Toyota Supra

The inaugural Barbican Turbo Show, organized by the United Business Media was the hottest and biggest custom car festival ever to hit the UAE. It featured some of the most awesome customized and performance modified cars in the Middle East, all gathered under one roof at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in November 2008. Motor clubs displaying their members custom cars included UAE Boost, the VW Club, the Abu Dhabi Riders, SAFE (Society of Auto Owners and Filipino Expats), Pinoy, ExoClass and the Corvette UAE Club. The glittering custom cars on display ranged from well maintained classic cars to pimped-out Hummers and over-the-top street racers!

And as if that wasn't enough, the top Japanese car drifting team, Team Orange Drift, who showed off their in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, brought along two orange-striped 450 bhp Subaru Impreza GBDs in which they performed twin-drifts (tsuiou)! Pity the Barbican Turbo Show was staged on the same weekend as the Motorsports Festival at the Dubai Autodrome.

Anyway, here's a collection of images from the event...

Toyota Supra

A custom Toyota Prius at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008

Acura Cars

Acura became 1 of the most trustedables name for premiums autos manufacturing. Owned and manufactured by the japan Honda Motor Corporation, Acura serves as the Honda luxury line. Acura is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with the North American operations plant and headquarters located in Torrance, Calif.

Acura legend

Acura was specifically designed for the United States market with secondary goals for the smaller Canadian market. Acura became the first Japan luxury model, designed to compete in North America with European makes such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. After a successful North American campaign and brand introduction in the mid-1980s Acura was introduce to the HongKong auto market in 1991. Since then Acura expanded offerings on China and Mexico, where many Central and South American drivers travel to purchase it.

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BMW M3/ 6

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

BMW M3

Chevrolet Bel Air

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet Corvette C85

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Chevrolet Corvette C85

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Ford Mustang GT/ 2

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Ford Mustang

Ford Focus Coupe

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Ford Focus Coupe

Ford F150 Truck

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Ford F150 Truck

Chevrolet Silverado Truck

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Chevrolet Silverado Truck

Infiniti G35

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Infiniti G35

Infiniti G37 Coupe

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Infiniti G37 Coupe

Nissan 350 Z/ 6

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan 350 Z

Nissan 350 Z/ 3

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan 350 Z

Nissan 350 Z /4

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan 350 Z

Nissan Silvia S15

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan Silvia S15

Nissan GT-R /45

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan GT-R

Nissan Altima Hybrid

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan Altima Hybrid

Nissan Altima Coupe

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan Altima Coupe

Nissan 350 Z

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Nissan 350 Z

Toyota Prius

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Toyota Prius

Toyota Celica GT

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Toyota Celica GT

Toyota Aristo

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Toyota Aristo

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Scion xB

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Scion xB

A custom Scion xB at the SEMA Show in 2008

Scion tC

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

Scion tC

Ford Mustang/ II

The inaugural Barbican Turbo Show, organized by the United Business Media was the hottest and biggest custom car festival ever to hit the UAE. It featured some of the most awesome customized and performance modified cars in the Middle East, all gathered under one roof at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in November 2008. Motor clubs displaying their members custom cars included UAE Boost, the VW Club, the Abu Dhabi Riders, SAFE (Society of Auto Owners and Filipino Expats), Pinoy, ExoClass and the Corvette UAE Club. The glittering custom cars on display ranged from well maintained classic cars to pimped-out Hummers and over-the-top street racers!

And as if that wasn't enough, the top Japanese car drifting team, Team Orange Drift, who showed off their in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, brought along two orange-striped 450 bhp Subaru Impreza GBDs in which they performed twin-drifts (tsuiou)! Pity the Barbican Turbo Show was staged on the same weekend as the Motorsports Festival at the Dubai Autodrome.

Anyway, here's a collection of images from the event...

Ford Mustang

Mustard Mustang Convertible at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008

BMW M3 / i

From 4 to 7 November, 2008, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the place to be for the hottest cars, SUVs, RVs and trucks gathered under one roof. That was for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and as usually, the 2008 edition was a knock out with the custom cars, muscle cars and modified cars from some of the leading car tuners around. More than 100,000 aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists from more than 100 countries attended the 2008 event.

Sadly, with all the industry big wigs that pass through there, the 'premier' of car shows, SEMA Show is not open to the public but we bring you images of the hottest cars and trucks from the 2008 SEMA Show for your pleasure ...

BMW M3

Ford Mustang

The inaugural Barbican Turbo Show, organized by the United Business Media was the hottest and biggest custom car festival ever to hit the UAE. It featured some of the most awesome customized and performance modified cars in the Middle East, all gathered under one roof at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in November 2008. Motor clubs displaying their members custom cars included UAE Boost, the VW Club, the Abu Dhabi Riders, SAFE (Society of Auto Owners and Filipino Expats), Pinoy, ExoClass and the Corvette UAE Club. The glittering custom cars on display ranged from well maintained classic cars to pimped-out Hummers and over-the-top street racers!

And as if that wasn't enough, the top Japanese car drifting team, Team Orange Drift, who showed off their in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, brought along two orange-striped 450 bhp Subaru Impreza GBDs in which they performed twin-drifts (tsuiou)! Pity the Barbican Turbo Show was staged on the same weekend as the Motorsports Festival at the Dubai Autodrome.

Anyway, here's a collection of images from the event...

Ford Mustang

A modified Ford Mustang at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008

Hummer H2

The inaugural Barbican Turbo Show, organized by the United Business Media was the hottest and biggest custom car festival ever to hit the UAE. It featured some of the most awesome customized and performance modified cars in the Middle East, all gathered under one roof at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in November 2008. Motor clubs displaying their members custom cars included UAE Boost, the VW Club, the Abu Dhabi Riders, SAFE (Society of Auto Owners and Filipino Expats), Pinoy, ExoClass and the Corvette UAE Club. The glittering custom cars on display ranged from well maintained classic cars to pimped-out Hummers and over-the-top street racers!

And as if that wasn't enough, the top Japanese car drifting team, Team Orange Drift, who showed off their in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, brought along two orange-striped 450 bhp Subaru Impreza GBDs in which they performed twin-drifts (tsuiou)! Pity the Barbican Turbo Show was staged on the same weekend as the Motorsports Festival at the Dubai Autodrome.

Anyway, here's a collection of images from the event...

Hummer H2

Low Rider Hummer H2 at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008

Hummer H2 Convertible

The inaugural Barbican Turbo Show, organized by the United Business Media was the hottest and biggest custom car festival ever to hit the UAE. It featured some of the most awesome customized and performance modified cars in the Middle East, all gathered under one roof at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in November 2008. Motor clubs displaying their members custom cars included UAE Boost, the VW Club, the Abu Dhabi Riders, SAFE (Society of Auto Owners and Filipino Expats), Pinoy, ExoClass and the Corvette UAE Club. The glittering custom cars on display ranged from well maintained classic cars to pimped-out Hummers and over-the-top street racers!

And as if that wasn't enough, the top Japanese car drifting team, Team Orange Drift, who showed off their in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, brought along two orange-striped 450 bhp Subaru Impreza GBDs in which they performed twin-drifts (tsuiou)! Pity the Barbican Turbo Show was staged on the same weekend as the Motorsports Festival at the Dubai Autodrome.

Anyway, here's a collection of images from the event...

Hummer H2 Convertible

A customized Hummer H2 convertible at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008