Hong Kong, there be car-pawn here...
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Amirhussain said:
Your pics are such high quality, best thread ever.
Haha! Cheers, Amir! Glad you like them!A good mate of mine recently picked up a '72 W130 280S in really tidy condition. It's an original HK car that was also featured in a HK movie a few years back. So on Monday we went for a waft around the New Territories out where I live and I just loved it. It's quiet, rides great, has room to swing a tiger and gets lots of positive reactions everywhere you go. I imagine HK was full of these back in the 60's and 70's but they're a rare sight these days. Anyway, hope you like the car as much as I do... Now, I'd love to upstage him with a coupe version
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Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrWhilst we're at it, a different kind of Merc altogether. Cool points to the 280S for me...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrHello Pistonheads. Not a huge update from me but thought I would share some pics of the little rollerskate I recently bought for beer money off a friend. Since the early 90's I've been mad-keen on quirky Japanese cars and for some reason always wanted to have a true Japanese Kei car, i.e. 660cc, turbo, AWD with matchbox dimensions, so when the opportunity recently arose to get one at a knockdown price I couldn't resist it. It's a '01 Suzuki Kei Works which was the 'sporty' version of the Kei. A friend that I always talked about getting a car with (the idea was an R32 GT-R...) and I are going to share the project and use it as our ticket into the Sunday car meets here as it's quirky and rare enough to qualify. One of the cool things is that it has the much used Suzuki K6A motor in it, which is the same as the Cappucino and the new entry level Caterham 7. Hopefully that car will be popular and more Euro companies will start supporting the K6A aftermarket mods scene.
It's got 115k km on the clock and is in generally very tidy condition with the interior looking pretty much new. Previous owner was apparently a bit of a boy racer and it's got a few mods including, HKS boost gauge and turbo timer, full Tanabe Sustec suspension and front and rear SuzukiSport srut-braces. The only real kicker is that it's an auto (aaaaargh) and it doesn't have the Recaro seat option that a number of the Kei Works did. So we are going to search the local breakers and see if we can't find us a manual box and some Recaro seats to drop in it.
Immediate plans are to fix the driver's side HID lamp that seems to have fallen apart a bit, find some panels that fill the tow-bar holes (although I think they actually add to the asymmetrical look) and sort the brake pads as they can get pretty spongy after some brisk downhill driving. The barry boy in me also says a nice whooshy/whistly dump valve is in order and probably an induction kit and a few simple engine mod bits n bobs like that. Maybe if I can find a period double-DIN stereo we can stick that in too. Friends are suggesting dropping it on some 14" TE37N's or Watanabes with thick rubber, but I kind of want to keep it looking standard as most Japanese stuff like this here gets modified, and as I get older I prefer things original. Anyway, it's not the R32 GT-R that we wanted (yet) but it still puts smiles on faces!
Kei
Suzuki Kei Works by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
Suzuki Kei Works by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
A few panning shots from the heart of Kowloon
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Toyota Bb / Daihatsu Materia
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Honda Spike
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Can Am
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Murci SV
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It's got 115k km on the clock and is in generally very tidy condition with the interior looking pretty much new. Previous owner was apparently a bit of a boy racer and it's got a few mods including, HKS boost gauge and turbo timer, full Tanabe Sustec suspension and front and rear SuzukiSport srut-braces. The only real kicker is that it's an auto (aaaaargh) and it doesn't have the Recaro seat option that a number of the Kei Works did. So we are going to search the local breakers and see if we can't find us a manual box and some Recaro seats to drop in it.
Immediate plans are to fix the driver's side HID lamp that seems to have fallen apart a bit, find some panels that fill the tow-bar holes (although I think they actually add to the asymmetrical look) and sort the brake pads as they can get pretty spongy after some brisk downhill driving. The barry boy in me also says a nice whooshy/whistly dump valve is in order and probably an induction kit and a few simple engine mod bits n bobs like that. Maybe if I can find a period double-DIN stereo we can stick that in too. Friends are suggesting dropping it on some 14" TE37N's or Watanabes with thick rubber, but I kind of want to keep it looking standard as most Japanese stuff like this here gets modified, and as I get older I prefer things original. Anyway, it's not the R32 GT-R that we wanted (yet) but it still puts smiles on faces!
