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Master Craftsman Debuts First Auto Show Build Before Thousands

27 Apr 2025
  • How did Nakai’s live build spark a social media frenzy?

In a two-day, jaw-dropping high-intensity live performance, that made international headlines and lit up social media, legendary Porsche builder Akira Nakai, completed his first-ever auto show build at the 2025 New York Auto Show. The completed vehicle is now on display and can be seen through Sunday, April 27.

Nakai’s Porsche Build Goes Viral at R2xpo

Nakai’s Porsche Build Goes Viral at R2xpo

Flying in from Japan, Nakai transformed a 2006 Porsche Carrera S into one of his iconic wide-body creations right on the show floor, attracting huge crowds, major media coverage, and going viral across social media. The build took place over April 23 and 24 in the R2XPO Exhibit, where visitors watched, photographed, and filmed the master craftsman in action. From the moment he started cutting to the final bolt, the atmosphere was electric.

A Social Media Storm

The activation quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube within hours. Photos and footage of Nakai San deep in the build process spread like wildfire, turning the R2XPO Exhibit into one of the most talked-about attractions at this year’s Show.

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