The Most Infamous Porsche 911 Ever Made

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  • čas přidán 23. 04. 2022
  • This is the story of a man and his Porsche 911 turbo. Together they built a legacy through illegal activity which has forever changed car culture around the world.
    I'd heard rumors about Yoshida and his infamous Porsche 930 for years, so I really enjoyed diving into the topic and trying to parse out the truth - which was trickier than expected! While this tale may not be as crazy as some would have you believe, it offers some interesting insight into the early days of street racing in Japan, Yatabe, Mid Night, the Wangan, and more. I hope you enjoy it!
    Some of the best references I found:
    Link to original MPW website - web.archive.org/web/200105061...
    TONS of incredible info, especially on Yatabe - / autoteamretro
    Dino’s article - www.speedhunters.com/2015/10/f...
    Great work and well-written, various articles on the topic - ateliereaurouge.com/blackbird...
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  • @nerfius156
    @nerfius156 Před rokem +255

    I still cannot believe that he actually got Porsche themselves to build him the biggest beast of a 911 which would be used for all manner of illegal racing activities... Man those were the times

    • @MidnightBenz
      @MidnightBenz Před 5 měsíci +9

      When you have money, you can start buying anything you can afford.

    • @dave7244
      @dave7244 Před 5 měsíci

      I personally doubt a lot of this happened.

    • @MidnightBenz
      @MidnightBenz Před 5 měsíci

      @@dave7244 some legends are fiction.

    • @zacharyradford5552
      @zacharyradford5552 Před 4 měsíci

      That’s fine.

    • @arunkurian9367
      @arunkurian9367 Před měsícem

      I think he built most of it by himself and then sent it to Germany for the parts and the tuning towards the end of it.

  • @Mike-ry4ti
    @Mike-ry4ti Před rokem +1534

    The RUF Yellow bird was more infamous outside of Japan, it was widely seen as the fastest car in the world until the Mclaren F1 hit the scene.

    • @oliverattwell8013
      @oliverattwell8013 Před rokem +61

      There were more than one of those, this is the #1 most famous single 911

    • @ukg5508
      @ukg5508 Před rokem +4

      Nope jaguar 220

    • @andrewstahl6916
      @andrewstahl6916 Před rokem +56

      @@ukg5508 1mph slower than the ruf yellowbird

    • @hpoz222
      @hpoz222 Před rokem +4

      not technically a 911

    • @Mike-ry4ti
      @Mike-ry4ti Před rokem +27

      @@hpoz222 yes and all the millions of other nit picking arguments, the Jag had a higher top speed but would get waxed by the RUF on the green hell.
      What you have to understand is, although the two porches are configured differently, they are still basically volkswagen beetles🤣

  • @gregoryvigneault1824
    @gregoryvigneault1824 Před rokem +199

    It's hilarious how street racers, technically criminals that the police can't catch, were on the covers of magazines and ordering custom built cars from Porshe which would be used specifically to race on public roads. Truly the wild west of car culture.

    • @MidnightBenz
      @MidnightBenz Před 5 měsíci +2

      You can do that in US today, but have to ensure you never get stopped by police, and technically cannot publicize anything that is done outside of racetrack or not outside of US - doing so can result in lawsuits, arrests and of course impoundment of the “car”

    • @DontAttme
      @DontAttme Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@MidnightBenz”fan fiction” stories are the way around that, show no video but literature documentation

    • @MidnightBenz
      @MidnightBenz Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@DontAttme I usually get people to say that they don't believe me when there is no video SMH

    • @DontAttme
      @DontAttme Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@MidnightBenz yeah that’s the trade off. You can either convince the audience & have no excuse for law enforcement or give yourself a chance to get around law enforcement at the expense of being called a liar. Unfortunate really.

    • @MidnightBenz
      @MidnightBenz Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@DontAttme unfortunately that is true... but there is also a grey area - record and post after the statue of limitations expire... but then again that has it's problems.

  • @TheMad808
    @TheMad808 Před rokem +510

    If you like the Mid Night Club or Japanese Street Racing in general maybe dwell on the story of Garry Mitsunaga and his DeTomaso Pantera, the first car to reach 300km/h in Yatabe also tuned by Masaru Hosoki of ABR or even the rare Walter Wolf Countachs owned by some members of the club. Thank you for actually shedding some light and truth to a subject that very often is vicitim of disinfo. Samstag Abend

    • @XionAzura1
      @XionAzura1 Před rokem +2

      The real Devil Z!

    • @DEADprlpG935
      @DEADprlpG935 Před rokem +7

      Hosoki was never the owner of the Red Z. He was the tuner for some time but that car belonged to Yamada-san and now Iwaya-san.