Kei
Suzuki Kei Works by Rupert Procter, on FlickrSuzuki Kei Works by Rupert Procter, on FlickrA few panning shots from the heart of Kowloon
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Wotcha PHers! Jeez it seems like I haven't posted here in such a long time, confirmed by having to re-activate my ability to post in the forums. So, quite a lot has been going on since the last post, mainly with proper work, but there have been a few opportunities for some camerabatics, including a couple of gigs, one of which was with Porsche's distributor in HK.
Will start with a couple of odds n sods from a few months back and then end with some of the later photos that I've been able to take.
Here's one of my little Kei Works, although it's not had much of a clean since then... Still going strong though and has been a good little workhorse for yomping gear and photographers around HK, if a little gutless.
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A friend's Special Edition Elise being hunted down by a WRX
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Another nicely turned out GC, but I am going to hold off commenting on the massive STi sticker...
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MRS looking really good in the morning sun. Possible next car?
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Bikes, just cos well I love them. Italy v Japan
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A newly restored Triton
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Who says we don't have good driving roads in Hong Kong. An aerial view of Route Twisk from a neighbouring mountain top. Unfortunately a young lad was killed on this road riding a modified R1 a couple of weeks ago.
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Super stealth mode Exige
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Pajero Evo. These used to be very popular in HK and have seen something of a resurgence in recent months...
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So much want on this...
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Hey, it's different!
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Outgoing shape WRX in which you can still see the DNA from the original early 90's car. Sorry but the brand new one doesn't do it for me looks-wise even if it is a stonking car...
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A couple of mates hooning around in their Elises
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Typical scene on a Sunday AM in the HK countryside
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I was very lucky with this shot. I'd been sat in that position for ages with intermittent sun and rain waiting for exactly this moment, but kept getting robbed by the clouds. As this came round the corner the sun poked through and was able to capture the backlit spray. Result!
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Couple of pure hot hatches from different generations. Love the design of the EK9 - it's razor sharp...
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This Turbo ticks all the right boxes...
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They might be EVERYWHERE, but that doesn't take anything away from how mega these things are...
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Love them in red...
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A parting shot of the old but faithful baby Lambo
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Guess the car, win a virtual pint. That's an expensive corner, and there are three more where that came from!
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Ford are really starting to get a foothold in the HK market with their hot hatches...
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Here's something you don't see every day. A Nissan President Sovereign. Oozing cool!
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Not car nor bike, but these jet-skis for the road seem to have caught on...
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Definitely not enough S13's in HK. I have no idea why there aren't more, but this is probably only the fourth I've seen in 14 years.
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1199 Panigale Rocket Ship edition...
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New Cayman/Boxster looks really good IMO. Dare I say nice than a 911?
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Absolute classic two-stroke RG500. Immaculate too!
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One of my good friends in his cherished E46...
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This particular morning we had a few Porkers out for a quick shoot
The most mature being this 993
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And a fantastic GT3 recently purchased by a friend
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The rest of the gang...
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Let's hear it for the boys! I'm sure they'd like to know they made an appearance on Pistonheads even if it is only in the forums.
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Nothing quite beats seeing a Countach on the road...
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Timeless GTV
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Megane RS that I incorrectly identified as a Clio. I'm really struggling with some of the recent cars. Looks great though!
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Car and driver
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Evo VI in that classic shade of blue/purple, the name escapes me right now
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This is one of the nicest GT3 RS' in HK (at least that's what I would say)
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Mentioned what I think of the styling of the new Scooby above, but that doesn't take anything away from how much of a great car it is. Seen many on the roads already!
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Phwoar!
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You're getting an idea of how popular hot 911s are here in HK
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Amazingly well turned out Grale
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The 10-a-penny 1M. Very cool little things!
