Out Of This World: 1968 Mazda Cosmo

My very first car was a Mazda RX-7 and ever since, I’ve had the rotary itch. It got so bad that as a teenager I actually went to the school library and checked out the one book they had… more»

Final Edition: 1981 Datsun 510

When we think of the Datsun 510, it’s easy to picture the 70’s-era model, usually a ’73 or a ’74, tearing up the road course and clad in the familiar BRE Datsun colors. Or, in street form, lowered over… more»

Rollin’ Coal: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel

This honey-colored oil-burner is a 1982 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel and it’s on Craigslist for $2,100 or best offer. It’s actually in fairly nice condition for being 35-years old. It’s located in one of the last areas on the planet… more»

Rusty But Cheap: 1973 Honda N600

For a hot minute, I was convinced one of these tiny Hondas would be in my garage come the end of summer. Barn Finds actually had one listed as part of a collection of vehicles up for grabs, but I bid… more»

Baby Blue Barn Find: 1973 Toyota Hilux

It’s not often you find Japanese trucks of this vintage in honest condition without any major rust present. Datsun, Toyotas, you name it – if it resided in a wet or snowy climate, you can forget about finding one… more»

$1,950 Arrow: 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck

Captive import fans unite, here’s a 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck. This solid driver is on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,950 or possible trade. This one is “cash only” so you’d better be willing to take a trip… more»

30 Years in Storage: 1966 Datsun 411 Wagon

Here’s a nice project for you vintage Japanese car lovers. This is a 1966 Datsun 411 Wagon and it’s on craigslist for $1,250. The body actually looks pretty good on this car, no really! There are a few dents… more»

BF Exclusive: 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

Growing up in an area with a plethora of 4x4s, I’ve always appreciated the classic Toyota FJs. They offer the same level of off road capability as a Jeep, but with the dependability of a Toyota. While the guys… more»

Domestic Or Foreign? Which Monster For You?

Yes, I know some of you will say none of the above, but play along with me. Pretend that you have to bring one of these two honking tall hybrids home–which one would you choose? The 1963 Ford Falcon/1984 Ford… more»

Japanese Restomod: 1972 Mazda B1600

Many of us have seen and still see early American market Toyota and Datsun/Nissan pickup trucks. But I ask you, when was the last time you saw an early American market Mazda pickup? They certainly aren’t as common as… more»

20,000 Original Miles: 1991 Honda Civic Hatch

Ah, the venerable Honda Civic. It is rare to find one of these low-spec models in mint condition. Although it’s still difficult to track down any Honda of this vintage in preserved shape, cars like the CRX Si still… more»

Yo! 1980 ToYOta Pick Up

To some of our readers, this might be just a solid old used pick up truck. But how many 1980 Toyota SR5 Longbeds do you see anymore, with relatively low mileage and in good running condition? This is a… more»

$3,900 Project: 1970 Toyota Corolla Sprinter

JNC (Japanese Nostalgic Car) fans, here’s one for you. This is a 1970 Toyota Corolla Sprinter and it’s on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $3,900. Before you start lighting your torches and sharpening your pitchforks, just… more»

Civics Lesson: 1983 Honda Civic 1500 DX

This two-owner, incredible 1983 Honda Civic 1500 DX is almost like new. We’ve heard the low mileage story before but this one really only has 27,000 miles on it. It’s on Craigslist with a hefty asking price of $7,000,… more»

Italian Design: 1977 Isuzu 117 GT

With grand looks, and a strong styling back bone, these Isuzu 117’s are interesting, and unique, Japanese built cars. Having been “styled” by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro, who designed such cars as the Delorean DMC-12, and the Fiat Dino… more»

Jeff’s Project Updates: 1988 Subaru XT6

Not too long ago, I provided a run-down on where my projects stood as it had been a while since I gave an update. Well, the new arrivals from this summer – my first Japanese cars in many years… more»

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