Luftgekuhlt festival, a celebration of air-cooled Porsches, heads to Tokyo
What's the story
The Luftgekuhlt festival, a global celebration of air-cooled Porsche cars, is all set to take place in Tokyo this March. The event will be held on a currently unused elevated expressway in the heart of the city. This unique venue promises to showcase some of the coolest Porsches hidden around Tokyo and attract car enthusiasts from all over.
Car culture
Tokyo's unique car culture and Luftgekuhlt's arrival
Tokyo is a city where car enthusiasts face high parking costs and heavy traffic. However, it also has a vibrant car culture with various museums and the Daikoku Parking Area, where you can see some of the rarest cars in the world. Despite regulatory pressure on car enthusiasm, Tokyo remains a hub for automotive passion. This March, Luftgekuhlt will bring this passion to life by showcasing some of the best Porsche models in Japan.
Event specifics
Event details and car entry applications
The Luftgekuhlt festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, with car entry applications opening next week. The event will take place on a closed elevated expressway in the heart of Tokyo, giving attendees a chance to experience a real-life version of the Tokyo Expressway circuit. This unique setting will feature iconic Porsche models such as the 356, 911, 935 and 910 formerly raced by Tetsu Ikuzawa in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Ticket sales
Anticipation for the Luftgekuhlt festival in Tokyo
The Luftgekuhlt festival is expected to draw a large crowd of car enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in vintage Porsches. Tickets for the event will go on sale on February 2, and are likely to sell out quickly. If you miss out on a ticket, don't worry. There will be plenty of stunning photos capturing these amazing Porsches against the backdrop of one of the world's most vibrant automotive cultures.