Michael Eaddy is one of those guys. His Lancer Evolution VIII looks like it could have jumped right out of the pages of a Japanese HyperRev or Option2 magazine.

The Lancer Evo VIII was introduced in 2003 and was the first Evolution sold in the United States. This effect was caused by Subaru's success with their WRX a year earlier.

To date, the Lancer Evolution, through its generations, has become a cult car worldwide. Riccardo Senior of LivingLifeFast reviews a 650-HP Evolution VIII.

From the March 2010 issue of Super Street: Michael Eaddy wanted his Lancer Evolution to stand out while staying true to its JDM roots. See what went into building this culture-clash EVO.