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A few more bikes
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Always amazes me how many people wear T-shirts, shorts, etc. when riding bikes here. Surely madness?!
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With all the new Speciales on the roads it's nice to see a Scud here and there...
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Photos from the Boxster event we did for Jebsen/Porsche HK...
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RUPERT_IMG_8538 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
RUPERT_PANORAMA_CARS_FINAL_SMALL by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
RUPERT_IMG_8921 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
RUPERT_BOXSTERS_COLLAGE_MEDIUM by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
These were our camera cars for the morning
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RUPERT_IMG_8485 by Rupert Procter, on Flickr
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One of my partners in crime...
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Got Boxsters?
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Same place, different day
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THE loudest Stradale (maybe loudest road car) I have ever heard
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Battle damaged Megane
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A friend's DC2 with extended arches
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Aaaaand with that I think I'm done. Sorry for the delay between posts. Hopefully I will have some more pics from this coming weekend, as we are off to the Sepang F1 circuit to shoot a motorsport weekend for a car magazine. Forecast says wet, wet, wet, so hopefully there might be some good action shots. Let's see! I hope you still enjoy the looking at the cars that HK has to offer as much as I enjoy taking them!
Will start with a couple of odds n sods from a few months back and then end with some of the later photos that I've been able to take.
Here's one of my little Kei Works, although it's not had much of a clean since then... Still going strong though and has been a good little workhorse for yomping gear and photographers around HK, if a little gutless.
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrA friend's Special Edition Elise being hunted down by a WRX
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrAnother nicely turned out GC, but I am going to hold off commenting on the massive STi sticker...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrMRS looking really good in the morning sun. Possible next car?
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrBikes, just cos well I love them. Italy v Japan
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrA newly restored Triton
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrWho says we don't have good driving roads in Hong Kong. An aerial view of Route Twisk from a neighbouring mountain top. Unfortunately a young lad was killed on this road riding a modified R1 a couple of weeks ago.
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrSuper stealth mode Exige
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrPajero Evo. These used to be very popular in HK and have seen something of a resurgence in recent months...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrSo much want on this...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrHey, it's different!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrOutgoing shape WRX in which you can still see the DNA from the original early 90's car. Sorry but the brand new one doesn't do it for me looks-wise even if it is a stonking car...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrA couple of mates hooning around in their Elises
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrTypical scene on a Sunday AM in the HK countryside
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrI was very lucky with this shot. I'd been sat in that position for ages with intermittent sun and rain waiting for exactly this moment, but kept getting robbed by the clouds. As this came round the corner the sun poked through and was able to capture the backlit spray. Result!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrCouple of pure hot hatches from different generations. Love the design of the EK9 - it's razor sharp...
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Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrThey might be EVERYWHERE, but that doesn't take anything away from how mega these things are...
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zIMG_7361 by Rupert Procter, on FlickrA parting shot of the old but faithful baby Lambo
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrGuess the car, win a virtual pint. That's an expensive corner, and there are three more where that came from!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrFord are really starting to get a foothold in the HK market with their hot hatches...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrHere's something you don't see every day. A Nissan President Sovereign. Oozing cool!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrNot car nor bike, but these jet-skis for the road seem to have caught on...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrDefinitely not enough S13's in HK. I have no idea why there aren't more, but this is probably only the fourth I've seen in 14 years.
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on Flickr1199 Panigale Rocket Ship edition...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrNew Cayman/Boxster looks really good IMO. Dare I say nice than a 911?
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrAbsolute classic two-stroke RG500. Immaculate too!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrOne of my good friends in his cherished E46...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrThis particular morning we had a few Porkers out for a quick shoot
The most mature being this 993
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrAnd a fantastic GT3 recently purchased by a friend
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Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrNothing quite beats seeing a Countach on the road...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrTimeless GTV
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrMegane RS that I incorrectly identified as a Clio. I'm really struggling with some of the recent cars. Looks great though!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrCar and driver
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrEvo VI in that classic shade of blue/purple, the name escapes me right now
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrThis is one of the nicest GT3 RS' in HK (at least that's what I would say)
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrMentioned what I think of the styling of the new Scooby above, but that doesn't take anything away from how much of a great car it is. Seen many on the roads already!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrPhwoar!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrYou're getting an idea of how popular hot 911s are here in HK
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrAmazingly well turned out Grale
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrThe 10-a-penny 1M. Very cool little things!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrA few more bikes
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrUntitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrAlways amazes me how many people wear T-shirts, shorts, etc. when riding bikes here. Surely madness?!
