Love For Hot Rods in The Philippines: Angie Mead King's One-Stop Shop For All Things Automotive

[@AngieMeadKing]

Thank you so much for the feature for Classic Speed Inc! I am glad you enjoyed your time with us! And yes I nerd out on everything from building, designing, driving and racing!

[@andreroberts4047]

I met you many years ago at the Barret Jackson show. Wheel Specialists, Inc. (where I work), was working the DuPont Registry booth. You had the Corvette with the Carbon Fiber wing that you could actually stand on. You likely don't remember because it was so many years ago, but I've always remembered that.

[@Yourmission9]

Angie you appear to be the GOAT of the Philippines, lots of awesome cars and builds! Respect from America 🫡

[@AngieMeadKing]

@@Yourmission9 Thank you!

[@AngieMeadKing]

@@andreroberts4047 Oh wow that was ages ago!

[@DaleDriven]

Are you hiring?

[@roundrock63]

Larry, you cannot make enough content about the Philippines car culture. It’s craftsmanship and creativity is 2nd to none. And it’s just fun and a good time.

[@JABelms]

Thailand is crazier, but SEA has the craziest car scene in the world.

[@roundrock63]

@@JABelms I’d really like to make a trip there some day.

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

​@@JABelms Do you follow Chad, from CB Media, who's out of Thailand? There seems to be absolutely no limits in Thai car culture, and I love it!

[@JABelms]

@@YeshuaDisciple916 Yeah I've seen it. It is also where my car parts come from because people in the Philippines charge an arm and a leg for Evo parts. Thailand is the perfect place to be a car enthusiast, everything is cheap and your imagination is the limit

[@CHIEF_420]

💻

[@jackofalltrades3011]

Dang, Angie’s passions is amazing! At least now we know where to send our cars to get restored in the Philippines!

[@TuomoLahtinen]

"Can you just pop the engine" Larry´s requests are getting pretty wild😂

[@claytonhenry5827]

You walked the line nicely between humor and offensive. 😂😂😂

[@ModModRc]

It's nice to see a woman so enthusiastic & accomplished in modifying, restoration & racing. Her knowledge & driving skills in the Many niche's i cant even dream to accomplish

[@patrickdgarez86]

Mad respect for Angie. She reminds me (spiritually) of Marisa Tomei's character in My Cousin Vinny! An encyclopedia. I grew up as an expat in SEA (Singapore / 20 years). I live in Miami but my Father never left Asia and moved to Manila a couple of years ago. He had offices there in the 70's and 80's. A Frenchman that used to rally professionally. He will be elated to see the level of vehicle craftsmanship that is happening in his new adopted home. Hats off to you both. Thank you, Larry for going beyond Japan to show how far Asia has come, as it pertains to car culture.

[@410kane]

I love my cousin Vinny. "Dead on balls accurate" 😂

[@patrickdgarez86]

@@410kane lol! =)

[@oberlinmateo]

The Larry Chen Philippine special continues to surpass all expectations... I'm absolutely astonished! Angie truly deserves the title of KING. It's incredibly enjoyable to watch. My gratitude to Larry Chen and AMK is boundless.

[@jdlnz9484]

Car culture in the Philippines is amazing. Because of the historical influences from both the US and Japan from WW2 and modern influences from Hollywood and social media it’s quite literally the melting pot of EVERYTHING. You can find purists, modders, hot rods, vintage, modern, heck even motorbike mods. And because of the pre-existing culture, most people drive for fun and not to cause trouble (that’s not to say that immature rowdy drivers don’t exist but I was definitely surprised by the motorbike culture here in North America). Much like most people have pointed out, no single video could cover every facet of the car culture back home but I’m glad to see that it’s getting even more recognized. I hope Larry could connect to someone from my hometown, Cebu, to cover the Touge culture (both cars and motorbikes) in Busay/TCH area.

[@djsthemetereman]

Yeah I think people tend to forget the Philippine car scene

[@jdlnz9484]

@@djsthemetereman I think i low key like that they do. When people overlook stuff, it makes finding them even more interesting. I like how car-dudes from back home find something (like a movie or a show) cool, build a car out of it, build a community with other like-minded people, and they basically keep “old trends” alive. Tokyo Drift never got old, Initial D never got old, car meets are still how they sort of were (more or less) from the 90s and early 2000s (golden age of tuning), jeepneys are now hot-rods, motorbike crews of different bike-types ride every Sunday, theres always something new or preserved to find out. Plus we acc have cool places to get to, take your crew on a “ro-ro” and boom! New beaches, new sights, new food to try!

