Japanese Classic Cars

11 Mile 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary

While this site has seen plenty of low-mileage specimens come up for grabs, having a mere 11 miles on the odometer is one of the lowest recordings I can recall seeing. Even better is that it’s a genuinely desirable… more»

Nicest One Left? 1984 Subaru BRAT GL

We have seen quite a few Subaru BRATs (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) over the years here on Barn Finds but a few of them have been in somewhat rugged condition. That doesn’t seem to be the case with this… more»

Collectible Driver: 1987 Toyota MR2

One of those iconic cars from the ’80s that has been perpetually cheap for years is the classic two-seater with T-tops, the Toyota MR2. Offered in a variety of flavors ranging from mild to wild, the MR2 is a… more»

13,705 Original Miles: 1991 Honda Prelude Si 4WS

You may do a double-take looking at the odometer reading on this 1991 Honda Prelude Si equipped with the unusual four-wheel steering system, but it’s no joke: there’s less than 14,000 original miles on this “golden era” Honda. The… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible

It was just the other day we featured what I assumed was a then-unicorn of a Toyota Celica GT-S convertible that was a former dealer demo car and still in very respectable condition. This proves lightning can indeed strike… more»

Cummins TD Conversion: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is an original paint example that features a 4BT Cummins turbo diesel conversion paired to a NV4500 5 speed manual gearbox. The seller notes the Land Cruiser has been an Alabama truck since new,… more»

Barn Find… Honda? 1978 Honda Civic

We don’t often see barn finds here that aren’t big, old American cars. Some have been imports, of course, but I didn’t expect to see a 1978 Honda Civic hiding out in a dusty barn next to a New… more»

47K Mile 1972 Mazda RX-2 Barn Find!

This 1972 Mazda RX-2 is already commanding strong bidding on eBay at the moment, no doubt a testament to the desirability of hard-to-find vintage Japanese sports cars. The rotary-powered RX-2 is rarely found in stock, unmolested condition, as most… more»

Donated Twin Turbo: 1990 Nissan 300ZX

It’s sometimes shocking to see what passes for a donated car these days, especially when it’s a Japanese sports car that remains desirable and hard to find on the used car market. This 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo wears… more»

Executive Demo Car: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS

This 1985 Toyota Celica GTS convertible would be rare on its own as an unrestored survivor, but its history as a factory demo car loaded up with all the options makes it even more unique. The palm trees in… more»

Classifieds Find: 1963 Nissan Patrol

This 1963 Nissan Patrol is a vehicle that would suit someone who is seeking a classic off-roader but would like to own something a bit different from the average examples that you see on our roads today. While it… more»

Barn Finds Classified: 1993 Toyota T100 SR5

Toyota wanted to get in on the full-sized truck market after having success with its small pickups. This 1993 Toyota T100 would be their first crack at making a full-sized pickup but it met with a little resistance. This… more»

Donated Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

Hard to believe, but this 1977 Toyota Celica GT liftback was donated to a national charitable organization. I’m not sure what transpires for an owner not to attempt to sell a classic car like this, or for the owner’s… more»

Forgotten Roadster: 1969 Datsun 1600

The listing for this 1969 Datsun 1600 roadster is marked as pending, so it may be too late – but we all know how flaky buyers on Facebook Marketplace can be. It definitely looks like a car worth being… more»

Dad Bought New: Low Mileage 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata

This 1992 Mazda Miata belongs to the seller’s father, who purchased the car new but can no longer drive it due to old age. The NA platform Miatas have been collectible for a while, but especially in preserved condition… more»

One of 100 Made: 1984 Nissan Trail Hustler

Just when you think you’ve seen and heard of every oddball creation based on a mass market vehicle, another one comes along that reminds you the aftermarket universe is vast and strange. This is a supposedly one-of-1oo Nissan “Trail… more»

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