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Yamaha V6 Cheap Wheels: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO

The original Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output) was a performance sedan produced between 1989 and 1999. It used a special V6 engine developed by Yamaha, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission supplied by Mazda. The seller has a… more»

25K Original Miles: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata

For anyone following my occasional posts on here, you know what I tend to pay some attention to cars and trucks that either keep accelerating value-wise or have reached a point of stagnation. A lot of vehicles have hit… more»

1988 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Sports Cab Turbo

UPDATE – This lingering 1988 Dodge Power Ram 40 4×4 Sports Cab with an added turbo is still for sale at a bit of a discount, which will hopefully move it along to the next owner. It can still… more»

Work Truck: 1986 Nissan 720 4WD

Here’s another in a long line of compact pickups we’ve featured lately, ready for its third owner: this 1986 Nissan 720 shows about 167k on the odometer, but it’s supposedly equipped with a V6 and a five-speed gearbox –… more»

1980s Mitsubishi MT180 HMD 4×4 Diesel Tractor

One of the most unusual-looking configurations that I’ve seen, this 1980s Mitsubishi MT180 HMD 4×4 diesel tractor is wearing full wheel guards on all four wheels. Was this one used for orchards? It can be found here on Facebook… more»

Cheap 4-Speed Motorhome! 1982 Toyota Citation

Motorhomes and recreational vehicles have advanced in both technology and size since this 1982 Toyota Citation came along, but they’ve also become exponentially more expensive, and this one seems like a lot of bang for your buck.  It’s powered… more»

One Owner, Low Miles! 1979 Ford Courier

We’ve seen a rash of small vintage pickups coming across our collective desks at Barn Finds lately – some in extraordinary condition. Here’s another: this single-owner 1979 Ford Courier has covered only 59,000 miles from new. It is listed… more»

Pint-Sized Pickup: 1986 Dodge Ram 50

The Ram 50 (or D-50) was a Japanese-built, badge-engineered compact pickup sold between 1979 and 1994. It was produced by Mitsubishi and imported through a long-standing partnership with Chrysler. Its rated payload capacity was 1,500 lbs., on par with… more»

Cheap 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike!

Missing the rare-to-find carrying bag and with a much smaller replacement seat, but looking like a pretty easy restoration project, this 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Jasper, Georgia. These aren’t… more»

Original Paint GT: 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo

I can remember playing Gran Turismo on an ancient Sony Playstation back in the day, and seeing the Japanese-market version of the third-generation Supra pop up in the vehicle menu. Called the Soarer, it seemed so exotic and special;… more»

Original VTEC: 1996 Honda del Sol

Maybe I’m being harsh, but I find Honda’s current passenger car range slightly disappointing. The Prelude is a nice car, but the rest of the lineup shows limited imagination. I would love to see the marque recapture the glory… more»

2003 Infiniti M45 Mitsuoka Custom

The Mitsuoka body kit on this 2003 Infiniti M45 transforms the car’s styling in a unique way that’s bound to draw attention. The second generation Infiniti M has almost faded into history, having only come to America in model… more»

1986 Toyota One-Ton Extended Cab Dually

Here’s something we haven’t seen too often at Barn Finds: a one-ton 1986 Toyota pickup with dual rear wheels and a custom cab extension. I’m guessing it was originally made to pull a trailer, but we don’t know for… more»

Nicest One Left? 1988 Mitsubishi Van LS

The recent Labor Day holiday reminds us that any long weekend is a great opportunity to take a road trip. It’s a long-standing tradition to pile into a vehicle that’s just comfortable enough to make it a few hours… more»

Transformer: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX SE

If you squint at this car, can you see a Datsun 310? No? Me neither, but in fact, Nissan launched the N10 Pulsar line in 1978 – a subcompact available as a hatchback, a fastback sedan, and a station… more»

4,500-Mile Survivor: 1972 Kawasaki F7A 175

From 1971 through 1975, Kawasaki offered a nice-sized on/off bike with enough power to get you to the trails on paved roads, and enough off-road power once you got there. This 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 Enduro can be found… more»