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Ever wondered how right-hand-drive icons like the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7 and Acura Integra DC2 actually make it from Japanese auctions to American driveways? In this episode of To All the Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Doug and Christian welcome Mohammad Azeem, revealing insider secrets of JDM importing business.

From navigating USS Auctions in Tokyo to handling 25-year import regulations, shipping logistics, and building customer trust in specialty automotive import markets, Mohammad's expertise reveals the intersection of automotive passion and international business success. Learn about JDM market trends, challenges of international automotive commerce, and why certain Japanese domestic market vehicles command premium prices in North America.

Check out Mohammad's favorite episode is "Iron Curtain Automotive Adventures: Wartburg 353 Restoration & Ford Probe GT Autobahn Drive" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16245536-iron-curtain-automotive-adventures-wartburg-353-restoration-ford-probe-gt-autobahn-drive

Perfect for JDM enthusiasts, automotive entrepreneurs, import/export professionals, and anyone fascinated by Japanese car culture business. Whether you dream of owning a Skyline GT-R, Supra, or rare JDM model, understanding the import process reveals the dedication required to bring automotive dreams from Japan to your garage.

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In this episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug explore that metaphor with Lisa Richer, founder of Journey2Bloom (https://journey2bloom.com) and examine how car restoration parallels personal development, discovering why prioritizing internal mechanics over external appearance creates lasting value in automotive projects and life success.

Lisa's respray story reveals deeper truths about automotive and personal transformation, demonstrating how restoration philosophy applies to business success, personal growth, and life coaching. Her automotive journey shows why understanding fundamental mechanics—whether in cars or careers—proves more valuable than surface-level improvements, and how automotive experiences teach resilience and authentic value creation.

Don't forget to check out Lisa's favorite episode with a dynamic student/instructor duo from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16384509-campus-of-cars-makenna-and-brandon-s-educational-restoration-adventures

Essential for entrepreneurs, life coaches, personal development enthusiasts, and automotive restoration fans who appreciate deeper lessons classic car projects teach. Whether you're rebuilding engines, reshaping careers, or seeking authentic transformation, this episode reveals how automotive wisdom applies to life success and business development.

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Every great road‑trip story has a soundtrack, and our guests have generously popped the cassette into the deck for us to create our playlist, "The Songs That Drive Us" - https://carsloved.com/playlist

Have a song to share on our playlist?  Tag us on social media with the song and why it’s special to you. 

To everyone who rolled down memory lane on the show—thank you for sharing the songs that make your valve train come alive!

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In this special “host‑becomes‑guest” episode of To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before, co‑host Doug pulls back the curtain on his own automotive story—from the moment his dad surprised him with a 1989 Dodge Daytona (silver, pop‑up headlights, 125‑mph speedo dreams) to finally owning the Nissan 300ZX he lusted after in high school. Along the way Doug revisits:

• The unmistakable manual‑transmission fluid smell that still triggers vivid “garage memories.”
• Why a 2000 BMW 323Ci (E46) convertible became his worst car and ultimate “never again” lesson.
• A fog‑soaked, pre‑GPS road‑trip mishap in a rusty Jeep CJ‑7 that ended with a broken driveshaft.
• The mixtape tracks—“Silent Lucidity” by Queensrÿche & “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots—that defined his cruising years.
• A dream garage trifecta: twin‑turbo 300ZX, last‑gen Mazda RX‑7 (FD), and his beloved DeLorean.
• How semi‑autonomous driving / Tesla Autopilot transformed his view of road trips and traffic.
• The hugely under‑appreciated 1989 Nissan 240SX that balanced handling perfection with driving legend status.

Plus: stick‑shift lessons from Dad, the debate over cars having souls, and Doug’s one rule for classic‑car mods. Whether you’re into classic cars, JDM icons, car restoration, or just great car podcast stories, this episode packs in nostalgia, hard‑won wisdom, and plenty of pop‑up‑headlight love.

