Japan's Most ICONIC Tuning Shop: Liberty Walk's Massive HQ | Capturing Car Culture

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2023
  • Larry Chen visits the largest tuning shop in Japan, the Liberty Walk headquarters. He gets an exclusive look inside their day-to-day operations, current projects, the size of their campus, and discuss what a company like this means for the world car culture.
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  • @pspfreedom
    @pspfreedom 5 місяців тому +315

    The friend's smile throughout the whole video shows how much enthusiasm he has for the business as well as greatly appreciating the Hagerty's team visit. Incredible video

    • @bagpipe1979
      @bagpipe1979 4 місяці тому +4

      Loved it

    • @mikea5205
      @mikea5205 9 днів тому

      Super good vibes...he had me smiling with him. It's infectious in a good way.

  • @YakuzaR35
    @YakuzaR35 5 місяців тому +255

    The car culture in Japan is on another level 🇯🇵 truly from another space

    • @23bamboosaclose
      @23bamboosaclose 5 місяців тому +15

      Everything in Japan is on another level.

    • @jeffconley819
      @jeffconley819 5 місяців тому +2

      Would love love to send my s30 to them for a massage.

  • @SirIsaacNewtonOfficial
    @SirIsaacNewtonOfficial 5 місяців тому +412

    I am living my inner car guy through this show.. cant afford a project car at the moment and this show fills that gap in my life. Thank you guys for the amazing content ♥️🤙🏼

  • @S2NAZ
    @S2NAZ 5 місяців тому +153

    What an awesome episode. I’m a 68 year old car enthusiast just beginning to understand modern day car culture. This was really epic. I need to start becoming more and more familiar with more current activities and events around my area. Thank you sincerely Larry and also to Hagerty for producing such outstanding content. Now I have to go find Larry Chen’ social media stuff 😁👍🏻

    • @D.Magic_
      @D.Magic_ 5 місяців тому +9

      You won't be disappointed.

    • @dylannguyen9436
      @dylannguyen9436 4 місяці тому +2

      Excited for what you'll be experiencing!

  • @JustinGadue58
    @JustinGadue58 5 місяців тому +51

    I absolutely love Larry Chan. I could listen to him talk about cars forever. His passion is just incredible and gives me so much inspiration.

  • @NormanCanton
    @NormanCanton Місяць тому +10

    Who else was "shopping" on their website while watching and trying to figure out how many organs you can sell and still survive?

  • @tcam1228
    @tcam1228 5 місяців тому +64

    Hagerty is putting out some super high-quality videos!

  • @Noblemumin
    @Noblemumin 5 місяців тому +58

    That F40 looks amazing.

    • @tanaka90
      @tanaka90 5 місяців тому +5

      LB just improved on F40, Japanese style!

    • @xletzyy
      @xletzyy 5 місяців тому +3

      Facts it looks great

    • @mickjames666
      @mickjames666 5 місяців тому +3

      This f40 is garbage. Discrace to Italian craftmanship.

    • @headfullofwater237
      @headfullofwater237 2 місяці тому

      ​@@mickjames666 no, let him cook

  • @SuperSpiderbite
    @SuperSpiderbite 5 місяців тому +40

    Dang Larry, you getting to drive the LB F40 is such a flex🔥

  • @manup1931
    @manup1931 5 місяців тому +28

    They surely love their job, smiling all the time 😊

    • @mikea5205
      @mikea5205 9 днів тому

      Completely different to life in the US where 99.9999% of people are miserable and hate their jobs. Sometimes I wonder why I am here.

  • @russmanZ34
    @russmanZ34 5 місяців тому +24

    The sound, the color, the wideness of the F40 is stunning. Thats the luckiest man on earth...LibertyWalk is heaven.

