Cop with a Kei Van: JDM Imports, a 1967 VW Beetle named "Alice" & An Oldsmobile Cutlass 🚐🐞

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Most law enforcement officers drive American muscle or practical trucks. Deputy Dave dreams about importing Japan's tiniest, most impractical vehicles: JDM Kei vans. 🚓🚐In this episode, we sit down with Dave—a man whose resume includes everything from paramedic and death investigator to "sandwich artist" and pigeon racing courier—to discuss his eclectic automotive life. Dave shares the story of his first car (a stolen-and-recovered 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme started with a screwdriver) and his current obsession with importing a Japanese micro-van like a Suzuki Every or Subaru Sambar.We also dive into his shrine of Volkswagen memorabilia, the story of "Alice" (his 1967 VW Beetle), and his brief stint as a background actor on Lady in the Lake where he was typecast... as a cop.In this episode, you’ll hear:🚓 The Cop & The Kei Van: Why a deputy sheriff is obsessed with importing a right-hand drive Japanese micro-van and the legal realities of registering one in the US.🐞 Alice the Beetle: The story of Dave's beloved 1967 VW Beetle and how trying to get her into a TV show accidentally launched his acting career.🐦 Racing Pigeons: Dave’s wildest job delivering racing pigeons to their release points (yes, that’s a real thing).🔧 First Car Hijinks: Buying a recovered theft 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass at age 14 and driving it illegally until a local cop gave him the "side eye".🎬 Hollywood Moments: How Dave went from playing a cop on Apple TV+ to playing a killer on Lifetime's Meet, Marry, Murder.Make sure you tine into Dave's favorite episode with Andrew's Trabants and Tuckers https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17009738Whether you're a fan of air-cooled VWs, curious about JDM imports, or just love a guest who has lived a dozen different lives, this episode is a wild ride.🔗 Links & Resources:Learn more about Dave CPR Training here - https://facebook.com/share/1G12outS6Chttps://instagram.com/d.hall_paramedichttps://tiktok.com/@paramedicdave87📢 Join the Conversation: What is the most "uncool" car you secretly love? 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...