When I was a little kid, my dad told me that in the 1990s he almost bought a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT, but for one reason or another never bought one. My friend from college drove a 3000GT in… more»
One Year Model: 1974 Datsun 260Z
This 1974 Datsun 260Z presents as a dusty yet clean example of a one year-only model of the famed Z-car lineup. The 260Z actually represented a bump in displacement from the previous model, and one would think more power… more»
Preserved Commuter: 30K Mile Honda Civic
The fourth-generation Honda Civic was arguably the platform that put Honda on the map for good, eliminating any doubt that the Japanese company could build an impressively durable commuter car yet still deliver a highly engaging driving experience. This… more»
Black And Sunset Burnt Orange: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Though I am a dyed-in-the-wool American classic car guy (specifically muscle cars), for the past few years I have also developed a soft spot for imports, especially from Japan from the 1960s up to the early to mid-1990s (typically… more»
Mmm Mmm Mikado! 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The first-generation LUV (light utility vehicle) which was made for the 1972-1980 model years. It’s the purest iteration of the model, which ended in 1982 after Chevy came out with the S-10. This 1978 Chevrolet LUV Mikado is on… more»
One Of 1,200 Imported: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo
The 1980s were not kind to the automotive hobby in many ways, but it at least broke the door open on manufacturers turbocharging practically everything in search of more power and decent MPGs. Toyota actually piloted a turbocharging initiative… more»
Gold Nugget: 1980 Honda Prelude
This thing is gold, Jerry, gold! This 1980 Honda Prelude is gold in more ways than one, not just in color. This ridiculously nice car is listed on eBay with a ridiculously low bid of just over $1,000! The… more»
Long Bed Diesel: 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX
Even though the name of this truck is technically a “Faster”, there really isn’t much that’s fast about it, especially being a diesel. It’s a 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX and it’s desirable for small pickup lovers in that it’s… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Mazda Miata With 22k Miles
1992 Mazda Miata with 22k original miles. Automatic transmission. Always garage kept or covered, no rust, body is in great shape with the exception of the small area in the upper portion of the drivers door above the latch,… more»
Restore Or Modify? 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This is a well traveled Land Cruiser. By well traveled, I don’t mean that it’s been driven a lot. The seller claims it was disassembled in 1981 and the parts have since been to Portland, San Diego and now… more»
BF AUCTION: 1987 Toyota FX16 GT-S
We are excited to present the first official Barn Finds auction! To kick things off, I’ve decided to list one of my own cars. Yes, it’s a Toyota, but this isn’t just any old Toyota. The FX16 was built… more»
Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
Restored King Cab: 1979 Datsun 620
As they (they = people with a lot of experience buying old vehicles) say, always buy the nicest example that you can find, instead of getting something cheap that needs a ton of work. Let someone else do the… more»
25 Year Rule Bet: 1991 Honda Beat
Lately, as more and more desirable Japanese market vehicles have aged to the right side of the NHTSA’s 25 year importation rule, we’ve seen an uptick in unusual cars and trucks like this Honda Beat popping up for sale…. more»
Memphis Mudder: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
Jumpin’ Jimny, this is a nice looking rig. This is a 1972 Suzuki LJ20, better known as a Jimny in other markets. This one is listed on eBay in Elvis country – Memphis, Tennessee – for $11,900 to buy… more»
















