Throwback: 5 Vehicles from PASMAG in 2011

Vehicle Features Adam Gordon

By 2011, styles in the automotive world had become as diverse as ever, with the hardcore tuning era of Fast & Furious and video games in the rearview, but its styles still present, different niches of visual modification began to take hold. There was more emphasis on simplicity and timeless design, at least for some - while others fought to keep the insane styles of the turn of the century alive. The weird and wild of the early 2000s was still echoing, but the timelessness of minimalism and a "less is more" mentality when it came to visuals was starting to emerge more commonly. As part of an ongoing series for our 25th anniversary here at PASMAG, we've been taking a look through the archives of the last 25 years, and some of the stuff we've found deserves to be shared with you all.

This week, we're looking at the year 2011 in all its glory.

1. Jerred Amick's Supra

For many enthusiasts, Jerred Amick's MkIV Supra is pretty close to what comes to mind when they think of a dream street driven Supra. Simple, yet aggressive exterior styling, a plethora of rare JDM parts, a big turbo, and a flawlessly executed interior. Complete with a healthy dose of carbon fiber and a cool color scheme, this Supra almost seems ahead of its time for 2011.

2. Pete Colello's Hyundai Equus

VIP styling in North America was at a peak around this time, and for Pete Colello that meant taking it to a new platform. His second-generation Equus, which was essentially brand new at the time, was given the full VIP treatment inside and out. Decked out in Junction Produce goods from front to back, the Infinity audio system really sets this one off.

3. Shawn Baker's Scion tC Tuner Challenge Winner

The second-generation Scion tC was begining to make waves, and to help accelerate its popularity among the tuner crowd, Scion launched the tC Tuner Challenge - a challenge that invited builders and tuners alike to modify a Scion tC to see who could come up with the best of the best. Shawn Baker saw this as a worthy challenge, and got to work with some of his sponsors. The end result is one of the most unique and stylish tC builds we've ever featured. Just look at that interior!

4. DTA / Rogue Status 2JZ Scion xB

This could be the most infamous Scion xB ever - the 2JZ-swapped xB built by DTA. This vehicle was featured in a handful of road rallies, including the Bullrun and Gumball 3000 during its lifespan. Rowdy was the name of the game, and this xB was an unsuspecting platform to be given the full DTA treatment. There's something inherently special about a boxy vehicle that could do a burnout with a full crew inside.

5. John Wakely's Subaru STi

John Wakely has built cars in and around the Ontario, Canada car scene for a while, and perhaps one of his most iconic builds was this blobeye STi. Built with function in mind, Wakely tapped into prevelant tuner culture of the era with a unique and aggressive exterior, a nicely modified engine, and of course - a color-matched interior complete with all the bells and whistles.

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