About Me

People say I've liked cars since I was born.  My favorite toys - Hot Wheels, Legos, diecast models - all revolved around cars.  The only literature I would pick up voluntarily were car-related books and magazines.  I was one of those kids who always stayed awake during car rides and knew the make and model of pretty much every car around me.  

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Strangely enough, I grew up in a family where cars were simply a means of getting from point A to point B.  My peers weren't particularly into cars either, at least not nearly to the extent that I was.  But that never stopped me.  Most of my friends now are no strangers to me suddenly ditching them during meals to snap pictures of a random cool car that passed by.  By God's grace they've learned to accept my madness.

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What always intrigued me most were the cars that stood out from the rest, whether it's through unique styling, noteworthy performance figures, or simple obscurity and rarity - in other words, the exotic.  That passion was solidified during my years as a student at UCLA, conveniently located near the affluent communities of Bel-Air and Beverly Hills.  During walks to and from class, I began seeing many unique cars in person that I had previously only read about or owned scale models of.  Eventually, I started intentionally wandering the streets with a camera, searching for exotic cars and capturing those sightings through photos and videos.  There's something very special about seeing unique cars in places where cars really belong - not on a showstand or roped off at a museum, but out on the streets under natural sunlight.  Thanks to the rise of "Cars and Coffee" events in the late 2000's and early 2010's, I found myself regularly in the presence of all kinds of unique rides, including classics and prototypes that are rarely seen in action (if seen at all!).  

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I'm now married with two children, and I'm a Christian committed to walking in faith and investing in my church community.  Unlike with many car enthusiasts, my affinity for cars isn't about money, status, or attention.  I never made it a goal to actually own a cool car.  (A house is generally a better investment anyway!)  If someday God were to bless me with the means of buying and properly caring for a special ride without neglecting more important priorities, I'll gladly take it.  But ultimately, my automotive passion boils down to a deep appreciation of an artistic, technological, and/or historical masterpiece - an enthusiastic but humble response toward a creative God who I believe gave mankind the creative ability to build and design such wonders.

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For me, one of the most incredible things about this hobby is seeing antique cars, often over a century old, and realizing that every person who had a role in the car's design, engineering, and manufacturing has already passed on.  Yet the car is still here - a testament to its significance even after several generations.  Owning a special car is not about bragging rights, but rather about caring for a rare treasure whose story can continue to be told even long after we're gone.

 

I love to meet fellow exotic car enthusiasts and car owners, especially those who have stories to tell and experiences to share.  It's my hope that through Exotic Affinity, I can share my automotive adventures with the world and connect with others who have a similar passion.

 

Thanks for stopping by, and hope you enjoy the videos!

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