A showstopping, quake-surviving, Mitsubishi Evo IX
3 October 2015
“Much like Christchurch, the city it was purchased from, Shinkal Rogers’ Evo IX had seen better days, but thanks to some blood, sweat and
“Much like Christchurch, the city it was purchased from, Shinkal Rogers’ Evo IX had seen better days, but thanks to some blood, sweat and
“Sublime, slammed, and unsurpassed, this 1969 Crown is a lesson in building the perfect retro cruiser at home” View fullsize Built not bought.
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