We often think of captive imports as being car-related, but this 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon was sold as a Riverside under the Montgomery Ward juggernaut, back when there was a pre-Amazon-bricks-and-mortar juggernaut store. This nice example of a rare… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Dec 26, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Pocket Rocket Project: 1985 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo
Pocket Rocket is a term that almost seems to have been invented for this 1985 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo. Or, pocket rocket project maybe, although that doesn’t roll off of the tongue quite as well. This little project pocket… more»
Dec 25, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Not a VR4: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Any time we see a dusty car in a garage is cause for excitement, but sometimes it kicks up a notch when we suspect the car in question is a limited production 90s supercar. Well, cool your jets, because… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nice Nissan Pickup: 1984 Datsun 720 King Cab
If there are two things I love, it’s trucks that are old enough to run for president and decals on said trucks! The Nissan-produced Datsun 720 has always been a favorite, and this one looks to be mostly well… more»
Dec 23, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1,500 Dollar Hauler: 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5
Sometimes a person just needs an inexpensive old pickup. 1986 isn’t “old” for a lot of us but it’s older than a good percentage of Barn Finds readers are and this 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5 pickup is only $1,500…. more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
20K Original Miles: 2002 Honda S2000
I have fond memories of the 2002 Honda S2000 roadster, as a good friend of mine from high school got one not too long after landing his first real job. The car was a dream of his, and while… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Straman Coach Conversion: 1987 Honda CRX
Normally, aftermarket convertible conversions can be questionable at best in terms of their final execution. Personally, I feel this becomes even more of a factor on short wheelbase cars like the original Honda CRX, but somehow, these oddball Straman… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One Owner Barn Find: 1972 Mazda RX-2
Motor Trend tested a sedan version of this 1972 Mazda RX-2 when they came to the U.S. and to say that they were smitten and very impressed is an understatement. This rare car can be found here on Craigslist… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • Auctions • 12 Comments
Rare Original Colt: 1975 Dodge Colt
The fascination with horse names and/or horse-related terms with automakers is a headscratcher, at least it is for me. I get it, horsepower, and cars are a replacement personal “vehicle” that replaced the horse. Ok, maybe it isn’t such… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
RHD JDM-Spec: 1970 Datsun Fairlady
Gray market cars remain one of my favorite types of vehicles to discover stateside, as they usually have an interesting story as to how they got here. Many of them also become ordinary, used vehicles as they migrate through… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • Sightings • 14 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Eastern Shore Finds
As some of our long-time readers know, I used to spend a fair amount of time stomping around junkyards on the weekends. Well, having a child greatly limits your free time (at least initially, until they can join you),… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT
The notchback body is a curious thing, as we tend to get excited when we spot them, whether attached to a Mustang or a Celica, like this 1985 model. Typically, these vehicles are available as a hatchback and sold… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Corona: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota had a misstep or two when they tried to break into the U.S. market by bringing over a woefully-underpowered car. With under 600 sales a year in 1961, they concentrated on their Land Cruiser until 1964. The car… more»
Dec 18, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Barn Fire Charred Chappy: 1975 Yamaha Chappy
This is more of a burned barn find, but it looks like a relatively easy restoration for those of you who are into small motorized bikes/scooters/motorcycles as much as I am. This little oddball is a scorched 1975 Yamaha… more»
Dec 17, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pacific Avatar Conversion: 1982 Mazda RX7 Convertible
This 1982 Mazda RX7 is a rare Pacific Avatar convertible conversion that’s also sporting a wicked wide body and some other period modifications that make it a sharp looker (or an extremely useful parts car). However, it’s in running,… more»
Dec 16, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Small Project Pickup: 1964 Datsun 320
It’s hard to believe how far Nissan has come in small truck production, from the Type 14 pickup in 1935 to their current “small” pickup, the Nissan Frontier for 2019, which seems bigger than our house, and that’s their small… more»
