The Classic Car Club of America defines a classic car as one that is between 30 and 50 years old, and an antique car that’s over a half-century. Some car enthusiasts who buy such models usually have a connection to them from their childhood.

One such beneficiary of Katayama’s influence is Mike Tengasantos, co-founder and current president of the local car club VQ INC. Originally a Honda enthusiast up until his Civic was stolen right out of his garage, Tengasantos never imagined that he’d one day his own Z. Today, he rides around in this sick 2007 350Z.

Two years ago this 1972 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead was so rotten with rust that it would fall apart if it were ridden. Sitting outside behind the house for years because other bike building projects took priority, the elements eventually took its toll on the frame.

Street Pulse Rides is known for presenting some of the best modified vehicles on the island — a true variety of classics, hot rods, domestics, euros, imports, bikes and more.

The family that builds together stays together. It’s as simple as that for the Choos, who are always looking to take a set of wheels to the next level.

PHOTOS BY JASON KARIOKA

It’s always a pleasure to photograph the legendary Toyota Supra. It’s even better when you’ve got your lens pointed at a Supra on the level of Jon Migia’s 1993 model.

Sleek. Sexy. Black. Mean. All of these words can be used to describe Steve Choo’s 2006 BMW 6 Series.

Fe happened to be looking for a new car while Derek was searching for a way out of the Honda street scene. Then, along came this 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 and an interesting arrangement had to be struck between these partners for life.

Why stop a good thing? That’s the question you have to ask Richard Dzao when it comes to his 2001 Honda Accord.