If you’ve been reading Speedhunters for years, you know that I have a deep fascination with car spaces. I’m always excited to see how enthusiasts from all over the world combine their love of cars with their passion for architecture.
Since the first time, I’ve made it a point to visit as many private, car-oriented spaces as possible taking a look at Chiba-san’s house in Tokyo in 2020. While some were off-limits to my camera, others were not. The place I’m going to show you falls squarely in the last category: Welcome to JEDM Garage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
JEDM Garage is located in Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, or PIK 2, just outside the heart of Jakarta, on a large plot of land. It is one of ten units in a recently developed area, two of which are already occupied: one at a Lamborghini service center, the other at a luxury car reseller. JEDM Garage is the only private garage in the enclave for the time being.
PIK and PIK 2 look a lot like the Odaiba and Ariake neighborhoods in Tokyo – areas built on reclaimed land to create more space for both commercial and residential projects.
As Mr. Jedm’s car collection grew, it spread across multiple locations, leading to the idea of creating a dedicated space to house his cars. But as you’ll see, simply saving it was never the full picture.
The garage
When I first visited JEDM Garage earlier this year during my trip to Jakarta for the Elite Showcase, I was immediately blown away by the layout.
Entering through massive sliding glass doors you are greeted with perfect symmetry. To your left there are five car lifts, doubling the storage capacity of the garage and allowing ten cars to be displayed.
There are six more cars on the ground to your right. Above, five industrial air conditioning units keep the space cool and dry – a necessity given Jakarta’s scorching heat and humidity.
The central area remains open, providing ample space to maneuver cars in and out of the garage and to receive guests as they pass by. This super neat 911 GT3 Touring in signal yellow was one such visitor.
As for the cars, they represent a fraction of Mr. Jedm’s extensive collection. There’s a mix of European exotics, like a Techart 992 Turbo S GTstreet Flyweight (one of only 19), but make no mistake: this is a JDM enthusiast’s paradise.
A perfect example of this arrived while I was photographing the garage: a set of Nismo LM GT-1 wheels in near-mint condition. These won’t be used on a car anytime soon – at least not until they’ve had some time to be on display.
Mr. Jedm’s passion for Japanese cars knows no bounds. I don’t think there’s a model he hasn’t owned, driven or tuned at some point. It makes my obsession with GT-Rs seem like a passing interest in comparison.
Gentlemen, this way, please
While the building could easily have been just a storage space and perhaps fit another dozen cars, the vision behind JEDM Garage was to create the ultimate gathering place for enthusiasts.
Behind the simulator is a lounge area with leather armchairs, perfect for watching car videos on the big screen.
The adjacent kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals and drinks. I may have tried it by cooking a few pounds Spaghetti Carbonara…
The entire wall opposite the couch is essentially a JDM wheel museum, with Mr. Jedm’s favorite models surrounding the television. This is where the Nismo LM GT-1s are now located. Besides those GT-1s, my favorites have to be the rare set of Buddy Club P1 Racing wheels, the OG bronze RAYS Volk Racing TE37s, and the charred TEs that were custom built for a previous project.
All the car show prizes and scale models scattered throughout the room would keep you entertained for hours.
A highlight was the completely standard, unmodified red JZA80 Toyota Supra – a car that even Max Orido admired during his visit. The real question is: will it remain unchanged?
Behind the Supra is a tranquil Japanese-style garden, complete with water features, making excellent use of the space under the stairs.
As you walk towards the stairs you’ll find a selection of EV scooters – perfect for a friendly race with your friends at the front.
Party downstairs, business upstairs
On the way up, I couldn’t help but smile when I saw the stock GR Yaris hood that Mr. Jedm had all the guests and visitors to the 2004 Elite Showcase sign.
The second floor is just as spacious as the first, but is more of a private space – ideal for work and relaxation.
That said, the JDM theme remains throughout, starting with this range of model cars, starting with the RB26 generation GT-Rs, including a white 400R, and ending with some famous tuner demo machines and the TAKATA Honda NSX GT500 race car .
The centerpiece is a massive marble conference table where Mr. Jedm and his team meet.
I couldn’t help but laugh at the healthy supply of racing gas in the small lounge area.
Of course, there’s a huge 110-inch screen for presentations… or, you know, car videos.
While it really is a perfect environment to work, I can’t imagine getting much done with so many fantastic cars right outside the window. I need blinders.
When the working day is over, Mr. Jedm has set up a private space for himself: his office.
But this is no ordinary office. It’s decorated with a three-meter-tall mural of BNR34 Skyline GT-Rs, something that made me pause and marvel. I almost shed a tear, thinking about my life choices and dreaming of one day having something similar in my own man cave. Vintage, well-fed Italian kidney, anyone?
Mr. Jedm’s retreat is still a work in progress, with his office next on the list to be filled with the countless automotive collectibles he has collected over the years.
This is just the beginning of JEDM Garage, and on future visits I will delve deeper into the cars themselves, because trust me, there is absolute gold in this collection. But for now, I hope you enjoyed this final chapter in our garage house/room series.
Dino Dalle Carbonare
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