Check out our new guest inspired road trip playlist "The Songs that Drive Us"  and share your favorites - https://carsloved.com/playlist

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What happens when your very first car is a 200 mph supercar? In this 60‑second flashback, guest Adam explains how buying that dream machine pushed him to found The Extreme Experience—the nationwide track‑day company that lets anyone drive Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and GT‑Rs under pro guidance. Hear the aha‑moment that turned personal adrenaline into a safe supercar‑driving experience now operating at world‑class circuits across the U.S.

Tap play to discover:

• Why a rookie owner needed structured performance‑driving training
• The business model behind 3–4 hot laps with a right‑seat instructor
• A limited‑time 25 % Father’s Day discount for thrill‑seeking dads https://www.thextremexperience.com/events/

Love supercar stories, track‑day tips, or entrepreneur origin tales? Follow To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before for more bite‑size automotive nostalgia, and tell us about your own first car at CarsLoved.com

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Before steering a 400‑location car‑care empire, Thomas A. Wolfe—now President & CEO of Ziebart International—logged 500+ sun‑soaked miles in a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440, driving it home from Florida to Detroit with his dad and brothers. The flawless run of that Bahama‑Yellow muscle car—and the rust that followed—ignited Wolfe’s passion for rust protection, paint‑protection film, and made‑in‑USA aftermarket gear that defines Ziebart today.

Listen to Thomas' favorite episode, Rotary Revelations with Jon Leverett of Mazda USA - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16805989-rotary-revelations-jon-leverett-s-mazda-rx-7-tales-and-industry-insider-insights

Hit play for Detroit‑bred automotive nostalgia and subscribe to To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before for more first‑car flashbacks. Share your own story—or score show notes—at CarsLoved.com

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Think windshield wipers are boring? Think again. In this 60‑second bonus clip, Tim Kearns reveals how his father, engineering professor Dr. Robert Kearns, dreamed up the intermittent windshield wiper in a Detroit basement, sued the auto giants that copied it, and won one of the largest individual patent settlements in automotive history—later immortalized in the film Flash of Genius. Hear Tim set the record straight on the garage‑born innovation that now clears rain on every modern car and the uphill legal battle that rewrote IP law for tinkerers everywhere.

If you geek out on home‑grown car tech, classic‑Detroit lore, or courtroom showdowns against Ford and Chrysler, hit play and add a new slice of automotive history to your trivia toolbox. Follow To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before for weekly nostalgia‑fuelled stories and share your own car memories at CarsLoved.com

Tim's favorite episode is "Classic Cars & Automotive Adventures: From Trabant to Tucker"
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Hosts Christian and Doug welcome Eva Gregory—Hagerty insider, "Be Differential" podcast host, and lifelong Volkswagen fan—to dive into automotive nostalgia, first‑car memories, and her next big auto adventure: converting a 1969 VW Beetle into a Baja Bug for off-road adventures.

Discover the enduring appeal of Volkswagen Beetle culture, off-road conversion possibilities, and how automotive media careers develop from personal car passion. Eva's automotive journey reveals the intersection of professional automotive journalism and personal project car ownership, plus insights into Hagerty's role in classic car culture preservation and automotive media.

Eva's favorite episode is "Air Cooled and Carefree – Guinevere’s VW Beetle Tales and Family Restoration Traditions" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/25179670e31fa4972ec52019b456a63c

Perfect for Volkswagen enthusiasts, Beetle owners considering Baja conversions, automotive media professionals, and classic car culture fans. Whether you love air-cooled VWs, off-road adventures, or automotive journalism, this episode celebrates authentic enthusiasm in professional automotive media settings.

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Nigel Tunnacliffe of  Coastline Academy Driving School's ⁨ @coastlineacademy    first car was a 1989 Skoda 135 GLi that he bought from a neighbor.

Check out his favorite episode, "Rotary Revelations – Jon Leverett’s Mazda RX-7 Tales and Industry Insider Insights" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09

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Listen in to this clip from our full episode with Zack Pradel from Shooting Cars as he shares his experience attending a Saturn Car Show.

Stay tuned for more from our interview with Zack's and be sure to check out his favorite episode, "Rotary Revelations – Jon Leverett’s Mazda RX-7 Tales and Industry Insider Insights" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09

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