Japanese Classic Cars

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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Donated Tin Top: 1987 Suzuki Samurai

We all have those vehicles in our community where even if we have never met the owner, we “know” the car. There’s a first generation Toyota 4Runner near me that’s in very nice condition, and I see it so… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1994 Camry LE Wagon

Once upon a time, station wagons were the most popular choice here in the USA for moving kids, dogs, camping equipment, groceries, furniture, band gear, and stuff needed for indoor and outdoor projects. And in their heyday, station wagons… more»

V6 Survivor: 1988 Toyota Camry LE

The “grandma car” is one of the more charming terms used in the automotive world, typically describing a vehicle that falls into one of two (or both) categories: incredibly well maintained and completely ordinary car, or a vehicle that… more»

Just Needs Cosmetic Love: 1978 Chevrolet LUV

The Chevy LUV (an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle”) was a small pickup made in Japan by Isuzu. Chevrolet imported it for several years until their own S-10 compact truck was on the market in the early 1980s. The… more»

Barbados Yellow Driver: 1989 Honda CRX Si

When you have memorable experiences with a certain make and model, it’s hard to ignore them, even years later. The Barbados Yellow Honda CRX is a vehicle I can still remember seeing in the showroom when it was new,… more»

$1,250 Each! 1970s Suzuki and Kawasaki Bikes

In case you haven’t noticed, prices have gone up for some vintage vehicles over the last couple of decades, says Cap’n Obvious. Sometimes, they seem reasonably priced, such is the case of these four 1970s Suzuki and Kawasaki on/off-road… more»

46k Original Miles: 1987 Honda CRX

Before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Honda enjoyed a well-earned reputation for producing adventurous mainstream passenger cars. However, the company now typically adopts a more conservative approach, with vehicle styling more in keeping with general market expectations. That wasn’t… more»

Needs TLC: 1986 Toyota Tercel 4×4 Wagon

The Tercel sedan, launched in 1980, was born tall. Its high hood hid a longitudinally mounted engine stacked upon a transaxle driving the front wheels. This geometry made reformation into a 4×4 simple. Toyota made that move in 1983,… more»

Brand New! 1965 Fuji Go-Devil Folding Mini Bike

Brand new? SG, your brain is losing its capacity, if it ever had any. How can this 60-year-old 1965 Fuji Go-Devil folding mini bike be new? Well, please check out the seller’s listing here on Facebook Marketplace to see… more»

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