I’ll always remember my first Artwork Of Velocity occasion in 2014. I accepted the invitation to cowl the present from Asep Iskandar, the organizer, not actually understanding what to anticipate.
Up till then, Malaysia for me had solely been a vacation vacation spot, not a spot I had ever related to vehicles. Boy did I get a get up!
Each time I’ve returned to Artwork Of Velocity, I’ve found increasingly in regards to the massively wealthy automotive tradition that exists in Malaysia. And yearly I come away extra stunned than the earlier yr.
In a manner, Malaysian automotive tradition jogs my memory of Japan. There’s a number of selection right here and folks aren’t afraid to observe their very own concepts in an effort to create one thing distinctive.
There’s additionally an underlying respect of how sure vehicles are modified of their dwelling international locations. You may see this within the obsessive manner that many JDM vehicles are put collectively.
All the best way from kyusha, kaido racers and bosozoku-themed builds…
…Proper as much as essentially the most sought-after fashions, and even time attack-inspired creations.
Then there’s the craftsmanship, which has has massively improved since I noticed these first few native builds in 2014. As we speak, the customized steel work, fabrication and paint is pretty much as good as will get wherever on the planet.
But it surely’s the love that so many Malaysian automotive fanatics have for Speedhunters that retains me coming again. It’s overwhelming to say the least.
All I’ve stated thus far has associated to vehicles, however Artwork Of Velocity celebrates all issues motorcycle-related too. Bike tradition is huge right here, and also you solely want to take a look at the parking space outdoors the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang when Artwork Of Velocity is on to get an concept of it.
Going again to the variability, take a look at this pairing. Ford Mustang or Mazda RX-3 – which might you select?
I even got here throughout an Alfa Romeo Giulia with an iconic Seventies Carabinieri livery. That is probably essentially the most acknowledged classic Italian police automotive look, because it appeared in numerous tv dramas and flicks of the period.
For 2023, Artwork Of Velocity had this beautiful Toyota Celica Liftback because the fortunate draw prime prize.
The winner not solely took dwelling one of many sleekest Celicas of the KE40 technology, however it was customized painted in Mooneyes yellow and topped off with a set of iconic Moon Discs.
This yr I bought to play decide for the Scorching Wheels Legends Tour, choosing vehicles that thought would make worthy Scorching Wheels die-casts. That was cool, however then there was additionally the customized Scorching Wheels space the place you may take a look at the superb issues that native artists do with these 1:64 scale fashions.
During the last decade, Artwork Of Velocity has actually discovered its toes and grow to be a correctly established present.
It’ll be enjoyable to see how Asep and the group proceed to reinvent the annual occasion and preserve the thrill flowing for the subsequent 10 years and past.
I’ve little question that Malaysian fanatics’ love for vehicles and bikes won’t ever cease rising and evolving, and that Artwork Of Velocity will all the time present a good spot to showcase their creations. Till 2024, selamat tinggal.
Dino Dalle Carbonare
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