[@snowpdx]

Angie's joy is infectious, she loves her work and it shows!

[@darrengeorge2308]

He it will never be a she can’t change gender

[@ghostlock7924]

We are so happy that you have experienced the authentic Filipino Hospitality. Welcome to Filipino Fam! Cheers to you Sir Larry!

[@BADQ]

What the heck, what an awesomely insane car in the Philippines that's crazy. Dave from Australia! cheers for sharing Larry mate 🙏

[@DeadOnArrival44]

We need to invite Angie to bring some cars to Time Attack in Sydney Australia. Showcase an amazing car shop that we didn't know was doing such awesome work. The crowd there would love her work. Thanks Larry for sharing this gem with us. Godzilla style utes....blew my mind, so cool.

[@reinyday14]

I am one of Angie's biggest fans. I have been watching her videos for years now. Like waaaaaay back. And I am learning a lot about cars because of her. She is just amazing.💜🥰

[@AngieMeadKing]

😊

[@sawkpawn4071]

Angie’s in-depth knowledge for each cars is just amazing! 🤯

[@officialpaperbagman]

Angie's truck in insane!! I wish I could see that in person. It totally pays homage to the lowrider scene even here in the usa.. back in the 90's it was all about shaved lines, door handles, roll pans & gas doors, having air suspension, & don't forget billet everything 😂 edit: never mind I just got to the 69' Mustang build 😯

[@zyrabell69]

We arrived in the afternoon not too long after Angie finished her burnout and I got to see the tire tracks on the road. I think there was still a smell of burnt rubber on the wind, wish I had gotten to see it in person! The purple truck is amazing, I've gotten to admire it a few times up close and personal. I'm really happy with the work being provided by Classic Speed on my 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 convertible, which you can see on the lifter beside her Camaro. We were invited to the open house Classic Speed held, and are excited to be clients of their business.

[@AngieMeadKing]

😊😊😊

[@charlinho91yt]

From Brazil but living in Australia, I don’t know how to say thank you for all your videos.. really from bottom of my heart Thank you so much 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@qwazardinero2699]

Damn LARRY were would we be without you as a tuning culture you have been paramount Bro BIG TIME you picked up were the monthly publications left us hangin SUPER STREET IMPORT TUNER MAGS. You have filled that void. We Thank you💪🏾🔥🔥

[@ryanmamaril7524]

I follow Angie and watch everything about her builds. She never ceases to amaze.

[@kingmaybus8409]

Is Angie a man??? 🫣🤷 just honestly asking 😅

[@darrellhigley4523]

Larry, never change! Always some of the best car videos around. With artwork off the charts.

[@arnoldp8962]

I can still remember the Skyfiro in one of the first videos decades ago which was about "How to convert a Nissan Cefiro into an R34 Skyline" or something like that ...along with the tougue drift videos in the M5

[@ErrolPanganiban]

Looking forward for the hagerty Philippine car culture episode

[@junkazama7922]

There are levels to the car scene. Angie is definitely top tier. I will visit your shop someday.

[@AliasHSW]

@Larry you missed the opportunity to mentioned your Z 😆 11:39

[@cheesepizza87]

Followed Angie since the first iteration of this build on insta, hyped to see her getting recognition

[@cheesepizza87]

+ “car porn racing”

[@nik_lee79]

Wow, what an amazing and inspirational woman. I really enjoyed that episode. Thanks for sharing Larry and I have to follow Angie's work now too.

[@heyletsplaythis]

Wow. I was just in Manila a few months ago. I never would have guessed this was there. She is amazing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DJV510]

Really hope you make going to the Philippines a thing every year, love seeing the car culture back home

[@matiascampos5998]

This auntie is incredible!!!

[@bernardh9908]

Re: sealed beams at LM -I'm almost 100% sure they would have been halogen bulbs, and those were available in a variety of wattage ratings. I'd almost guarantee they would have used 75w versions for racing at night.

