Nina Musto's 2014 Lexus IS 350

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Photos: @hubertt.media & @christian_francis_photography

Welcome to Spotlight. Our goal is to feature customer's vehicles and shine a spotlight on their build. We are always excited to see where our products end up and how they are being used. Did you build a show car? A drift car? A time attack car? Is it bagged or static? You get to tell your story in the spotlight.

Today we are featuring Nina and her IS350.

Seibon: Hey Nina! Tell us a little about yourself and what you do for a living.

Nina: My name is Nina Musto. I work in management for TITLE Boxing, LLC.

Seibon: We are so excited to hear about your build. Can you give us the story on your car and why you bought it?

Nina: Toyota/Lexus has been in my family since I can remember. I initially wanted to purchase a Lexus ISF - However, I wanted something a bit newer and the RCF was out of my price range at the time. When Lexus released the 3rd Gen IS in 2014, I fell in love immediately with the design. I loved the refresh and wide open grill. After parting out my old Acura TL build, I decided it was time to move towards the 3rd Gen IS350 that I wanted to build. I bought the car in 2017. I saved for a few months before I started modifying the car. Since then, it's been built into a show car. I attend many shows with my NVUS car crew/family. That's what I enjoy the most.

Seibon: Have you had any challenges with the build?

Nina: I have been incredibly lucky this build has been smooth!

Seibon: It's great to hear that everything is going smoothly. Any future plans or goals for the IS?

Nina: I plan to finish my custom trunk setup. Custom build a transmission cooler and up the boost!

Seibon: Yes! More boost! Is there anyone you'd like to mention or thank?

Nina: I'd like to thank Seibon for giving me this opportunity to be in the spotlight and share my build. As well as, providing me with AMAZING Carbon Fiber products. I'd also like to thank everyone who has played a part in this build. Meraki Autoworks, RR Racing, APEXi, EndLessRPM, Ger w/ Gerlicious Performance, Asad for custom lighting, Rotiform, Airlift, Lexus, My mechanic Keith, and ALL of my NVUS Family. I would also like to thank Tanners Customs and Collisions.