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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 & Christian sit down with veteran JDM importer Mohammad Azeem (former GM of MDK Japan, now based in Virginia) for a deep dive into:

• Japanese car-care culture and why second-hand Supras and Skylines arrive in pristine shape — minus the occasional cigarette burn
• The step-by-step exporting process: auction bidding, multi-lingual sales teams, container shipping and clearing U.S. customs under the 25-year rule
• Engine royalty—1JZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE—and what makes Honda’s B-series & the DC2 Integra Type R cult classics
• Tips for first-time buyers choosing between a clean Toyota Vitz/Yaris, Honda Insight hybrid, or track-ready drift chassis
• How rising global demand is driving prices, plus Muhammad’s personal weekend weapon and Doug’s dream of owning his first imported JDM car

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

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