Iconic Toyota heritage meets diecast collecting as R Garage brings its passion for automotive history to the Philippine Diecast Expo.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Diecast Expo (PDX) 2026 welcomes R Garage, the first Toyota car museum in Asia outside Japan, to its growing lineup of automotive and collector attractions on November 14–15, 2026, at SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5.
Known for housing one of the largest collections of Toyota vehicles outside Japan, R Garage brings an important piece of automotive history to an event that celebrates cars, collecting, culture, and lifestyle.
From a Passion for Toyota to an Automotive Landmark
Located in Bauang, La Union, R Garage is the creation of father-and-son automotive enthusiasts Rene and Richmond Glenn So.
What started as a personal passion for collecting and restoring classic Toyota vehicles eventually became a museum dedicated to preserving the Japanese automaker’s rich heritage.
Officially opened in 2022, R Garage features an extraordinary collection of Toyota vehicles spanning different generations. Its collection includes legendary models such as the Toyota Supra, Celica, AE86, and Land Cruiser.
Each vehicle tells a story of automotive innovation, design, performance, and the evolution of one of the world’s most recognizable car brands.
But R Garage is more than a collection of automobiles.
It is a tribute to automotive history and a platform for inspiring future generations of Filipino car enthusiasts.
Bringing Real Automotive Heritage to Diecast Collectors
The participation of R Garage at Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 highlights the close connection between full-scale automobiles and diecast collecting.
For many collectors, the passion begins with a miniature car.
A Toyota Supra, an AE86, or a classic Celica in diecast form can represent much more than a collectible. It can reflect a dream car, a childhood memory, or an appreciation for automotive engineering.
R Garage represents the full-scale automotive heritage behind that passion.
Its participation strengthens the Philippine Diecast Expo’s vision of bringing together not only diecast collectors but also the wider automotive community.
More Than Diecast. It’s Cars, Culture, and Lifestyle.
The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 continues to expand beyond traditional diecast collecting by connecting car enthusiasts, automotive brands, collectors, artists, and lifestyle communities.
The addition of R Garage strengthens this direction by introducing an important part of Toyota’s automotive legacy to the PDX community.
It also reinforces the connection between preserving real automobiles and collecting their miniature counterparts.
For automotive enthusiasts and diecast collectors alike, R Garage’s participation is another reason to experience the Philippine Diecast Expo 2026.
Experience Philippine Diecast Expo 2026
The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 will take place on November 14–15, 2026, at SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5.
Visitors can look forward to a gathering of diecast brands, collectors, exhibitors, and automotive lifestyle communities.
With R Garage joining the event, PDX continues to build an experience where automotive history, collector passion, and contemporary car culture come together.
Cars. Culture. Lifestyle.
Are You Ready for the Ride?
Get your tickets to the Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 and be part of the celebration of automotive culture.