Apologies in advance for my terrible Texas accent. More info about this event on Instagram instagram.com/babbittbank_trophy/

@s70driver2005

2 жыл бұрын

It's ok. I live in Texas and have a terrible accent too. Lol

@orangeg00se15

2 жыл бұрын

we need more american car event coverage just to hear more of your accent LOL

@slyde1807

2 жыл бұрын

Australians are just British Texans lol

@Alextreme27

2 жыл бұрын

it was an amazing intro

@billnyetherussianspy2137

2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Texas for 16 years. I think you'd fit right in around Houston or San Antonio with that accent tbh

Somewhere in an alternate universe, there’s an American Alexi imitating an Australian Accent

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@MISTASTEEZY

2 жыл бұрын

He was scary good at that ngl

@charleyharris4943

2 жыл бұрын

Doubt it Americans don't know there is a Australia

@christopherjohnston6343

2 жыл бұрын

​@@charleyharris4943 isn't Australia a region in New Zealand?

@ctlaurin

2 жыл бұрын

All ute event

Love how japan just does everything

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

Literally. I’m from America originally and haven’t even seen anything like this there.

@Dazzer

2 жыл бұрын

Japan does everything - what you want and a few things you definitely do not want

@fortis992

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesricks Motivation quote: be the American the Japanese think you are

@Mousyy

2 жыл бұрын

well, besides fire arms

@quab5738

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesricks You’re not from the right part of America then

The flag lady’s enthusiasm 100% made me smile

I love this "Cars were built to be driven" attitude. I wish we could get back to that, both with modern, but also classic cars.

@lordofrims

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that why we have Wayne Carini and Jay Leno in this timeline?

@edumacted

Жыл бұрын

@@lordofrims if those are the only people you can name with this attitude then something needs to change

@lordofrims

Жыл бұрын

@@edumacted all you see nowadays is "ls swap" everywhere or "crate motor" but not hot rodding and classic cars restoration and driving them, everywhere being 1000 hp garage queens that "will probably make under 10's in the strip" but are all sound and lights, started once a year for an exhibition and put to rest until its price soars up and gets sold again.

I used to work at a hot rod shop that specialized in these cars back in high school. Most of the cars in the video are early 30s. Nearly all the cars here have removed their fenders. A car w/o fenders is referred to as a ‘highboy’ and this was a very popular modification when these cars came out. Lots of the cars in this video also have the trumpet style headers, which were also incredibly popular. Many of the cars have had their engines swapped to a Chevrolet 350, despite being primarily Ford models. Likely due to availability and reliability.

@jinatha

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with these cars at all, so thanks for the extra info!

@travisrussell7750

2 жыл бұрын

A hot rod without fenders isn't necessarily a highboy. A lot of these cars have the bodies channeled over the frame, so not a highboy. I saw very few SBCs. I did see a lot of Flathead Fords and Bangers and the such. All pretty normal for traditional hot rods. There are also plenty of cars from the 20s as well.

@charliewinterss

Жыл бұрын

It is common to see a old ford engine swapped to a Chevy because there are more modes for them

As a traditional hot Rod enthusiast here in the United States, I honestly think that the hot rod culture in Japan goes above and beyond what we do in the states. Their sheer amount of passion for what they do is through the roof! I can’t wait to go to Japan for the Mooneyes show!

@WhuDhat

2 жыл бұрын

are you familiar with their lowrider culture as well? I think that's where their passion shines the most

@StickPeopleAndPuff

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Everything in US now is "Rat Rod" meaning "I pulled an absolutely rusted through 32 ford with barely any metal out of pond and put an LS in it"

@domdrty

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhuDhat the quality of lowriders in Japan put lowriders in the U.S. to shame (in general). I built a lowrider when I lived in California over 10 years ago. It was extremely hard to find a quality fabricator that had attention to detail, and that I trusted. I ended up hauling my car to Vegas to get the frame off fabrication done and hydraulics installed.

