GARAGE QUEENS

Garage Queens

Three of Japan’s best custom Porsches under one roof.

Karrera and Cult Classics Garage, hailing all the way from the Philippines, took over a small piece of Tokyo and turned Podium Cafe into a car temple during Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 week.

Their theme, this time, was Porsche. They had a gorgeous 993 RS re-imagined by Madlane, as well as the ever-classic 996 Turbo brought in by our friend @singertracks. Despite such an amazing lineup, I couldn’t help but feel proud especially of the outdoor garage exhibition.

Karrera had reached out to me to find some special Porsches to display, and I had no hesitation in calling three of the most amazing builds to exist in Japan.

Hidaka-san rolled in with his genuinely unique 1970 Porsche 911S. An M64 originally from a 90’s 964, genuine Porsche crank and camshafts, mechanical throttle, are only few of the treasures in the engine.

The interior, one-of-one wheel, bespoke one-of-two (maybe even one-of-one) dashboard, special-made transmission and pedal box. All of this wrapped in an unmistakable build and orange livery inspired by Gulf.

Karrera had reached out to me to find some special Porsches to display, and I had no hesitation in calling three of the most amazing builds to exist in Japan.

Yamanouchi-san blessed us with his bright yellow 911, with a whale tail likely transplanted from an older 911, replacing the original RSR’s metal wing, and a light (very light) 3.0L Carrera engine built to dominate the track.

Yuki Matsumoto decided to bring his show-stopper 911 to complete the most visually stunning display of European cars to grace Tokyo Car Week 2026.