The Honda Insight was the first mass-produced hybrid automobile sold in the U.S, beating the Toyota Prius to the punch by a few months. Combining both gasoline and electrical propulsion, the first-generation Insight (1999 to 2006) could get up… more»
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52K Original Miles: 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster
The idea a fun, classic roadsters for the summer months is one of the more tantalizing concepts for gearheads like us. Of course, you could be the type who prefers an old 4×4 to get into the great outdoors,… more»
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1,425 Miles! 1970 Yamaha L5T-A Trailmaster 100
Another in the series of “Scotty G’s Small Motorcycles” (is there such a thing?) (there is now), this 1970 Yamaha L5T-A Trailmaster appears to be a jewel, and the seller says it’s original and has under 1,500 miles. They… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
A vehicle from 2002 is fairly new to be shown here on Barn Finds, not to mention this one isn’t covered in barn dust. That being said, it’s 24 years old now, and these are interesting little cars. And… more»
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Restored Baby RD: 1973 Yamaha RD60
The first year for Yamaha’s “Baby RD” was 1973, and they’re really interesting bikes. They’re also fairly rare and don’t often come up for sale. This 1973 Yamaha RD60 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Slinger, Wisconsin, and… more»
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Miata Powered 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster
British roadsters took hold of America’s heartstrings after WWII and remained popular into the the ’70s. Meanwhile Datsun offered its own delightfully sporty Fairlady, called “Sports” in North America. This 1968 Datsun SPL311 roadster in Prescott, Arizona presents as… more»
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Two-Seater: 1969 Honda Z50A With Sidecar
I’m not sure if the founders of the World Sidecar Championship had a Honda 50 in mind when they started their organization in 1949. Yeah, let’s just say they didn’t. This 1969 Honda Z50A K1 with sidecar is listed… more»
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Nicest One Left? 16k-Mile 1972 Honda Z600
Who remembers the Honda Z600 (and the boxier N600) from the early 1970s? They were Kei cars (pint-size) built in Japan and sold in the U.S. for half of their duration (1970 to 1972). If you wanted one, you… more»
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Estate Find: 1994 Subaru Justy 4WD ECVT
ECVT-equipped, this 1994 Subaru Justy is an interesting version of a small 4WD car. The four-door version was only offered from 1990 to 1994, and they all had 4WD, as shown here. This nice-looking example has a surprise inside,… more»
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First Gen Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z
One of the stronger debates in the project car world is if you should let something like the transmission deter you from pursuing a revival. The automatic vs. manual question is a justifiable concern, especially if the vehicle in… more»
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Toyota Time Capsule: 19k-Mile 1988 Corolla FX Hatchback
Being the former owner of two Toyota Corolla’s (a 1977 and a 1991), I can attest to their reliability and toughness. Sure, they weren’t sexy, but if you needed a no-nonsense second car that never left you stranded, you… more»
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Turbo Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
Everyone loses their mind at the so-called “Marty McFly truck,” the blacked-out Toyota pickup that looks just like the one he was gifted at the end of the first installment of Back to the Future. It’s understandable, really, as… more»
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2k Mile Dual-Sport: 1978 Honda XL175
Excel Black and Tahitian Red is an interesting color combo for this on/off bike. It’s like a 14-horsepower red-winged blackbird, but with a little more bite than chirp. This low-mile 1978 Honda XL175 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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One Owner 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 5-Speed
42.5 years is a long run for any vehicle model, and Toyota has offered its 4Runner since the fall of 1983 for the 1984 model year. I barely remember 42.5 days ago, let alone what I was doing 42.5… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Honda C-70 K1
“Fossil House Find” is maybe what the title should be for this auction listing. Easily one of the most interesting stories I’ve heard regarding the long-term storage of a vehicle, this 1972 Honda C-70 K1 was stored from 1980… more»
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8K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
The first-generation Toyota MR2 harkens back to a simpler time. I write often about how manufacturers seemed far less resistant to taking customer feedback and producing vehicles they actually wanted in the 1980s than they do now, and the… more»
