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In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we tackle a hard but important topic in the JDM world — cars getting crashed and permanently removed from an already shrinking pool. As these vehicles age and values climb, every loss hits harder, especially when we’re talking about limited-production legends.

We dive into the recent R’s Day crash that left a rare R34 GT-R heavily damaged in the rear, sparking big conversations across the community. We talk about what these incidents mean for overall production numbers, future values, restorability, and the responsibility that comes with driving historically important cars.

This episode isn’t about blame — it’s about reality. Preservation vs. use, driving vs. protecting, and how each crash subtly reshapes the future of JDM culture.

🎙️ As the numbers drop, the stakes rise — this is the uncomfortable side of loving rare cars.

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In this episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we sit down with Michael Forde to talk about what it really means to go all in on a dream car. Michael owns an R34 GT-R that has been completely refreshed by U.P. Garage, including the legendary HKS 2.8-liter engine — a setup that sits at the very top of the Skyline food chain.

Based in Orlando, Michael breaks down the local car scene, what it’s like owning a high-level GT-R in Florida, and the sacrifices he made to make it happen — including selling his house to fund the car and its modifications.

Michael also got to drive his R34 extensively in Japan before importing it, building a real connection with the car long before it ever became legal in the U.S. His story mirrors the passion, patience, and obsession that define true RHD culture.

🎙️ Big risks, real sacrifices, and a once-in-a-lifetime GT-R — this is what chasing the dream actually looks like.

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This is the episode years in the making. In this installment of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we tell the full story of finally receiving the R34 GT-R I bought three years ago and stored in Japan until it became federally legal.

Over that time, I traveled to Japan six different times, driving the car the way it was meant to be driven and putting over 13,000 kilometers on it overseas — learning the car, bonding with it, and experiencing it in its natural environment before it ever touched U.S. soil.

Now, the wait is over. The paperwork is done, the car is legal, and the R34 has officially made it home to Maine. We talk about the emotional side of the wait, what it’s like to own a dream car before you can import it, and why the journey mattered just as much as the destination.

🎙️ Years of patience, thousands of miles, and one unforgettable moment — this is what the R34 dream is really about.