    • @DEADprlpG935
      @DEADprlpG935 Před rokem +3

      Also the team member that owns the 1 of 3 Walter Wolf countach owns another countach which recently crashed at track and was rebuilt. He originally saw the WW Countach when he was very young and fell in love with the car, he later made it his goal to own it.

    • @InvidiousIgnoramus
      @InvidiousIgnoramus Před rokem +4

      The very image of a DeTomaso Pantera roaring down Japanese highways is amazing.

    • @Official._slyx
      @Official._slyx Před rokem

      The devil z aka 130s ABR is lost to only nothing but pictures and rumors, I’ve tried researching about it and only tracked it back to a datsun shop in Japan with them having few pictures of it in there shop after the many years but then it disappeared without a trace, it’s like the car never existed, as it was just a ghost caught on camera

  • @hz-wn9hd
    @hz-wn9hd Před 2 lety +3197

    the amount of research that went into this mustve been mental, love this vid and good job :D

    • @seanm.collins9888
      @seanm.collins9888 Před rokem +11

      Much of this info is probably from Automode that did a lot translations from Japanese magazines?

    • @hz-wn9hd
      @hz-wn9hd Před rokem

      @@seanm.collins9888 moon listed his sources in the desc.

    • @pharkasj
      @pharkasj Před rokem +16

      he should expand his research to the fields of pronounciation. porsche is porschE, not porsch.

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s Před rokem +3

      @@pharkasj porscha femenin of porsche but it correct this way in german language(porschut, with silent T), sorry for my bad explanaition mr.pharkasj

    • @coronalight77
      @coronalight77 Před rokem

      @@hz-wn9hd some not all. And also, lmao yeah super research like "700 somthin hp". It's missing real details and is just a regurgitation of others research.

  • @bleachvssonic
    @bleachvssonic Před 2 lety +757

    This video isn't specifically about Mid Night, but damn did you drop some ultra-rare gems in here. Good shit, man.

  • @DaDeCodeIsTruth
    @DaDeCodeIsTruth Před rokem +732

    I came to this vid knowing it was about the Midnight club 911, only to finally get some concrete info on the 1970-1973 Trans Am that I kept seeing on old JDM high speed pics and future funk posters! I've been researching that car for a couple years! Thanks for finally answering some questions I had about that T/A.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +37

      Thanks! "Auto Team Retro" has some great articles which go into more detail on that car - facebook.com/autoteamretro/posts/yatabe-in-god-we-trustso-if-youve-followed-this-page-for-long-enough-youll-know-/151211922262895/

    • @darkj3di336
      @darkj3di336 Před rokem +7

      I’d think some of those parts for that Trans Am came through Dr Robert’s Racing. He was a stable in American iron in Japan. He raced a Jet car at Fuji.I’m not sure if he still living. That was a quite a few years ago. Some of the older Japanese members in TSCC May know more. They hung in some good circles.

    • @DaDeCodeIsTruth
      @DaDeCodeIsTruth Před rokem +4

      @@HuntersMoon thanks for the link! and this was an awesome vid. I love how you went deep into the history and some of the major players and circumstances behind the mid Midnight Club and 70-80s Japanese street racing scene. One of the better videos on the subject.

    • @tankgayle
      @tankgayle Před rokem +1

      I've been seeing that Trans Am on future funk videos too. I'm now looking for more info on the C3 Corvette with the "West" window sticker🤔

    • @peacemission305
      @peacemission305 Před rokem +1

      @@HuntersMoon do you have any more good websites where you collected your information from? i always loved to read about the yatabe speed trial days on old facebook groups

  • @expeditionjay
    @expeditionjay Před rokem +1505

    This video is incredibly fascinating. This might be the best breakdown of the history of the mid night team I have seen in English since the drivetribe video. These Porsches are awesome!
    I think it's remarkable that the origins were in American muscle cars. I haven't found much information on muscle cars in japan and to see the old media is really cool.
    Truly an awesome video. I'm sharing it around.

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat Před rokem +14

      yeah that was pretty cool to see, they had some cool ones to boot like that black Pantera, imagine being that guy cruising japan in the 80's haha

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +54

      Thanks Jay! I want to make another video focusing on one of those American muscle cars in Japan, but finding footage to pair it with is proving to be a challenge. I'm hoping to figure it out as it's a wild story!

