If there’s one thing we know about Liberty Walk, it’s that they don’t do subtle. Big arches, slammed stance, and an in-your-face presence, that’s their language. And when it comes to Japanese car culture, few names carry as much weight as the Skyline. So, what happens when you mix the two? You get this: the LB-Kaido Works Nissan R32 Skyline, an absolute weapon of a build that blends old-school race car aggression with modern show-stopping flair.
This particular R32 is something special. It’s the sister car to a project currently underway in the UK, a build commissioned by Quadrant, the brand headed up by Lando Norris. That car is hopefully set to make its debut at Japfest, but with tight deadlines and big builds, you never really know until the day. Will it be there? We’ll soon find out.
A Fresh Take on an Icon
Liberty Walk’s LB-Kaido Works kit doesn’t just turn heads; it slaps you in the face and demands your attention. Inspired by Japan’s old-school Kaido Racer and Bosozoku styling, the kit completely transforms the R32. The boxy over-fenders push the width to new extremes, the vented bonnet hints at the firepower underneath, and the massive front splitter makes sure you’re not mistaking this for anything standard. At the back, the towering wing and aggressive diffuser scream “track ready,” even if this build is just as happy posing under neon lights on Tokyo’s streets.
But it’s not just about looking good. Liberty Walk has always been about turning drama into drivable art. The aerodynamic tweaks help with stability, while the whole car sits properly low on a set of deep-dish wheels wrapped in Advan rubber. The stance is bang on, because let’s be honest—there’s no point in fitting a bodykit like this if you’re not fully committing to the look.
The Sister LB-Kaido Works R32
Now, about that UK build. If all goes to plan, it will be at Japfest, but as anyone who’s ever built a project car knows, things don’t always go to schedule. Either way, this Japanese-built sibling gives us a taste of what to expect. The collaboration between Liberty Walk and Quadrant is a proper meeting of minds—bringing together the wild, boundary-pushing attitude of Japanese tuning and the modern branding power of one of the UK’s biggest rising names in motorsport.
And let’s be real—if there’s anyone who understands pushing limits, it’s Liberty Walk. Kato-san and his team don’t build cars to blend in, and the LB-Kaido Works R32 is a perfect example. Whether it’s parked up or tearing through the streets, this Skyline isn’t just a car. It’s a statement.
An Icon Reborn
What’s special about this build is how it blends eras. It takes the best bits of retro Japanese tuning culture; the boxy fenders, the deep-dish wheels, the no-compromise aero, and fuses it with modern execution. There’s a fine balance between nostalgia and innovation here, and Liberty Walk has absolutely nailed it. It’s the kind of car that makes you feel something just by looking at it, and in an age where everything is getting ever-so-slightly too refined, that raw energy is exactly what keeps car culture alive.
And let’s not forget, this is still an R32 Skyline underneath. That means an RB26 lump up front, one of the most celebrated engines ever to come out of Japan. Whether you’re a die-hard GT-R nerd or just someone who appreciates a properly sorted modified car, it’s hard not to respect what Liberty Walk has done here.
At the end of the day, this isn’t a build for the faint-hearted. It’s loud, it’s extreme, and it’s a rolling love letter to the kind of JDM tuning that made us all fall in love with cars in the first place. And honestly? We wouldn’t want it any other way.
Photos: Larry Chen.
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