Moon Illustrated Vol. 13 This issue covers the Spring–Autumn 2014 period and blends MOONEYES’ signature mix of custom cars, motorcycles, art, and Southern California–styled Japanese culture. It features major coverage of the 23rd Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show under the theme “Be Calm Not Loud,” showcasing standout builds, visiting cars, and the scene’s shift toward a more respectful, sustainable event culture. The magazine also highlights a range of custom vehicles, including the “MOONTASTIC” Toyota Town Ace van, the “MOONSTER” Harley-Davidson XL1200R, the 1978 MOON Digger, and a 1962 Ford Falcon Station Wagon from the MOONEYES crew.
Cultural and lifestyle pieces run alongside the vehicles—photo essays by Shige Suganuma capturing the early days of the scene, reflections from longtime pinstriper Wildman Ishii on his 25 years with the brand, and features on MOON Café’s blend of diner food and rock ’n’ roll attitude.
As with all Moon Illustrated issues, Vol. 13 doubles as a full-colour, bilingual catalog packed with apparel, decals, parts, accessories, and pinstriping tools. It’s a vivid snapshot of MOONEYES in 2014: custom machines, garage culture, retro fashion, and the California–Japan hybrid aesthetic that defines the brand.