  • @K_Swap_The_World_69
    @K_Swap_The_World_69 5 місяців тому +30

    This is the Final Episode @Larry Chen Photo? 😓 I hope you signed for a new season... But LET'S GO LARRY and LET'S GO LIBERTY WALK!!!💯💪🏽💯 What a great finale.😌 Thank You for being into cars Larry, it means so much to each and everyone of us! And a big thank you to @Hagerty for letting this touch light!

  • @iMatthaios725
    @iMatthaios725 5 місяців тому +29

    This is one of the many reasons why i wanna visit japan not only for the scenery but for the car culture. Its so unique and diverse with all the builds and mods and everything else but has a simple yet elegant aura to them which is like the icing on the cake. Not to mention one of the friendliest group of people out there! its a bucket list for me to visit japan one day

  • @jonathancolbert6666
    @jonathancolbert6666 5 місяців тому +12

    That Liberty Walk F40 is just glorious!!!

  • @bw6596
    @bw6596 5 місяців тому +21

    Such a creative and unique brand. Success comes from embracing your vision and never stopping.

  • @BeefaloBart
    @BeefaloBart 5 місяців тому +18

    Love that guys positive energy, and Larry was a perfect choice for this video. Even Larry's phone pics are better than I could do with high end cameras lol. Legends the whole way around here.

    • @xletzyy
      @xletzyy 5 місяців тому

      Yeah Larry is one of the best on here he's good.

  • @pelarikota8103
    @pelarikota8103 4 місяці тому +5

    For an ex bosozoku, these guy are really friendly and gentlemen. Not to mention always smiling. These guys are soo cool and chill. 😂 One day when im going to Japan, i will definitely DEFINITELY will visit Liberty Walk. Tq Larry & Hagerty for visiting this amazing place. ❤🔥👍

  • @CarlosLopez-dw8ht
    @CarlosLopez-dw8ht 4 дні тому

    The happiness you see in the guy laughing and smiling you know he loves what he does..

  • @FuelMotorSport
    @FuelMotorSport 5 місяців тому +6

    Larry is the best thing to ever happen to us that grew up in the F&F era. Absolutely amazing photography and insight into the culture we grew up with.

  • @bikerswallets5629
    @bikerswallets5629 4 місяці тому +3

    these guys are so friendly.

  • @AkinaSpeedStarsAE86
    @AkinaSpeedStarsAE86 5 місяців тому +10

    Being a child of the 90s who can appreciate old exotic cars; this f40 hits me like the r34 did from f&f

  • @Adam-vr5qn
    @Adam-vr5qn 5 місяців тому +7

    This what i love about Japan, anything they modify looks amazing and done so well. Do this any other country peopke don't except it well.

  • @telephonykicks-purecollectors
    @telephonykicks-purecollectors 5 місяців тому +7

    This video really explains to me what is Liberty Walk, being Afro man from US northern NJ that appreciates JDM , thank you 🙏 great video

  • @glass-man-2527
    @glass-man-2527 5 місяців тому +5

    I love the fact that they are so grounded and kind. They seem to be a great group of people!! I hope they realize how important they are in car culture in the US!!

  • @omgnetwork5231
    @omgnetwork5231 5 місяців тому +3

    that dude's energy is just so bubbly! his vibe is just pure happiness!
    I mean, I prolly would be too if I were around and work on incredible vehicles all day!

  • @TheAlphacad
    @TheAlphacad 5 місяців тому +8

    The easy laughter and how welcoming Liberty walk is ,is just phenomenal to see. And being given a chance to drive the flagship F40 ! I'll be smiling for the rest of the day ! You've put Liberty Walk City on my bucket list. Thank you from Arizona, USA

  • @ToycarsaddictDaily
    @ToycarsaddictDaily 5 місяців тому +9

    Crazy to see thanks to Hot Wheels / MiniGT and all the others that we got almost every single car seen in this video as a 1/64 scaled toycar😍 Absolutely fantastic!!!

