Those of us who had our first cars in the 1970s probably had some kind of aftermarket sound “system”. I’m not talking about a fancy integrated stuff with Bose speakers. I mean a factory AM radio in the dash… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1991 Subaru Justy GL 4WD
We’ve only seen eight examples of the Subaru Justy here on Barn Finds over the years, and only one other four-door sedan. They’re known rusters, but this example looks great, despite a few dings here and there. The seller… more»
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9K Original Miles? 1974 Toyota Hilux
This 1974 Toyota Hilux seems like it should be a bigger deal given it supposedly has under 10,000 original miles, but it doesn’t seem to be taking off just yet. These early trucks are humble yet mighty, even if… more»
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32k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
The 1972-81 Chevrolet LUV was a Japanese-built compact pickup based on the Isuzu Faster. Its name was derived from the lettering for “Light Utility Vehicle.” They were small, simple trucks that sometimes accounted for U.S. sales of 100,000 copies… more»
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Babied Hatchback: 1979 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord arrived in 1976 (aka Honda Inspire in Japan) as a mid-size automobile. Its worldwide popularity grew, especially in the U.S., where it would become a best-seller year after year in the 1990s. This edition from 1979 looks… more»
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Restored Six-Cylinder Superbike: 1979 Honda CBX
With mostly vertical photos that are cut off, other than the first one, it’s hard to get an overall look at the beautiful restoration of this superbike, and that’s super unfortunate. But, as with the rest of 2025, it… more»
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Holy Replica, Batman! 1969 Yamaha YM-1 Batcycle
Jumpin’ two-stroke smoke, Batman! Unless you were just born or have been living somewhere without TV or the internet, all of us have heard of Batman and Robin. Having debuted in 1939, the dynamic duo is still around today,… more»
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22K Original Miles: 1992 Acura Integra RS
If you’ve been in this hobby for a while now, you know everyone tosses around the term survivor like every other car that hasn’t been modified qualifies as such. Heck, I’m sure some of you feel like I overuse… more»
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Future Collectible? 2000 Honda Insight 5-Speed
The word unusual doesn’t begin to describe what has been called the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States, the Honda Insight. It’s tiny, it’s a two-seater, it has rear fender skirts, and it’s available with a five-speed… more»
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Mother Nature Find: 1978 Datsun B210
The B210 was an econobox offered by Datsun in the 1970s, before the company’s products were branded as Nissans. On its home turf, the B210 was known as the Sunny, in production from 1966 to 2004. The seller has… more»
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California Estate Find: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
A Datsun 510?! That ain’t no Datsun 510, Gilby, what are you trying to unload on us (again). Well, you’re right and wrong at the same time. Welcome to marriage. No, wait, different subject. This 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon… more»
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Sparkling Survivor: 1987 Toyota Cressida Luxury Sedan
Years before Toyota introduced its luxury Lexus brand in the USA in September of 1989, the most luxurious Toyota sold stateside from 1978 to 1992 was the Cressida. It was an extremely well-built and equipped luxury sedan, but its… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4×4
In the 1980s and 90s, compact pickup trucks were immensely popular across multiple demographics. Anyone who has ever needed to transport furniture or make a dump run knows how incredibly useful pickup trucks are, but especially with a smaller… more»
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Gold Grand Tourer: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
At some point, we all have to adjust to a new phase in life. When you’re a teenager, you become a young adult; when you’re a young adult, you become a grown-up; and when you’re grown-up, eventually, you get… more»
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One-Owner Discovery: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Every so often a true barn find surfaces—one that hasn’t been passed from owner to owner but comes straight from the person who bought it new. That’s the story behind this 1973 Datsun 240Z, now listed on craigslist and… more»
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Martinique Yellow: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Can a color compel you to buy a car? That’s certainly possible if the color is rare enough and the vehicle in question is worth driving on occasion. Paying a premium for a rare color is a scenario that… more»
