Meet the founders of Built By Legends, the groundbreaking restomod project that’s redefining iconic Japanese tuner cars from the ’80s and ’90s. Masa Kuji and Katsu Takahashi, two lifelong car enthusiasts with a shared passion for Japanese automotive culture.
Raised overseas (Masa in Canada and Katsu in the UK and Australia), they bring a unique global perspective to their mission of restoring and reimagining Japan’s most legendary cars. From their early days at co-founding GTChannel and Best Motoring International with RACER’s Creative Drive host Taro Koki, to founding Built By Legends, their journey is fueled by a love for cars, a dedication to craftsmanship, and a vision to bridge Japan’s rich tuning heritage with the rest of the world.