    • @zoltanrr
      @zoltanrr Před rokem +6

      kometani > takumi any day of the fucking week

    • @dmhc
      @dmhc Před rokem +9

      I really think a perfect follow-up to this would be the other infamous 911, but from the other side of the globe - ‘The King of Mulholland’, Chris Banning’s acid dipped, chopped roof RSR race car for the streets of Mulholland Drive in the 1970s

    • @DEADprlpG935
      @DEADprlpG935 Před rokem

      The drivetribe video is full of shit, dont believe half the stuff there

  • @alexandermarquardt597
    @alexandermarquardt597 Před rokem +15

    "Here is your 500 hp Porsche 911 Tubo back, the engine blew"
    Porsche *sends it back at 600 hp*.

  • @HaruTheFenrir
    @HaruTheFenrir Před 2 lety +154

    As infamous as that car is, I hope NOTHING ever happens to that 930, it's a piece of history!

    • @rep100Luxio
      @rep100Luxio Před rokem +6

      its going somewhere later

    • @HaruTheFenrir
      @HaruTheFenrir Před rokem +1

      @@rep100Luxio hope not, the things it's been through? That's what makes it what it is. Shouldn't be taken anywhere else

    • @rep100Luxio
      @rep100Luxio Před rokem +4

      @@HaruTheFenrir too bad, the government doesnt care on these sort of things

    • @HaruTheFenrir
      @HaruTheFenrir Před rokem +10

      @@rep100Luxio I never said it did?

    • @rep100Luxio
      @rep100Luxio Před rokem +5

      @@HaruTheFenrir dont want to sound mean but i dont think those exotics are going to a better place after VOLVO tooked over
      They'll probably go to auction in bad conditions since nobody is going to look out for them

  • @wyattpeterson6399
    @wyattpeterson6399 Před rokem +132

    As an automotive journalist, I have a lot of respect for how honest an accurate all of this information is

  • @farinasportcars
    @farinasportcars Před rokem +116

    Never before heard about the white 911 "Traction Master", the story about getting banged up because of the guard rails is just so awesome!!

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 Před rokem +4

      Yeh, kind of made me ashamed of my burning desire to own a Porsche by Singer to use only occasionally on nice sunny days.

  • @giovinodelante9658
    @giovinodelante9658 Před rokem +265

    After seeking centuries for the perfect Mid Night 930 Story, I’ve finally found the perfect vid. I also found way more stuff than what I expected to find. Subbed.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +7

      Thanks Giovino! I appreciate the kinds words and your sub!

    • @strmopizdin
      @strmopizdin Před rokem +1

      My thoughts exactly.

  • @haruguchimane6921
    @haruguchimane6921 Před rokem +146

    okawa's trans am was indeed fast, but don't leave out a car around the same time which was the first to reach 300kph- Gary Alan Mitsunaga's pantera, driven by kunimitsu takahashi at yatabe in 1981, it reached an astounding 307kph.

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před rokem +3

      there was a faster pantera than that, it was just recently bought by the guy who runs the channel coffee club, his videos are about finding and buying iconic cars

    • @aviazx1799
      @aviazx1799 Před rokem +2

      @@King_Flippy_Nips what channel? Coffee club isn’t it

    • @alexanderkareh6832
      @alexanderkareh6832 Před rokem +2

      @@aviazx1799 I need to know the channel too

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +14

      That car will make an appearance in the next video! I originally had it in this one but decided to save it for a video where I could spend more time on it. Should be out in a couple weeks!

    • @JonnyBeta9
      @JonnyBeta9 Před rokem +1

      Was Okawa's Trans AM set up with an LS6?

  • @Isaac862
    @Isaac862 Před rokem +27

    Dude, as with any midnight video I was skeptical at first especially because it’s such a widely covered yet poorly documented subjects within the car community. However the end of your video was pure gold, I have yet to see such a realist, accurate take on the demise/transformation of the club, and the state it’s in today. Excellent work.

  • @luislongoria6621
    @luislongoria6621 Před rokem +42

    Funny how exactly zero Porschephiles ever talk about drifting, which is pretty much all the 911 does in every corner! Seeing the Yellowbird lay down a vicious single tire burnout was glorious

    • @supernice_auto
      @supernice_auto Před rokem +1

      2022 gt3 rs would like to have a word with you

    • @jeep2003
      @jeep2003 Před rokem +1

      because 99.9% of 911s dont do that

  • @SlowlysModels
    @SlowlysModels Před 2 lety +185

    Sweet video! What I love most about the whole Mid Night story is I'll most likely never know the whole thing and what I imagine happened is probably a whole lot more interesting that the real story. So I'm fine with mistakes, misinformation and never actually knowing on a topic like this. It would be near impossible to have %100 factual info anyway and it would erase all the stuff we've filled in the blanks with.

  • @theworld8408
    @theworld8408 Před rokem +66

    You put so much heart and passion into this video, that was probably the best 20 minutes of my life lately.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +3

      Thanks, I really appreciate it!