[@GuntanksInSpace]

Man I remember seeing Angie's Cefiro Skyline Ute project randomly, it looks amazing here!

[@jacksonevoX20S]

There were lots of this nissan somewhat truck of some sort back when I was a kid. cant believe angie made something cray cray

[@Kai-qr7ho]

Angie really knows her thing! Cool!

[@JoseSantiago-hv3xm]

This is soooo absolutely fantastic!!! It’s like a never ending toy store there!!! I have sooooo many Filipino friends and they are always telling me “don’t sleep on Filipinos- the car culture there is crazy!” See is believing! I know where I’m going when I go to the Philippines! 🤙🏼😎

[@JesusChristIsReal1026]

The purple R34 Skyline truck with those sick gold rims is so cool. I totally drive that. I don't really like trucks but the r34 truck I approve!

[@Anthony74te27]

Insane, the cars and the parts simply mind boggling!

[@dalewilliams7484]

Thats a passionate person with a hell of alot of cool stuff

[@matswallsten1628]

What a place! Success comes to those who go for it, follow passion and do good work. Good taste 👌

[@MrThunderMonky]

Angie is more of a "car guy" than anyone i've ever seen. True passion for the scene! Awesome!

[@666louis]

It is a guy, just saying..

[@jayjay9932]

He's a Caitlyn Jenner basically.

[@Corboliscious]

@@666louis Trans women are NOT guys

[@feminazislayer]

​@@666louisholly Adam's apple 😂

[@janossouza6117]

An R34 Pickup Truck with suicide doors, that girl is nuts! I love it :D

[@AnoNymous-nm6mm]

That car is so sick! Her whole company’s projects seem awesome

[@troytheboy1081]

It's a Ute

[@xxDxxism]

@@troytheboy1081 same shit

[@dalesmith112]

And the waiting list to get your project car back is 12 years... LOL So awesome that you're saving the classics.

[@jcrew6657]

Can anyone tell me if this is the lady that bought the DDE Ferrari 550 from Damon and Dave? The one that mike essa and Tim built?

[@NorthAmericanGuy]

Yup! she also bought the red carrera gt

[@powergray8682]

Yup and I think it still hasn't arrived in the Philippines yet

[@GkPhotographic]

hey from Dublin Ireland . such passion for cars , the knowledge is very impressive , fantastic garage . very enjoyable content

[@OnlyDubai]

Another successful person. Thanks for this amazing upload ❤

[@gutsyau4313]

Despite all the negative shenanigans happening in the Philippines now, watching this makes me feel proud to be Filipino.

[@TheJMedia]

Such a cool build! Crazy to see a r34 looking ute 😮

[@stephenray93]

😂 I love how Angie just keeps going. She’s top notch.

[@troyderije]

Angie Mead King really made me proud as a Filipino.

[@wildernessjunky6056]

more of a Pacquiao guy myself

[@troyderije]

that's fine, you have a point too

[@SherwinCruz-s8d]

Thanks for the uploads Larry

[@jameslawson7225]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video with us. This was very educational and fun!!!💯👌👍

[@nikisantos.]

Respect for Angie!!! true gearhead

[@shahulmohaideen235]

Super cool super creative. Genius with what these guys are doing .

[@Errr717]

I have 1967 Cougar XR7. I’d love for Angie to work on it but I’m in the US.

[@BILTREZSUL]

Only who love cars understand this... Uau uau uau, from Portugal, bless you!!

[@mattv.7402]

Absolutely loving all the Mustangs in that shop!

[@LuigiL75]

"Ah Yes...we WILL get that working!" 🙌🏾 🤣

[@kentbeitel9966]

What a dope shop. Never thought I would see a c6 zr1 and a fox body in the Philippines 🤘🔥

[@JustanOlGuy]

A true Dream Factory! Thanks fer sharing!

[@mooseyreaper9294]

You can build an entire 67 mustang with a CJ Pony Parts catalog, chassis too if they still sell them

[@doostar6875]

B is for Build has built 3 Mustangs like that black one. Old body panels on a new car

[@malcolml1967]

It is some really smart people and Creative people in this world 👍👍👍

[@tysonisham]

Where can I find friends like Angie? She’s gotta be one of the top 10 coolest chicks on earth 😎

[@Skiridr22]

She’s amazing love her passion for the classics. OMG she’s full of surprises 😊

[@dude...are-you-sure]

Thats a beast of a drift car!! That lady's is a badass❤. Love her style!

