Some kid in my elementary school—I don’t remember his name, or maybe I’ve repressed it—had one of these. He lived close enough to the school to run home after the final bell and drive his mini-bike back over to… more»
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40 Years Out Back: Pair of Vintage Project Cars
For reasons unknown, this 1965 Ford Mustang and 1972 Datsun 240Z were parked in Mom’s backyard in the early 1980s – and left there to the elements. They haven’t run since, and both will need substantial work to perform… more»
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Turbo Diesel 4X4: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
When it comes to fun times playing off the road, hauling cargo, or just being a reliable driver to get you from Point A to Point B, this 1986 Isuzu Trooper seems like a capable performer in all three… more»
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76k Original Miles: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
The Mazda RX-7, in its various guises, remains the most successful production car ever powered by the revolutionary Wankel rotary engine. It was not only a marketing winner but proved a giant killer in global motorsport. This 1983 RX-7… more»
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Clean Runabout: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
For years, the Suzuki Samurai was a cheap, off-road beater that was used for as long as its notoriously vulnerable body panels held together. Now, it’s become an actual collector’s item, snatched up from estate sales and local auctions… more»
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Low VIN: 1970 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z (and later 260Z and 280Z) was Nissan’s Japanese answer to those economical European sports cars. And they turned out to be more reliable than some of their British competitors. The 240Z first appeared in 1969 and… more»
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Minty Hilux: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4
It’s amazing how a once-utilitarian vehicle has suddenly become a collectible showpiece. This 1983 Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickup looks absolutely perfect sitting on color-matched steel wheels with the period-correct decals running down the sides. The old-school Toyota pickup has… more»
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Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90
Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us… more»
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1-of-26: 1987 Toyota Sunrader 4×4
Rarity claims can be a slippery slope, and a lack of relevant information and resources can make such claims challenging to confirm or refute. Such is the case with this 1987 Toyota Sunrader 4×4. The seller makes claims about… more»
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Tiny Utility Van! 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
The S-Cargo was a small utility van with retro styling that was built by Nissan in Japan between 1989 and 1991. It was designed for the home market and only about 8,000 of them were produced across three model… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
It’s been almost two years since I’ve done a Scotty G’s Garage installment, that’s crazy. What has happened to the time? I have gotten a few different vehicles since the fall of 2021, mainly motorcycles or other non-four-wheeled vehicles…. more»
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Wankel Rotary Engine: 1983 Mazda RX-7
The Mazda RX-7 was a popular Japanese sports car that was in production for 25 years. Like most other cars of its type, the RX-7 had rear-wheel drive with a front-mounted powerplant. But the machine was differentiated by its… more»
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Two-Stroke Tiddler: 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S
Even in a big country like the United States, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to motorcycles. A tiny tiddler like this two-stroke 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S isn’t made for cross-country travel, but I’d guess that a few… more»
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Clean Xtracab: 1986 Toyota Hilux DLX 4×4
This 1986 Toyota “Hilux” pickup boasts the desirable four-wheel-drive setup along with some modest upgrades that give the truck a more modern appearance. The classic details are still there – i.e., the decals on the doors and the bed… more»
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Iron Pig Driver: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser
This 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser has been significantly overhauled to the point that it seems pretty close to being a turnkey driver. The seller provides a lengthy description of the numerous improvements he’s made to this FJ55, which is… more»
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BF Auction: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda made no secret that it drew heavily on the styling and spirit of classic British sports cars when developing the original MX-5 Miata. Motoring writers drew styling comparisons with the Lotus Elan, and there were engineering touches below… more»