@Hot_Rod_Crazy

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhuDhat yes i am! They make Whittier Boulevard in California look like it isnt the top gun.

@fofo2056

2 жыл бұрын

After reading your comment, now I know about the Mooneyes show in Japan, I never heard about it before, thanks for that!

Many people in the comments are calling these cars rat rods. These are traditional hot rods with similar and perioid correct mods that 40s-60s hot rods had. Maybe some these were even originally built during that era. Rat rod is a newer thing. Rust, dents and other imperfections don’t make hot rod a rat rod. Rat rods are made to look ratty on purpose and usually have modern parts.

@BLACKOMAMBO

2 жыл бұрын

There is literaly no one other than yourself that talk about Ratrod here, I scrolled all the way down ya clown

@kiisseli8086

2 жыл бұрын

@@BLACKOMAMBO There were many comments earlier. I dont know why you cant see them. I even replied to some of them ”ya clown”. :D

I love it so much my grandpa used to do this kind of dirt circle track racing in Michigan. Tying the springs was a super common modification. Definitely 40s-50s racers really wish my grandpa was still around to show this video too I'm sure he would have gotten a kick from this

I'm willing to bet a few of these were former trailer queens or show cars and their former owners have no idea how their living in Japan now having the snot driven out of them.

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! I never thought I’d see cars like this being driven like this. If they weren’t garage queens sadly they probably wouldn’t be in as good of shape

@vert_f31

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesricks reguardless if they were garage queens In their past life or not I’m surprised at how most of them seem to have stock original body panels that are in damn good shape for how old they are

@lordofrims

2 жыл бұрын

They also import things like low riders and there are a few very famous ones riding through Tokyo.

@WhuDhat

2 жыл бұрын

haha I can just imagine a guy selling his polished pride and joy on bring a trailer and the auction closes, he excitedly waits for the results... YES!! he got more than he expected, where is it going? JAPAN‽, WHAT‽‽‽

God I love the Japanese. As an American from the south that drives a 50 year old pickup truck, I give this a huge two thumbs up.

I didn't expect this, so this is even more appreciated ✌️

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

Haha nobody can expect this

Ah, the good old Ford Flathead. 130 optimistic hp at a whopping 4500 rpm but damn do they always sound good. So nice to see people out there having fun with these cars. If this were in America, there'd be countless crying baby dolls propped up against them and tons of boomers in Hawaiian shirts sitting in foldable chairs behind them. Japanese once again doing our car culture better in most cases.

@WhuDhat

2 жыл бұрын

lmao

As an American, it always amazes me how much other countries know about our history, while we as Americans (collectively) know so little about other countries’ histories. We aren’t taught any other history than American history in school until college, and usually it’s voluntary. Very cool to see these folks enjoying these ratrods!

I never would've thought i'd see the words japanese, hotrods, dirt, and drifting all in one title

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

Haha for real

Japan:"The space next to the river cannot be used for housing because of potential flooding." Politicians in my country:"(let's pretend we did not hear that), cheap real estate people!"

Is it weird that I was expecting TEs on at least one of them.? Japan is cool

Big engines and skinny tires, sliding around in the dirt? That's honestly not far off Grand Prix racing in the 1910's and 1920's. I've always loved the idea of thrashing an old Bugatti or Fiat down a dusty road, this is basically the next best thing!

As someone who used to live deep within the hills of moonshine country, I love seeing this. NASCAR started from bootleggers pitting their modified cars against each other.

Love the Offenhauser logo on the cylinder head there. Cool to see them running actual flatheads

i want the hardly drivable jacket the guy had on at 3:37

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

Merch idea for Alexi?

the truck styling from that era til the 50's was the best style

Thank you for sharing this part of car culture and not just JDM and drifting, sure i like that to! but i love american classic cars, i drive a 63 Cadillac my self and it is fun to se how the Japanese do Hot Rodding and Classic cars over there :) Cheers!

