Japanese Classic Cars

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Rare Restored Off-Roader: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45

Fully rotisserie-restored, this iconic 4×4 combines Toyota’s legendary durability with a freshened look that’s ready for both trail and show duty. This ultra-rare 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45, now listed for sale here on Craigslist out of Seattle, Washington…. more»

Wine Country Survivor: 1969 Datsun 521 Pickup

Vertical photos of a horizontal vehicle, with a lot of them being cut off on one end or the other, don’t take away from the faded glory of this 1969 Datsun 521 Pickup. Sure, it needs work, but don’t… more»

Barn Find Revival: 1973 Honda ST90 Sport Trail

ST, CT, SL, CL, let’s call the whole thing off… Honda’s naming system left more than a few of us scratching our skulls, since this 1973 Honda ST90 can be considered part of the CT family. This former barn… more»

Rare Captive Import: 1981 Dodge Challenger

The concept of a captive import is demonstrated perhaps no more perfectly than buy Chrysler Corporation, which used a cozy relationship with Mitsubishi throughout the 80s and 90s to bolster its entry-level vehicle game. The Dodge Challenger was a… more»

Abandoned SUV Rescue: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

While every state has police-run auctions for impounded vehicles, I imagine the ones operated in California are full of potential gold you’re unlikely to find in other states. This super clean 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser was apparently ditched by… more»

Lesson in Civics: 1997 Honda Civic DX Hatchback

Update 07/13/2025: It seems that the seller didn’t taste success when they last listed this sweet little 1997 Honda Civic DX Hatchback, although we can’t say that it didn’t generate plenty of interest. The auction closed at $8,100 after… more»

Only Two Owners! 1979 Celica Supra

The Toyota Celica Supra foreshadowed the arrival of one of Japan’s best-selling sports cars. Still sold today under the Supra name, this model has come a long way from its 100 hp beginnings. Today’s example is a first-year 1979… more»

Surprisingly Stock: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo

When the second-generation Toyota MR2 debuted, it was like many other second-showings: greatly improved over the somewhat roughshod first-born, but with a loss of that ragged edge that made the earlier edition so interesting. The earliest MR2s were mid-engined… more»

Garage Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z

The early Datsun 240Z is a legend among Japanese sports cars, and this 1971 example looks like a time capsule waiting for its next chapter. Listed here on eBay and located with the seller, this car has been parked… more»

Pristine Hot Hatch: 1991 Honda Civic Si

This is one of those cars I’m shocked is still for sale, as a pristine Honda Civic Si hatchback is a vehicle that typically disappears very quickly once posted. The car shown here is a desirable year and specification,… more»

Low Mileage and Bulletproof: 1990 Lexus LS400

Among iconic luxury sedans, the very definition of flagship in the dictionary should have a photo of the Lexus LS400 next to it. There’s no question in my mind that the LS deserves top billing in this category, even… more»

48K-Mile FWD Survivor : 1979 Subaru DL Wagon

Talk about preservation, wow! This car won’t turn the crank for too many Barn Finds readers since it isn’t an American muscle car or a pickup, but for those of us who like unusual vehicles, this rust-free 5-speed 1979… more»

ATV Tractor? 1988 Yamaha Terrapro Moto-4

Now this is interesting: a rear-wheel drive Yamaha ATV meant to be more of a “tractor” than an off-road fun vehicle, by pulling various implements, such as the mower seen on it here. This 1988 Yamaha Terrapro is listed… more»

Blue Plate Survivor: 1980 Datsun 510 Liftback

We’ve all heard stories about the “Little old lady from Pasadena” who had a car and only drove it to church on Sundays, yadda-yadda. Most of them are probably made-up fables to sell vehicles, but this one is plausible,… more»

30k Original Miles? 1972 Datsun 240Z

Datsun claimed that it never drew influence for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type, but few people believed them. From its long hood to the rear hatch and the straight-six under the hood, it was hard to deny the… more»

One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend

If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»

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