This is another one of those “what price for originality?” car questions. Yes, this Datsun 510 has mostly original paint, but one look at the tailgate has me contemplating a repaint. But that’s me; I know a lot of… more»
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Desert Dry: 1973 Toyota Corona Wagon
If I had a bit more time and a reliable form of income that didn’t require being chained to a desk all day, I’d love to go on the hunt for cars like this 1973 Toyota Corona wagon found… more»
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1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2: Worth Saving?
Nissan used to called their cars Datsuns in America and when the first Z car was introduced, we dubbed it a 24 ounce Datsun. This 280Z has sat for 12 years. Is it time to bring it back to life? Is… more»
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1979 Suzuki GS1000S: Wes Cooley Replica
Barn Finds reader Jim S spotted this very cool ’79 Suzuki GS1000S here on eBay, where bidding is fierce but the reserve is unmet. I didn’t know much about this bike at first, but a little research shows it to… more»
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1968 Datsun 2000 Roadster: Low-Buck Racer
While there’s rarely such a thing as a cheap race car, this ’68 Datsun Roadster here on eBay may be the exception to the rule. Said to be a California car through and through, the structure looks sound and… more»
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1968 Datsun 510 Wagon: Not For Kids!
Those who know me know I like wagons, Datsun 510’s, and manual transmissions! Barn Finds reader Olaf E. sent in this great find, which is located near San Diego, California. The seller states that they purchased it from the… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Foreign Relations
Even if I told you where this yard was located, you’d be hard-pressed to find it on a map. While somewhat known by junkyard raiders like myself, it’s not a place that advertises and the inventory rarely changes. So,… more»
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Dealers Truck: 1962 Datsun Pickup
There’s an interesting story behind this 1960 Datsun pickup! The current owner is the son of a former Datsun dealer owner. He drove this actual truck when he was 14, but unfortunately at 16 decided the engine needed improving…. more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Digging in the Archives
Due to the summer time activities taking priority over my junkyard excursions, I’m running out of fresh meat. But rest assured, an external hard drive still has a few gems stored away on it, and I’ve begun pulling together… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Return to the Forest
As I mentioned a few entries ago, my last junkyard visit provided more than enough fodder for a few weeks’ worth of posts. We’ll revisit this yard in Western Massachusetts for some additional diamonds in the rough, and, as… more»
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1975 Datsun 280Z: Daily Driven
It’s not uncommon to see the words “daily driven” on eBay listings for classic cars. It boosts the car’s credentials, in some ways, that it’s in good working order and hasn’t been relegated to garage storage with a trickle… more»
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Rotary Bike: 1975 Suzuki RE5
As many of you already know, my daily driver is a Mazda RX-8. Well I’ve had an on again, off again relationship with rotary powered sports cars since I bought my first RX-7 at the age of 15. The rotary… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Woodland Treasures
I had to find some new territory recently. It was bittersweet, in a way, because this latest yard represented the last of my “new” places on a list of six yards I identified over the winter. So, I’ll need… more»
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Wankel Wagon: 1974 Mazda RX4
No, it’s not an RX2, 3, 7, or 8! This unusual RX4 wagon is currently in Sanford, Florida and is for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now is $4,000, but the opening bid is only $2,500. Let me… more»
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1965 Honda S600: Original Screamer
One of my all-time favorite vintage roadsters is the Honda S600, for two reasons: one, it’s the spiritual forebearer to the modern-day S2000 roadster, a true performance car bargain and engineering feat that will make the hair on the… more»
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1981 XK1 Tri-Hawk: Never Seen One
What’s that you say? You’d like to ride a motorcycle but you don’t want to get wet from the rain or bugs in your teeth? Well, have we found a solution for you. Called the XKI Tri-Hawk, this curiosity… more»
