Hong Kong, there be car-pawn here...
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Rupert, these photos are just amazing. What a huge range of stuff you have captured and all are great quality. Really really well done and thanks so much for sharing with us.
I see a fair few interesting bits and bobs here (I live in Amsterdam), certainly more than I did in the UK and Germany. The excitement has been so much that I started a 'spotted' email thread between a few mates but I feel my efforts are utter tosh compared so what I've just seen here.
Great great work, keep it up!
I see a fair few interesting bits and bobs here (I live in Amsterdam), certainly more than I did in the UK and Germany. The excitement has been so much that I started a 'spotted' email thread between a few mates but I feel my efforts are utter tosh compared so what I've just seen here.
Great great work, keep it up!
Thanks fellas! Here are some pics from yesterday. I went out looking to find a Pagani near the importer, but there was nothing really around on the roads. There are a few tuning shops around there and these were all quite nicely turned out.
SW20 MR-2
z_JH17328 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Toyota Mark X - the spiritual successor to the Chaser below
z_JH17467 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Chaser with Scooby WRX in background.
z_JH17415 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
z_JH17291 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Abandoned by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Dayum! One of only 57 RHD GT2s I believe. Porsche aficionados might be able to confirm or correct me. That's a Huarya on the left and the one-off Zonda Absolute on the right with the Italian tricolore.
Porsche 993 GT2 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
SW20 MR-2
z_JH17328 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Toyota Mark X - the spiritual successor to the Chaser below
z_JH17467 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Chaser with Scooby WRX in background.
z_JH17415 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
z_JH17291 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Abandoned by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Dayum! One of only 57 RHD GT2s I believe. Porsche aficionados might be able to confirm or correct me. That's a Huarya on the left and the one-off Zonda Absolute on the right with the Italian tricolore.
Porsche 993 GT2 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Edited by rupertprocter on Friday 19th April 06:40
These were taken on the way back from a 100+ supercar meet out at the airport this morning. Madness...
Pagani Huayra by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Pagani Zonda Clubsport by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Gumpert Apollo by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Koenigsegg Agera S by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Said supercar meet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2NKvjd1hys
Pagani Huayra by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Pagani Zonda Clubsport by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Gumpert Apollo by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Koenigsegg Agera S by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Said supercar meet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2NKvjd1hys
Scans of the magazine containing my first printed photos I took a couple of months ago for Maxi Tuning out of Mexico, featuring a local HK Toyota Supra. I'm really happy how the photos turned out and hope I can use this as a vehicle to do some more in the future! Now I want to get my teeth stuck into proper lighting etc.
Maxi Tuning: Toyota Supra Feature by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Maxi Tuning: Toyota Supra Feature by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
A few more pics from that crazy Sunday morning and another couple of a couple of mate's cars...
Lamborghini Murcielago SV by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Lamborghini Gallardo Super-Trofeo Stradale by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
LARGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8668104542_1f45...
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Toyota MR-S VM180 Zagato by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Pagani Zonda F Clubsport by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Lamborghini Diablo SE30 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
BMW M135i by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Firesports Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Firesports Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Lamborghini Murcielago SV by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Lamborghini Gallardo Super-Trofeo Stradale by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
LARGE: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8668104542_1f45...
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Toyota MR-S VM180 Zagato by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Pagani Zonda F Clubsport by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Lamborghini Diablo SE30 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
BMW M135i by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Firesports Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Firesports Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Agent Orange said:
Rupert are you aware of any supercar meets this Sunday?
A few guys from my old team are flying in at the weekend and would be interested.
I haven't heard anything about this weekend. I suspect they will be at the usual place Tai Mei Tuk car park out in Taipo, which is where they went last week, but that's only a guess.A few guys from my old team are flying in at the weekend and would be interested.
kayzee said:
Never seen one of these before, how utterly hidious!
I want to like it as I love both the MR-S and Zagato, but I think I have to agree with you. Hey, it's quirky!crazy about cars said:
Very nice photos thanks for sharing!
