an original 2.7RS


Santa and the Stang


Fantasic 280S


Big Willy style. Funny to see in Communist China


Class


And finally, I know there are some bikies on here (good lads), so here are some for you.

Monster TL1000


Stealth R6


Couple of Diavals






S'all for now. Enjoy!

Edited by rupertprocter on Thursday 5th March 04:08

Edited by rupertprocter on Thursday 5th March 14:10

[rupertprocter]

R1gtr said:

Fantastic pics from both of you, some very exotic machinery included, would love more pics of Merc 190's, Delta Integrale's, GTR'S (especially R34's), Evo's and most of all Impreza 22b's if you have any?

There should be some of the above earlier on in the thread, but there was a period of time when I was slack posting stuff. I'll see if I can dig some out, especially R34s, although they're thinner on the ground than they used to be. In the meantime, I definitely haven't uploaded these...

Droolworthy 3.6 Turbo


Brace of Euros in similar livery


Wide-arch M (2-Series? I'm horrible with new BMW names)


The 2nd Europa


Fettled NSX


911


Trevor


Chrome red wrapped 458 Spidey with Chinese New Year colours


You can keep your 458s and Gallardos, I'll have this - Celica GTV


Skinny Carrera


Swiftly piloted S2K Type-S


Plate says it all


White and fluro orange GT3RS


A certain person's epic S1 Elise


Super-clean 180SX


"Tiffany" Nakai-san of RWB fame came to HK to build this


RS5? (I'm as bad with new Audi names as I am Bimmers)


Green Meanie RS


JDM porn - love this!


S2K


Lovely little CR-X


Rare Maser Kyalami


Stunning red head


I have no reason to believe this isn't an original 2.7RS


Santa and the Stang


Fantasic 280S


Big Willy style. Funny to see in Communist China


Class


And finally, I know there are some bikies on here (good lads), so here are some for you.

Monster TL1000R


Stealth R6


Couple of Diavals






S'all for now. Enjoy!

Edited by rupertprocter on Thursday 5th March 04:08

Edited by rupertprocter on Thursday 5th March 14:11

[rupertprocter]

C.A.R. said:

Awesome as always, that got me through my morning coffee! So thanks very much.

What is the average salary in HK then? If such data exists? Your posts are almost like you're living inside the videogame Forza, where everyone has very deep pockets!

Average salary is... wait for it... HK$14,126 per month. That's 1,194 UK pounds... Go figure!

[xRIEx]

rupertprocter said:

Monster Gixxer

Not a Gixxer

[rupertprocter]

xRIEx said:

Not a Gixxer

Blah, it's a Suzuki isn't it. Embarassing as I have a Kwakka myself. Fixed.

[Ben Molloy]

I thought I'd share a few from this week - and a couple from last year,

Aston Martin DBS V12 Volante in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography

Lamborghini Huracan in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate W204 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Ferrari 512 TR in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS Cup 3.8 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce (GTV) 105 Series Coupé in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Aston Martin DB5 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Ferrari 328 GTS (Type F106) at dawn in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Honda NSX in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Ferrari 512 TR in Central, Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera in Central, Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Honda NSX-R (JDM) NSX Type-R in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Nissan Skyline GT-R GTR R32 in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Alfa Romeo GT Junior 105 Series followed by MiTo GTa (Type 955) by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe followed by a C63 AMG Saloon in Hong Kong by Ben Molloy Automotive Photography, on Flickr

Have a good weekend!

Cheers, Ben

[melvster]

Another superb update as ever

[rupertprocter]

Nice update, BenMo! Here's another of the Merc. Luftwaffe behind enemy lines on a dawn bombing run...

[Vacumatic]

This thread is really good and bringing back a lot of memories although the cars are lot better nowadays, then it was just 1400 Accords, 230-4 Mercedes, Mk1 Celicas and diesel 260C Datsun taxis which were so underpowered that passengers used to get out and push up steep hills.

[robm3]

rupertprocter said:

I have no reason to believe this isn't an original 2.7RS

I'll share this link with the owner and that is a genuine, low mileage, unrestored RS. He also has a variety of cars which I believe you may have photographed as well (Scuderia, 599 GTO, 599 etc..)