Japanese automobile manufacturers developed a reputation during the 1960s for producing cars that were well-built and economical. Most wouldn’t set pulses racing, but Datsun broke that mold in late 1969 when it lifted the cover on what would become… more»
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Sturgis, Here I Come! 1970 Honda QA50 K0
What better time to talk about a tiny, 86-pound, 49-cc mini-motorcycle made in Japan than during Sturgis Week?! I would love to ride this down Main Street in Sturgis, for about 0.01 seconds before I take a 2×4 to… more»
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Van Life? 1975 Toyota Chinook Camper
Outdoor adventure has been popular ever since there has been an outdoors. In the early 1900s, Ford produced the Model T Kampkar, but they were only capitalizing on a trend that saw owners crafting their own camper vans. Fast… more»
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Aggressive Stance? 1987 Toyota Camry
For the 1987 model year, Car & Driver said about the freshly redesigned Camry compared to its boxy predecessor, “Not only more aggressive in stance, the new Camry is sleeker, too…” This sedate-yet-aggressive Super White survivor 1987 Toyota Camry… more»
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Twin Turbo Rotary: 25k Mile 1993 Mazda RX-7
Mazda’s RX-7 is an iconic Japanese sports car, but the FD chassis models stand apart from every other era. This generation represents the peak of the company’s heavy-weight performance model, even if it still fell short of competing models… more»
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Low-Mile 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4×4 5-Speed
Looking radiant in Radiant Red, this 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab 4×4 pickup is in the Pacific Northwest, maybe the best corner of the U.S. to find vehicles. It’s not a 100% guarantee, but they typically aren’t rusty from… more»
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Rare Japanese Classic: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
Some classics are designed to be taken seriously, while others appear to be tongue-in-cheek creations by the manufacturer. Released in 1989, the Nissan S-Cargo falls into the latter category. Not only is its name a play on the French… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1992 Isuzu Trooper
The Isuzu Trooper has long been the affordable option for those looking for a stout 4×4. These days, it’s getting hard to find clean, rust-free examples, which means values for nice ones are on the rise. This 1992 Trooper… more»
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Preserved Luxury: 1993 Acura Legend
There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»
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Garage Find: 1982 Mazda RX-7 Coupe
Sometimes a car’s story is just as compelling as its engineering—and this 1982 Mazda RX-7 offers both. Purchased new by the seller’s mother-in-law, this first-generation RX-7 has spent its entire life in California, where it remained lovingly cared for… more»
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One-Owner Feel: 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback
With just 113,000 original miles and two careful owners, this 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback is a clean, unmolested survivor from a time when Hondas were built to last and simple daily driving was the goal. The seller notes… more»
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Perfect First Car? 1991 Geo Metro Convertible
Behold, the lowly econo-box, glorified by no one but both necessary and useful in a cheap kind of way. Collector car? Not hardly. Fan club? Yes, just like lawn mower racing and extreme ironing. Here on craigslist is your… more»
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In Progress Roadster: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 1600
The Datsun Fairlady roadster is often overlooked in classic open-top classes, with the British makes seemingly dominating the category. This is a shame, as the cute-as-a-button Datsun is a compelling choice both as a classic cruiser or a hot-rod… more»
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Original and Unrestored: 1985 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX remains an eminently accessible sports car, with prices hovering at very reasonable levels for even nicely kept survivors. The car shown here is the most captivating example from a purely visual standpoint – the… more»
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Small Bike For Kids Of All Sizes: Kawasaki KM100
Kawasaki literature touts the small size of the KM100, saying it’s made for kids, but rugged and powerful enough for adults. I agree, I regularly ride a 49-cc bike around, and I’m 6′-5″ tall. This 1978 Kawasaki KM100 can… more»
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Under 50K Miles: 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is an iconic 90s sports car. It’s a bold statement to call a car iconic, but even though values haven’t been skyrocketing, it is instantly recognizable as peak 90s Japanese sports / GT car manufacturing, with… more»
