It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
66K Mile Survivor: 1989 Acura Integra LS
These days, the sport compact car class is a shadow of its former self. The 80s and 90s were truly the halcyon days of import streetfighters, compact cars with small displacements but big hearts, and ready to tackle the… more»
Oct 11, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Plenty of Patina! 1973 Toyota Corona Daily Driver
The Toyota Corona was in production in Japan from 1957 to 2001. During the 1970s, it was the middle entry in the U.S. between the Corolla and Crown models (the Camry hadn’t yet arrived). Toyota’s reputation for quality was… more»
Oct 1, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Backyard Project? 1986 Toyota Van/Camino
Huh? That would be one legitimately elicited response to this 1986 Toyota Frakentractor. The famous bluesman Muddy Waters wrote a song many years ago called, “The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll” (Hard Again,… more»
Oct 1, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
37K Miles: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
It’s hard to believe how small a car like this 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon is until you see one on the road next to what is considered a “small” vehicle today. A 2024 Nissan Sentra is 71.5 inches wide,… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: 1994 Acura Legend Coupe LS
Honda was first to the luxury party after seeing the value of providing a top-tier choice based on their reliable line of Honda cars. The year was 1986, which some of you may not remember because you weren’t born… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nice Survivor: 1986 Toyota Truck W/ 5-Speed
The seller says that when looking at this 1986 Toyota pickup, it takes you back to 1986 and for some of us, that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. That’s almost 40 years ago and a lot of Barn… more»
Sep 28, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
63K Original Miles: 1996 Toyota Camry
Is the Toyota Camry one of those cars everyone has either owned or spent time in? I would venture to say yes, and outside of the Chevrolet Cavalier or Honda Accord, it has to one of the top 3… more»
Sep 27, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Toyopolitan? Toyota-Powered 1961 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was built by Austin in England from 1953 to 1961 for sale as a subcompact mostly in North America. Nash designed it before the company merged with Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors. The cars lost… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Incredible Estate Find: 1978 Toyota Long Bed
Located in impossibly beautiful St. George, Utah, this 1978 Toyota Long Bed Deluxe Truck (the Hilux name had gone away a couple of years earlier for North America) is one incredible pickup. It’s originally a California truck and the… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Luxurious JDM Import: 1997 Toyota Celsior
Toyota launched Lexus as its luxury marque in 1989, following a path pursued by manufacturers like Ford and General Motors. Interestingly, the company didn’t start using the Lexus badge on its domestic models until 2006. Therefore, this 1997 Celsior… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
“Lady-Owned Rust-Free” 1980 Honda Civic DX
“Lady-owned original California and Florida rust-free” is how the seller describes this 1980 Honda Civic DX hatchback and it looks solid. Well, other than not quite being rust-free, there’s some bubbling rust in the bottom right corner of the… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Kawasaki KZ650SR
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Kawasaki running. “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a Z.” says a brochure touting the attributes of the Kawasaki KZ650SR, bravely comparing it to the famous Kawasaki KZ1000 superbike. As… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z has been one of the star performers in the classic market over the past decade, with original and pristine examples highly sought by enthusiasts. This 1973 model needs plenty of TLC, but that hasn’t dampened interest…. more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On The Cheap? No Reserve 1987 Honda CRX
A dear departed friend of mine definitely rated as a “car guy”. But his tastes were all over the place, from a Honda Civic to an Infinity sedan to a Scat Pack Charger. He was actually a Honda customer… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Morgan 3-Wheeler Replica: 2015 JZR Beetleback
One of the cooler cars ever conceived was the Morgan Aero 3-Wheeler. An absolutely bonkers car in theory, it represents one of the glaringly few moments in automotive history when a manufacturer built a vehicle with little regard for… more»
