Japanese Classic Cars

Preserved Luxury: 1993 Acura Legend

There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»

Garage Find: 1982 Mazda RX-7 Coupe

Sometimes a car’s story is just as compelling as its engineering—and this 1982 Mazda RX-7 offers both. Purchased new by the seller’s mother-in-law, this first-generation RX-7 has spent its entire life in California, where it remained lovingly cared for… more»

One-Owner Feel: 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback

With just 113,000 original miles and two careful owners, this 1999 Honda Civic CX Hatchback is a clean, unmolested survivor from a time when Hondas were built to last and simple daily driving was the goal. The seller notes… more»

Perfect First Car? 1991 Geo Metro Convertible

Behold, the lowly econo-box, glorified by no one but both necessary and useful in a cheap kind of way. Collector car? Not hardly. Fan club? Yes, just like lawn mower racing and extreme ironing. Here on craigslist is your… more»

In Progress Roadster: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 1600

The Datsun Fairlady roadster is often overlooked in classic open-top classes, with the British makes seemingly dominating the category. This is a shame, as the cute-as-a-button Datsun is a compelling choice both as a classic cruiser or a hot-rod… more»

Original and Unrestored: 1985 Nissan 300ZX

The Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX remains an eminently accessible sports car, with prices hovering at very reasonable levels for even nicely kept survivors. The car shown here is the most captivating example from a purely visual standpoint – the… more»

Small Bike For Kids Of All Sizes: Kawasaki KM100

Kawasaki literature touts the small size of the KM100, saying it’s made for kids, but rugged and powerful enough for adults. I agree, I regularly ride a 49-cc bike around, and I’m 6′-5″ tall. This 1978 Kawasaki KM100 can… more»

Under 50K Miles: 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

The Mitsubishi 3000GT is an iconic 90s sports car. It’s a bold statement to call a car iconic, but even though values haven’t been skyrocketing, it is instantly recognizable as peak 90s Japanese sports / GT car manufacturing, with… more»

4×4 Survivor: 1991 Mitsubishi Montero

There are vehicles that are enormously cool but with limited parts support that make you question the wisdom in preserving one long-term; I struggle with this challenge often with my 1989 Isuzu Trooper RS two-door. The truck itself is… more»

Tree Damaged Project: 1988 Honda CRX Si

As car enthusiasts, we don’t like to admit when we’re defeated. And sometimes defeat isn’t because we’ve failed but because we recognize that a project is not ours for completing. This 1988 Honda CRX Si is a desirable hot… more»

Micro Mini Survivor: 1979 Toyota Hilux

In addition to old Volkswagen Beetles, other slow vehicles converted into a camper included the Toyota Hilux pickup with the small but mighty 20R 4-cylinder engine under the hood. The good news is these were darn near unkillable rigs,… more»

One-Family Owned: 2003 Honda Element EX AWD

This 1969 Chevelle SS 454 has a… hey, wait a minute! A 2003 Honda Element EX AWD, on Barn Finds?! I know, this isn’t a dusty muscle car, hidden away for decades, one that just needs to be cleaned… more»

The Kids Don’t Ride It: 1977 Honda Z50 Mini Trail

A late entry to the sales race, Honda owned the motorcycle market by 1977, at least as far as imports went. There were other makes, of course, but for small-cc bikes, there weren’t many that had as much of… more»

BF Exclusive: 1981 Dodge Colt Custom Twin Stick

UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos and lowered their asking price! If you’ve looked at new cars recently, it’s not uncommon for them to be advertised as having 7, 8, or even 9-speed transmissions. It might seem… more»

Fastest 350 In Its Day: 1971 Suzuki T350R Rebel

“Fearsomely Fast” is how some reviewers described Suzuki’s T350 series when it debuted for the 1969 model year. Two-stroke motorcycles are known for being fearsomely fast anyway, but some are a cut above the rest. This 1971 Suzuki T350R… more»

Classic Commuter: 57k-Mile 1992 Toyota Corolla

Sitting is the new smoking, probably because most of us sit too much and have for decades since the personal computer has been on the scene. I didn’t grow up sitting in front of a computer; we were outside… more»

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