If you came of age in the 90s, or were otherwise still following vehicular trends at the time, you inevitably saw the Mitsubishi Eclipse rise to prominence in the sport compact community. It certainly helped that the car was… more»
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Never Seen One: 1967 Toyota Hino Contessa
Don’t look now, but lighting is about to strike twice as we have yet another Hino Contessa listed on the site. A few days ago, Ross Dixon wrote up this Hino Contessa sedan; well, we now have a sharp… more»
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Rare Japanese Sedan: 1967 Hino Contessa
The Contessa was a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan built by Hino Motors between 1961 and 1967. Plans were for the car to be exported to the U.S. later in the run, but Hino was bought out by Toyota,… more»
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Cheap Wheels Pickup: 1976 Ford Courier
By the 1970s, not every pickup truck buyer was looking for a beefy ¾-ton truck for his/her projects. Chevrolet got into the small transport game with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), an imported and rebadged Isuzu. Ford responded in… more»
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Arizona Long Bed: 1978 Toyota Pickup
Said to be from Arizona and having had one repaint while with the original owner, an unknown number of years ago, this 1978 Toyota long-bed pickup looks like a nice example. It’s been hiding away for a few years,… more»
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Fresh Engine: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra
It is often essential to carefully scrutinize listing images to determine whether a classic is all the seller suggests. Such is the case with this 1979 Toyota Celica Supra. It features a fresh motor under the hood and appears… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1971 Toyota Hilux
It’s interesting to consider the trajectory of the Toyota Hilux in the United States. If you were assigning high school yearbook “Who’s Who” titles to vehicles, the little truck that could would clearly be labeled “Most Likely to Succeed.”… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»
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Desert Find: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
Toyota’s Land Cruisers have come a long way, each generation with a reputation for reliable off-road capability. The FJ60 started in 1980, bringing daily driver comfort to the table, comparatively speaking. This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser has covered about… more»
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Twin-Stick Project: 1980 Dodge Colt
This 1980 Dodge Colt is a bit rougher around the edges than I originally thought when I saw it listed here on eBay yesterday. I love these little cars, and if rust isn’t an issue, this one could be… more»
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1987 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 Turbo-Diesel 5-Speed
I have a bad habit of referring to vehicles as being box-checkers, as in having just about every feature or option that I’d ever want in a vehicle, usually a truck, since I’m heavily into pickups lately. This 1987… more»
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Sami Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
While our general impression of automotive dealerships is not all that positive in society, I do love finding interesting vehicles for sale at mainstream vendors. This 1988 Suzuki Samurai, for some reason, has appeared on the lot of an… more»
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No Rust? 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed 5-Speed
This brown (Copper is the official color name) box-checker is a 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed with a 5-speed manual and topper, or canopy, as they call it. The seller says it has “no rust,” the two best words… more»
Tiny RHD Import: 1998 Honda Capa
The Capa (short for “capacity”) was a small commuter car built by Honda from 1998 to 2002. It was designed to compete with the Nissan Cube but was only sold in its home market. This first-year edition with right-hand… more»
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2-Door Off-Roader: 1986 Isuzu Trooper II
Ah, yes – the Isuzu Trooper. A vintage 4×4 that I have an ongoing personal investment in, and have decided is one of the more charming vehicles I’ve encountered. More details below on how I’ve now rescued three Troopers,… more»
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Never This Nice: 1988 Nissan Pathfinder XE
Right now, there’s a Nissan Pathfinder similar to this one listed on a popular auction site that has been bid close to $20,000 at the moment. It’s a true survivor with miles lower than the one shown here, but… more»
