Introduced to the mainstream during the Mike Jones/Paul Wall Hip Hop era, this is one style in custom car culture that didn’t really gain popularity in any other part of the country besides the ‘Third Coast’. The unique 15″ wire wheels were originally on certain ’83 and ’84 Cadillacs (hence the term 83z, 84z) but went out of production for years making them a hot commodity in Houston and Austin especially.  Texan Wire Wheel started producing them again and stayed up with the times upping the inches with wheels available up to 22″ and are usually best paired with Vogue Tires. Swangas have started to pop up in music videos again like on the super clean Caddy in Big K.R.I.T’s Country Sh*t remix. What do you think about this distinct style?

HBTV presents another episode of Depth of Speed. In this short video doc, Eric Bizek takes an in-depth look into the quality and craftsmanship of Japanese vintage cars along with his own personal restoration process. Check out the full Hypebeast TV article here.

The net has been buzzin’ about Junction Produce‘s Rolls Royce Phantom that was captured at a recent car show by a Stance Nation photog. It has the Junction Produce body kit (which is probably insanely expensive), staggered 24″ Scara wheels (that for whatever reason cost about $30 stacks) and has a serious stance on it. We’re not sure if its bagged or if it has some type of coilovers, regardless, it’s stting just right.

CTS-V on steroids! Only 12 of these will be produced. 1000 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, 20″ Hennessey monoblock wheels, are just some of the specs on this beast. For a full list of specs and more pictures, click here.

SUPRA created a classic mid top Vaider with a color story inspired by Manhattan’s grey concrete jungle, the sprawling steel and glass skyline, and the yellow and black taxis that dot the streets of New York City.