American dealers never offered this third-generation Starlet, making the right-hand-drive import a rare sight in the states. The 1995 Toyota Starlet outside Portland, Oregon shows well inside and out, as it should with under 60,000 miles since new. The… more»
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Usable Classic 4×4: 1988 Isuzu Trooper
The Isuzu Trooper is near and dear to my heart. After all, it’s the only vehicle model I’ve owned three of over the years, which always makes me chuckle considering how much space in my head (and heart) is… more»
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Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup
There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»
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Offered at No Reserve: The Generous Collection
The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»
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Rebadged Suzuki: 1985 Chevrolet Sprint
Have you ever heard of the Suzuki Cultus? If not, how about the Chevrolet Sprint? They were the same little car built in Japan, with the Sprint making its way to the U.S. in the mid-1980s. They were simple… more»
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Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»
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Solid Start: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project Car
For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»
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One of 546: 1988 Bimota YB6
Over the past year, I dipped a toe into sport bike ownership. I do think motorcycles are the ultimate expression of road-going performance; sadly, my lifestyle doesn’t allow for learning how to ride and being a safe rider in… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
Up for auction now on Barn Finds is this 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, a well-sorted example of Mazda’s rotary-powered sports car that’s been kept in great shape and thoughtfully maintained. It’s being offered from Mooresville, North Carolina, showing 147,825… more»
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Swapped and Sorted: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2UZ-FE Power
Listed now on eBay, this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser stands out as a thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained example of Toyota’s legendary 80-Series SUV. It’s being sold by a private owner, carries a clean Florida title, and comes with… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
Up for auction is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, a well-used but solid SUV that represents one of Toyota’s most durable and respected 4x4s. This example is located in New York and shows 180,000 miles, backed by a clean… more»
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Captive Import Survivor: 1977 Dodge Arrow
While Ford and General Motors rolled out their own subcompact cars in the 1970s, Chrysler opted for badge-engineered imports instead. One example was the Plymouth Arrow, which was a Japanese Mitsubishi Celeste in disguise, sold in Canada as the… more»
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From Track to Trail: 1979 Yamaha SRX 440C
From its stock race heritage to being a liquid-cooled trail and frozen lake runner, Yamaha’s SRX was a beast on the oval track or on the trail. This 1979 Yamaha SRX 440C is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Steamboat… more»
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22K-Mile 4-Cylinder Prince: 1979 Kawasaki KZ650
A 2022 Revzilla review referred to the 1979 Kawasaki KZ650 as a prince when it said, “Kawi’s king gets a prince.” As in, the king being the company’s king of the hill, the 900 Z1, introduced a few years… more»
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Original Paint: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Within my limited circle of automotive enthusiasts who track the ups and downs of the collector vehicle marketplace, there’s a strong sentiment that things are a bit soft right now. Now, at some level with this happens, the buyers… more»
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Original Owner: 1992 Acura Legend L
Although today you’d be hard pressed to view Acura as anything more than a company that builds SUVs and forgettable luxury sedans, there was a time in the early 90s when this was not the case. In fact, Acura… more»
