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Four-Door BRAT? 2003 Subaru Baja

This 2003 Subaru Baja is much newer than we typically show here, but it’s a unique vehicle that a lot of us non-contractors (who don’t need a full-sized pickup) could use for light-duty weekend hauling chores and drive it… more»

Loaded 4WD Survivor: 1986 Subaru GL Sedan

Liberty White is the color (or tone) name for this 1986 Subaru GL 4WD Sedan, known in other markets as the Subaru Leone. You can see a few cosmetic issues on this car, the biggest of which is the… more»

Desert Cruising Awaits: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

I have a friend who is desperate for some kind of vehicle appropriate for doing off-road adventuring, though he admits that he’ll never seek to rock crawl or even come close. Mostly, he wants something that will look cool… more»

Motorhome Project: 1975 Toyota Chinook

Campers are an acquired taste for many of us. Either you want to live your life on the road or visit the occasional campsite, or you don’t. If your weekend drive is reserved for a high-powered machine that can… more»

Tinkering Needed: 1976 Suzuki TS250 Savage

I don’t know how it’s possible, but after all the motorcycles we’ve seen, we have never seen a Suzuki TS250 here on Barn Finds. Let’s fix that now. This 1976 Suzuki TS250 Savage is listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Kenny Roberts Edition: 1985 Yamaha RZ350

A halo motorcycle for any Yamaha fan or collector, and a sure show-stopper at any vintage Japanese bike show, this beautiful, partially restored 1985 Yamaha RZ350 can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The seller… more»

Rotary Power: 1979 Plymouth Fire Arrow

The Plymouth Arrow was a captive import from Mitsubishi that helped improve Chrysler’s fuel mileage claims from 1976 to 1980. For two years (1979 and 1980), they offered the Fire Arrow model, which claimed sportier looks and performance. These… more»

Two For One! 1982 Honda MB5 Pair

Only offered here in North America for one model year, these are interesting two-wheelers, and you’d be guaranteed to have the only one at almost any vintage motorcycle show. This pair of 1982 Honda MB5 motorcycles can be found… more»

Highly Original 30k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda Miata

I remember the buzz that the Miata caused when it was introduced 37 years ago. It was hailed as a throwback to the lightweight, two-seater British roadsters of the 1950’s and ’60’s, but without the oil leaks, reliability issues,… more»

Thousands Spent: 1980 Plymouth Arrow

Captive imports first arrived in the 1950s when Ford and GM brought the Anglia and the Opel, respectively, to the US. But the trend really gained traction in the 1970s when US makers needed a fast response to the… more»

Faded Family Hauler: 1982 Honda Civic Wagon

As faded as a favorite pair of jeans, and probably just as reliable, this 1982 Honda Civic Wagon is almost guaranteed to draw a few onlookers at any gas station or grocery store parking lot. The seller has this… more»

Early Lexus? 1991 Toyota Cressida

The Cressida was Toyota’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1976 to 1992. It had rear-wheel drive, setting it apart from other Toyota cars sold in the U.S. by the time the seller’s 1991 edition was built. The Cressida helped pave the… more»

Turbocharged Rarity: 1987 Plymouth Colt Turbo

The concept of captive imports is a business strategy that many of Detroit’s automakers employed beginning in the 1970s, but Chrysler seemed to been the dominant force among the Big 3 in importing Japanese products to America. Some of… more»

Abandoned 90s Sports Car: 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. There are certain vehicles that seemingly always avoid becoming project cars, but no single model is infallible. Heck, we’ve seen Mustang Cobras, Porsche 911s, various Ferraris, and many others in various states of… more»

Shaftie Survivor: 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST

One of three versions of Kawi’s venerable 1,000 series, this is the one I would want, as it’s probably the best all-around model to live with in most situations. This 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST can be found here on… more»

Jackson Racing Upgrades: 1978 Honda Civic CVCC

One thing we can all agree on whether we fancy Camaros or Civics is that period upgrades are cool as heck. Really, any car that was modified in-period and survives to this day with modifications that are otherwise near… more»