After spending the 1970s establishing itself as a company producing rugged, reliable vehicles, Subaru reinvented itself in the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on performance and luxury. That approach gave the automotive world the legendary Impreza WRX, and prestige models… more»
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Tin Top Survivor: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
It is odd to see certain once-average vehicles become prized specimens when found in decent shape. While we all know the Suzuki Samurai to be a fun, capable off-roader, it was more or less seen as a low-priced entry… more»
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$19K In Receipts: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
We’ve all (sadly) been on the wrong end of a deal that is of our own creation. Translation: we spent too much money, and now we must sell the vehicle for less than what we’ve invested into it. There’s… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback
While not the most exciting car, or the most handsome, the fastest, the nicest, or… wait, where was I going with this again? Oh yeah, this 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback might not be a dusty muscle car, but it’s… more»
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South Carolina Commuter: 1989 Toyota 4Runner
This first-generation Toyota 4Runner may be two things that rarely happen simultaneously: an outstanding survivor example with all the right equipment and a fair deal price-wise. The 4Runner presents quite well with loads of documentation and other evidence supporting… more»
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Rebuild Project: 2003 Honda S2000
If you’re a fan of modern-era sports cars, you undoubtedly know that the Honda S2000 is one of the greats. It will almost certainly go down as a classic that we’ll all wish we bought when they were somewhat… more»
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Pickup Project: 1969 Toyota Hilux Pickup
Now that’s my kind of turn signal. Most drivers today don’t even use the ones built into their vehicles, let alone U.S. market turn signals like the ones on this 1969 Toyota Hilux. This pickup can be found posted… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo
This 1987 Isuzu Impulse presents extremely well for a classic of this vintage, and is the rare, desirable RS Turbo variant. It has been meticulously maintained, making it more than a pretty face. It might not be what many… more»
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V8 Powered 1974 Chevrolet LUV
Chevrolet got into the compact truck market in 1972 with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), a rebadged Isuzu Faster from Japan. It did its job until a decade later, when the GM division decided to build its own in… more»
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Commuter Or Collectible? 1991 Honda Prelude Si
Is this 1991 Prelude Si a collectible car or a used Honda? That’s the question a potential next owner must ask before he or she plunks down in excess of $15,000, which is the suggested opening bid and yet… more»
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Japanese and Finnish: 1990 Suzuki EPO PV50
Well, this little motorcycle isn’t exactly Finnish, but it was sold mainly in Finland, with a few being sold in Sweden. This Japanese market bike never made it to the U.S., and they’re rare to see here. This 1990… more»
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Holds 72 Cars! 1968 Matchbox Collector’s Case
What male child is or wasn’t familiar with the Matchbox toy brand? It was introduced in 1953 and got its name from the packaging, which resembled matchboxes. Mattel purchased the brand in the late 1990s, and it lives on… more»
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Brilliant Red Survivor: 1972 Yamaha 175 CT2 Trail
Looking brilliant in Brilliant Red, this nice-sized on/off-road bike is referred to as an “Enduro” by Yamaha, so I would think it’s safe to refer to this one as an Enduro. I guess we’ll find out in the comments… more»
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One Family Owned: 1985 Toyota Supra P-Type
When a single family owns a car, I sometimes have a lingering doubt about the meaningfulness of that history. It can mean so many things, such as the heirs receiving a car and simply never registering it in their… more»
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1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max SPX MacroCab 4×4
Mitsubishi literature invites you to “Take the high road, the low road, or no road at all with the 1988 SPX 4WD, the most versatile, most luxurious vehicle in Mitsubishi’s truck lineup.” With a regular cab or extended cab,… more»
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4WD Equipped: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
We often think that a vintage four-wheel drive pickup can only take one form: a Toyota Hilux. Truth be told, this small pickup market was dominated by Toyota’s rugged lineup of pickups, but it wasn’t the only game in… more»
