Was I the only human on the planet who didn’t have a turbo vehicle in the 1980s? It seems like both cars and trucks, usually smaller imported cars but also some American vehicles, had turbos. This 1986 Honda CX650… more»
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No Rust Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620
This 1976 Datsun 620 is a project, but a worthy one considering how straight and rust-free the bodywork is said to be. That’s really your biggest obstacle on a truck like this, as the Japanese tin from this era… more»
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37k Documented Miles: 1978 Datsun 620 Deluxe Pickup
UPDATE 02/13/2022: We’ve seen a few vehicles arrive on our desks in recent weeks here at Barn Finds that I would class as “repeat offenders.” That means that we have featured them before, and they have either failed to… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1974 Datsun 610
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the cars that helped the Japanese manufacturer begin to capture market share in the U.S. On these shores, the cars were known as the Datsun 510 and 610 as it wasn’t until the… more»
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V8 Monster Sub-Compact! 1996 Geo Metro
The Geo Metro was a spin-off of the sub-compact Suzuki Cultus and was sold in North America between 1989-01. It was a joint venture between General Motors and the Japanese company, which included production in Canada for a while…. more»
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1-of-8 Chain Drive Coupe: 1967 Honda S600
Honda produced its fantastic little S600 sports car between 1964 and 1966. Available in both a Roadster and Coupe version, 13,084 examples rolled off the production line during that time. In a somewhat unusual move by the company, they… more»
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32k Mile Rare Import: 1971 Toyota Crown
In production since 1955, the Crown has been one of Toyota’s topline automobiles. It holds the distinction of being the longest-running nameplate in the Toyota portfolio and was also the first Toyota to be imported into the U.S. when… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1973 Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III
My name is Scotty G and I have never owned a Kawasaki. That was painful to admit publicly, but it feels good to finally get it out in the open. I need to work on that character flaw and… more»
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56K-Mile 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5-Speed
When was the last time that you saw a 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5-speed hatchback? A decade? Two decades? Never? I bet most folks are in the never category and it’s been at least two decades for me,… more»
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Z-Car Predecessor: 1966 Datsun 1600 Sports
In the mid-1960s, Nissan (aka Datsun) was still trying to get a foothold in the U.S. market. One of their products was the Datsun Fairlady roadster, known as the 1500, 1600, or 2000 Sports from 1963-70. From 1966, this… more»
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800 Original Miles! 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
This 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma has just 800 original miles and is essentially one of the company’s professional race bikes wearing street clothes. The RG500 featured a 498cc “square four” engine that developed upwards of 95 horsepower 53 lb.-ft…. more»
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Still Running Strong: 1964 Datsun 1200 Pickup
Nissan entered the U.S. market with products carrying the Datsun nameplate. That practice would continue through 1986, after which Datsun became Nissan on stateside products. Small pickups were part of the mix. Including the 320 (also known as the… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1988 Toyota MR2
The Toyota MR2 has long been an enthusiast favorite across multiple generations, but like most iconic cars, the first-generation models tend to be the most sought-after. This particular example is a 1988 model equipped with the rare supercharged version… more»
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Driving Project: 1963 Datsun 320 Pickup
Small trucks are slowly trying to make a resurgence again, very, very slowly. But, they’ll never be as small as this 1963 Datsun 320 pickup again, or I can’t imagine that will ever happen. The seller has this one… more»
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Ford V8 Power! 1993 Mazda Miata
The Miata is a hugely popular 2-seat roadster built by Mazda since 1989. It has proven to be a winner compared to other Japanese sports cars and its contemporaries built in Europe. This ’93 Miata looks routine until you… more»
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Engine Goes Hmmm: 1976 Mazda RX-4
When was the last time you saw a Mazda RX-4 such as this 1976 example? That’s an easy one for me, never. At least if I have, I have no recollection or didn’t know what I was seeing. But… more»
