About Surfside JDM
The story behind the Panhandle's #1 JDM dealer, and how we do things.
Owner
Meet The Founder
The Panhandle’s #1 JDM Dealer
My name is Jonathan Jernigan and I’ve had a passion for cars for a very long time, and in more recent years, specifically for Toyota & Lexus.
In 2023, I imported a 1997 Toyota Celsior for myself and completely caught the JDM bug. I dove deep into the car (maintenance, research, documentation) and put the whole journey on my YouTube channel, JJ in Motion. Turns out, a lot of you wanted to follow along!
What that experience opened my eyes to was just how many incredible vehicles Toyota built that never made it to US roads. The depth of the catalog is staggering and the deeper you go the better it gets.
That’s why I started Surfside JDM. To bring the best of what Toyota built and get it into the right hands.
If that’s you, let’s talk!
Our Process
From browsing the collection to driving home your JDM, we keep it straightforward — see the full step-by-step walkthrough on the home page, and every vehicle we sell is backed by our long-term support guarantee.
Why JDM
Toyota built an enormous catalog of vehicles that never made it to US roads — the depth of it is staggering, and the deeper you go the better it gets. We specialize in bringing the best of that catalog stateside, properly inspected and ready to enjoy.