まだまだ知らない日本車が多いと気付いた！ ４年ぶりの東京オートサロンに行ってみた！I Fell in LOVE with JDM Classics I Never Saw Before at TAS

Summary

Steve POV attends the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, exploring the extensive custom builds within the exhibition halls. He highlights a wide variety of customized vehicles and appreciates the time and effort invested in each unique build. Steve admires the enthusiasm surrounding TAS, exemplified by thousands eagerly awaiting the opening. He also notes intriguing cultural contrasts, like meticulous cleanliness. Overall, Steve conveys his excitement revisiting TAS, captivated by the remarkable custom car culture.

Takeaways

• 😊 Steve is excited to be at the Tokyo Auto Salon event after 4 years
• 👀 There are amazing custom cars and bikes at the event
• 🚙 Obayashi Factory booth features cool custom builds like a Nissan Leaf
• 🏎 Steve loves the vintage Datsun and Nissan models at the event
• 🔧 The engine bays of some cars showcase impressive custom work
• 💡 The event highlights unique aspects of Japanese culture
• 🌟 Work Wheels and other brands have great looking wheels on display
• 🚚 Steve appreciates the vintage Toyota and Daihatsu Kei trucks
• 🎨 The Kuhl display features creatively designed cars in gold themes
• 😀 Steve values connecting with people like Kato-san at the event

Q & A

What event is the transcript about?

The transcript is about the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) event.

What does the narrator say many people are lined up early in the morning for?

The narrator says many people are lined up early in the morning waiting to get into the TAS event.

What company's booth is the narrator's booth located in?

The narrator's booth is located inside Obayashi Factory's booth.

What does the narrator thank Obayashi Factory for regarding his booth?

The narrator thanks Obayashi Factory for inviting him to join them and says he couldn't think of a better booth for Steve's POV to be in.

What custom Porsche build does the narrator say many people have been talking about?

Many people have been talking about a wide-bodied, twin turbo Porsche build.

What classic Japanese car does the narrator say he loves and would like to own one day?

The narrator loves the customized 1973 Nissan Cedric with ITBs and custom headers, and says he would love to own one someday.

What does the narrator point out as a difference in culture between Japan and America?

The narrator points out how in Japan, employees diligently clean and sweep out booths by hand, something not commonly seen in America.

What does the narrator say he likes about the ending of TAS?

His favorite part is when TAS ends and all the cars leave.

What car brand does the narrator say has a theme of gold/champagne color this year?

Kuhl has a theme of champagne gold color in their display this year.

What does the narrator compliment about the LED light displays?

He compliments how the LED technology and designs are far ahead of the states and show great detail.