With summer on our doorstep, now is the ideal time to park a classic Convertible in your driveway. Few motoring pleasures are better than hitting the road with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair…. more»
Japanese Classic Cars
May 12, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Family Owned: 1987 Honda CRX
The Honda CRX has long been viewed as one of the predominant hot hatches of the 1980s, but for many of the original buyers of this model, it was more sought after for being an economical mode of transportation… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fully Documented: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62
Potential buyers must consider many factors when contemplating a classic purchase, including condition, originality, and rarity. However, some enthusiasts value a documented history, and this 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 ticks that box. It doesn’t merely present beautifully, but… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1969 Datsun Sports 2000
The Sports 2000 was another name for the Datsun Fairlady (as it was sold in Japan). It began as a roadster with a 1500cc engine, moved up to 1600cc, and then settled at 2000cc between 1968 and 1970. They… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage-Kept 4×4: 1991 Mitsubishi Montero LS
An SUV summons images of neighborhood moms hauling kids’ sports teams thirty miles every couple of days with a grocery run in between. But the Mitsubishi Montero (aka Pajero) has another personality – piloted by numerous drivers, it’s the… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Shiro Special: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
One of my favorite 1980s Japanese cars is the one you’re looking at right here: the 1988 Nissan 300ZX Shiro Special. There was an interesting period among Japanese makes in the 80s where a certain color scheme became synonymous… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
6,475 Mile All-Original 1971 Datsun 510 Sedan
6,475 miles? That’s mind-blowing for a 53-year-old car, not to mention being all original and appearing to be in museum-like condition. This 1971 Datsun 510 sedan has to be the nicest original example on the planet and the seller… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Recently Revived 1991 Mazda Miata SE
Many Miata buyers are fixated on the first-year 1990s, but the 1991s are pretty much the same thing, but with some incremental improvements. What we have here in Harrisonburg, Virginia on eBay is a 1991 car recently resurrected after… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Recently Revived: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Datsun always claimed that it didn’t draw inspiration from the Jaguar E-Type when designing its iconic 240Z and its successors, but few believed that. From the long nose hiding a six-cylinder engine to the rear hatch, the similarities are… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bargain Overlander: 1988 Isuzu Trooper II
The Isuzu Trooper has long been a favorite truck of mine, to the point that I’ve acquired two out of salvage yards in the past few years and brought them back to life. The Trooper is known for being… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Update: 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer Diesel
UPDATE – This four-speed 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer diesel pickup is for sale again almost two years after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Troy, Missouri, and the… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
1 of 100: Retro-Look 1996 Toyota Classic
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Slightly Updated: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
The first thing you probably noticed about this 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible are the 15″ OZ Racing wheels in place of the stock 14″ steel wheels and wheel covers that would have been on this car. Luckily for… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Toyota Pickup
Are there any really basic, small pickups anymore? Maybe in other countries, but I mean ones that would be street-legal in the U.S. without having to be 25 years old? That rule doesn’t matter here as this 1993 Toyota… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla
Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Two-Stroke Survivor: 1966 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet
For being such a small displacement motorcycle, Yamaha’s new YL-1 Twin Jet 100 was one reliable and fun bike. This is my personal holy grail model as a Twin Jet 100 was my first bike as a kid, the… more»