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před rokem

      Definitely among the best car history videos I've seen in a few years...

  • @highwaydashy
    @highwaydashy Před rokem +49

    Looks like the algorithm has blessed this video. It's always a pleasure to see some well researched content about vintage street racing that isn't dramatized.
    The old footage is an absolute treat to watch, great video!
    And your 911 is an absolute beaut!

  • @kodimah8577
    @kodimah8577 Před rokem +26

    if ever there was a video where the vibes, time, aesthetic, culture and subject made me want to live inside it, this is it. It's the same feeling I get watching Akira. much love for making this video.

  • @isaacstearns7746
    @isaacstearns7746 Před rokem +11

    Did anyone else hear him say ls6. No bro that most likely had a 455 in it. The ls1 didn’t even come out until 1997 way after the midnight club was running in the 80s

    • @im_bazz6876
      @im_bazz6876 Před rokem +2

      i heard the same thing and was very confused, either basically no one who saw the video is saying anything or hes deleting comments about it which might be the case

    • @porschepushinmigs4497
      @porschepushinmigs4497 Před rokem +4

      Nah he's probably correct. There is the 454 Big Block LS-6 that was around in the 70s at the same time as the 455. It came in the Chevelle SS. Chevrolet has used the LS derivative name multiple times before the 90s in production codes.

  • @shinyyordle9233
    @shinyyordle9233 Před rokem +4

    "Dad, why is our sister's name Rose?"
    "Because your mother loves roses"
    "Thanks Dad"
    "No problem, Turbo and Carrera"

  • @dion_aldi
    @dion_aldi Před rokem +54

    I once did a research about this topic in 2014, and didn't get a complete story as you did. And I also remember the article Dino wrote on Speedhunters when it was released. Awesome video my man!

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Dion! Awesome E30 too, I had one as my first car (not as nice as yours though) and really loved it!

    • @dion_aldi
      @dion_aldi Před rokem

      @@HuntersMoon thank you brother!

    • @streetrage
      @streetrage Před rokem

      @@dion_aldi your first name unscrambled spells Dino.

  • @bongopaterson265
    @bongopaterson265 Před rokem +5

    This is by FAR the most educational and in depth video iv'e watched about anything car culture related in Japan. Thank you so much and keep up the great work

  • @tinybartini
    @tinybartini Před rokem +9

    I am here because in mid '90s, as a kid, I had a large poster above my bed with a picture of slightly modded 911 looking similar to his but also a bit like yours (this one at the end) and at the top of the poster was writing 'Mid Night Porsche'. Since then I always wondered why the poster said "mid night" instead of just midnight. Now I know. What a great story! Thanks a lot! ♥

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Bart! That's a great story, I'm glad that won't haunt you any more!

    • @userb3nje909
      @userb3nje909 Před rokem

      Thats a great story and a final connection 🤙🤙

    • @mzombie97
      @mzombie97 Před rokem +1

      Crazy cool prob early stage of the porche?

  • @MattiusMaximus
    @MattiusMaximus Před rokem +14

    Subscribed for the effort. It’s extremely rare that I watch something on this era of cars and feel like I’ve been educated. This is a fantastic video. Look forwards to sitting down regularly with a coffee and watching more of your content.

  • @smorgan1003
    @smorgan1003 Před rokem +71

    The Summoning Salt of underground car culture!!! Awesome video. I'd be interested to see your take on the history of the Kanjozoku and how the various teams were formed. Look forward to more of this.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +5

      Thanks Morgan! That's a great idea, I've been thinking about how to do a kanjo video for a while, but struggling to find a good way - one day though!

    • @reneesui9206
      @reneesui9206 Před rokem

      @@HuntersMoon buy a small hatch and never lift

  • @infinphoenix13
    @infinphoenix13 Před rokem +12

    Really enjoyed this, and appreciate the work you put into bringing it all together.

  • @edgarisaacmoreno9491
    @edgarisaacmoreno9491 Před rokem +5

    Low-key never felt like crying for a car so beautiful in a time so pure. They should’ve put it in a museum

    • @hanbeitakenakasama7735
      @hanbeitakenakasama7735 Před rokem +2

      Sadly, a museum for Wangan streetracing would unlikely happen in Japan. As noted in the video, the Japanese weren't all too happy about the racing clubs endangering civilians while they're pursuing their passion.
      Maybe Yoshida should have just sold the car to Porsche. I would say they will respect a piece of car racing history they themselves built. More so than the Japanese would.

  • @Ithboltar666
    @Ithboltar666 Před rokem +6

    Thanks for a really cool video dude. Lots of hard work has been done to make it happen. An old car freak can truly appreciate this kind of stuff.

