Fire Away: 1981 Toyota Fire Truck

Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this 1981 Toyota Hilux fire truck for sale here on craigslist in Austin, Texas. How did this truck get to America? What do you do with it anyway? How do you figure out… more»

Original Widowmaker: Kawasaki H1 Mach III

Just when we think we’re the hippest and baddest generation that ever lived, you find out guys were riding Kawasaki motorcycles in the 70s that could rip off the quarter mile in under 13 seconds. This 1970 Kawasaki H1… more»

Scrap Z: Free Datsun 280ZX

Are you a glutton for punishment? Or, maybe you’re just looking for a parts car for your Nissan (or, Datsun) S130 restoration project. In either case, here is a car for you. Loyal Barn Finds reader, Mr. Dan Grove, was… more»

MPG Champ: 1988 Honda CRX HF

This is a 1988 Honda CRX HF in Superior Blue Metallic. This blue shoe is found in “Gold Country”, California here on craigslist with an asking price of $2,950. You could run 1,373 gallons of gas through this car… more»

Eastern Beamer? 1964 Marusho Magnum 500

Jim S found this listing and thought you guys would enjoy it. Doesn’t it look a lot like the remains of a 1960s BMW? Even the head design is a similar pattern as a BMW R50. A number of Japanese manufactures… more»

Join The Rotary Club: 1971 Mazda RX-2

Are you ready to join the Rotary Club? No, not that one, the Mazda Rotary Club. This 1971 Mazda RX-2 found here on eBay is a California survivor and it’s ready and waiting for you to finish it up and take… more»

Boosted Cab: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo

While we often associate turbocharging with 80s domestics and imports, it often takes the form of some hot hatch or economy coupe trying to look sporting. Well, Toyota trucks also had a chance to play that game with the… more»

Mini 2000GT: 1968 Toyota Sports 800

The 1968 Toyota Sports 800 found here on Hemmings is a rare one. There were only about 300 of these made in left-hand-drive and this is one of them. The seller is asking, are you ready?, $59,500, so I’m guessing that… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint

I know that these types of cars aren’t for everyone, but this genre is on the rise and this is a nice example. This 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint is found on craigslist in Kingman, Arizona and it’s a little pocket rocket. Well, more… more»

Small Wonder: 1969 Yamaha YG5 Trailmaster 80

The seller says that this is a “survivor”, although it does look like some of the pieces have been repainted. This is a 1969 Yamaha YG5-T Trailmaster 80 and it’s found on Hemmings with an asking price of $2,995.

Tough L’il Truck: 1998 Daihatsu HiJet 4×4

I know, it’s small; smaller than small, if not even smaller than that. But, if these trucks are tough enough for Texans and Coloradans, they’re tough enough for me. This 1998 Daihatsu HiJet 4×4 mini truck is for sale at… more»

Inconspicuous Commuter: 1990 Toyota Corolla

This isn’t an exciting car or a fancy car or a fast car. But, if a person is looking for a commuter car with great reliability and one that you didn’t have to worry about dings and dents on,… more»

2-Stroke for Different Folk: 1959 Yamaha YD-2

This 1959 Yamaha YD-2 found here on eBay in Costa Mesa, CA with a current bid under $300 will need a total restoration. However, it’s a rare piece that’s worth saving! This 250cc, 2-stroke wonder was quite a bike in its… more»

Subaru Powered Vanatruck: 1980 VW Vanagon Pickup

Here is another custom pickup! Who knew that people had so much free time on their hands? This 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon custom pickup is listed for sale here on Craigslist in Gresham, Oregon, just east of Portland. You knew that… more»

Outback Ancestor: 1990 Subaru Loyale

This ancestor to the modern Subaru Outback and Impreza is in incredible shape; as in almost car-show-shape. This 1990 Subaru Loyale wagon was found here at Central MN Sales in Milaca, Minnesota. The dealership is asking $4,950 for this gem and if… more»

Dealer Options: 1981 Honda Accord

I can still remember my parents buying a 1987 Honda Accord, brand new from the dealer, in 1986. They remain to this day extremely conservative financially, and opted for few of the features the salesman was trying to get… more»

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