A few months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting one of more established importers of Japanese-market vehicles to the U.S. He specialized in Mitsubishi-branded military Jeeps, but also had an eye for other unusual JDM cars and trucks…. more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Lancia Fulvia 3 Coupe
This Series 3 Lancia Fulvia is a recent import direct from Italy, and is listed with no reserve. Thse pretty coupes combine gorgeous Italian styling with some level of motorsports pedigree, given its success on the international rally circuit…. more»
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The Costs of a Rebuild: Basketcase E30 M3
Similar to the aircooled Porsche 911, E30-chassis BMW M3s have enjoyed a rapid rise in price. Owners who bought them as weekend cars or track beaters in the late 90s and early 2000s likely netted themselves a tidy profit… more»
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Never Painted: 1976 Jeep CJ5
Jeep CJs are among some of the more pleasing 4x4s you can buy, with simple mechanicals and cheerful dispositions that belie their respectable chops off-road. This example is said to wear original paint and a number of OEM options,… more»
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Just a Badge, Man: 1978 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph Spitfires certainly have spent plenty of time on the track, whether it’s a professional road course or weekend cone-chasing with the local autocross club. The seller of this rough ’78 Spitfire thinks he has a former race car… more»
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13,800 Miles: 1991 Mercedes 560 SEL
Long considered to be the most durable of Mercedes’ U.S. lineup, the W126 chassis cars are incredibly useful even today: handsome, stately and fantastic highway cruisers, finding one that’s simply been maintained is normally the only bar to clear… more»
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Never This Nice: 1989 Toyota VanWagon
These spaceship-like Toyota Vans (also known as the “VanWagon” or the “LiteAce” overseas) will never cease to intrigue, what with their flat noses and glassy four-eyed stare. More uncommon is to see one that has been maintained and even… more»
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1 of 62: Race-Prepped 1LE 1989 Camaro
For anyone who follows Camaros, the 1LE package has to stand up the hairs on the back of your neck. Introduced in the 90s as a means of competing in the wildly popular “Showroom Stock” racing class, checking the… more»
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Captain’s Chairs: Clean 1989 GMC Vandura
All too often, Chevy’s classic G20 van is a fairly tired specimen by now. Used by plumbers, contractors and anyone else with a wrench, they are rarely set aside as weekend tourers. Well, it appears this 1989 GMC Vandura… more»
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Grandpa Owned: 38K Mile 1993 Toyota Tacoma SR5
If you’ve ever shopped used Toyota Tacomas, you clearly know by now their pricing knows no rational boundaries. Used examples with six digits on the odometer still routinely clear $10K, which is why you see clean, low-mileage examples like… more»
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Desert Stored: Fire Victim 1968 Aston Martin DBS
How badly do you want to own an Aston Martin DBS project? You’d have to either have a line on the necessary spares to restore this one or otherwise have a plan for a restomod build. Said to have… more»
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V6 and a 4-Speed: 30K Mile ’78 Olds Starfire
It’s amazing to think how the second generation Starfire could be so different from its forebearer, but it also represented the time in which it was made. Fuel economy was suddenly top priority for the Big 3, and the… more»
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Grey Market Find: 1966 Mercedes 250SE
Bearing clues that it originated in an overseas market before being shipped stateside, this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE is claimed to be a long-stored example that the seller knows very little about. It also is listed with “make offer” as… more»
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Discerning Tastes: 1978 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac Sevilles are not necessarily high on collectors’ radar as solid investment vehicles, but this example is priced like it will be someday. The $15,995 Buy-It-Now seems lofty, but mileage is surprisingly low at just over 18K original miles…. more»
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Seized Assets: 1984 Honda Civic 1500 S
This 1984 Honda Civic 1500 S is for sale by a storage facility that took possession of the car after the owner stopped paying storage fees. The seller claims the former owner loved this classic Honda hatchback, paying $200/month… more»
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Rotary Rescue: Pair of Mazda REPUs
Mazda’s rotary pickup – known as the REPU – is a bit of an anomaly on the vintage truck landscape, but quickly becoming one of the more desirable Japanese trucks ever sold stateside. Think about it: rotary power has… more»