This is why you're the greatest JDM car channel on KZread.

Hell yeah brother :noriboom:

Your accent is actually really good at the beginning. I moved to southern usa recently and have heard people talk just like you alexi

I live in a blue collar enclave on the west coast of the US. The town next to me is know for hot rods, kustoms and an active chapter of the Hells Angels, while my city was known for Lowriders (my city made cruising illegal in '98). It's awesome to see the Japanese replicating our car culture! My neighbor who built a show '61 Impala mentioned some of his buddies in his club being approached by Japanese fans and being offered over 100k for their rides on the spot! The only thing that bugs me is that as these rides age and international interest gets bigger, it's becoming more and more of a rich man's hobby. Back in the day, lowrider clubs had a guys who was a mechanic, another dude who was an electrician, a body guy and they would help each other out building some dope cars. Now these cars are becoming unattainable as the day goes by! Anyways, I'm not on here to hate, I love the attention to detail the Japanese crowd strives for!

Those cars and drivers are rad as hell. Super cool to see stuff like this all the way in Japan!

3:45 that man is the embodiment of the word 'cool'

Flag girl is a whole vibe!

Man, I love your vids. The shot at 3:37 was funny, and the short explanation at 4:04 is appreciated, I've always seen those landscapes in my Japanese animus, now I know why.

that was the best southern accent impression ive ever heard. i currently live in alabama. you could've passed as an american for sure.

now this is what i really wanted to WATCH!! HOT RODS!!

Didn't know this sort thing existed here in Japan- thanks for sharing!

as an American, I whole heartedly approve. give us your skylines and you can have our V8's

@matthew_natividad

Жыл бұрын

A fair trade

Dang Alexi, the GMC Savannah at 2:15 really hits home the America illusion

@rad44rr

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

I’m convinced that the Japanese can make any car look good

Short wheelbase drifting is always so spicy 👍🏻

Production value is off the charts, Alexi. Fucking amazing stuff.

Awesome machines and what a great venue. These guys sure know how to have fun. Very cool and surprising event report, thank you Alexi👍 Keep thinking, Japanese moonshine, a world market awaits.

Most of what you are seeing is they typical "Lake" or "Lakester" style, especially the red Ford(?) with the rounded nose on it. Also, most of the time when they run no fenders and jack up the rear to give it a rake in the front you would call that a "HiBoy" but thats usually reserved for more of a pristine Hot Rod and not the Rat Rod style that seems to be the other theme here

Never thought I'd ever see someone sliding a 5 window

Nothing like the sound of a flathead exhaust in the morning 🤠🦅

Alexi: sees american car in japan *American accent intensifies*

This was awesome ! Loved the music in the cinematic piece.

the commitment to period correct modification is badass, props to these guys

@st3v3nk3

2 жыл бұрын

They are japaneses. Perfectionism over everythng! :D Still awesome.

lmao the opening, this event is amazing man

The real roots of drifting. 😄

MotorTrend's Roadkill OVA: Classics goes Drifting

that accent in the intro was awesome

This is absolutely awesome. I wish America would have events like this, maybe a prohibition class in autocross and rally cross lol

@tomanderson6335

2 жыл бұрын

Check out The Race of Gentlemen.

“Come and take it!” “ Take what? Nobody has guns” 💀💀💀💀😂😂😂

Many of the cars are from the 20s and 30s, but the vast majority of these are 40s-50s style traditional rods, although there were a few prewar style roadsters in the mix. Also looking at the cars in the video, the registration thing must apply to atleast 1933. The Dodge Dart was also cool, looks like the owner is going for an early 60s factory super stock look. American manufacturers were heavily involved in drag racing in the early 60s, so you could get factory lightweight/high power cars intended for super stock drag racing.

Hell yeah, love to see them old beasts being used correctly

It's always amazing to see so much passion going into so many diverse topics in one place, that's something I notice when visiting. I think having such a large population helps to fill out these niche hobbies but I also found a willingness to just commit and go do the things that was really cool.