[@DungeonMetal]

“This is the Philippines, everything needs air conditioning.” Yup, felt that one like a flashback to Mississippi.

[@kshitijsingh978]

i wanne pull up to the phillipines now

[@danielengelbrecht8046]

Sung Kang needs that 240z seat !!!

[@fusestation2839]

I rate your cars with GPA 4.00...really cool build

[@jayr122001]

thats a sick build

[@jorgesahagun8023]

I really dig that custom Nissan cafiro / R34 .. wow I hope I bump Into that on the street. I really admired that even if it's one of a kind. Wow super unique. 💪💪💪

[@LynCon868]

Weird to see a left hand drive cefiro, in Trinidad we have it but right hand drive

[@kingmaybus8409]

I wanted to do this with a RB30 and nissan stagea!!!

[@sveneriksson4405]

where in Philippines? I was over there 2012 i go again next year. "Donsol and Bulacan"

[@RampartPh]

this particular shop of hers is in pampanga, i understand.

[@BillyBranco]

I keeo looking for the dde ferrari she purchased

[@Marbeary]

You will be surprised how many crazy ute we have here in the Philippines I have neighbor who has a dragster ute.

[@mikedsilva]

@5:12 no surprises about AEM giving issues... seems to be a common theme!

[@e36boy]

that's a crazy amount of projects, I was a patron of Car Porn and I bought wheels and exhausts for my E36 and 993

[@AngieMeadKing]

Thank you we still do work but under classic speed now

[@apemant]

El Camino R34 OMG, ok haha, takes all kinds What do you do for the wheels when you put Liberty Walk widebody on, for the F82? Spacers...?

[@AngieMeadKing]

Custom offset forged wheels

[@nickpappas4133]

Man what a great shop tour.

[@nicolaicollado8112]

Kakaproud. Congratulations Angie.

[@BillyBranco]

I can't not see a medical stretcher when i look at the roof scoop on that gt40. Bad ass car and im 5'2" so i coukd daily it haha

[@KurtCityzens]

Thank for video🔥🤘🏿

[@KaizenMotorsports]

That mach1 has a 1jz. It may have a 2jz bottom end. But that head is a 1jz 17:49

[@ottoivanov4269]

its a 3jz

[@wardenzedwards5813]

Wow, hands down to miss AK ❤

[@benapiza6736]

King of cars...♥️

[@bertfrederickx2336]

Just put an LS3 in it. Angie: Yess Amazing video and car culture in the Philippines Larry

[@garyslentzii2796]

I was shocked to see a 73 Mercury Cougar. They are so nice to drive.

[@HuskyPro122]

Ford Lynx were based on Ford Falcons all because of the Facelift designs

[@alexismerced2981]

Woooowwww this furniture it's insane Wow

[@NuIl.]

imagine pulling up with this in a car show at japan.

[@Aussie-des420]

Just watch out when they work out the English wheel love the passion should be more of it in this world. Bordering obsession is even better.

[@planetarian451]

The philosophy of making sure the car is ready to be driven and not become a garage queen is pretty passionate.

[@orrettdouglas2723]

Love this inspiration all wanted to built a pick up

[@thesoundofmypeople]

17:44 Thats a 1j vvti swap not a 2j.

[@Simpleman23790]

Could be a 2j with a 1jz head

[@thesoundofmypeople]

@@Simpleman23790 Its Called a 1.5j if it's a 2j Bottom end with a 1j head , and I would bet money on that being a 1j vvti import engine straight from Japan surplus just dropped in there as is.

[@Sidewinder1999]

The Mustang with the 2JZ in it is a '73 model, not a '70.

[@andrew1233]

that would be nice if u come to driftmob brooo

[@hdoglesby]

Thank the Gods that people want to put AC in their one-off builds 🙏 Might as well be comfortable, right?!

[@adammartin7040]

Love the JDM Ranchero Never sell it girl

[@troytrick3325]

An R34 truck looks so nice

[@JeepTJay6]

So inspiring.