World-Famous Master Craftsman Completes First-Ever Auto Show Build
Akira Nakai created one of his legendary Porsche builds in front of thousands at the 2025 New York Auto Show…
In a two-day, high-intensity live performance that made international headlines and drew loads of attention on social media, legendary Porsche builder, Akira Nakai, completed his first-ever auto show build at the 2025 New York Auto Show that took place April 18-27.
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. The completed vehicle was on display until the end of the show on Sunday, April 27.
Event organizers said the activation quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube within hours. The photos and footage of Nakai San deep in the build process that were shared across the internet turned the R2XPO Exhibit into one of the most talked-about attractions at this year’s New York Auto Show.
