About this episode
Mickey Andrade joins the Right Hand Drive Guys to share his extensive automotive journey, from his early days in Ohio to his current role as co-founder of Throttle. He discusses his passion for JDM cars, particularly Skylines, and his experiences in Japan, including acquiring vehicles and the unique culture surrounding them. Mickey also dives into his collection of rare Nissan parts and catalogs, emphasizing the importance of enjoying cars rather than just collecting them. His insights on community and automotive culture make for an engaging conversation.
In episode 84 we get to talk to the legend, Mickey Andrade about his come up in the automotive industry. Including, helping create the drift program for Falken, and Throtl. Listen along and learn.
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Ford Falcon
"...uldn't trade it for the worldAfter moving on from Falcon I worked at a wheel brand. I've worked at an air ..."
Ford Mustang
"...ed at Falcon we shipped the Vaughn Gettin's first Mustang over there for Tokyo Auto Slon. Oh wow So total t..."
Nissan R33
"...lines the best to meIHave a couple pictures of my R33 that I could send you that I think any other colo..."
Toyota Corolla
"...ion magazine with them all laid out S13 S14 S1586 Corolla he had everything they're all red and I think eve..."
Honda Element
"...ust two stands and two uprights and a wing lit or element And I found one of those so again only in only in..."
Nissan Gtr
"...nizmo did make a replica wing that looks like the GTR coupe wingWithout the recess lower portion. It's ..."
Honda Civic
"...kayHonda's man my first car was a Honda as a 1988 Civic hatchback. I bought it for I think three or four ..."
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