Can a car be “happy”? That’s the question for those of you who get a bit sentimental about these sorts of things. I have long believed a vehicle can exhibit signs of feeling like everything works well together. It’s… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Factory Plow? 1988 Suzuki Samurai
We all think of plow trucks as the most rugged vehicles on Earth. In addition, they are generally considered throwaway rigs when they enter plow service, even if said truck later becomes desirable. Over the years, I can think… more»
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Fuel Injection Foible? 1984 Toyota Supra
About three weeks ago, I wrote a post for this 1983 Toyota Celica, and many commenters brought up the topic of the similar but different Supra. That being the case, I thought today I’d feature a 1984 Supra, which… more»
One-Owner Sport Tourer: 2001 Honda ST1100
Some motorcycles encourage you to take the long way home. Honda’s ST1100 was built for riders who might decide the long way should include another state. This 2001 Honda ST1100, described by the seller as a Canadian-version Pan American,… more»
Project-Grade FJ62: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
These days, it is not uncommon for late-model Porsches built in limited quantities to sell for high six figures or even low seven figures, in extreme cases. It’s amazing, really, to see the price placed on vehicles that will… more»
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Capri Blue Barn Find: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser
Some vehicles will inevitably become less desirable as projects over time, owing to demographic shifts and dwindling parts supply (or both). Some others, however, will continue to endure, either due to immense popularity or because they still make sense… more»
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One Owner 4WD: 1987 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
We all have a vehicle or two that we have some odd fascination with. There’s no one redeeming feature or reason why we want it; it just hits us a certain way and the obsession is born. The Mitsubishi… more»
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Right Hand Drive: 2000 Nissan March/Micra
Before entering the “Kei” market, the March/Micra was the smallest car built by Nissan Motors. It has been in production for nearly 45 years, but it has never been exported to the U.S. So how the seller’s example ended… more»
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Donated Survivor: 1990 Acura Integra LS
We forget that in certain parts of the USA, there are cars that have never fallen down the slippery slope of becoming a neglected piece of machinery, or a vehicle that is discarded simply because it got old. A… more»
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Pint-Sized Import: 1996 Mazda Carol
The Mazda Carol was a “Kei car,” which meant it was uber-small because the roads in Japan are so crowded. It was produced in several forms through the balance of the 20th Century but was never exported to the… more»
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Which Way Did They Go? 1996 Geo Metro
The Geo Metro was a subcompact built by Suzuki and sold in the U.S. through a partnership with General Motors. After the Geo nameplate folded, it was also marketed as a Chevrolet. I recall these as being solid little… more»
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4X4 Conversion: 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country
Beginning in 1956, the Cross Country name would be applied to all American Motors station wagons (after the 1954 Nash/Hudson merger). Riding on a 108-inch wheelbase, the Rambler Six and Rambler V8 models ran through 1960 (using either a… more»
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Blue Plate Hatchback: 1986 Acura Integra RS
It’s truly amazing to see what ends up getting donated these days. This first-generation 1986 Acura Integra RS four-door is clean as a whistle yet somehow, it still got tossed aside like yesterday’s newspaper. Of course, for many heirs… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Toyota Corolla
Toyota began selling imports in the U.S. in 1958. And added the subcompact Corolla in 1969, which has turned out to be one of its most enduring nameplates. Though well-built for their time, the 1970s Corollas have all but… more»
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Four-Stroke Survivor: 1977 Yamaha XS360-2D
This 360 is a kick-start model only, which is a deal-killer for a lot of riders, especially if they have a prosthetic right leg as the seller does. That’s reportedly why this one is for sale; they can’t start… more»
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Honorable Ancestor: 1958 Honda Benly JC58
To say that Honda is a powerhouse is the understatement of the century. As the world’s largest maker of motorcycles for the last 67 years, it’s hard to argue with this company’s success. This rare 1958 Honda Benly JC58… more»
