Vintage Car Culture in Chiang Mai

a repair shop downstairs, a friend I’ve made there, and a pace of work that feels slow and unhurried — I really like that ...

a repair shop downstairs, a friend I’ve made there, and a pace of work that feels slow and unhurried — I really like that.

In Chiang Mai, old cars are not treated as waste.

A car from the 1970s can still be driven every day, fixed again and again, instead of being forced to retire. People respect cars that have history. Modification is normal here. Changing wheels, engines, or interiors is seen as care, not trouble.

suzuki jimny SJ50, army car.

This is very different from China, where old cars are often limited, inspected strictly, or scrapped early. In Chiang Mai, a car can grow old with its owner. For car lovers, this freedom makes the city special.

1600 machine, fun thrust.The machine has just been made.

See also:

• Why Chiang Mai Streets Look Different → Wires on the street
• Daily Light in Chiang Mai → One Light Day in Chiangmai