Born in 1906, Soichiro Honda was as famous in Japanese culture as Henry Ford was here in the U.S., in much the same manner. He didn’t invent the car but he made it better and gave the masses an… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
50th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
Have you ever noticed a car pop up for sale that you’ve seen around town? One of the first vehicles of interest I spotted upon moving to Maryland was this rare 1984 Nissan 300ZX 50th Anniversary Edition, a turbocharged… more»
Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Meticulously Maintained: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A classic car’s odometer reading sometimes isn’t a consideration, particularly if it has received the TLC it richly deserves. This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a perfect example of that approach. It has 148,544 miles on the clock, but the… more»
Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Wild Body Kit: 1989 Honda Prelude
Recently, I discussed the appeal of patina of a certain kind with a post about a very special Dodge Ramcharger. Today, we discuss patina of another sort, where we explore what can happen when too much period styling invades… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
42K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Dodge D-50 Pickup
We’ve seen a few of these little rebadged Mitsubishi pickups before here on Barn Finds. I’m partial to these little gems that were sold under the Dodge and Plymouth name in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This 1980… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
For the Vintage Minimalist: 1980 Toyota Tercel
In the 1980s, if the Toyota Corolla was too fancy for you, the Tercel would have been Plan B. It was the company’s first front-wheel drive product and sold well until it disappeared before the Turn of the Century…. more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
First Generation: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra Liftback
Can we forgive Toyota for burying the sporting ambitions of its Supra in the Celica at launch? The Celica was a spritely and economical competitor offered up against Ford’s Mustang, but when Toyota gave it the “Supra” treatment for… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Former Fire Truck: 1988 Nissan Safari
The frenzy around importing JDM vehicles shows no sign of abating, but it does appear that some of the hyper-inflated pricing has died down. This was inevitable as what was once was a very exclusive business opportunity for those… more»
Dec 17, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 86 Foxbody Customs: 1991 Mitsuoka Dore
Have you ever heard of the Mitsuoka Dore? Well, neither did I before now. Turns out it’s something of a kit car based on the Ford Foxbody Mustang but built in Japan rather than California or Florida. It has… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Datsun-Nissan: 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab DX
1984 was a transition year for Nissan, at least for North American vehicles. It would be the first year that Nissan 720 trucks were badged as Nissans, although some, such as this 1984 Nissan/Datsun 720 King Cab DX (Deluxe)… more»
Dec 12, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Jump Seats in the Bed! 1981 Subaru BRAT GL
The Subaru BRAT was a small, 4X4 utility coupe (“ute”) that also served as a pickup truck. Built across two generations, it was in production from 1978 to 1994. To avoid a higher import tariff, it came with two… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
V8-Powered 1999 Mazda Miata
Mazda Miatas are known to be a great starter car for anyone looking to get on the track or start learning how to drift. They’re speedy and small and have great cornering ability. The “Monster Miata” group has taken… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Hatchback Survivor: 1980 Dodge Colt Twin-Stick
A Dodge Colt brochure calls this car “the eight-speed wonder of the world”, a clever take on “the eighth wonder of the world.” They’re referring to the famous Twin-Stick manual transmission, a unique two-range (power and economy) four-speed, effectively… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
Mid-Engine with Japanese Style: 1989 Toyota MR2
It is funny how automotive trends appear seemingly out of nowhere, only to disappear soon thereafter. Take for example the economical mid-engine sports car craze that began in the mid-eighties. While preceded by the Porsche 914 and the Fiat… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Loaded FJ! 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 GX
Building on the Land Cruiser’s reputation for rugged durability, Toyota easily slid into the hot SUV market with its 1980 FJ60 series. This 1988 FJ62 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee features leather, power windows, and air conditioning! Boasting fresh paint and… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1994 Toyota Land Cruiser DJ81
The Toyota Land Cruiser is Toyota’s SUV star child. Known to be exceptionally reliable, versatile, and roomy these vehicles are workhorses for anyone. Great for off-roading but still an excellent option even for someone who never wants to go… more»
