A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»
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Desert Find: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
Toyota’s Land Cruisers have come a long way, each generation with a reputation for reliable off-road capability. The FJ60 started in 1980, bringing daily driver comfort to the table, comparatively speaking. This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser has covered about… more»
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Twin-Stick Project: 1980 Dodge Colt
This 1980 Dodge Colt is a bit rougher around the edges than I originally thought when I saw it listed here on eBay yesterday. I love these little cars, and if rust isn’t an issue, this one could be… more»
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1987 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 Turbo-Diesel 5-Speed
I have a bad habit of referring to vehicles as being box-checkers, as in having just about every feature or option that I’d ever want in a vehicle, usually a truck, since I’m heavily into pickups lately. This 1987… more»
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Sami Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
While our general impression of automotive dealerships is not all that positive in society, I do love finding interesting vehicles for sale at mainstream vendors. This 1988 Suzuki Samurai, for some reason, has appeared on the lot of an… more»
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No Rust? 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed 5-Speed
This brown (Copper is the official color name) box-checker is a 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed with a 5-speed manual and topper, or canopy, as they call it. The seller says it has “no rust,” the two best words… more»
Tiny RHD Import: 1998 Honda Capa
The Capa (short for “capacity”) was a small commuter car built by Honda from 1998 to 2002. It was designed to compete with the Nissan Cube but was only sold in its home market. This first-year edition with right-hand… more»
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2-Door Off-Roader: 1986 Isuzu Trooper II
Ah, yes – the Isuzu Trooper. A vintage 4×4 that I have an ongoing personal investment in, and have decided is one of the more charming vehicles I’ve encountered. More details below on how I’ve now rescued three Troopers,… more»
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Never This Nice: 1988 Nissan Pathfinder XE
Right now, there’s a Nissan Pathfinder similar to this one listed on a popular auction site that has been bid close to $20,000 at the moment. It’s a true survivor with miles lower than the one shown here, but… more»
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Tiny Off-Roader: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
One of the drawbacks of most off-roaders is that they are quite big. That limits their ability to access tight locations. However, that shouldn’t be a problem with this 1988 Suzuki Samurai. Its modest exterior dimensions will allow it… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Special editions are a dime a dozen these days, but there was a time when such cars were truly limited in production. In addition, these unique trims held some symbolism as well, as opposed to being released to celebrate… more»
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7,866-Mile Dual-Sport: 1993 Kawasaki KLR650
We recently saw a Honda XL650R, and there’s another big on/off-road motorcycle that’ll get you to where you want to go, and then take you off the road in colorful style. This 1993 Kawasaki KLR650 is listed here on… more»
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Dorsey Mansion Auction Find: 1977 Datsun 280Z
Unbeknownst to me, there was a major car auction back in October held on a sprawling ranch property in New Mexico. Known as the Dorsey Mansion Ranch Hoard, the collection featured 500 cars and trucks spread across the property,… more»
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Worth the Risk? 1974 Toyota Century Project
This is one of those cars that just puts all sorts of bad thoughts in your head as it relates to the potential to bring it to life. The Toyota Century is a known quantity in JDM circles, a… more»
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SR5 Survivor Project: 1975 Toyota Pickup with 20R Power
Early Toyota pickups have built a loyal following over the years, and clean examples are becoming harder to find. This 1975 Toyota Pickup SR5, currently listed on eBay, represents one of those increasingly rare survivors from Toyota’s early truck… more»
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54K Original Miles: 1978 Honda Accord LX
When we think of the Honda Accord, we tend to see the modern, mid-size sedan that seems to do everything well. Is it the most memorable model? No, but that’s sort of the point. It’s built to do what… more»
