{"id":7304,"date":"2026-03-17T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T02:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/168.107.17.222\/?p=7304"},"modified":"2026-06-26T23:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:16:50","slug":"for-luftgekuhlt-2026-classic-porsches-literally-took-over-a-japanese-expressway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2026\/03\/17\/for-luftgekuhlt-2026-classic-porsches-literally-took-over-a-japanese-expressway\/","title":{"rendered":"For Luftgek\u00fchlt 2026, Classic Porsches Literally Took Over a Japanese Expressway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Luftgek\u00fchlt expanded to Asia for the first time, taking over an entire stretch of the KK Line Expressway in Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Luftgek\u00fchlt meets, location has always been a priority for the show and a huge component of its success, and this year\u2019s iteration in Japan was no different. Hundreds of classic air-cooled Porsches from private collectors took over the Ginza-adjacent expressway in a visual that included epic skyscrapers, long curved banks and even some moments with the Japan Shinkansen bullet train passing by. The show was absolutely packed with spectators and car fanatics alike, capturing moments with their favorite builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KK line was actually decommissioned last year for a future public pedestrian project \u2013 similar to the High Line in New York City. Before its new plans however, the 2km-long stretch served Tokyo for over 66 years and is well known among the car community local to Tokyo. Nevertheless, the surreal atmosphere of enjoying parked Porsches on a major expressway speaks volumes towards a curated, carefully-directed aesthetic that falls perfectly in line with previous Luftgek\u00fchlt events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the seemingly endless array of classic air-cooled Porsche 911s, a few notable race car iterations made their appearance well known amongst the crowd. The ISEKI 956 stood ground with its own promoted display, while famed racer Tetsu Ikuzawa\u2019s Number 28 Porsche 910 racer saw large crowds at its display alongside daughter Mai Ikuzawa\u2019s Team Ikuzawa branding. Dual Advan-liveried Porsche 962 C LM race cars also were a popular photo moment, as it cleared the bend in a dramatic fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of fashion, the event also saw the release of limited collaborations, including a long-sleeved Luftgek\u00fchlt x NEIGHBORHOOD tee that resulted in hour-long queues. Both Leen Customs and Type 7 also released an exclusive badge, which are always a highly coveted pick-up item for Luftgek\u00fchlt attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luftgek\u00fchlt 2026 is now complete, but the brand\u2019s extension \u2013 Air|Water \u2013 will take place in Costa Mesa, California on April 25. As the name suggests, Air|Water will display a mix of air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche models, and will be the event\u2019s fourth total iteration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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