DB On The Quay 2025
Last weekend I made the trip down to Wexford Town for DB on the Quay 2025. There’s something about this show — the setting, the variety — that just makes it feel like more than the usual car meet. The whole event takes place right on the quay, with rows of Japanese and German metal lined up along the waterfront. The backdrop of the docks gives everything a real Irish edge — fishing trawlers within arms reach and no safety railings to be seen.
When I arrived, it looked like the weather was going to turn nasty. Heavy skies, gusts of wind, and that feeling of “should I have brought a jacket?” But thankfully, it held out. No rain, no drama — just good vibes and great cars. The kind of overcast that actually works for filming — soft light, no harsh shadows, just pure detail.
The show itself had an unreal mix. You had clean German builds, low-slung Japanese monsters, a handful of VIP-styled sedans, and everything in between. It wasn’t just about big horsepower either — there were a lot of thoughtful, well-executed cars that clearly had time and passion put into them on display.
Standout for me? No contest — Marti’s Nissan Cima. That thing is a VIP dream, dripping in Junction Produce parts, perfectly laid out on wheels that just belong on that chassis. The lace headrests, the curtains, the attention to detail — it’s a proper throwback to that old-school Osaka luxury look, and I loved every inch of it.
A few other cars that caught my eye:
– A MK2 Golf sitting on Land Rover wheels, which honestly sounds questionable on paper, but it worked way better than you'd think. Mad presence.
– A purple Toyota Soarer with purple carbon mirrors — one of the most tastefully executed color-matched details I’ve seen in a while and a custom interior to boot, 10/10.
– A yellow RX7 FD that looked like it had just driven off a Gran Turismo loading screen — bright, loud, and unapologetically 90s.
– An IS200 with a V8 swap. Bonnet popped, big rumble, loads of people crowded around it all day.
– And a couple of Evos, always a favourite — aggressive stances, clean bay setups, and proper road presence. Although, I’m not sure why 7/8/9 owners insists on putting a tiny tyre and the same wheels on every single one of them!
What I really liked about DB on the Quay this year was the atmosphere. No ego, no chaos — just a lot of people who clearly love what they do. You could walk the whole quay and hear people talking about builds, sharing stories, and making plans for the next show. It felt like a community, not just a car park full of engines. The free admittance of the general public did scupper a lot of my shots however.
I brought the camera gear out and filmed the whole thing in full 4K, so if you couldn’t make it down, definitely check out the video on my YouTube channel. This one’s got a bit of everything — stance cars, VIP builds, JDM icons, and that low-key Irish car scene energy that makes our meets feel so different from anywhere else.
Big thanks to everyone who stopped for a chat or let me get a few shots of their cars. Already looking forward to next year’s DB on the Quay. Until then, keep it sideways.
