Coppa di Tokyo: A Car Photographer’s Dream

The Coppa di Tokyo is a must-see if you’re a car enthusiast or a photographer looking for something unique. Imagine stunning classics, cruising through Tokyo streets. Held on Italia Street in Shiodome, this event is not just a showcase of automotive history. It’s a rally that brings the best of Europe and beyond to Japan. Here are the photos from my Saturday morning with these timeless machines.

Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote.

If you are into cars, Coppa di Tokyo is a great event. 100 classic cars participated. BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Messerschmitt, and Arbath were there. Even a few American muscle cars snuck their way in. I saw a couple of Corvettes and Mustangs. Car photographers must have been in their seventh heaven. I know I was!

porsche 356
Porsche 356.
Ford Thunderbird convertible
American muscle - a Ford Thunderbird.
BMW 600 bubble car
A BMW 600 bubble car.

I believed the event would start at 10 AM. But when I got there about 9:30 it was already underway. Coppa di Tokyo was a rally. The cars did a circuit around Tokyo that took in Asakusa, Ueno, and (I believe) Jingu Gaien. They had to go through checkpoints at certain times.

Buckler DD2 car
Best of British - a Buckler DD2.

The event was a rare chance to see many classic cars. There were so many. I would have a hard time calling my favorite. Maybe it was the Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote. Don’t hold me to that, though. The Porsche 550 Spyder caught my eye too. There were so many cool ones.

red Triumph convertible
One more selfie before we go!

Many people were there to see the cars. There must have been several hundred. I wonder how many were at the checkpoints cheering the drivers and their vehicles on?

red Bandini 750 sports car
Bandini 750 sports car.

I’ll have to turn up earlier to the Coppa di Tokyo in 2025. It would be great to photograph the cars at a more leisurely pace. Anyway, it was a great Saturday morning for me.

Porsche 550 Spyder
Porsche 550 Spyder.

These photos were taken on November 23, 2024.

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