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrWith all the new Speciales on the roads it's nice to see a Scud here and there...
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Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrPhotos from the Boxster event we did for Jebsen/Porsche HK...
Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrRUPERT_IMG_8538 by Rupert Procter, on FlickrRUPERT_PANORAMA_CARS_FINAL_SMALL by Rupert Procter, on FlickrRUPERT_IMG_8921 by Rupert Procter, on FlickrRUPERT_BOXSTERS_COLLAGE_MEDIUM by Rupert Procter, on FlickrThese were our camera cars for the morning
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Untitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrUntitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrUntitled by Rupert Procter, on FlickrAaaaand with that I think I'm done. Sorry for the delay between posts. Hopefully I will have some more pics from this coming weekend, as we are off to the Sepang F1 circuit to shoot a motorsport weekend for a car magazine. Forecast says wet, wet, wet, so hopefully there might be some good action shots. Let's see! I hope you still enjoy the looking at the cars that HK has to offer as much as I enjoy taking them!
Edited by rupertprocter on Thursday 11th September 04:59
McAndy said:
I love the Boxter montage. If you decide on an MR-S you won't be disappointed, but do your homework ref pre-cats on pre-facelift cars. I had an MR2 that was wonderful 
but died a death. 
Really? That's so odd, living in HK everyh other car on the road is a Toyota, and that's an understatement, almost every car here is a Toyota (or Merc.) and I can count the amount of broken down cars I have seen here in fourteen years on two hands, and none of them was a Toyota apart from the odd work out taxi. Thanks for the heads up though... Most used cars here come with no service record so it's mainly a gamble anyway. but died a death. Well, what a fantastic weekend of motorsport and photography down at the Sepang International F1 Circuit that was! Four of us headed to 'sunny' Malaysia tasked with photographing the Touring Car Series Asia (TCSA) touring car races, practices and quali, part of a great race card including the thundering cars of the GT Asia series, some single-seater action with the Asia Cup Series and even a bunch of classic Minis! Weather went from the sublime to the extreme but was never dull - if Saturday was a day for shorts and sunglasses, Sunday was more suited to Speedos and goggles with a torrential downpour just before the start of the race day lasting until early afternoon. Fortunately despite the terrible conditions we only had one short red flag period and the rain did nothing to dampen spirits, neither on the track nor behind the lens. We came away having seen some cracking close racing captured in some great photos! I personally can't think of a much better way to spend a weekend, so a special thank you must be said to the organizers of the TCSA for making us feel so welcome and helping us get as up close to the action on track as possible!
Here are a couple of photos and there are a shed-load on my Flickr here https://www.flickr.com/photos/48817379@N03/ I have about six thousand photos to wade through and will be uploading more over time.
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Here are a couple of photos and there are a shed-load on my Flickr here https://www.flickr.com/photos/48817379@N03/ I have about six thousand photos to wade through and will be uploading more over time.
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detomaso said:
benters said:
mystery wheel. . .Porker GT3 RS ?
GTR
robm3 said:
Ha, funny enough I've been asked to go to HK a few times in the next couple of weeks, been years for me. I'll keep an eye out for fast cars (while I'm sitting inside bars on Lockhart Rd )
I know Lockhart/Jaffe like the back of my hand. Might bump into you! )There's supposed to be a huge meet up of cars tomorrow AM for a French TV crew that are in town. Weather is fantastic today, so I'm hoping for a good turnout. Will do my best to get some pics of the action. New Huracan flew past my office window a couple of hours ago at full chat. Sounded mega!
