The NSX clad in the Vale Side made famous by “Wild Speed”

There are numerous aero parts manufacturers in Japan. From pure racing products to dress-up products, there are a variety of genres, and some manufacturers are so deified that they are overwhelmingly supported not only in Japan but also overseas. The car participating in the “Se-no-Moto Grand Prix 2024” was a Honda “NSX” wearing a Fortune Model aero body made by Vale Side. The owner, Mr. Matsuoka, fell in love with the car at first sight when it debuted at the 2004 Tokyo Auto Salon. Here is the 1996 NSX that he has been enjoying for many years after getting the style he had longed for.

A Fortune model that he fell in love with at first sight when it made its shocking debut 20 years ago

The imposing scissor doors and unique styling are the very image of a supercar. However, the “VS” emblem mounted on the front and the word “VeilSide” on the license plate were major clues.

“I got this 1996 Type T 23 years ago because I loved the NSX. At first, I was thinking of styling it like a Super GT car, but when I saw the car presented at the 2004 Tokyo Auto Salon, I was shocked. It was love at first sight.

It was the Fortune model produced by Vale Side that instantly captivated Matsuoka, 47. Those who have seen the “Wild Speed” movie series can easily imagine the Mazda FD “RX-7,” Dominic’s favorite car in the first “Wild Speed,” and Sookie’s Honda “S2000” in the second “Wild Speed X2. The company that produced various cars in the series, including the Fortune model Mazda RX-7, Han’s favorite car in the third installment, “Wild Speed X3 TOKYO DRIFT,” is Vale Side, located in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Vale Side quickly became known around the world for producing the vehicle in the movie that captivated tuning car fans around the world. In this vein, the Fortune model based on the Honda NSX was released in 2004. It was the model that Mr. Matsuoka witnessed and vowed to acquire someday for sure.

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