    • @hungryalien
      @hungryalien 5 місяців тому

      minigt just got a new exclusive deal with LBWK for the 1/64

  • @zoltanhorvath2238
    @zoltanhorvath2238 2 місяці тому +1

    Its amazing how modest japanese ppl are. Love it.

  • @baggszilla
    @baggszilla 5 місяців тому +7

    Unbelievable! Thank you Hagerty and Larry! I love Liberty Walk!

  • @blakeadams8570
    @blakeadams8570 4 місяці тому +3

    The Japanese car guys are what the US guys were decades ago. The happiness is so refreshing, I’ve watched the US cultures erode and loose its creative spirit over the decades, these guys are keeping it all going. Support these guys, total respect.

  • @badger_claws
    @badger_claws 4 місяці тому +2

    I've never seen a happier bunch of people in my entire life!

  • @c.g.vproduction9410
    @c.g.vproduction9410 4 місяці тому +3

    This is on my bucket list to visit Japan and to experience liberty walk one day

  • @dorianmentor3921
    @dorianmentor3921 4 місяці тому +3

    Seeing this man's life's work is something to behold 😮, definitely a living legend in the car scene and we all have no choice to respect the levels and the way its implemented is crazy cool. I'm inspired to work harder on my build 😊

  • @FuelMotorSport
    @FuelMotorSport 5 місяців тому +1

    Such humble hosts. This is amazing on so many levels.

  • @SlapYoLipsOff
    @SlapYoLipsOff 5 місяців тому +1

    Toshi's constant giggling made me smile... LOL

  • @jasonhumphreys261
    @jasonhumphreys261 5 місяців тому +1

    Some of the most underrated content on UA-cam.

  • @sonnydayz1745
    @sonnydayz1745 21 день тому

    His face when the Ok was granted to drive F40
    Japanese people are truly awesome.
    Sending love from Miami 🤘

  • @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos
    @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm probably one of many who is living their car culture dreams through Larry's viewfinder. Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @zohircherifi5616
    @zohircherifi5616 5 місяців тому +3

    As a car culture fan I wish I could visit this place just once

    • @JGL98
      @JGL98 5 місяців тому +1

      Don’t just wish it go and get it! Anything is possible bro

  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you guys for an amazing season of CCC. If you guys follow me on Instagram, then you will see I have already started shooting season 3!

  • @alansmith7121
    @alansmith7121 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Larry again for Liberty Walk content... i will probably watch this 3 more times today

  • @Diabolotherium
    @Diabolotherium 5 місяців тому

    Insane man, since I started watching these videos I have become a massive fan of this culture..thank you

  • @proactivefiresafety954
    @proactivefiresafety954 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for taking us along 👍🏽 amazing to see there collection and headquarters.

  • @FuckYourVaccine
    @FuckYourVaccine 5 місяців тому

    love everything that you show from the Liberty Walk locations but most of all how happy your friend is

  • @fallenfactor84
    @fallenfactor84 5 днів тому

    Larry again shows why he’s the MVP from class of 02.

  • @reecewatson5311
    @reecewatson5311 4 місяці тому

    Larry once again you outshine other social media personalities. You spend time and get the pictures most will not wait to get. Thank you I so enjoy watching every video you put out...

  • @VTheGonk
    @VTheGonk 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video! Liberty walk team, you guys are amazing!

  • @berky1976
    @berky1976 5 місяців тому

    One of my favorite videos from Larry Chen.

  • @patdire7578
    @patdire7578 5 місяців тому

    This is some of the very best content anywhere. Truly amazing.

  • @testdriveph
    @testdriveph 5 місяців тому +1

    Best car photographer ever! And now top car culture presenter 😊

  • @ChannelTENthousandBC
    @ChannelTENthousandBC 4 місяці тому +1

    Hagerty feela like heaven on earth...

