Japanese Classic Cars

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10 Years Parked: 1984 Toyota Supra

This second generation Toyota Supra has been sitting for ten years following a fuel pump failure. The seller politely apologizes for not washing the car before taking pictures, and the distinct mud line on the tires indicates the Supra… more»

Fairlady Survivor: 1974 Datsun 260Z

The seller of this 1974 Datsun 260Z acquired it from a friend and longtime owner of the car. With the second owner since 1981, it sat parked in a pole barn for the last several decades with no plan… more»

Rare Liftback: 1983 Toyota Corolla

While Corollas of this generation are rare in any form, we hardly ever see the liftback body design like this silver 1983 example listed for $2,750 in Arizona. These cars represent an era of Toyota engineering practically lost to… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo

Reader James A is in too deep on this turbocharged Datsun 280ZX. After spending quite a bit of money to get the car sorted and going, the car was caught in a flood and submerged up to the floorboards…. more»

One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z

The Datsun Zed car range went through a period of general unpopularity during the early 1980s, but they have experienced a significant resurgence over the past 15 to 20 years. The 260Z was only sold in the US for… more»

51k Original Miles: 1975 Toyota Celica GT

This Celica GT is a survivor car that has spent its life in New Mexico. It still wears its original paint and is ready for the new owner to drive and enjoy immediately. If you have a love of… more»

One Of One: 1978 Datsun VLB210

One thing that I can certainly say about Barn Finder Miguel, is that he does have an eye for the eclectic. He has referred this little 1978 Datsun to us, and I have to thank him for it. If… more»

Golden Era Honda: 1984 Honda Prelude

There’s been a rash of early Honda Preludes making the rounds on the internet, revealing that there are still plenty of survivors lurking out there that haven’t fallen victim to teenage drivers and Pep Boys budgets. This 1984 example… more»

Sporty Daily Driver: 1988 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si

When Honda first appeared as a car manufacturer, they were seen as a bit of a joke and weren’t taken seriously. Nobody could have foreseen just what a powerhouse they were going to become, and their success in various… more»

Rare Captive Import: 1976 Dodge Colt

Among the legions of captive imports we usually write about, I can’t recall seeing a Dodge Colt wagon anytime recently. Based on the Mitsubishi Galant, which lived on in many forms under the Mopar flag, this example is a… more»

Garaged Since ’86: 1968 Datsun 1600

There’s a car I keep going back to on my (long) list of prospective projects I’d like to own, and the Datsun 1600 roadster is perpetually on it. I love the looks, as it’s proportioned just right for a… more»

Trade for Kei Truck: 1971 Honda AN600

I had a deep fascination with these little Honda AN600s, no thanks to Barn Finds listing an Exclusive for one a few years ago that piqued my curiosity. While not everyone digs the microcar scene, these were pretty clever machines,… more»

Mechanically Sound: 1979 Datsun 620 King Cab

This 1979 Datsun 620 King Cab may look rough on the outside (and it is) but its owner has invested a fair amount of dollars in its upkeep and mechanical restoration. With some sweet period graphics and strong running… more»

Sitting For 20 Years: 1965 Datsun L320

It’s hard to believe that there were small, basic pickups like this at one time. I think that it’s time for a small pickup to be made again and I don’t mean a $35,000 small pickup, I mean a… more»

JDM by Blazer: Lifted 1988 Honda Prelude

When Honda came out with four-wheel steering in its third-generation Prelude, that seemed like a notable engineering achievement. However, it didn’t exactly become a must-have feature like modern airbags and navigation systems. This 1988 Honda Prelude is affectionately known… more»

Suzuki GSX-R600 Powered! 1975 Elcar Zagato

How many times have we heard, “Drop an SBC in it”, or “Drop a Hayabusa in it”. Well, that work has already been done on this uber-rare 1975 Elcar Zagato which is powered by a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600. It’s located… more»

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