Indonesia’s most highly anticipated car show made a big return this year.
The last time anyone attended The Elite Showcase was back in early 2020, in the pre-Covid-lockdown era. My coverage that time around centered on a group of entrants who road-tripped from Yogyakarta to the event in Banten – a 1,380km round trip – and the hardships they faced in meeting the show deadline. The pandemic put pay to shows in 2021 and 2022, so for The Elite Showcase’s long-awaited return this year, I decided to bring you some in-depth coverage of the event itself, which will hopefully convey why it’s named the way it is.
I’ve split my coverage into two parts – this first, mega gallery post, and a second story coming next early week in which I’ll share some of the most interesting cars on display. And there were a lot.
After such a long hiatus, I could sense the excitement in numerous Instagram stories on the lead up to The Elite Showcase 2023. For some car builders, I’m sure the extra time between events was a bit of a blessing, especially for those undertaking extensive projects.
It really showed in the quality of the builds, too. Indonesian car culture is only going from strength to strength.
In all, there were 310 cars on show – the biggest attendance ever at The Elite Showcase. I’m really excited to see what the future holds for this event, and you can be sure I’ll be back next year. In the meantime though, there’s a lot more images for you to check out below.
Rick Muda
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About 1/4 down the page to the right of the civic, what small (maroon color) SUV is that? Looks like Toyota "copy" Volvo V50 tail lights. It fascinates me that in a country where roads were bad, uneven and full of potholes, at least back then when I was stationed in the country, many slammed their cars leaving hardly any ground clearance.
it's a Toyota Avanza, 1.5 liter 7-seater people carrier. I myself never imagine today will be the day I saw one posted on Speedhunters.
That's the Innova, I believe 2010-ish model! Because of road conditions, I think majority in Indonesia now ride with an air suspension setup. Only a few who's brave enough do it static haha
That Peugeot 406 is beautiful. Oddly enough it might be my favourite car pictured, and had they been RWD they'd have made a great platform for some cool engine conversions(the coupe is even better IMO).
That noodle and milk valve covers were really well done! I loved the detail of them especially the bottom of the milk carton bravo!
haha yes! they are popular local goods, so seeing them as valve covers is pretty awesome!
Anyone know what wheels those are on the alpine white E36 M3?
Look to be Braid Sevens
I believe they are Braid Wheels, but not exactly sure which model
That avacadoo beetle looks amazing
Not a single bad-looking car in attendance. Super excited to hear about the builds that showed up. Also, what’s that rather sad-looking BMW? I don’t recognize it at all
BMW ,,E63'' 6 Series
That 575 is unreal
Indonesia goes HARD.
Pictures 90+91 made my day.
A vibrant and colorful display of cars here
All of them well made and just spectacular!