Captive imports seemed to be all the rage in the 1970s and 80s as US automakers were scrambling to meet EPA regulations. This 1988 Dodge Ram 50 pickup is one of those, being a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, similar to… more»
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President Reagan Approved: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
Along with the word patina, using the word “iconic” usually draws out a few groans, but there is probably no more ironic… I mean.. well, you know what I mean.. vehicle from Subaru than a 1986 Subaru BRAT. Or… more»
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Gary Stopped Driving: 1976 Toyota Celica
It’s rare that we get sellers as honest as the one that’s listed this 1976 Toyota Celica on behalf of his friend, Gary. This Japanese Mustang is claimed to be a rust-free Texas specimen, and despite its tired cosmetics,… more»
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Gas Crunch King: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon
This is the car that made Toyota famous, at least in the US market. Well, not specifically this 1978 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Wagon but the third-generation Corollas, in general. This one can be found on craigslist, or go here… more»
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Modern Day Barn Find: 1989 Honda Prelude Si
The seller calls this 1989 Honda Prelude Si a “modern day barn find.” Believe it or not, this phenomenon is real, as cars parked in the 1980s and early 90s begin to grow in appeal to collectors it’s inevitbable… more»
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Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT
Whether a Mustang or a Celica, the notchback bodystyle does wonders for a car compared to its traditional hatchback form. This 1985 Toyota Celica GT is a rarely seen (anymore) example of the upright body style, and the seller… more»
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Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel
I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»
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44 MPG: 1981 Datsun 720 King Cab Diesel
Here’s another in the seemingly endless supply of nice, somewhat-vintage Japanese pickups for sale. This 1981 Datsun 720 Diesel King Cab is listed on eBay and by the time you see this I’m sure that it’ll have met its… more»
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E-Class Alternative: 5-Speed 1988 Mazda 929
Here’s a car that’s already extinct before you factor in the extreme outlier on the feature list: a rear-wheel drive 1988 Mazda 929. These are often overshadowed by Toyota’s Cressida of the same era, but here’s where this one… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1980 Honda Civic
This clean second-generation Honda Civic hatchback sports the less frequently seen round headlight set-up, and is claimed to be an original paint car. The seller notes he acquired it five years ago and has driven it sparingly, which has… more»
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Pleasingly Stock: 2,150 Mile Nissan 240SX
If you’ve ever tried to find a Nissan S13 for sale, chances are you soon realized the market for clean, stock examples is very slim. Thanks to their rear wheel drive configuration, cheap parts and ease of accepting modifications,… more»
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Y49 Survivor: 1990 Honda Crx Si
For those of you familiar with older Hondas, you know all about the Y49 Crx and its supposed curse. Well it may be too early to say whether or not this Crx is cursed as it has only covered… more»
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Tennessee Z Car Stash
As time continues to march onward the interest, love, and passion for old Z cars only seems to grow. The Z car is one of, if not the first, Japanese car to capture America by heart for its great… more»
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Rebuilt Reliable Ride: 1977 Toyota SR5 Pickup
The owner/seller is the first one to admit that the current paint work may not be “show car worthy”, but sometimes it’s nice to own a little pickup where you aren’t worried about every goofball parking next to you… more»
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One-Owner: 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab
Here’s another one-owner California vehicle, they’re coming out of the woodwork! This 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,800 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in San… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1975 Chevrolet LUV
In the 1970s, even the world’s largest corporation was starting to see signs of foreign cars and trucks sneaking into their world, and into their profits, and this 1975 Chevrolet LUV is a product of that worrisome time for… more»
