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A Family’s Story Through BMWs — Interview with Eric, Founder of Night Shift

A Family’s Story Through BMWs — Interview with Eric, Founder of Night Shift

A Family’s Story Through BMWs — Interview with Eric, Founder of Night Shift

BMW Motorrad R 18 One Eight “C”

Paul Yaffe, a renowned figure in the custom motorcycle world, has unveiled his latest masterpiece – a unique customization of the BMW R 18 Transcontinental on January 18, 2024. Known for his design prowess, Yaffe has been a prominent creator since 1991, earning accolades such as multiple awards and a place in the Sturgis Hall of Fame. His latest project blends classic hot rod aesthetics with the distinctive BMW essence, showcasing Yaffe's excellence as a designer.

YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2023

YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW is one of Japan's largest indoor car and motorcycle shows organised by the American hot rod custom brand MOONEYES and held every December at Pacifico Yokohama, attracting worldwide attention.

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Limited edition kite by Porsche and Duotone paying homage to the 917/20 design

Porsche, together with leading kiteboarding brand Duotone, launched a new kite and board on 6 October 2023. The design of this limited special edition is a tribute to the legendary Porsche 917/20 racing car with its striking 'Pink Pig' design.

Porsche 917/20, Nickname ‘Pink Pig’

The one-off Porsche 917/20 is special among the various 917 versions. Porsche engineers, together with the French company SERA, took on the challenge of combining the advantages of the short-tail and long-tail versions of the 917.

A$AP ROCKY NAMED CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR PUMA X F1 PARTNERSHIP

PUMA and A$AP Rocky officially announced their long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsports business, A$AP Rocky will serve as Creative Director for the category, which focuses on the intersection of sport and streetwear.

Car Brand Vintage Clothing Available at AKIMBO CLUB

Akimbo Club is an online vintage select shop in the USA, selling vintage clothing hand-picked according to its unique world view and attracting a large number of fans. In addition to selling vintage clothing, Akimbo Club also offers original products and attracted attention with its collaboration item 'Yankee Noodle Zip-Up Hoodie' with contemporary artist Tyrrell Winston, which was released in May 2023.

NISSAN RASHEEN FORZA (1999)

The Nissan Rasheen Forza is a compact crossover SUV sold from 1998 to 2000 and is a derivative of the Nissan Rasheen, which was sold from 1994. Compared to the original Rasheen, it is equipped with a 2 L in-line four-cylinder DOHC engine with a larger displacement, over fenders, round four-lamp headlights, special grille and bumper, etc.

TFC1: The Bobber & TFC2: The Scrambler – Triumph Factory Custom

TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) is Triumph Motorcycles' limited edition premium factory custom model.With a strong focus on the custom scene, Triumph has taken a new approach to designing and manufacturing this special custom model, the TFC, with a focus on performance, equipment and technology to take Triumph to the top of its game as a manufacturer itself. The TFC is not a copycat, but an original and finely crafted product, with hand-crafted custom design, enhanced performance, class-leading technology, innovative engineering and high-spec equipment.

Mercedes-Benz “Blue Wonder”

The high-speed racing car transporter was originally built in the Mercedes-Benz test workshop in 1954 for the 1955 motor racing season. Unlike conventional commercial vehicles, it had no separation between the driver's cab and the load platform, featuring a sporty silhouette with a top speed of 170 km/h (105 mph). Its purpose was to transport racing cars for the World Sports Car Championship in 1955, making it an essential link between the Stuttgart plant and race tracks across Europe.

Rolls-Royce Manchester Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Manchester Ghost is a bespoke model designed for Manchester to commemorate the historic link between Manchester and Rolls-Royce and was unveiled on 14 April 2023. The birth of Rolls-Royce began on 4 May 1904, when founders Charles Rolls and Henry Royce first met at the Midland Hotel in the centre of Manchester and agreed to build 'the best automobile in the world'.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Versace

The Murciélago LP 640 Versace is a limited edition vehicle created in collaboration between two leading Italian brands, Versace and Lamborghini, and was presented at the Paris Salon in October 2006. It was available in two colour schemes - white Bianco Isis and black Nero Aldebaran - and a total of 20 cars were produced in limited numbers. In 2008, the coupe was replaced by a roadster version, also in a limited production of 20 units.

BMW Motorrad Japan × MOONEYES Japan R 18 Classic Pinstripe Custom

The special collaboration motorcycle by BMW Motorrad Japan and MOONEYES Japan, displayed at the YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2021 held at Pacifico Yokohama on 5 December 2021. On the day of the event, live painting by pinstriper took place at the venue to complete this custom vehicle.

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Aymeric x Brembo – Turning energy into inspiration

This is a special event where global brake manufacturer Brembo brings its vision of 'Turning Energy into Inspiration' to life through digital art, offering a special experience inspired by the transformation of power and energy through a fusion of art, technology and design.

YAMAHA PES2

Two-wheel-drive electric road sport with in-wheel motor at the front. It was presented as a concept model at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015.

L’Art de L’Automobile x Porsche “968 L’ART”

This is a Porsche 968 art car, specially redesigned by L'Art De L'Automobile, a Parisian car shop/fashion label that embodies the link between cars and fashion. The art car, which bears the name '968 L'ART', symbolises the ambition of Arthur Kar, founder of L'Art De L'Automobile, to 'bring art into the automotive world'.

HYUNDAI Heritage Series Grandeur EV Resto-Mod

The HYUNDAI Heritage Series Grandeur is the second EV restomod car in the Heritage Series, following the "Heritage Series PONY", which was announced by Hyundai Motor Company on 12 November 2021.The car's design is based on the first generation Hyundai Grandeur, which was created in 1986, and the "Heritage Series Grandeur" was created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this model. The first-generation Grandeur was developed by Mitsubishi Motors for Hyundai as a dignitary transport vehicle for the Seoul Olympics and shares its platform with Mitsubishi's second-generation Debonair.

KAWASAKI ZEPHYR

In 1989, at the height of the racer replica boom, the Zephyr, with its classic styling - 'no cowl', 'two rear shocks' and 'air-cooled' - was a new choice and immediately after its launch, it recorded explosive sales and became the driving force behind the 'naked boom' of the time.

BMW R 18 B HEAVY DUTY

Fred Kodlin is a well-known figure in the US customizing scene who has been modifying motorcycles for over 40 years. He has won various important shows and was the first non-US citizen to be inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame. For the first time, he has worked with his son Len to customize a BMW R 18 B, which they named the R 18 B HEAVY DUTY.

46Works Solo exhibition ‘FULL THROTTLE or Not’

46works' first solo exhibition 'Full Throttle or Not' by custom builder Shiro Nakajima, who specialises in customising BMW Motorrad and other Euro motorcycles, was held at the art gallery CAPSULE in Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo, from 4 to 12 February 2023. Four BMW custom motorcycles and one Moto Guzzi were exhibited.

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