  • @dev_kvcs
    @dev_kvcs Před rokem

    Its getting rarer and rarer to find such an informative video, especially on a topic I'm already very familiar with. Thumbs up, awesome video man!

  • @OliverPickard
    @OliverPickard Před rokem +15

    I really enjoyed this thank you very much! I know how much work goes into something of this quality and it deserves far more attention

  • @CarlosRivera-lv3uc
    @CarlosRivera-lv3uc Před rokem +4

    As a lifelong Porschephile introduced to these cars as a kid thru my pops. Attending PCA here in the Southeast of the US helping with his 914 racecar still today they are unique cars with incredible personality and history. This was super interesting, Great video!!

  • @mr.sauvage330
    @mr.sauvage330 Před rokem +5

    Awesome video man, I see a lot of passion put into it. You deserve way more viewers and subs!

  • @anguselliott9845
    @anguselliott9845 Před rokem

    What an absolutely brilliant video, I've never seen someone tell this story as clearly as you have and I've been looking for a long time. subscribed

  • @alexbritch02
    @alexbritch02 Před rokem

    Most of this I knew, some of this I had no clue & loved learning about it.
    Thank you! Never stop making videos like this, should do everything. All the racing clubs, the stories on many different cars. Rally, Le mans & more.

  • @onlyhuman7420
    @onlyhuman7420 Před rokem +3

    This YT channel is in league of its own.Information and effort put in this video is immense.I'm stunned and subscribed!
    P.S. I think that every serious car enthusiast and car culture fan would be happy to see a special video dedicated to Japan's car culture and Japanese underground car/racing clubs.And it would be even better to make a video dedicated completely to Mid Night club.

  • @silverwave010
    @silverwave010 Před rokem +5

    Been a huge fan of the Mid Night Racing Team since the early 2000s as a young kid. You've got it right man! You and the team that assembled these facts together did a phenomenal job. This street racing team, as well as the other JDM ones, truly changed the tuner culture forever. And it forever influenced us, the next generation, on how we'd like our street cars. I remember always wishing to be born earlier, so I could live out the 80s-90s street racing culture in Japan haha. Now I seek to create my own legal version of what these members pushed for back then. Thank you again for this man. 10/10

  • @silverfish126
    @silverfish126 Před rokem +2

    Great story. I’ve become a huge Porsche fan in the last 10 years and the more I learn about these cars and the amazing stories they create just blows my mind. Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I’m now going to dive into Wangan Midnight. I had heard of it before, but now I can’t wait to see where that rabbit hole takes me!

  • @hillclimbracingfan5821

    Awesome story.Kind of content i subscribed for in the first place along with effort you put into making this.Great job,man.

  • @bool7994
    @bool7994 Před rokem +5

    This has got to be my favorite topic of all motoring history, so many branching paths and information. It makes experiences Ive had in games like tokyo xtreme racer 3 feel even more real and impactful on me

  • @biggestthreattoyourexistence

    These custom Porsches are the ultimate cars to own. There's more stories like this one. There is some crazy Porsches out there that not many people know about.
    There's people who's entire life is dictated by their love of Porsches. They went to medical school, became engineers, just so they could one day own a Porsche. It's really incredible.

  • @Alex-xq1xg
    @Alex-xq1xg Před rokem

    an amazing piece of work man!
    i always knew of Mid Night but truly had no idea how far this story went. super cool watch!

  • @seanwalter4018
    @seanwalter4018 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've only just come across your channel, but have really enjoyed it thus far. Keep it coming!

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks Před rokem +4

    Awesome video. Informative, entertaining and well paced. Keep up the good work.

  • @JesseP.Watson
    @JesseP.Watson Před rokem +3

    A Porsche 911 turbo Carrera came into a custom shop I ran in Leeds years ago. He wanted me to build him an exhaust for it and left it with me to look over. I took a good look at it and decided not to attempt it as it was too risky taking the back off for the money.
    However, I couln't resist taking it for a quick spin, I went down a short, deserted straight across the industrial estate, put my foot down and a few seconds later was about to flip it into 3rd before noticing I was doing 70mph - in 2nd gear.
    I decided to leave it there, 1st and 2nd was enough, some of the most exhilerating... 6 or 7 seconds of my life. Mad car, mad, mad car.

