The unidentified supercar had the audience in stitches
The Osaka Auto Messe 2024 (OAM) attracts a wide variety of custom cars. The Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) was the car that caught the attention of the galleries at the event. Let us introduce you to this beautiful custom car, which looks like a supercar created by Carrozzeria.
A new legend begins here
At OAM, where high-level custom cars were lined up, this is the one car that caught the gallery’s eye. Unidentified, but if you look closely, you can see a Z33 “Fairlady Z”. Thinking back, the Z33, which doesn’t look that old, was launched more than 20 years ago. Nowadays, it could be called an old car, but it is precisely because it is such a base model that bold customization can be enjoyed. This Z33, which has undergone a full custom body remake, has taught us that once again.
The custom car shop “Garage Excellent” in Mie Prefecture produced this Z33. Transplanted with headlights and tail lights from the current RZ34 FAIRLADY Z, the Z33 has been reborn, and as the catchphrase of the FAIRLADY Z says, “A new legend begins here”.
The exterior construction shows such a strong will that it cannot stand out if it is done half-heartedly ……. In particular, the one-off front bumper has a unique look with its smooth curves and sharp edges. The long nose and double ducts in the center are also innovative and cool.
The wings are made by welding steel plates; the Z33’s form is made wider with raised wing arches for the ultimate chassis conversion.
The rear section was also widened with aero with overwhelming volume, and to further emphasise the beautiful coupe line of the current FAIRLADY Z, it was treated to extend from the rear quarter, creating a form that matches the tail of the current FAIRLADY Z.
It’s like a supercar created by carrozzeria
The scissors doors make a great impact on this sleek form, but the airbrush artwork on the bonnet and rear hatch is also cool with an American touch. It is a good representation of the world of sexy custom cars as expressed in Wild Speed.
Also, as this Z33 is based on a reimported car, it is left-hand drive. Its interior has been entirely reupholstered and is a combination of yellow and orange colors. The interior also has a flashy appearance, and the roll bar with exposed chromoly material pipes is innovative and shows that the car does not forget that it is a sports car.
The suspension has been replaced with a four-wheel independent air suspension for a sticky ride height. The wheels were selected from American wheel manufacturer INFINITEWERKS “BR”. The discs are custom-brushed and the rims are custom-made chrome. These are rare wheels that are not often seen in Japan, so they are a point of interest.
The long-nose, beautiful coupe-style looks like a supercar created by carrozzeria. When it comes to customization that has been taken to this extreme, you could say that the base no longer matters. All that matters is that it looks cool.
translated by DeepL