Not too long ago, our good friend and ace photographer Kazuo Matsumoto introduced us to the work of Minoru Watanabe at Fatech in Tokyo, Japan. Watanabe-san clearly never takes a day off, because he’s already blessed us with another glamorous vintage Harley Shovelhead. This one’s dripping with just as much nostalgic Americana as the last—but it’s way more sparkly.
The lines, details, and finishes on Fatech’s custom bikes reflect Minoru’s personal interests. He’s equally passionate about vintage choppers and hot rods, and is the proud owner of a 1930 Ford Model A Roadster. “The owner of this machine and I both love old American motor culture,” he explains, “so we decided to customize it based on the style of 1960s gasser drag racers.”…