You can earn big bucks in HK with the right qualifications and experience. I know of a private tutor in HK who easily earns over £100k. Even a lot of middle grade office workers in Central takes home around GBP3000/month.
you will earn that being a tutor in Australia easy and cheaper / easier living. You can earn big bucks in HK with the right qualifications and experience. I know of a private tutor in HK who easily earns over £100k. Even a lot of middle grade office workers in Central takes home around GBP3000/month.
A decent sparky/ plumber will be getting on for 150k standard (North) - almost double that if your prepared to work remote.
I went from a police officer wage of 60k gbp (lots of overtime- 60 hours week so roughly 100 hours) to government worker wage of 90k gbp (roughly converted) with no overtime - 37.5 hours a week no weekends/ bank holidays and an extra 8 weeks leave (12 total). On top of that slash travel time from 2-3 hours a day to 10 minutes.
Edited by james280779 on Thursday 2nd May 07:10
It's not easy to make a lot of money in HK unless you are in finance, real estate or manufacturing and then you're going to be wrapped up in your job 27/7. For local people minimum wage here has only just been raised to HK$30 per hour (GBP 2.40p). It's a city of haves and have-nots.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Fire Sports by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Fire Sports by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Jackie Chan Edition by Fire Sports by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
BMW M135i by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Fire Sports by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX Jackie Chan Edition by Fire Sports by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Jackie Chan Edition by Fire Sports by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
BMW M135i by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
james280779 said:
you will earn that being a tutor in Australia easy and cheaper / easier living.
A decent sparky/ plumber will be getting on for 150k standard (North) - almost double that if your prepared to work remote.
I went from a police officer wage of 60k gbp (lots of overtime- 60 hours week so roughly 100 hours) to government worker wage of 90k gbp (roughly converted) with no overtime - 37.5 hours a week no weekends/ bank holidays and an extra 8 weeks leave (12 total). On top of that slash travel time from 2-3 hours a day to 10 minutes.
Well not sure about the Northern Territories but my sister is in Melbourne and sparkies certainly do not earn £150k A decent sparky/ plumber will be getting on for 150k standard (North) - almost double that if your prepared to work remote.
I went from a police officer wage of 60k gbp (lots of overtime- 60 hours week so roughly 100 hours) to government worker wage of 90k gbp (roughly converted) with no overtime - 37.5 hours a week no weekends/ bank holidays and an extra 8 weeks leave (12 total). On top of that slash travel time from 2-3 hours a day to 10 minutes.
Edited by james280779 on Thursday 2nd May 07:10
Great work. 
FYI, this one...
Still nice to see one in absolutely pristine white.
FYI, this one...
rupertprocter said:
Is not an Evo. Neither I nor II. They were all LHD only, and had less subtle body kits. That one's wearing the standard W201 16V body kit (often fitted to lesser models, too).
Still nice to see one in absolutely pristine white.
completetangent said:
Great work.
FYI, this one...
Still nice to see one in absolutely pristine white.
Ah yes, I don't know what I was thinking there. I have seen a black Evo II but didn't have a camera with me.FYI, this one...
rupertprocter said:
Is not an Evo. Neither I nor II. They were all LHD only, and had less subtle body kits. That one's wearing the standard W201 16V body kit (often fitted to lesser models, too).Still nice to see one in absolutely pristine white.
z4chris99 said:
off to HK on wednesday hope to see some tasty metal
Business? Holiday? Let me know if you need some advice on where to go!This morning (loads more pics to come on Tuesdau hopefully)
z_JH19336 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
z_JH19355 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
z_JH19680 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Ferrari 458 Italia by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Porsche GT3 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Ferrari 360 Modena by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Porsche 997 GT3 RS by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Ferrari F430 Spider by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Hold the phone! Look at that... Still on UK plates too.
De Tomaso Mangusta by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
BMW M-Coupe by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
TVR Tuscan by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Oh gawd, how nice!?
Porsche 993 RS Clubsport by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Edited by rupertprocter on Sunday 5th May 08:22
Ash From Flux said:
Wow! Speechless. That is a fantastic collection of photographs, you have quite the talent. Loved seeing the progression in your work from the amateur shots at the start to the professional finish photos at the end. Excellent. :-)
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