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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
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
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!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!
9six4 said:
You were unlucky then - the cars aren't as concentrated as in Hong Kong (Tokyo is a much bigger place) but they are here. Last Saturday many were out and about in Omotesando: Koneigsegg CCX, 16M Spider, Veyron, 964 Speedster, Wraith, DB6, Murcielago not to mention 458s, Californias, Gallardos etc
I ts still great to visit Hong Kong though , and I'm another who really enjoys this thread....
You take some of the most mind-bending cars going in the supercars thread. I will be in Japan at least a couple of times this year. Finally a dream realised!I ts still great to visit Hong Kong though , and I'm another who really enjoys this thread....
robm3 said:
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..) Slick update, Ben! I haven't been quite prevalent as you know, but here are a few...
Speicale pressing on through downtown HK Island
Verde Ithaca SV being given the beans
Stealth Diablo GT with bare carbon panels
Liberty Walk GTR
GT3 showing its booty
Nicely specced Huayra
And although not in HK, this Malaysian Countach is just too Pistonheads to not share...
Speicale pressing on through downtown HK Island
Verde Ithaca SV being given the beans
Stealth Diablo GT with bare carbon panels
Liberty Walk GTR
GT3 showing its booty
Nicely specced Huayra
And although not in HK, this Malaysian Countach is just too Pistonheads to not share...
smithyithy said:
There's some super cool cars over there.
Sorry if you've already answered this, but what's the deal with personal registrations over there? I see quite a few have car-specific ones, are they extortionately costly do you know?
No worries! Basically, a few years ago the government introduced the PVRM (Personalized Vehicle Registration Mark) scheme, with plates sold on an auction based system.Sorry if you've already answered this, but what's the deal with personal registrations over there? I see quite a few have car-specific ones, are they extortionately costly do you know?
'To provide more choices of vehicle registration marks to vehicle owners, the Government introduced a Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks (PVRMs) Scheme. Under the Scheme, a vehicle owner can choose his/her preferred vehicle registration mark, apply to the Transport Department (TD) and use it upon approval following a bidding exercise.'
The procedure is basically as follows...
Stage 1: Submission of Application
Stage 2: Selection of Applications by lot
Stage 3: Checking against Basic Combination Requirements
Stage 4: Payment of Deposit
Stage 5: Vetting
Stage 6: Auction
You can have what you want up to 8 characters/digits, but the applications are vetted by a panel for anything dodgy; i.e. no swear words, no triad connotations, etc. Although a few have slipped through the net! The bidding starts at a few hundred quid and anyone in the room on the day can bid on the plate. If you lose the auction I think you get your deposit back.
RoadRunner220 said:
I love it when this thread updates.
Great! Here's another...A hat-trick of 1Ms
Beautiful 993T
Nice, clean IS200 which is featured in Lexus Hong Kong's recent promotional video for the new IS200t
Nice Scooby STi - not too happy with this pic, but the owner liked it so it stays
Gorgeous 964 RS...
I've been photographing Civic Type-Rs all season for the Touring Car Series in Asia championship, and as much as I love them this rare as hen's teeth Mugen RR is something different. Actually, there are quite a lot of these in HK.
NSX-R. Nuff said.
M3 about to disappear into the mist
Outlook, foggy with rain and Huracans
My Achilles' Heel. I asked Santa for one for Xmas, but the **** didn't deliver...
Speciale Aperta, roof firmly up
If any car screams 'Pistonheads' on this page, it's this 22B
Icon.
Ummmm.... I am in two minds about posting this as A) there are a lot of photos and B) it seems a bit crass having my company watermark on them. But, my excuse is A) gone are the days when photo dumps on internet threads used to have things like ***WARNING 56K MELTDOWN*** etc. in the title and we mostly all have decent internet and B) well, all the photos uploaded to my Flickr have the watermarks on em. So, with my excuses out the way, here are some pics taken on Saturday at a late evening car meet in Hong Kong. So, on with the pics...
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