Japan's got the Bosozoku look. Them Yankees got the Rat Rods. Euros got the "rusted out" thing going on. So what do Pinoys have to offer the classic car scene?
BURI STYLE!
"Buri" is a self-deprecating term coined from the words "burara" and "marumi". It isn't a literal term though. Owners of buri cars like to poke fun at themselves because, more often than not, most of their rides are not garage queens that are trailered to shows and gatherings. They use their cars daily and have the dirt and scars to prove it. However, it doesn't mean they don't take care of their rides. Like all knowledgable classic car owners, they set up their rides to "period correct" standards and make sure that their rides are in top condition, since fun runs to Baguio and other far away places are the norm.
So far, the main exponent of this genre are the group called DORATEKU, pigdin Japanese for "Driving Technique", of which I am a part of. The club chose the name because, as stated above, they are not averse to taking their cars out everyday, or to some distant location at a moment's notice. They drive hard, drive fast, and, most importantly, thumb their noses and flip the middle finger at purists and rice boy racer/drifter wannabes. If you think this is your cup of tea, then check out http://dorateku.ipbfree.com/ or stroll by Petron Westgate Alabang every Friday from 9:00pm onward. Don't worry, we all are a friendly bunch.
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