Project Cars
Shift / The black sheep, in white
The ST205 Celica, enthusiast talk for the sixth-gen Toyota Celica had big shoes to fill. Its processor, the ST185 had a plethora of WRC titles under its belt. The bug-eyed Celica and TTE- Toyota Team Europe had their work cut out for them, and they delivered.
Moderately mild to hot: EP82 Starlets
With the world acquiring a knack for anything and everything retro, we turn back the clock to 1995, with Johnny Shah’s EP82 starlet GT.
Shift / A love letter to the Honda s2000
Honda seemed to have missed the memo of the directive by the Japanese government in 1955 for a "people's car" and debuted the Honda S360 almost a decade later, follow in succession by the s500 and s800. Turns out, a drop-dead 360cc chain-driven roadster was exactly the genesis Honda looked-for.
Shift / Unbreakable: 2005 Toyota Hilux resto rebuild
The red TRD pro-esque 2005 Hilux came to be an adventitious decision by Fahmid Ishtiaque Ahmed, as he wanted to fish for something unique in a sea of numerous Defender and Patrol builds. This sweet 4x4 is indeed greater than the sum of its parts. I am sure Marty McFly would be proud.
Shift / The Urban Outlaw: 1982 Toyota Corolla GL
Tokyo Hippari nights in Dhaka feat. a lowered, flared old Corolla
Spirited away in a 2012 Mazda RX8 Spirit R S2
I remember my brief (and first) encounter with a rx8 and recall being bewildered by its suicide doors.
Project Cars / Factory style tuning: Supercharged Toyota GT86
If you have seen our feature on the Tesla Model S P100D a couple of weeks ago, you’d know what an insanely capable zero-fuel-drinking, no noise
DAILY DRIVER PERFECTION
Few things motivate me to wake up at 7 AM on a Friday. It only happens if there is an early morning photoshoot or the once a year family picnic that mother makes everyone go to. This Friday was slightly special though, so much so that I hadn’t slept the previous night because I feared I wouldn’t be able to wake up on time.
Vee-Dub Rarity: 1988 Volkswagen Golf MK2
Volkswagen Golfs are a rarity in Bangladesh. So when we get the chance to take one out for a drive, we don't hesitate.
LEGEND, REBORN: 1991 Nissan Skyline BNR32
Our feature car this week is very special. The first Nissan Skyline project completed in Bangladesh, this R32 GTS-T sedan is proof that anyone can chase their dream build if they're willing to work hard.
The best or nothing: 1998 Toyota JZX100 Chaser
A Supra powered Chaser with a bucketload of tasty aftermarket parts.
RESTOMOD RED BARON - Mercedes Benz 280E W123
A beautifully restored Mercedes Benz 280E is taken a step further.
BOOST AND LIFT
What's better than a fire breathing Celica? A supercharged, fire breathing Celica.
The pursuit of speed : 1999 AE111 Sprinter GT
A humble, soft speaking university faculty member built and runs this equally humble looking Toyota Sprinter. It's not soft spoken though. And it's got many tricks up its undercarriage.
Bunny from hell
The Toyota GT86 is a car that doesn't really give a damn about the concept of having a billion horsepower engine. It's a car that's focused on the driver, on how it makes you feel, and if you thought it looks good stock, take a look at this one.
The trend-setter: AE80 Corolla with 4AGZE implant
A daily driver from the 80's with a supercharger under the hood.
Heart of a beast: 2ZZGE powered 1993 Toyota Corolla E100
This particular E100 has a heart transplant from the top of the line 9th generation Corolla Aerotourer Z and is also commonly found in the Celica GT-S: the 1.8 liter 2ZZ-GE engine.
Lightweight Monster: AE101 Toyota Sprinter
A stripped out 4AGE powered Toyota Sprinter with performance cams. Can you spell fun?