I think old-school car enthusiasts of any age will agree with me when I say that nothing says “Pinoy Classic Car” more than the Mitsubishi Lancer Boxtype. While the rest of the world have been into restoring AE86 Toyota Corollas, then Pinoys have been into restoring these Boxtype Mitsubishi Lancers. I think this was due to the fact that this particular Lancer was made available here in the Philippines, while the AE86 was not.

Nevertheless, this is something that distinguishes us Pinoys from the rest of the world, and something that brings Pinoy car enthusiasts together across the globe. This car will always and forever be the Pinoy Classic Car.

Check out the rest of the photos of this super clean Lancer Boxtype…

More awesome cars in Part 3 of our 2012 STREETWISE AUTO SHOW event coverage. Check out the rest of the gallery below.

Check out the rest of our series of coverage articles about the 2012 STREETWISE AUTO SHOW here.

Spotlights on notable cars are coming up. Stay tuned!

More awesome cars for you in Part 2 of our event coverage. Check it out!

Check out the rest of our series of coverage articles about the 2012 STREETWISE AUTO SHOW here.

The recently concluded StreetWise Auto Show held last May 12, 2012 at the front parking lot of SM Center Las Pinas, reminded me of car club meets where you do some hard parking, then chat with like-minded car enthusiasts. The ambiance was more like that than an it was an actual competition, which to me, was really good!

And Custom Pinoy Rides, being a media sponsor of the event, was able to do some awesome coverage with the “Car Photobooth” that we’ve set up. So Philip Aragones and I set out to work that day, and we’ve taken a photo of just about every car in this event. Rest assured that car spotlights will be coming showcasing some notable cars. In the meantime, here’s Part 1 of this event coverage. Enjoy!

Check out the rest of our series of coverage articles about the 2012 STREETWISE AUTO SHOW here.

Just when I thought that a Hachi-Roku couldn’t look any better, I came across this stunning AE86 Trueno Coupe by Toycool Garage. Instead of the traditional panda black and white that you’d usually see on just about every other AE86 in the planet, this example was done up in blue and black, giving it an attention-grabbing aura.

I can clearly see why they left the headlights up. Check out the projector lamps!

4AG, Individual Throttle Bodies, High Rise Headers, and all the bling factor you could ever want in a Toyota engine bay, including a mini-me RC Drift Car version!

Possibly the best darn AE86 Trueno Coupe ever. Would you guys agree?

Is this the coolest police car in the Philippines or what?

Okay, okay, I know it’s not a real police car, but rather, it’s the theme of this Nissan S15 Silvia show car. But wouldn’t it be cool if it were real? This is the stuff little kids who could be potential race car drivers when they grow up dream about when they play cops and robbers, car chase edition! The fact that it’s now a life-size driveable car is just totally awesome. Won’t you agree?

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Custom Pinoy Rides continues the coverage of Bimmerfest 2012, with a couple of Z’s, two of the cleanest M3′s I have seen yet, and a host of other enviable rides…

See you at Bimmerfest 2013!

The BMW Car Club of the Philippines brought out their meanest rides in this year’s Bimmerfest 2012. Held at the Bonifacio High Street on the 5th of May, we got to see the much loved and pampered beauties. On my way there it actually started to rain, so I wasn’t hoping on getting a lot of photos in, but as soon as I parked, the sun came shining, and a team of dedicated detailers worked their magic across all the cars in the show.

Part 2 will be coming soon so stay tuned!

We wrap up the rest of the car photos with Part 3 of the 21st Trans Sport Show coverage. Here we look at cars from Jworks Unlimited, Starbright Bodykits, and other various notables.

The first of four Jworks Unlimited creations is this 1998 Mercedes Benz, in striking electric blue. The AMG logo proudly emblazoned atop its grill means this car isn’t just for show, but will give you your money’s worth on the track too.

A fully decked out minty green 2001 Porsche Boxter S, styled from head to toe.

Being a Porsche, the audio setup is found in the front end (makes me wonder if guards in malls get training to know which end to open when dealing with different cars…)

The sign on the show said otherwise, but I am pretty sure that this is Green Lantern’s daily driver…

…I mean, look at those rims glow green!

Another Jworks Unimited Benz, this 1998 SLK 230 stood out with its gold finish.

The New Autodresscode had this 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe on display, sporting extra wide front inlets to feed its equally large 3.6L engine

Bace Garage with their 2009 Honda Jazz… it was very nice of them to list down all the custom work made to their vehicles…

…with the rear suspension getting the J’s Racing treatment.

TSL Marketing had a 2007 Honda Jazz in full Rockford Fosgate gear. I had a similar setup in my Civic a few years ago, and let me tell you… my ears are still ringing!

Ford Fiestas are a very common site on Philippine roads these days, so a little sprucing up will certainly keep yours stand out.

One of the more angular bodykits I’ve seen on this 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, which complements the main design elements of the current Mistubishi line very well.

The bodykit of this 2012 Chevy Spark, with a more unobstructed grill as compared to stock.

A 2012 Porsche Cayenne by Starbright Bodykits. And just in case you were wondering, that isn’t carbon fiber…

…but crocodile leather!

Stay tuned for more 21st Trans Sport Show coverage here at Custom Pinoy Rides.

For Part 2 of the 21st Trans Sport Show coverage, Custom Pinoy Rides brings you plenty of spankin’ engine bays, and a few nostalgic customs.

Autoline Motorsports Zentrium and PR Autosport maintains their strong partnership, joining up with this 2007 Honda Civic.

Another example of an engine bay you could literally eat out of, this 1996 Mazda Famila GLX by Autogenix Carworx sported a gold engine cover…

…with its purple paint scheme making its way to the interior in true custom fashion.

Another gold engine cover from Autogenix Carworx, in a 1997 Honda Civic VTi

A 1998 Honda Integra having been graced by the Midas touch, with the lips of its BBS rims and its engine cover in matching gold. This was a joint project by Dice Bodykits, AC Garage, and Autopartsphil.

Another creation by Dice Bodykits, Garage 28, and AC Garage. This 2006 Honda FD2 sporting individual throttle bodies.

Glossmaster Customworx breaking norms in engine bay styling, with pattern and color matched strut bar and air intake tube.

Autoline and PR Autosport with their 2011 Mini Cooper

OLDisCOOL indeed, this 1963 Mini Cooper by Equal Trade and Firland Audio attracting the crowds.

Not enough room to cram in all your AV gear? No problem! Add a trailer! This Cooper is certainly an entertainment center on wheels.

And just in case you need to pop by the nearest Mini Stop to get a case of ice cold brew whilst the crowd watch the latest episode of Game of Thrones on the Cooper, just grab the roof-mounted chopper, complete with rear carriage.

Just when I thought I had seen the entire car, the owner popped open the hood and revealed an equally astounding engine bay.

“I was built to beat you” – nuff said!

There were a number of great looking vintage cars on display this year. Alfred Motorworks showing off a restored 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.

A 1969 MGB GT looking like it just rolled off the production line…

…unwittingly nearly half a century later, but still holding its own.

This 1937 Chevrolet was one of the oldest cars on display in the show, being done up by The New Autodresscode.

Featuring red hot grills, with a checkered front accent…

…this vintage is as revolutionary now as it was back in its prime.

That’s it for Part 2 of the 21st Trans Sport Show coverage. Stay tuned for more!