One of the ways car guys are made is when they receive their first car, which sometimes happens during high school. In Brian Infante’s case, his father, Alfred, gave him the family’s 1971 Dodge Dart while Infante was attending Hawaii Baptist Academy in the ’80s.

Rarely is the Lexus SC430 given any love here — which is exactly why Adrian Herrera chose this 2002 as the platform to roll with.

This 2003 Gunmetal Tiburon has been through quite a stormy existence, thanks to its involvement in three heavy accidents. But those mishaps have also molded this vehicle into one of the most heavily altered Hyundais on Oahu for owner Marcus Sakamoto, 27.

Mike Arellano has owned enough vehicles, including an ’87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, to prove he’s a long-standing lowrider enthusiast. But Arellano also has a deep appreciation for custom bikes.

Growing up in Ewa, Greg Quizon always seemed to be surrounded by quality cars — dropped Hondas and polished VIPs, most notably — and the constant exposure helped create within him a passion for the modification scene.

Bryce Kekoa Jenkins’ incredible 2008 Nissan 350Z is a remarkable example of how far the modification scene has come. The ride features several amazing modifications that have turned this sporty Z into one of the baddest-looking machines in Hawaii.

When it comes to photographing rides, I always enjoy the out-of-the-ordinary experience — something a bit off the beaten path. This week’s featured automobile — a 1993 Corolla Wagon — may seem like an ordinary car, but as I discovered soon after pointing my lens in its direction, this beauty is actually more beast than typical ride.

After serving in the Army, Happy Barcelona returned home in the late ’70s hoping to purchase the car of his dreams — a 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500 KR. But all he could afford was a used 1969 Mustang coupe, which he wound up buying for $2,500.

Charles Ong has owned some pretty remarkable cars in his 22 years of life. His first ride was a third generation Mazda RX7, and that beauty was soon followed by a sporty Celica GT-S and an equally cool Nissan 350Z.

From practically birth, Hannibal Puma Jr, aka “Junior”, knew that he loved lowriders. At age 6, he witnessed his first lowrider and he has been riding low and dirty ever since with the occasional moments of high in-between.