Kilómetro 13 · Grand Tourers

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An automotive story archive from Guadalajara, Mexico: we document cars, roads and the people behind them through photography, video and stories worth keeping. We are building something at full speed.

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What you'll find

Our story

Kilómetro 13 started long before it had a name.

It started in front of a screen, playing Gran Turismo with no memory card to save the game. Every time the console was switched off, everything was gone and it was back to square one. But somewhere between one game and the next, a curiosity was born that never went away: understanding why every car could feel so different.

Over the years, that curiosity left the screen.

It was in some neighbors' old cars. In those cars that seemed to have a personality of their own. In the ones we kept finding on the city streets, camera in hand, just because we wanted to see what was around the corner.

And little by little, something even more interesting than the cars themselves appeared:
the people behind them.

Over time we understood that a car does not need to be rare, expensive or extraordinary to have a story worth telling.

It can be the car that has been in a family for decades. The project that took years to finish. The sports car someone dreamed of as a kid. Or simply that ordinary car that means everything to its owner.

In 2026, Kilómetro 13 is born.

To go out and drive.
To get to know new places.
To photograph machines.
To learn.
To discover.

But above all, to find the stories that live behind them.

Kilómetro 13 is not a destination.
It is the point where the journey begins.
And this time, we want to save it.

Stories Worth Driving

Purpose, mission and values →

Does your car have a story?

No matter what you drive, every car has a story. KM13 Archive is the living archive of the cars and people we meet along the way, ranked not by price or rarity but by what they mean. We want to hear yours (the form is in Spanish, but feel free to write in English).

It all starts with three questions:

  1. What is your story with this car?
  2. Where did your passion or love for it come from?
  3. What would you tell someone who dreams of owning something like it?
Tell us your story

For brands and sponsors

Connect your brand with stories worth driving.

At Kilómetro 13 we collaborate with brands, agencies, workshops, car clubs, organizers and projects that share our passion for cars and the stories behind them.

We create sponsored series, branded content, event coverage and special collaborations designed to connect naturally with a real automotive community.

We aim to build long-term relationships and create content that is valuable both for our audience and for those who trust us to work with them.

We approach every collaboration with clarity, authenticity and respect for our audience.

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FAQ

Why "Kilómetro 13"?

13 is the day our founder, Juan Palacios, was born, and it is part of 2013, the year he got his first car. Kilómetro 13 ("Kilometer 13") is not a destination: it is a point along a journey, with a long road still ahead.

Do you only cover expensive or sports cars?

No. Classic, rare, sports and custom cars are a great source of stories, but they are not a requirement: it can be the car that has stayed in a family for decades or the everyday car that defined a chapter of someone's life. We are not only looking for the rare, the expensive or the perfect; we are looking for what means something.

What is KM13 Archive?

It is our living archive of cars and their owners. Each entry combines photography, a short three-question interview, a short video and a written story. It is not ranked by price or rarity, but by the story behind each car.

Can I suggest my car or its story?

Yes. If your car has a story worth telling, reach out here (the form is in Spanish, but feel free to write in English).

When and where will you start publishing?

Very soon, and all year round: stories, reviews and drives, not just during event season. We will publish on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook as @KM13GT; follow us to catch the launch.

Do you work with brands, shops or events?

Yes. We are looking to collaborate with brands, dealerships, workshops, car clubs and event organizers, always with written agreements and sponsored content clearly labeled as such. Reach out through the contact form or at contacto@km13gt.com.

Do you only cover Guadalajara?

Guadalajara, Jalisco, is our starting point, not our limit: the project is built to move, with driving roads, trips and events in other cities across Mexico.

On Instagram

The latest from KM13: Light & Metal carousels, Anatomy sets and whatever we find along the way.

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Tag us with #km13gt · Share your car's story with #archivokm13