The Toyota “FJ40” Land Cruiser is one of the most iconic classic off-road vehicles in the world. While you couldn’t purchase a new one in the US after 1983, they were actually produced in Brazil through 2001 and continue… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Oct 28, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Gently Used: 1985 Toyota Xtracab 4X4 Pickup
Times have changed. In 1987, I bought a 1979 Toyota SR5 pickup for $1,500 with 75,000 miles. My son is currently looking for a used Toyota 4-wheel-drive pickup, but with his modest budget is having a hard time finding anything… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Investment Grade: 2000 Acura Integra Type R
Anyone who has spent some time around the emerging class of collectible import vehicles knows that the Acura Integra Type R has been an extremely wise investment for many years. The Type R was one of the finest front-drivers ever… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Awesome Hoard: Various Small Cars
Exploring this collection of small cars from mostly obscure brands would be fun. There are 45 vehicles from primarily European and Japanese carmakers in a barn for sale as a group or individuals here on Craigslist in Deer Park,… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Always Garage Kept: 1985 Toyota Supra
From reading the ad for this 1985 Supra, it appears that the owner may have inherited the car from their uncle when he passed away last year. The uncle had owned the car since new, but the current owner… more»
Oct 27, 2018 • Auctions • 12 Comments
8,000 Miles: 1986 Honda CRX HF
As far as fuel economy is concerned Honda developed a reputation in their early days for low cost driving while giving their owners a little more comfort than expected from an inexpensive car. In 1986, it was hard to… more»
Oct 26, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid California Car: 1973 Datsun 240Z
This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a stunning survivor-grade car with 93,000 miles and an extensive history out of California. These early Z cars are continuing to accelerate in value, and the seller has put this one up for sale… more»
Oct 25, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint: 1974 Mazda B1600
Sometimes, second best is all a person can ask for or hope for. This 1974 Mazda B1600 pickup isn’t a rotary-powered (REPU) truck which by all accounts would be the best and rarest Mazda pickup that a person can… more»
Oct 25, 2018 • Auctions • 7 Comments
Dusty Datsun Barn Find: 1982 Datsun 200SX
We don’t normally think of 1980s Japanese cars as being barn finds, but this 1982 Datsun 200SX is just that. This dusty Datsun can be found here on eBay and it’s located in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. There is no reserve and… more»
Oct 21, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Double Your Fun: Dual Datsun 2000 Barn Finds
This pair of Datsun roadsters have been laid up for years, and for good reason: the red one suffered from a cabin fire and the white car has had its motor removed and disassembled. The asking price for both… more»
Oct 19, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Twin Turbo Sleeper: 1990 Toyota Cresta 2.5 GT
It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Outstanding Handling: 1985 Honda VF500F
At first, this dusty and forgotten motorcycle may not get your heart pumping. But do some light reading and it becomes clear the VF500F from Honda, otherwise known as the Interceptor, was quite a bike. Consider the lofty 12,000… more»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 3 Comments
4WD Super Mini: 1989 Subaru Justy RS
Our own Matt Hurst recently showed us a newer and nicer Justy and I’m surprised to see another one in almost the same configuration for sale. This is a 1989 Subaru Justy 4WD 5-speed two-door sedan but this one isn’t fuel-injected… more»
Oct 17, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo!
When it was first introduced to the motoring world in 1984, the Toyota MR2 was a ground-breaking car. Up until that point, mid-engined sports cars had largely been the domain of specialist European marques such as Ferrari, but the… more»
Oct 17, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
15K Original Miles: 1993 Mazda Miata
Low-mileage Miatas are not unheard of, but given how many were made, it’s surprising not to see more time-capsules like this 15,000-mile example. This beautiful car is nearly perfect, with just one small catch, but nothing that should keep… more»
Oct 16, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Motor Still Turns: 1967 Honda Dream
The Honda Dream was among the freshmen class of Japanese motorcycles that began arriving in the U.S. as part of the company’s first large-scale exportation efforts. While not hugely valuable today, they are recognized as a great entry point… more»