  • @Martin55393
    @Martin55393 Місяць тому

    Their smiles are so wholesome

  • @faisaladi4822
    @faisaladi4822 5 місяців тому +1

    17:45 got goosebump with this POV

  • @KYLE_FROM_THE_FUTURE
    @KYLE_FROM_THE_FUTURE 5 місяців тому

    Awesome content guys! You’re making unique car culture content that is completely different than all the US creators we watch.
    Doing a real good job. Definitely have a loyal supporter here. 🤙

  • @RadoslavNedyalkov
    @RadoslavNedyalkov 4 місяці тому +1

    Those guys are just amazing 😁❤

  • @_Suzuka_Joe
    @_Suzuka_Joe 5 місяців тому +5

    LBWK Countach is going to hurt some feelers in the vintage supercar world lol. I hope its white on white

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 5 місяців тому

      Harrys Garage will be full of tears 😢 😅

  • @christiangreen1477
    @christiangreen1477 4 місяці тому

    @haggarty .... please continue this relationship with Larry... he does your brand a great service.

  • @rickharper1497
    @rickharper1497 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Larry!!

  • @cptrikester2671
    @cptrikester2671 5 місяців тому

    What a fantastic episode.
    Thank you.

  • @D.Magic_
    @D.Magic_ 5 місяців тому +1

    Perfect vibes to wake up to.

  • @viktorhaluzicky5216
    @viktorhaluzicky5216 5 місяців тому

    Larry, thanks.
    What a video. Maaan. I melted watching it. So calming so wonderfull.
    I award U first place video maker...
    Love your work.❤

  • @ELXABER
    @ELXABER 5 місяців тому +1

    Love what Liberty Walk does. They bring the fantasy and theatrics out of already great cars. The LB Huracan Silhouette is probably my favorite.

  • @2tothe6
    @2tothe6 5 місяців тому

    Simply awesome! Thx for your content!

  • @crabwalker61
    @crabwalker61 5 місяців тому

    LB is riding the JDM Vibe, promoting it and selling, and keep it going! So cool Kato San! Thx Larry and Hagerty for showing us! TQ!

  • @F77j
    @F77j 5 місяців тому

    Seen that F40 twice in Tokyo Auto Salon and Osaka Auto Messe. Still can't get enough of it

  • @thekillercapricorn6334
    @thekillercapricorn6334 5 місяців тому

    Larry, you are living right my man..... Great episode👍👍🔥🔥

  • @Grundle_ItcH085
    @Grundle_ItcH085 5 місяців тому

    The guy smiles and laughs the whole time and I love it 🫶

  • @Chewygsxr
    @Chewygsxr 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video Larry, your so lucky, I'm a 75 year old car enthusiast I currently drive a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST with a stage 2 Cobb Tune, 3 inch MBPR exhaust and many visual effects, it has just turned 111,000 and I just put my 7th set of Michelin Pilot Sport tires on it, at 75 I still like driving on three wheels. The Fiesta Flash.🤙

  • @828_Nate
    @828_Nate 4 місяці тому +1

    Dang that f40 was badass!! I love LB Walk!

  • @nonyadamnbusiness2301
    @nonyadamnbusiness2301 3 місяці тому

    @3.52 i can not stop smiling, that comment made me so happy and made me smile

  • @ningendaggermouth
    @ningendaggermouth Місяць тому +1

    Man those planes are completely crazy, I dream about having a store that sells interesting furniture and art and the planes are definitely the sort of stuff I'd put in my own home.

  • @SupraSav
    @SupraSav 5 місяців тому

    Epic. The fit and finish on their vehicles is crazy.

  • @victormelendez4669
    @victormelendez4669 3 місяці тому

    What an amazing and unique place to visit, love the video!!!

  • @NYDJuice
    @NYDJuice 3 місяці тому

    Love ❤️they gave you so much love
    I am now a LW Fan!

  • @ShahSelbe
    @ShahSelbe Місяць тому

    Such a happy guy. This was a great watch.

