Since I just lost my beloved 1997 Subaru Outback due to rust a few days ago, after buying it new and driving it for 359,400 miles, I’m on the lookout for another winter car. A lot of folks here… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Nov 18, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unmodified FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The more you explore this 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser, the better it gets. The FJ60 has been with the original owner until just recently, with a paper trail that confirms it as a one-owner vehicle. All records since new… more»
Nov 18, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Desert Rat: 1978 Subaru BRAT
Most of us know that the Subaru BRAT stands for Bi-Drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. I guess BDRATT didn’t quite roll off the tongue as well in those marketing meetings. This example is a 1978 Subaru BRAT and it can be… more»
Nov 15, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
I Want! 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup
We recently covered a group of four Land Cruiser projects, but they were all the closed version. This pickup-style FJ45L seems a little more rare around here and is also in better shape. After being stored since the 1980s… more»
Nov 14, 2018 • Auctions • 20 Comments
Pristine Survivor: 1989 Honda Civic DX Hatchback
This 1989 Honda Civic may not be on the top of your collector car bucket list, but this little hatchback will appeal to plenty of gearheads and is probably the best example of a fourth generation Civic on the… more»
Nov 14, 2018 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1987 Chrysler Conquest
If you’ve been on the hunt for a fun, cheap, rear wheel drive sports car you might just want to give Reader George W’s Chrysler Conquest a closer look! These badge engineered Mitsubishi Starions pack a surprising punch from… more»
Nov 14, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Never Un-Crated: 1981 Honda CBX-B
Amazingly, this isn’t the first motorcycle we’ve featured that was discovered new in its crate. This 1981 Honda CBX-B appears to be a dealer delivery that was never un-crated, rendering it a brand-new, never titled road bike that’s now… more»
Nov 13, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Kei Car Project: 1970 Honda N600
When I saw the listing for this Honda N600, I was reading the ad and seriously got a laugh out of it. This is the first car restoration project that I’ve come across where the owner states that the… more»
Nov 13, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Project Or Parts? 1971 Datsun 240Z
The classic Datsun Z car is in an interesting spot right now. Their values are rising, especially as enthusiasts realize that few pure sports cars from the 1970s remain in an attainable price bracket (I’m looking at you, air-cooled… more»
Nov 11, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Survivor Rebuild: 1985 Honda CRX Si
I’ve said for a while that first-generation Honda CRXs are among the leaders of the emerging class of 1980s collector cars. As Gen Xers and the early part of the millennial class begin to seek out their first (or… more»
Nov 9, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One Owner 1991 Toyota 4Runner
Older model 4Runners are near and dear to the hearts of many Toyota buffs largely because they were built on the same platform as the Hilux/Pick-up and, of course, because of the legendary reliability of the 22R motor. In… more»
Nov 8, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Compact Truck Collection: Five Subaru BRATs
Subaru Brats are getting increasingly hard to find; I have a saved-search notification for new listings on Craigslist in my area and sometimes go months at a time without a new one popping up, let alone a decent one… more»
Nov 4, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sitting for Years: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota entered the American car market in 1957 with its Crown model. To a large extent, these early cars were treated as something of a novelty, but it didn’t take the world very long to realize that Toyota was… more»
Nov 4, 2018 • Classifieds • 23 Comments
Perfectly Preserved: 58K-Mile 1985 Toyota Celica GT
My favorite classes in college, where I majored in Historic Preservation, had to do with the study of material culture. Essentially, material culture is the stuff we make, use, save, and throw away, and you can learn a lot about… more»
Nov 2, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
3 For 1: Touring Motorcycle Trio
While the seller titled this auction as being for only a 1986 Honda Gold Wing, it actually includes three motorcycles; there’s also a 1978 Gold Wing and a 1983 Yamaha Venture included. All three bikes are listed for sale here… more»
Oct 31, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Owned for 30 Years: 1983 Mazda RX7
Barn Finder Patrick S has located a really nice looking Mazda for us to consider, so thank you for that Patrick. This 1983 Mazda RX7 has led a fairly protected life for the last 30 years. That is how… more»
