In this episode of the Creative Drive, we talk with Mickey Andrade about finally entering the Skyline world after years of admiration, starting not with an R34, but with an R32 — and how a business acquisition helped kickstart a serious JDM collection.
We dive into:
• The surreal feeling of seeing R34s legally in the U.S.
• Starting a Skyline journey with the R32
• Why every car in the collection is white
• The influence of Japanese car culture icons like Taniguchi
• The inspiration behind building a monochromatic car collection
From spending some time in Japan to building a stateside collection, this conversation is about influence, aspiration, and how early 2000s JDM culture leaves a permanent mark.
Because sometimes it’s not just about owning the car — it’s about honoring the vision that inspired you in the first place.
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