Archive for August, 2007

Scuderia Wannabe

August 22, 2007

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This must be the only Jazz that has more holes than the fastest Ferrari on the planet. Will it do any good to speed, stability, and for God’s sake, aerodynamics?

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The answer is: No. But hey, at least it looks better than the trolley. Or is it?

Facts:
Honda Jazz, B 26 GW, Ratu Plaza parking area.
Thanks to BD for the photos.

Sightings: Maha Kijang – The Comeback?

August 22, 2007

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Could this be the revival of that horribly-ugly Maha Kijang? You guys do remember the Maha Kijang right? Only time will tell. Bali corespondents, would you guys kindly elaborate?

Facts:
Toyota Kijang, unknown license plate, somewhere in Bali.
Thanks to TP for the photo.

World Premiere: Mobile Disco Ball

August 14, 2007

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Yes, people, that is actually glittered up to the GT-Wing. Now, remind me again why these riceboys are nothing but nincompoops?

Facts:
Honda City, B 8593 BY, somewhere in Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta.
Thanks to BB for the photo.

The (NOT) Yellow Skyline

August 14, 2007

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Well, some can dream of being a Skyline and thought that an GT-R emblem is all that is needed to become one. But believe me, the moment this thing runs side-by-side with a Skyline, it will be nothing but chassis and wheels.

Facts:
Timor, B 1834 JA, somewhere in Jakarta.
Thanks to BB for the photos.

The Legend of Paris-Dakar

August 14, 2007

When you hear the term “Paris-Dakar”, what comes first in your mind? Pajeros? Dunes of sand? Roaming camels? Heat?

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To this proud owner of a Toyota Mark II, it wasn’t any of that, it was inspiration.

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And now you know the reason why the switched the event’s name to Lisboa-Dakar…

Facts:
Toyota Mark II, D 1638 AE, somewhere in Bandung.
Thanks to WW for the photos.