  • @rogueybear2363
    @rogueybear2363 Před rokem +2

    Best video on mid night I've seen. Amazing work pulling this together

  • @danielbrealey2924
    @danielbrealey2924 Před rokem

    After growing up in this period, being a teenager in the 90's- I really enjoyed this vid. What an epic saga, thank you for spending all that time researching the topic and thanks even more for sharing! Will have a look at a couple of other vids of yours now, cheers from Down Under 👍

  • @Santosh-ug6lu
    @Santosh-ug6lu Před rokem +31

    So interesting learning about a culture i've always so heavily romanticised. Such a great video man, you've earned a sub

  • @JoeEngineer
    @JoeEngineer Před rokem +7

    Thank you for this incredibly detailed documentary! Absolutely fascinating history.

  • @Vlad-nw8rx
    @Vlad-nw8rx Před rokem +2

    This was an incredible documentary and put together very well. Your low subscriber count surprised me very much and I am sure if you continue with content on the level you will grow very fast. This video currently has around 375k views and it deserves so much more and especially for any Porsche fan it is a must watch. This type of stuff is what drives my passion for collecting Porsches even at the determent of my fiance giving me a dirty look every time I purchase one, some rare part, or sleep in the garage lol. The cars were here before her though haha.

  • @adenkyramud5005
    @adenkyramud5005 Před rokem

    That was an amazing video to watch. Amazing job, must've been a ton of research to do. And the narration... Top notch. Kept me focused all the way through. Earned a sub!

  • @BigBoyz33
    @BigBoyz33 Před rokem +16

    this video was very well done ! It's sad to hear what happened to Yoshida and his 911. But i am happy to hear that Mid Night is still around and racing responsibly now.

  • @cesarsales216
    @cesarsales216 Před rokem +3

    This is incredible. Thank you for your hard work!

  • @xenomaxi8504
    @xenomaxi8504 Před rokem

    Please do more video's like this! It was a pleasure watching you tell this story and i'd love to hear more about another car in the same style as this video!

  • @Kushiimaru
    @Kushiimaru Před rokem

    thanks for this video, i always love listening about the club mid night. car culture has been part of my life since i can remember. Keep on keeping on man!

  • @streetrage
    @streetrage Před rokem +9

    You should make a video update of what happened to this 911 now and where it is now. Also curious about how Yoshida’s background and how he made his wealth initially in order to afford a Porsche in Japan in the 70’s. I’d be very interested in these facts.

    • @StolenSix
      @StolenSix Před rokem

      Yes that would be a great idea. I’m wondering the same thing about the Porsche and how he afforded the mods.

  • @jonathancastellino6707
    @jonathancastellino6707 Před rokem +5

    This is the most comprehensive, best video that I have seen about this car / the club. And the love is evident.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Jonathan! I really appreciate it

  • @romanolahom7692
    @romanolahom7692 Před rokem

    You really struck a chord with us car enthusiasts with your videos hope to see more of your awesome videos about car culture keep it up man !!!!!

  • @_Holy_Hyena_
    @_Holy_Hyena_ Před rokem

    Great narration, research and overall quality. Love this video and can't wait for more.
    Instant sub and big things coming for this channel!

  • @Samxdr_
    @Samxdr_ Před rokem +4

    Amazing video! Must’ve been so hard to get all the research and info!

  • @victorcsodapok5298
    @victorcsodapok5298 Před rokem +3

    What a deep dive, best coverage on the cars history I have found yet, thank you! Interestingly years ago I myself also picked up, not a 930, but an 84' M491 (platinum metallic) that turned out to have a 3.3 turbo motor out of an 88/89'. considerable mods including the turbo, intercooler, exhaust etc. Still uses the CIS and the 915 trans, which I've been looking around for a decently priced 4-speed to swap in completing the homologation. The driving experience is never unremarkable to say the least!

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem

      Thanks Scott, great advice. I've delayed going again until I can squeeze in with a helmet, unfortunately at 6'6 it's been a struggle - definitely worth it though!

  • @bambarylo
    @bambarylo Před rokem

    Not only a lot of research was done but it's also well presented. Great job. Subscribed.

  • @nahuelise4055
    @nahuelise4055 Před rokem +1

    Amazing story and work from your part,i really enjoyed it.These kind of stories are awesome

  • @yaboikungpowfuckfinger7697

    Man, seeing those photos of all of those amazing builds… They’re just so cool and have a unique aesthetic. Especially when combined with the visuals of the old cameras and film it’s even better.

  • @sampoulsen
    @sampoulsen Před rokem +4

    awesome video! as a Porsche enthusiast, it's cool to know the History of one of the most famous Porsches ever built!

  • @thepsychobilly88
    @thepsychobilly88 Před rokem

    Thank you for the taking the time to research and make this awesome video, really enjoyed it!! The background music was spot on btw :P

  • @xiw3stsid3ix37
    @xiw3stsid3ix37 Před rokem +1

    This is full stop one of the best videos ive ever watched, makes me wonder what Yoshida is up to today, hope the legend is doing alright. Thanks for making this.