  • @AsKalsi0
    @AsKalsi0 5 місяців тому +4

    Whole video feels like a GTA 6 play and I was living in it ❤️
    Awesome work

  • @falcon0351
    @falcon0351 Місяць тому

    Mate everyone is so happy..Understandably so!!!LB is like a dream theatre

  • @elusifofficial
    @elusifofficial 4 місяці тому

    Infectious happiness. Amazing

  • @59rip
    @59rip 5 місяців тому

    I came all the way from Saudi to this place last month, being there is just a living dream and i the staff were very friendly and helpful, it rained suddenly and they drove us to the station, i can’t forget that day for rest of my life

  • @joeschmoe5009
    @joeschmoe5009 5 місяців тому

    Thats so awesome! 1st lbwk driven, and 1st f50! So happy for you! So awesome!

  • @irevisibel9237
    @irevisibel9237 5 місяців тому

    Great visit/portrait of Liberty Walk, very impressive! Thanks Larry
    P.S.: the white F40 is legendary ❤

  • @STORM3SHADOW
    @STORM3SHADOW 5 місяців тому

    Definitely a must-visit next time in Japan. So cool you got to drive the F40, Larry!!!

  • @carmtimes
    @carmtimes 5 місяців тому

    Utterly mesmerised by this...

  • @fortheloveofthehotrods
    @fortheloveofthehotrods 3 дні тому

    Fantastic video! Larry Chen as always great experience! Drive F40 👏 still remember my first time!

  • @jasontroglin8070
    @jasontroglin8070 5 місяців тому

    I absolutely love there attitudes and atmosphere there one day i really hope to have a opportunity to go there. There work inspire me and many other gear heads.

  • @SCDC-Channel
    @SCDC-Channel 4 місяці тому

    Just EPIC! BIG LIKE!

  • @audoinxr6372
    @audoinxr6372 5 місяців тому +2

    I love the 17min area how they enter the warehouse and I recognise the bodykit they are laying out is for the Athlete Company Isuzu Giga truck 😄 🤣

  • @haulinclasstv
    @haulinclasstv 5 місяців тому

    It's great to see the car culture in Japan! Very impressive. :)

  • @arryprof
    @arryprof 5 місяців тому

    Every time I see that beautiful F40, I still amazed 😍

  • @benodie02760
    @benodie02760 5 місяців тому

    Very generous hosts! Nice job!

  • @xFR34KEEx
    @xFR34KEEx 5 місяців тому

    Mad Respect!!

  • @chrismathes3647
    @chrismathes3647 4 місяці тому

    Wow... Everything was just pure eye candy!

  • @ShaneYoungMMA
    @ShaneYoungMMA 4 місяці тому

    This was the best! I only follow Hagerty for the bro Larry Chen 🙏

  • @ihsanulkamil1999
    @ihsanulkamil1999 4 місяці тому +1

    THIS IS AWESOMEEE!

  • @adnansalim2187
    @adnansalim2187 5 місяців тому +3

    I like the way he’s going all over Japan and getting his car worked on. A suspension here, an ac there. 🤣. Just thinking what’s gonna conveniently “break down” just as he enters the next legendary outfit 🤣👍🏼
    Great content, BTW

    • @nixaeagle141
      @nixaeagle141 5 місяців тому

      What I was thinking 😅. Of course it’s getting a full resto .

  • @usrsclark
    @usrsclark 5 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoying this series - didn't know much about Liberty Walk, but gained a lot of respect for the company and their ethos. Interested to see what they're doing with the H2 Hummer, and the Jeep CJ-3B that was up on a storage rack.

  • @thetruth1862
    @thetruth1862 5 місяців тому

    These guys are so nice and the culture is on point.

  • @ValtersPelns
    @ValtersPelns 5 місяців тому

    Wow, just wow! Amazing 😍

  • @indigobluu
    @indigobluu 4 місяці тому

    That was amazing!

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator 5 місяців тому

    SignMan for over 25yrs here. I appreciate your sign COLLECTION