Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 was all about cars and girls
Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 happened long ago. It was enormous fun, eventually. I don’t remember the problem, but I was in pain and needed a dentist that morning. So, I got to the venue, Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture, late. Cars and models were excellent painkillers.
Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches filled the exhibit halls. My head spun. How much was everything worth? Toyotas, Hondas, Triumphs, BMWs, and Nissans were there for anyone on a budget. It was a petrol head’s dream.
Many cars at Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 were custom creations. Bling was the name of the game. Enormous sound systems were squeezed into small vans. Lamborghinis had Pikachus on them. Crystals covered a Mercedes. Gorgeous models were everywhere. I saw so much.
The models interested me deeply. No, it’s not what you’re thinking. It’s something else. Modeling is hard work. Many of the girls have an incredible work ethic.
Imagine standing next to a car in some (usually) quite revealing outfit. Add high heels. Pose for photographers who might have more interest in you than the vehicle. Keep doing that until your shift is over.
That must be daunting. These girls did it and posed for every photo with great enthusiasm. Their stamina was incredible. I appreciated their efforts. Modeling is harder than it looks.
Some major car companies, like Nissan and Subaru, occupied much space. But their displays seemed more mainstream, more conservative. They lacked that special “bling.” Tokyo Motor Show might be more their thing. Time was ticking away, I took a few snaps and moved on.
Business Day for Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 seemed smaller than in previous years. That didn’t matter because it was enjoyable. I left with one regret that day. Spending time at the dentist wasn’t fun. Taking photos of cars and models is. I wanted more time with them.
Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 camera gear:
- Body: Pentax K-3
- Lens: SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
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External links with Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 photos
- Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 Photo Coverage // Part 2 (at Stancenation)