To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Slightly Updated: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
The first thing you probably noticed about this 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible are the 15″ OZ Racing wheels in place of the stock 14″ steel wheels and wheel covers that would have been on this car. Luckily for… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Toyota Pickup
Are there any really basic, small pickups anymore? Maybe in other countries, but I mean ones that would be street-legal in the U.S. without having to be 25 years old? That rule doesn’t matter here as this 1993 Toyota… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla
Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Two-Stroke Survivor: 1966 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet
For being such a small displacement motorcycle, Yamaha’s new YL-1 Twin Jet 100 was one reliable and fun bike. This is my personal holy grail model as a Twin Jet 100 was my first bike as a kid, the… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Dad’s Collection: Washington State Project Cars
Ah, yes: the infamous “collection” post on craigslist, wherein a seller posts batch of cars and trucks for sale that may or may not have a few winners in the mix. This listing claims to be written on behalf… more»
Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Dealer Modified: 1979 Datsun 620 4×4 Pickup
Dealer-installed equipment is nothing new, although it is typically confined to comfort or cosmetic enhancements. This 1979 Datsun 620 Pickup breaks the rules, featuring a four-wheel drive system fitted by the dealer. The vehicle should be a competent off-roader,… more»
Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 72 Comments
Twin-Stick 8-Speed: 1981 Dodge Colt
In the 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet countered the small car “invasion” led by Volkswagen by developing new products of their own. That led to the Pinto and Vega which combined for five million cars that decade. Chrysler went the… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo
With the rise in popularity of off-road rally racing came the introduction of some of the ’80’s most impressive performance vehicles. Take the rather unassuming Toyota Celica. In its standard configuration, the ’88 Celica was fun to drive but… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Find at No Reserve! 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 4WD
Only the most diehard truck fans have heard of Hino Motors, founded in Japan in 1942. Two decades later, Hino was making a small truck called the Briska. Toyota approached Hino with an eye to using the Briska as… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare 5-Speed Z: 1977 Datsun 280Z
The prospect of a garage find may be somewhat more optimistic in nature than your tradition barn find: after all, the owner kept it indoors and close enough to the house that they might very well tinker with it… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1990 Honda Pilot FL400R
“Every so often a machine bursts onto the scene, a machine that’s so extraordinary it doesn’t fit into a class – it creates one. And there’s no better example than the Honda Pilot. Designed to give you a new… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Variant: 1969 Subaru 360 Young S
“The modest and unique body styling of the Subaru 360 has remained unchanged from the beginning . . . ever since 1958 when the Subaru 360 appeared on the market. It’s because we couldn’t find a good reason for… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Take Your Pick: 1978 Dodge Challenger or 1990 Jeep Cherokee
What do a 1978 Dodge Challenger and a 1990 Jeep Cherokee have in common? Well, they both had Chrysler’s footprint on them. At one time, Chrysler owned as much as 20% of Mitsubishi Motors who built the 1978-83 Challenger,… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Estate Sale: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and More!
It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Upgraded Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Bidding is nearing the point of almost being at the “Buy It Now” for this clean, California driver Datsun 240Z. Although not a Series 1 car, it is an earlier model with all of the benefits that go along… more»