A European watching an Australian guy filming American Cars in Japan. What a time to be alive 😍😂

Oh shit! A trip down memory lane . . . my aunt had one one of those shoebox Fords her nickname was “Barney Oldfield” lol! I used to drift my pickup truck on dirt roads . . . I thought I was Stirling Moss! I’m 77 years old. 👍👍😁

Nicee, once again coolest content from Japan, keep up the good work! That Dart is so good.

This one was so fun! Very unique and you're right - every detail is spot on! Cheers from Florida

thank you so so much for putting this together for us i love this kind of car culture, an to see this in japan is just heart warming.

Your sound track selection is on point, alexi

this was an awesome change of scene. Amazing video nori

So so cool! I had no idea there was/is that much classic iron in Japan! Add: On style, some are going for the 'Rat Rod' look, but I see a lot of pure PostWar classic hot rods, when soldiers were returning from over seas and souping up the average two door/coupe, striping them down for weight and going for a ride. Also a few 'moonshiner specials' for good measure!

This is awesome. So many cool cars. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

Amazing how those old Fords are just trashed in the dust there !!!

love that intro man. The rest of the video, editing fit so well.

Why is this Chanel 50% American cars 45% conventions and 5% someone else driving 😂

Alexi, I love this video thank you so much for putting it together and sharing with the world. It’s hilarious to me that here in the states there are so many going all-out to emulate foreign styles, just like anywhere else. What’s cool is cool, and there’s always someone to think as much. These are some of my favorite styles of vintage American cars from my favorite eras. They know what they’re doing, and it’s a damn good time. That’s what I’m all about.

TURN RIGHT TO GO LEFT

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that looks like doc!

Oh my.. This looks like a dream to experience :D

Well this is the coolest thing I didn’t expect to see today

I’m 2 seconds in and this is the best episode YET!!!!!!! 🤘

Best thing you've ever uploaded bud hell yeah

Honestly, you sounded strangely like my grandpa from rural Kansas.

Absolutely amazing cars! Great video!

You make Japanese car culture look the coolest in the world. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Very, very cool! Thanks for sharing!

The fragment on 5:59 looks and sounds perfect!

this is absolutley one of the coolest things ive ever seen

great video alexi not gonna find this content anywhere else on youtube

Nailed the background music. Nice vídeo.

This was actually really dope, didn’t expect it

seeing these super old cars being driven hard isnt something we get to see everyday lol even my daily doesnt get abused like that XD but its cool tho, cars before the 70s were dang wicked!

This is absolutely incredible

Great soundtrack Alexi🤙

unexpected but very appreciated content

@jamesricks

2 жыл бұрын

For real this is so quality

Now this is a video that I can get behind! I'm not really into the whole Japanese car scene, that you usually show, but I like watching your videos because they're well made. Plus I'm a fan of expat Aussies that like to do their thing in their overseas country of choice. I'm also an expat Aussie, living in Canada, and following the hot rodding scene as much as I can around the local American states. Keep up the good work mate! Great video.

I can't help but smile, feels like I'm watching a Quinton Tarantino movie

bruhhh your southern accent is on point lol

Thanks for the Awesome video mate! Could we have a few more like this, kustom culture, choppers please. Cheers

I clicked on this without realising it was noriyaro and got the surprise of my life

Japan:"Don't build houses on flood plains." UK:"Hold my beer."

That accent was absolute gold

Oh my god yessss. I'm just as much as a hot rod and T.R.O.G *the race of gentlemen* fan as I am a jdm drift touge and grip fan. Maaaan this was good to see. Cheers mate.

those are some cool high boys my favorite style of 32 ford also that studabaker was super rare and cool

That accent at the beginning was pretty damn good man

Awesome ! Thank you Alexi 👍

Those are some of the coolest death traps I've seen in a while. Especially with those dust trails.

Oh, I want those Hardly Driveable merch!

epic video as always