An aerial view shows crowds gathering around luxury, classic and modified cars during the third edition of Auto Show 25 at the Hadayeq Complex in Ramadi. Photo by 964media.
Auto Show 25 brings 140 custom and classic cars to Ramadi showcase
RAMADI — The Hadayeq Complex in Ramadi turned into a festival ground on Saturday as the third edition of “Auto Show 25” brought together 140 luxury, classic and modified cars from across Iraq, with organizers highlighting a strong presence from Basra’s modified Toyota scene and live drift performances for spectators.
Event judges announced the top winners, naming Bilal Afeef from Anbar as first place in classic cars, a Chrysler 300C as first place in American muscle cars, and Amjad al-Safeer from Basra with a Toyota Mark 2 as first place in modified cars.
Organizers said Basra’s team delivered a standout showcase of professionally modified Toyota models, while drift specialists performed for the crowd and attendees joined in traditional dance. Drift drivers Mustafa Imad, Abdelkhaleq al-Fallouji and Hassoun al-Malik took part, with organizers saying the drivers “delivered beautiful shows and strong times” in an event that has become a highlight in Ramadi.
Ahmad Salam, a participant from Basra, told 964media: “We came today to take part in the Ramadi Auto Show with a fully modified Toyota Mark 2 GZX600 — body, turbo engine and sports suspension. The atmosphere in Ramadi is very beautiful and the people are kind. It was an enjoyable and special event.”
Ali al-Rawi from Anbar said: “This edition is the strongest so far. It saw large attendance from various Iraqi cities. I participated with one of my motorcycles — a 1989 Honda modified in the bobber style with a 400cc engine, with an altered exhaust and other details. Thank God we succeeded in this event and were able to present something worthy of Anbar and the audience.”
From Baghdad, participant Hadeel Saad said: “I took part today with my Nissan 370Z V6. I previously participated in the Auto Show in Baghdad and won first place for best Z modification. I’m participating as part of Aziz Group. The event is wonderful and the show is very beautiful. This time I came with light modifications, but the next participation will be stronger, God willing.”
Bakr al-Ani, one of the organizers, said the show has expanded since its launch two years ago at Noftan Café and later grew through cooperation with Anbar Biker and the Youth and Sports Directorate. He said this year’s edition gathered more than 140 cars from across Iraq, with Basra’s team adding “a special touch” through professionally and globally styled modifications.