  • @ayanamir3413
    @ayanamir3413 Před rokem +13

    This video really unveils a significant part of car culture and history to many people. Couldn’t be happier when I find this video.

  • @sen0ner577
    @sen0ner577 Před rokem +8

    Deserves way more views, infatuating and well put together video, keep going!

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem

      Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @gamby16a
    @gamby16a Před rokem

    This was fascinating!!! I love all of the in period photos and video you included. Brilliant.
    We were never told where the 930 finally ended up after being sold in 2015 tho.

  • @Jordanectomy
    @Jordanectomy Před rokem

    This was an absolutely amazing video, extremely well put together with so much amazing footage and photographs.
    Thank you so much for making and posting this.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Jordan, I really appreciate it!

  • @agustinhaxhiraj
    @agustinhaxhiraj Před rokem +4

    Bro these clips and photos are insane, they made me nostalgic about that era

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +1

      I was so happy whenever I found one, few and far between but they just have such a cool feeling

    • @agustinhaxhiraj
      @agustinhaxhiraj Před rokem +2

      @@HuntersMoon absolutely you nailed it! The most cool clip was about the japanese highway with skyscrapers

  • @emppowersportsandmarine6270

    I am a former California Street Racer, we road raced sportbikes in our local canyons. Cars would race there also. Bygone era. Now I do a little vintage racing at the track but it’s rare that I get out. Love all this old history.

    • @miguelcastaneda7257
      @miguelcastaneda7257 Před rokem

      Festival of speed..?...what's that old diesel racer early 1900s thing weighs quite a bit top speed 120 mph but that's it straight away and turns..straight everyone laps him turns they get out his way

  • @bricemullins7694
    @bricemullins7694 Před rokem +2

    A video on the kanjo racing scene and history would be great! Absolutely love your videos bro!!

  • @DrBreezeAir
    @DrBreezeAir Před rokem

    Glad I've stumbled onto your channel. Quality content all around.

  • @The9meister
    @The9meister Před rokem +3

    I have a 911 3.2 from Japan, it has a upgraded performance engine, and other mods done to it.
    Interesting to watch your video, and learn more about mid night club.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem

      That's awesome, looks super clean too!

  • @udaybirsingh8111
    @udaybirsingh8111 Před rokem +3

    Brother this was quite a detailed video and I thank you for posting it... really informative..

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem

      Thanks Udaybir! I appreciate the comment

  • @maxk1947
    @maxk1947 Před rokem +2

    First time I’ve ever watched one of your videos, The research you do and the passion you have for explaining the back story to anything and everything about cars is breathtaking, Well done sir

  • @KanjoNights
    @KanjoNights Před rokem

    Alright I'm barely half way through, but I had to pause and comment. I've followed the Mid Night story since the early 2000's when you could only read about it in Option magazines and tapes imported from Japan. I thought I knew most of the story, but clearly I did not. This is very well researched, cited, and put together. Keep up the awesome work man!

  • @TheWolvesCurse
    @TheWolvesCurse Před rokem +5

    11:30 little correction: the "wing" is more sort of a spoiler. it physically can't provide downforce, but only reduce lift at the cost of added drag. the lifting of the spoiler and increasing of the angle was done to increase airflow to the larger intercooler, because the intercooler is located inside the spoiler. you can see the grill on top of it, which allows air to pass inside and through the intercooler and through the engine compartment.

  • @AVV_Beats
    @AVV_Beats Před rokem +5

    Excellent video, easily the most comprehensive coverage of Mid Night I've seen on CZcams.

  • @mnije
    @mnije Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video! Thanks for putting together a story on a very interesting time in Motorsport history. 👍🏻

  • @RikiYamada
    @RikiYamada Před rokem

    Wow! Thank you so much. I learned a lot from this & I thought this video was so well-put, together & enjoyable to watch. Thank you, again

  • @pckbread7543
    @pckbread7543 Před rokem +3

    It really truly broke my heart hearing the end of the legacy, seeing photos of that car sat in a dealership to collect dust tore me up, I knew her as the "blackbird" when I first learned of the monstrous 911 turbo of wangan, I tried my best to learn about it only to find this vid, I'm grateful to know what happened, but sad that a legacy like this ended the way it did

  • @westschleife
    @westschleife Před 2 lety +43

    This was awesome. Ever since buying my 930 I was curious of this aspect of 930 history in Japan. I think there was one in InitialD as well.

