For the 5th consecutive year, Tuner Galleriamade its way to Chicago to host some of the finest cars the Midwest has to offer. Although the event took place right in the middle of winter, the snowy conditions and frigid temperatures did not stop enthusiasts from bringing their rides out to put on display. Powerhouse teams like EST, Shockwave, and Chii Racing packed the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont with fully built rides. Familiar names from previous Tuner Galleria shows such as Zima Motorsports, Viga Designs, Blood Type Racing, and Ill Garage continued their support by bringing their latest shop cars. Along with those familiar names, newer names such as Project X, Nostalgic, Aficionado, and Team IC also made a statement with their meticulous builds. To top everything off, Tuner Galleria brought out Kei Miura from TRA Kyoto to meet with the thousands of spectators that attended. As a result, Tuner Galleria 2014 was the largest to date and we are already looking forward to the next one! Here are a few things that caught my eye, or jump to the end for the gallery.
AB Motoring's BRZ sporting the Rocket Bunny ver. 2 kit greeted spectators as they walked in the doors.
The engine bay of this EK definitely turned a few heads.
Hans Andersson's 1965 AC Cobra built by Dean's Performance.
Mercedes 190E pushing 700+ hp!
RC car action at Tuner Galleria.
Brian Hughes' fully-restored 1600+ hp 1970 Monte Carlo was another showstopper.
Kei Miura was on hand for autographs.
Row of retros.
Best of Show winner Paul Tolson picks up his award.
Paul Tolson's Best of Show GS also wins the Sylvania Best Lighting Award.