Rare Six-Cylinder Diesel: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

This is a rare Japanese-market 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, part of the FJ62 family but equipped with a diesel powertrain never sold stateside. Even more unusual, it has the manual gearbox, which almost never appears on JDM vehicles given… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster

This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster is an unrestored driver-quality example that runs and drives and has minimal issues for a car that hasn’t been treated to a Concours-grade restoration. It features the more powerful 1600-series engine and is actively… more»

Barn Monkey: 1973 Honda Z50A-K4

I have two motorcycles that have been parked in a storage shed since (are you sitting down?) 1986. I know, there’s absolutely no excuse for that. The seller of this 1973 Honda Z50A-K4 says that it was parked in… more»

Cream Puff: 23k Mile 1982 Toyota Corolla

When someone tells you they have a cool Toyota Corolla, it may seem like an oxymoron. You’d likely picture a front-wheel-drive econobox with a gutless engine, known for clogging up the road on your daily commute. However, thanks to… more»

47K Original Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7

This clean 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a low mileage specimen that remains in bone-stock condition and is part of the class of 1980s vehicles that is quickly rising in price as new collectors come into the fold. The seller… more»

45k Original Miles: 1971 Honda Z600

It’s always interesting how we don’t see any examples of a particular classic, and then a couple will appear in quick succession here at Barn Finds. I like seeing this because it demonstrates that some of the rarer and… more»

No Reserve Rotary: 1993 Mazda RX-7

This desirable 1993 Mazda RX-7 just recently left the care of the longtime owner who owned this Japanese icon for 26 years! Now, that’s rare in and of itself, but it’s made even more special for having been in… more»

Zero Rust Survivor: 1986 Subaru Brat 4×4

Most of us likely know by now that the Subaru BRAT is one of the coolest vehicles ever made. Yes, I realize there’s a vehicle called the El Camino which was a very similar concept, but the BRAT wins… more»

Awesome Patina: 1982 Toyota Pickup 4×4

Hard to believe, but someone who won this awesomely well-preserved 1982 Toyota Pickup truck with factory four wheel drive didn’t follow through with their purchase. That seems like a big mistake, as this RN38 pickup looks like a very… more»

California 4×4: 1987 Toyota Pickup Xtracab

This 1987 Toyota Xtracab pickup was already a dry California survivor when the seller got his hands on it, but then he took things a bit further and made an already tempting truck more desirable. The market for these… more»

Rare Dealer Special Edition: 1986 Toyota 4Runner

This 1986 Toyota 4Runner would be an impressive specimen all by itself, but the additional graphics, chrome plating, and interior enhancements tell you it’s more than just your everyday RN60 truck. The seller contends that the cosmetic upgrades were… more»

Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z

Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»

Driving Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z

It’s funny how we can go for months here at Barn Finds without seeing a particular model classic, but then a couple will arrive on our desks in rapid succession. Such is the case with the Datsun 240Z. I… more»

Sitting 41 Years: 1970 Honda US90

As if driving wasn’t dangerous enough in 2021 – and if you haven’t noticed a real change then you haven’t been paying attention behind the wheel – we bring you this 1970 Honda US90! You have always wanted one… more»

Phoenix Yellow 2000 Acura Integra Type R Survivor!

If you’ve been paying attention to car news lately, you’ll no doubt have noticed that not only is Acura bringing back the Integra nameplate, but they’ll be including a proper three-pedal gearbox as an option. Big news for 2021,… more»

Tiny Survivor: 1971 Subaru 360

At about the same time as Honda was breaking into the subcompact auto market in the U.S., along came Subaru. The latter imported the 360, a rear-engine, 2-door city car produced in Japan from 1958-71. It was the company’s… more»

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