JDM Classics for Kids: The Nissan 240SX & Car-Themed Books

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!How do you go from driving a farm truck that literally falls apart to buying your dream Cadillac ATS-V with book sales? For Michael J. Myers, it all started with a turbo whistle he called a "Noisy Snail." 🐌🏎️In this episode, we sit down with Michael to trace his incredible journey from the driver's seat of his first car—a beat-up farm truck affectionately named "Soft Shell Crab" (because pieces kept falling off like a molting crab)—to the cockpit of a manual Cadillac ATS-V on a Las Vegas racetrack.Michael shares how he turned his passion for car culture into a successful series of children's books, teaching the next generation about teamwork and kindness through hot rods and car shows. We also dive into his work with Burnouts for Kids, a charity that turns tire smoke into toys for children in hospitals.In this episode, you’ll hear:🦀 The "Soft Shell Crab": Hilarious tales of Michael's first vehicle, a farm truck that was more rust than steel, and the adventures it fueled.🐌 The "Noisy Snail" Moment: How hearing a turbocharger whistle sparked the idea for his first children's book and launched a new career.🏎️ The Dream Car: Using book proceeds to buy a Cadillac ATS-V (Manual, RWD) and the thrill of attending the Cadillac V-Performance Academy in Las Vegas.💨 Burnouts for Kids: How Michael and his friends use horsepower for heart-power, organizing burnout competitions to raise money and collect toys for sick children.🏁 Racing School: The life-changing experience of pushing a high-performance sedan to its limits on a pro track.You should listen to Mike's favorite episode - “Classic Cars & Automotive Adventures: From Trabant to Tucker” https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17009738Whether you're a parent looking to share your love of cars with your kids, a Cadillac V-Series fan, or just love a story about turning a wild idea into reality, this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Links & Resources:🔗 Watch Ivan's 1400+ car reviews, concours events and museum visits here: https://youtube.com/@drivinivanListen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What car sound would you turn into a character? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...