Event Coverage Mooneyes, Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show 2011

Mooneyes did it again.

It still amazes me all the work that the Moon Crew puts into this one-day event in Yokohama. The logistics are staggering, but the end result is a great show, full of great bikes and cars from all over Japan. There seemed to be a lot more visitors from other countries this time around and it made for an interesting crowd. Not only were the bikes and cars top notch, but so were the amazing displays that went along with them. The variety of vendors also added to the whole event.

This is a great one to attend if you haven't already. It's a very unique event that won't disappoint.

 

GREAT SHOTS, top notch...

 

I've seen many pictures of the paint jobs on these cars from Nagoya posted by Toshi of Local Hero before, but seeing them in person really is something else! A little mind boggling.

 

absolutely amazing rides-Thanks for posting

 

Thanks for posting. This is on my show list for sure.

 

bums me out man. 2 years ago I was going with my panhead, but had to sell it. It ended up there anyway. this year I could have gone with my triumph show bike, but my wife lost her job. ......someday......

 

any more pictures. some outstanding rides

 

More pics.....Some Hot Rods this time.

 

Glad you guys like the pics. I'm pretty happy with them since it was the first time I was shooting exclusively with my iPhone.

Sounds like a few of you have this one on "the list". You should check it out for sure. It's a completely different experience. The Japanese don't seem to be bound by the same kind of tradition that we are and a lot of adventurous choices are made with the cars (and especially bikes) they build.

They're not as hung up with building a purely period car and although they are still employing many traditional parts and techniques, the creativity level is somewhere else.

 

A few more pics of those wild paint jobs. Traditional or not, they're are just damned cool!

 

i want to see the impala wagon got any pics of it?

 

Third picture from the top is my buddy Brewsirs old '40 Merc sedan!

 

THanks for the pics, been hanging out!

 

Were you at the Yokohama show? There was a huge contingent from Australia this time around.

 

great pics!!!

 

No, a few guys i know went, have not heard much from them......maybe having too good of a time

 

Here's the only other shots of the Chevy Wagon I have. More pics to come. I need to take care of my jet lag right now.

 

Nice pics, looks like you got in on Saturday during setup. be assured, no way could one get those pics with the crowds that appear on Sunday..

 

keep em comin man

 

Yeah, I think those guys are either drunk or asleep.

I'm not usually a big fan of the crazy paint jobs although I appreciate the work, but I like the "subdued" palette on the '51 convertible.

Thanks for the pics. I went in 06 and had a ball. Maybe it's time.

 

Iz be jealous... some day I'll get to go. Loved that silver flake / purple scallop paint job. Thanx for the show debrief, Gary

 

Probably best year to date, and no i havent been there, but the cars are over the top.
Strongers have stepped their game up enromously, and so did everybodyelse.
Gotta love the Next Movie 62. and they have the best damn 70s lows in the whole world.

 

thanks for sharing i really should have taken myself over this year. perhaps next year

 

wow... some of that paint work is incredible. not necessarily my cup of tea, but impressive to say the least

 

Great pics. ALOHA.

 

As always...they are 'killing it' over it......my favorite ride is that blue 62 Impala named the Next Movie!!

 

They do it big in Japan!

 

Geez I wonder how long it took to do some of those paint jobs, like the Riviera for example.

 

gotta love the japanese and MOONEYES show