    • @Turbo.RF4
      @Turbo.RF4 Před rokem +8

      Not initial D, no manufacturer from another region appeared in it, only a mercedes did. You might be confusing it with wangan midnight that had a black 930 as one of the main rivals and is notoriously popular like the s30 Z that appeared in it.

    • @westschleife
      @westschleife Před rokem +6

      @@Turbo.RF4 Ahhh, didnt know, thank you.

    • @Turbo.RF4
      @Turbo.RF4 Před rokem

      @@westschleife no prob lad👍

  • @Adam-ub9nu
    @Adam-ub9nu Před 7 měsíci +2

    Man, there have been quite a few videos covering Midnight Club and it's Porsches within in the last couple years and I love it.

  • @WhuDhat
    @WhuDhat Před rokem +1

    awesome video, great presentation. and far more information than I have seen anywhere else

  • @ily_h96
    @ily_h96 Před rokem +3

    Ever since i discovered the Mid Night club i’ve been fascinated by it. I always dream of how my might have been back in the 80-90s when street racing was so popular and so many people came together to do it. It’s sad to see how the club fell and eventually broke apart but it’s insane how the different gangs and stuff back then worked and interacted.

    • @61936
      @61936 Před rokem +1

      Mid night is still around but they don’t street race anymore there was a speed hunters article on a car show at Yokohama that had some mid night members and there was a article on a 993 on speed hunter that’s apart of mid night also there’s a video of a guy who interviewed the current chairman of midnight

  • @SamDSmith
    @SamDSmith Před rokem +3

    I think Komatani compared to the rest of the Mid Night team, especially Yoshida, are a perfect example of "straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers."

  • @xenodrift3208
    @xenodrift3208 Před rokem

    I was always so fascinated about Mid Night and finally found a video that really brought light into a dark spot.
    really well explained and great research thank you^^

  • @ua244
    @ua244 Před rokem

    Great content man, big thanks for all you did!

  • @mgbrv8
    @mgbrv8 Před rokem +4

    I’d love to hear the story about the McLaren F1 owner. I believe he was a banker that would drive his car every day over 220 miles an hour on his commute to work.

  • @cybertree
    @cybertree Před rokem +4

    Awesome documentary! I love how japanese car culture history always feels like an exciting story out of GTO, what a plot!

  • @chux_95bex38
    @chux_95bex38 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video that really captured an infamous era of Motor Sport involving Japan & Germany. What a duo! 👌🏾🔥💪🏾

  • @davew5167
    @davew5167 Před rokem +2

    Great video. Really enjoyed this. Keep up the great content!

  • @Zer0_C001
    @Zer0_C001 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for making such a great doc on the car and the team/club. I love the culture of the 80-90s era Wangan racing but their is a lot of miss information about it here on YT and I’m glad to come across such a great doc. Would love to see you cover the infamous S30 the raced with Team Mid Night.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Před rokem +3

      Thanks for the kind words! You pretty much called the video I just released haha

  • @TristanMorrow
    @TristanMorrow Před rokem +4

    Street racing in the Bay Area used to be similar -- tuners and shops, owner-mechanic racers, and high-speed engineering. Big factors like the right mix Methanol+Acetone fuel and AWD combined with a million little details like the low-drag mirrors, taped body seams, perfect N2 tire pressure and temp, Lexan windows and ultra-light racing buckets. Thursday night in the Port of Oakland would have up to a couple dozen cars being worked on, final tunes for the weekend being dialed in pass by pass. Who needs a dyno when you're calculating the hp with a stopwatch and top speed. The ceiling of the lower deck of the Bay Bridge right after the tunnel still has a dent if you know what to look for where a friend got too airborne and totaled at some insane speed because of insufficient aero. He had what was left of the engine and drivetrain in a new chassis by the end of the week and was back pushing insane, sustained top speeds the week after.
    ...sadly, that scene was killed by 1000 cuts, or 5 things really: 1) increased felony prosecution (and mandatory car crushing); 2) the _Fast & Furious_ car-illiterate franchise; 3) the deluge of copy cat and wannabe sideshow inner-city culture and criminality it inspired; 4) increased traffic in the Bay Area leading to too much congestion for even midnight streetracing, and; 5) the internet, blessing and curse. That many of us are much older now and have families or that you can buy production cars with performance that to get 20 years ago cost years of labor and love... well, maybe that's part of it too.

  • @WhatDemocracy
    @WhatDemocracy Před rokem +1

    Awesome content. Extremely interesting. Thanks for the upload dude.

  • @SuperHops
    @SuperHops Před rokem +2

    I'm a Wangan Midnight fan and as I watched it I began liking the Porsche 930s. I stumbled upon your video and you got me hooked 👍