Araz Shahbazian

Car enthusiast · Traveler · Music lover

About

Hi, I'm Araz Shahbazian — a car enthusiast, traveler, and music lover.

If I'm not at a car meet or planning my next trip, you'll usually find me at the gym or catching a live show. This is just a personal site about the things I'm into — cars, travel, and music.

Cars

Cars are my main hobby. My dream car is the Aston Martin Valhalla — I love the mix of serious engineering and clean, understated design. I've been an Aston Martin fan for a long time.

My taste runs pretty wide, though. I've got a real soft spot for JDM classics, and weekends are for car meets — there's nothing better than a lot full of interesting builds to look over up close.

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Travel

I travel whenever I get the chance, and Europe is my favorite — I never get tired of wandering around its cities on foot.

Top of my list is climbing Mount Fuji. It's not the toughest climb out there; I just haven't gotten around to it yet. One of these days.

EuropeCity walkingMount Fuji (someday)

Music

My taste covers a lot of ground. I'll go from hip-hop to classical to jazz depending on the day. I get to concerts and festivals when I can, and I play a bit of guitar myself.

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Sports, Fitness & Tech

I've played just about every sport at some point, and fitness is a steady part of my routine — the gym is how I clear my head. When it comes to teams, I'm a Lakers fan.

I'm also into tech and gadgets — I like keeping up with new stuff and usually have something I'm reading about.

Gym & fitnessLakersTech & gadgets

Journal

Life

My Morning Coffee Ritual

The ten quiet minutes that set up the whole day.

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Tech

Why I Got Into Watches

Small machines, big obsession, and the design details I can't unsee.

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Sports

Following the Lakers Through Every Season

Purple and gold, good years and bad — why I never jump ship.

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Cars

The Zen of Detailing a Car

Why an afternoon with a wash mitt is the best kind of downtime.

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Cars

Why the Aston Martin Valhalla Is My Dream Car

The engineering, the design, and why this one stuck with me.

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Cars

Why I Never Miss a Good Car Meet

JDM classics, rare builds, and the best way to spend a weekend morning.

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Travel

The Climb I Keep Promising Myself: Mount Fuji

Top of my bucket list, and why I love traveling through Europe in the meantime.

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Music

From Classical to Hip-Hop: What's on My Playlist

How I bounce between genres, why I picked up guitar, and the live-show itch.

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Cars

What Makes JDM Cars So Special

Engineering honesty, tuner culture, and why the classics still hold up.

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Cars

In Defense of the Manual Transmission

Slower on paper, better in the moment — why rowing your own gears wins.

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Travel

The European Cities I Love to Wander

Architecture, cafés, and the underrated art of getting a little lost.

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Music

Why Jazz Belongs on Every Drive

The mood, the musicianship, and a few records I never get tired of.

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Music

Picking Up the Guitar as an Adult

The frustration, the small wins, and why it's a hobby worth keeping.

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Fitness

Why the Gym Is My Reset Button

The routine, the clear head, and treating fitness as a long game.

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FAQ

Who is Araz Shahbazian?

Araz Shahbazian is a car enthusiast, traveler, and music lover. He's an Aston Martin and JDM fan, loves traveling through Europe, plays guitar, works out, and roots for the Los Angeles Lakers.

What is Araz Shahbazian's dream car?

His dream car is the Aston Martin Valhalla. He's a lifelong Aston Martin fan and also loves JDM classics and weekend car meets.

What kind of music does Araz Shahbazian like?

Everything from classical and jazz to modern hip-hop. He plays guitar and gets to live festivals and concerts whenever he can.

Does Araz Shahbazian play any instruments?

Yes — Araz Shahbazian plays guitar, and loves getting to live festivals and concerts whenever he can.