The year 2007 had such a variety of feature vehicles in early PASMAG, and you guys really seemed to enjoy the previous 5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2007, so we wanted to double up on our appreciation for that year with another look back at five additional feature vehicles that once graced our printed pages. Fair warning, while we may look down on some style eras with hindsight, it's important to remember that many of these modifications and styles we consider to be extreme or "too much" paved the way for a lot of the aftermarket automotive world we know and love today.
This is an ongoing series. We wanted to take some opportunities to dig into the PASMAG archives - all 25 years of it - as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, and isolate certain eras to appreciate, evaluate, or even reminisce. Enjoy an extra five vehicles from 2007 while we dwell on this iconic era.
Throwbacks From Previous Years:
5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2002
5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2003
5 MORE Vehicles from PASMAG in 2003
5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2004
5 MORE Vehicles from PASMAG in 2004
5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2005
5 MORE Vehicles from PASMAG in 2005
5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2006
5 MORE Vehicles from PASMAG in 2006
5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2007
Editor's Note: This era is part of some of the "great data loss" in PASMAG history, so I'm writing about some of these cars without context. All I have is the photos and whatever historical context I can dig up online, or from PASMAG staff.
1. Tony Khamly's 1992 Twin-Turbo NSX
If there were ever an example of how timeless the early NSX was. Even with some dated decisions in terms of visual mods, this NSX looks like it could roll up at your lcoal cars and coffee today. In addition to the unique twin-turbo setup in the rear, this NSX was also treated to a wide variety of audio equipment, in-car entertainment, and more.
2. Sean Falconer's D1NZ RB26 S14
With an RB26 from an original R32 Skyline GT-R bolstered with N1 components and a big single turbo, this RB-powered S13 could party, pushing well in excess of 600 horsepower. This drift car was piloted by Sean Falconer in D1NZ, and was all business, but he made sure to lean into the style of the era a little bit with a simplistic livery underneath those sponsor stickers.
3. RealWheels / Criss Angel Mindfreak H2 Hummer
RealWheels is a shop that had a good amount of Hummer building experience before they embarked on this collaboration build with Criss Angel, and it's a good thing they did - this build pulled out all the stops. During one of the peak's of Criss Angel's career, this Hummer was built as a promotional vehicle for his shows, and it wasn't just a stationary showpiece! Incorporated into the interior are rare bits of Houdini memorabilia, and the air brushing on the exterior is absolutely on-brand.
4. Martin Castaneda's "Cross-Breed" Civic
Of all the wild body and bumper conversions and swaps of the early 2000s, this is among one of the most ridiculous. One of our staff members jokingly called it the BMW Pontiac Civic, and now I can't unsee that. This is a true show car, right down to the underside of the vehicle featuring a properly painted underbody and polished everything. Custom air brushing, full audio and ICE setup, custom built interior panels - this abomination had it all, and we imagine it took home the hardware at many a show.
5. JGY Customs' RB-Swapped Foxbody Mustang
Wait, what? Yes, you read that right, and we are still enthralled with this swap. Just one year after Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift hit the theatres and showed the world an RB-swapped '70s Fastback Mustang, JGY Customs wanted a project build that would showcase all of their talents in the shop. This was the result. I don't think it's far-fetched to suggest that the graphics on this Mustang are a nod to the S15 livery from the movie.
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